Brightpoint Community College: World Literature

World Literature - ENG 255 at Brightpoint Community College

ENG 255 - World Literature: Examines literary texts across a variety of cultures, genres, and time periods. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts from around the world in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENG 112, ENG 113, or departmental approval.

3 credits

ENG 255 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Brightpoint Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
54451	ENG 255-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This class requires the use of a device (i.e. laptop, Chromebook) with word processing software. Students should bring this device to each class meeting. Students who are in need of technology should refer to https://brightpoint.libguides.com/techreturns/request. This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
61666	ENG 255-M06	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Midlothian	P
This class requires the use of a device (i.e. laptop, Chromebook) with word processing software. Students should bring this device to each class meeting. Students who are in need of technology should refer to https://brightpoint.libguides.com/techreturns/request. This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
22767	ENG 255-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This class requires the use of a device (i.e. laptop, Chromebook) with word processing software. Students should bring this device to each class meeting. Students who are in need of technology should refer to https://brightpoint.libguides.com/techreturns/request. This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
22771	ENG 255-A01S	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-12-16	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This class requires the use of a device (i.e. laptop, Chromebook) with word processing software. Students should bring this device to each class meeting. Students who are in need of technology should refer to https://brightpoint.libguides.com/techreturns/request. This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
24042	ENG 255-A21	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This class requires the use of a device (i.e. laptop, Chromebook) with word processing software. Students should bring this device to each class meeting. Students who are in need of technology should refer to https://brightpoint.libguides.com/techreturns/request. This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
22770	ENG 255-M08	3	Tu Th	12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.	2025-01-13	Midlothian	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times. This class requires the use of a device (i.e. laptop, Chromebook) with word processing software. Students should bring this device to each class meeting. Students who are in need of technology should refer to https://brightpoint.libguides.com/techreturns/request.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Time	Start	Location	Mode
30881	ENG 255-A21	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-09	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
30882	ENG 255-A51	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-24	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.

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