Comparative Literature Courses (CLSC)
100. The Classical World of Greece and Rome (3)
Introduction to the literature, language and culture of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Use of primary sources, such as drama, epic, inscriptions, and the visual arts to explore issues of gender, mythology, theater, combat and sports, slavery and family.
101. Greek Mythology (3)
A survey of the major Greek myths, sagas and tales of gods and heroes, and their influence on later eras, particularly ancient Rome. Not open for credit to students with credit in CLSC 191.
110. Classical Archaeology (3)
Introduction to the study of the material culture of Greece, Etruria and Rome from the Minoans to the Constantine. Covers history of archaeology, chronology and dating systems and analytical methods of material culture including urban planning, construction techniques, and architecture.
130. Women in the Classical World (3)
A survey of the roles and status of women in ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria through literature by and about women and other ancient source material. Not open for credit to students with credit in CLSC 135.
202. Latin Literature (3)
A survey of the literature of the ancient Romans in translation, focusing on major authors from Plautus to Augustine (200 BC to AD 450).
210. Roman Myth and Legend (3)
A survey from literature and artifacts fo the major Roman myths and legends of heroes and gods focusing on their impact and influence on Rome's development and identity as well as that on subsequent cultures.
300i. Pagan Culture (3)
Examines the mass cultures of the Greek and Roman periods, its worldview, and its philosophic and religious underpinnings through literary, artistic, archaeological and documentary sources. Not open for credit to students with credit in CLSC 310i.
490. Special Topics: Ancient Cities of the Near East, Egypt and the Mediterranean (3)
Special topics course.
Comparative World Literature General Education Courses (CWL)
100. Introduction to World Literature (3)
Readings in translation from world literature. Emphasis on how literature engages unique cultural elements around the world as well as cross-cultural comparisons.
101. Introduction to Comparative World Literature (3)
An introduction to the basics of literary interpretation and comparative literature. Strongly recommended for majors in Comparative World Literature.
103. Introduction to Comparative Asian Literature and Culture (3)
Introduction to the cultures of India and China through an exploration of their literatures, cultures, and diasporas. Focus will be on the modern period.
124. Introduction to World Theatre and Drama (3)
Introduction to all aspects of theatre including criticism, dramatic literature, movements, themes, historical background and theatrical production from different parts of the world.
132. Folklore and Mythology (3)
Introduction to the study of mythology and folklore in a global context, with an emphasis on their application in literature.
161. Reading the World: Lost Civilizations (3)
Introduction to contemporary theories of reading and interpretation. Examination of diverse forms of human expression and critical understanding from around the world and across the disciplines designed to develop and refine a broad repertoire of reading tools and practices.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 100 or equivalent.
220. Literature and Play (3)
Explores the interrelation of human physiological, social, and psychological states of being as represented in culturally and historically diverse works of literature concentrated upon the nature of human play and the purpose of human games.
Comparative World Literature Upper-Division and Graduate Courses (CWL)
315i. Literature and Medicine (3)
Interdisciplinary examination of the complex relationship between medicine and human experience, integrating materials from the humanities and social sciences to explore diverse experiences across cultures, between and among genders, and in various economic and social contexts.
320i. Comic Spirit (3)
Study of comedy as a literary genre and of the manifestation of the comic spirit in related art forms such as music, art, and film, focusing on the history and philosophy of comedy as well as theories of laughter.
324i. Theatre Today (3)
Examines current trends, achievements and problems in contemporary western theatre and dramatic literature. Particular attention will be paid to multicultural expression in the theatre. Same course as THEA 324i.
330B. Masterpieces of European Literature (3)
Representative selections, in translation, of European texts to and since the Renaissance, and their relation to the development of Western civilization.
349. Literary Movements (3)
Intensive study of a movement or theme in world literature. Theme for this semester: Banned Books!
350. Global Literature in American Culture (3)
Comparative and thematic study of transnational literary culture, as represented in at least three distinct American ethnic groups. Readings examined in relation to contemporary global themes and in relation to the original national literatures.
402/502. Studies in Middle Eastern Literature and Culture (3)
Study of specific authors, themes, genres, movements, or aspects of literature and culture in the Middle East or between the Middle East and the West.
404/504. Women in World Literature (3)
Study of the role of women in world literature.
412i. Art and Literature (3)
Interdisciplinary study of 19th and 20th Century art and literature, emphasizing comparative analysis of styles, methods, principles, and movements across genres as well as major artists, writers and theorists in their social and historical contexts.
414i. Medieval World (3)
Interdisciplinary examination of major themes in medieval society and culture, with an emphasis on literature, the arts, and the historical forces that combined to produce medieval culture as a whole.
415i. Ethnic Literature and Culture in America (3)
Comparative, interdisciplinary study of multicultural literature in historical and sociopolitical context. Ethnic groups include Native American, African American, Latino/Latina, Asian American and Middle Eastern American.
451i. Film and Novel in Society (3)
Interdisciplinary study of two genres, with particular focus on novels made into films and on aesthetic distinction of both forms as major genres in the 20th and 21st centuries.
461/561. The Ethics of Reading (3)
In-depth study of a particular movement in contemporary literary theory.
492. Internship Program (3)
Field work in literature-related industries. Internships and other assignments directed by a supervising faculty member.
495. Genre (3)
Production of student journal, Genre, including editing, design, soliciting contributors, working with printer, desktop publishing, and financial management. Contact department office for information.
101B. Elementary Greek (4)
Continuation of GK 101A.
102. New Testament and Early Christian Greek (1)
Corequisite: GK 101B. Supplemental graded readings and writing exercises in New Testament Koine Greek and other very early Christian literature such as the Didache and the Epistle of Clement.
301B. Intermediate Greek (3)
Prerequisite: GK301A or equivalent.
Continued study of the language and culture. Reading and translating selections of classical writers.
401. Homer (3)
Prerequisite: GK 301B of equivalent.
Translation and literary study of selected books of the Iliad or Odyssey.
101A. Elementary Latin (4)
Introduction to the Latin language as used by Vergil, Cicero, Livy, Catullus, Tacitus, and Juvenal as well as late Latin and medieval writers. Basic forms, syntax, and basic vocabulary leading to a reading knowledge.
101B. Elementary Latin (4)
Prerequisite: LAT 101A or equivalent.
Continuation of LAT 101A.
301. Intermediate Latin (4)
Continued study of the language and culture of the ancient Romans. Reading and translating selections of classical writers.
404. Latin Epic (3)
Prerequisite: LAT 301 or equivalent.
Reading of selections from Lucretius' de Rerum Natura and/or Ovid's Metamorphoses.
406. Historiography of the Empire (3)
Prerequisite: LAT 301 or equivalent.
Reading of selections from Livy and/or Tacitus.
410C. Latin Prose Composition (1)
Thorough instruction in writing Latin prose at the advanced level. Extensive coverage of syntax and morphology of Latin.
