The document outlines objectives for reading and discussing literature from early Greek and Roman empires through the Renaissance, emphasizing the use of literary terminology. It also highlights the need to construct informed arguments about fine arts and cultural products from diverse perspectives, while effectively gathering and assessing information from various sources. Lastly, it instructs on maintaining the flow of ideas in writing and proper citation practices for a 1500-word paper.

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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*