Description
Advanced study of world literature from the pre-literate era to the beginnings of the European colonial expansion. Representative works from a wide range of periods, languages, genres, and cultures (both Western and non-Western) will be considered. Special attention will be given to works with major literary or historical significance, emphasizing the relationship bewteen literature and historical-socio-economic-political features of the early cultures and civilzation from which they emerged. Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Recommended: An undergraduate introduction to literature or advanced literature course and a literary theory course (such as ENG 450W/ENG 550 Literary Theory) or permission of Program Chair.