Northern Virginia Community College: World Literature

World Literature - ENG 255 at Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
44251	ENG 255-01YN	3	W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Fifteen Week Hybrid Course
41563	ENG 255-1XYL	3	Tu	6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2024-01-30	Loudoun	P
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Thirteen Week Hybrid Course HyFlex Course
41567	ENG 255-2XYL	3	Tu	6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2024-01-30	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course HyFlex Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Thirteen Week
43927	ENG 255-40YW	3	Sa	9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2024-01-30	Woodbridge	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Thirteen Week Hybrid Course
36263	ENG 255-E05W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. ENG 255 has replaced ENG 251 and ENG 252 and it should not be taken if a student has already completed ENG 251 or ENG 252. Starts January 16. OER-no cost textbooks
43704	ENG 255-E50L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-30	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. ENG 255 has replaced ENG 251 and ENG 252 and it should not be taken if a student has already completed ENG 251 or ENG 252. Starts January 30. OER-no cost textbooks
37736	ENG 255-E80W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. ENG 255 has replaced ENG 251 and ENG 252 and it should not be taken if a student has already completed ENG 251 or ENG 252. Starts March 19. OER-no cost textbooks

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
35977	ENG 255-001W	3	Tu Th	1:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
NOTE: This class is a guaranteed transfer class. Twelve Week
34691	ENG 255-E40L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts May 20. OER-no cost textbooks

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
64394	ENG 255-01XL	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
HyFlex Course This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required. OER-no cost textbooks
67047	ENG 255-01YN	3	W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
67556	ENG 255-01YW	3	M	7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Woodbridge	P
64395	ENG 255-02XL	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
HyFlex Course OER-no cost textbooks This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
63683	ENG 255-40YM	3	W	2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.	2024-09-09	Manassas	P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
60327	ENG 255-E05L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks

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