A survey of the literatures of major world cultures reflecting the diversity of the continents of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe from approximately the seventeenth century through the present. Explores the historical, ethnic, aesthetic, political, economic, and thematic elements of their cultures through narrative prose fiction, poetry, and drama. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes or contact the instructor within a week before or after any absences and take responsibility for any missed assignments.
Specific policies are to be determined by the instructor.
The Modern World. An Anthology of Great Short Stories, Drama and Poetry. National Textbook Company, 1st ed., 1995. Option 2 should be supplemented by selected works. Essays by Swift, Montaigne, or Burke.