Writing about World Literature
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