Writing about World Literature
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Overview
Subject area
CMLIT
Catalog Number
100
Course Title
Writing about World Literature
Department(s)
Description
Students study three literary works from different geographical areas and time periods; and one theoretical essay. The focus is on writing assignments ranging from informal to graded, and including creative writing. The course culminates in a formal research paper produced in stages. Students learn how to perform close readings; and to contextualize these through literary criticism and historical research. They compile working bibliographies; and they develop their own original theses.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
REC - Required Core - English Composition
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
008285