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P. Shafer ENGL 2320 World Lit II page 1 Dr. Shafer | TSU | Fall 2017 | ENGL 2320: World Lit II | W 5:3 0-8:30pm AWC 287 | Homework 1 PURPOSE(S) KNOWLEDGE Competency 3: Global Diversity: Explore global and/or cultural diversity. Competency 4: Texts Shape the World: Frame a comparative context through which they can critica lly assess the ideas, forces, and values that have created the modern world. Competency 5: Change and Continuity in Literature: Recognize the ways in which both change and continuity permeate artistic development. SKILLS Competency 6: Critical Methods and MLA: Practice the critical and analytical methodologies of the Humanities, including MLA citation format. TASK(S) READING  Students will read the introduction from Thom sen ’s book Mapping World Literature (provided as both a pd f under the Week 1 Module o n eLe arn and hardcopy in clas s.  Students will use the in formation in Thom sen ’s book Mapping World Literature to help them respond to questions. CRITERIA  Students should answer each question as completely as possible.  Students should mark questions that they find particularly challenging .  The work can be completed by hand writing (legibly ) on notebook paper , which can then be turned in as clea r, high -res digital photos in the dropbox) or typing in a digital document ( Word document , pdf, NOT an apple file), which can then be submitted to the dropbox as is .  This assignment is due in the Homework dropbox on eLearn by 11:59pm on Tue , Aug 29 .  This is the only way to receive credit (20 pts) . Bri ng a hardcopy to class will not count for credit.  Students should bring both the handout and their written response to class in Week 2 ( Wed, Aug 30 ) to help facilitate class discussion . QUESTIONS TO ANSWER 1. What does Tho msen say about “globalization” in the first paragraph ? Do YOU agree with her? Explain why or why not. 2. According to Thomsen, when was the term “world literature ” first introduced ? W ho introduced it? 3. Why do you think Thomsen states that “the concept of world literature is notoriously difficult to define? ” List at least five reasons why YOU think defining the term “world literature ” is such a challenge (the instructor will give some guidance in this question in class) . 4. Complete the following quote from Thomsen: “However, the important thing is that, no matter which definition one prefers, the literature of the world will always be __________. ” Explain what YOU think Thomsen means by this. 5. Based on your understanding of Thomsen ’s overall point (s) , what are at least three w ays that YOU think we can explore “world literature ” that will help us all reach a deeper understanding of it?