Objectives:

Read and discuss representative selections of various genres from the early Greek and Roman Empires through the Renaissance with insight and a knowledge of literary terminology.
Construct informed and ethical arguments about historical and contemporary fine arts or other cultural products from the standpoint of diverse cultures.
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
Gather relevant information from original literature and recognized literary authorities to identify assumptions and relevant contexts when presenting a position.

**1500 Word paper*