Examination of literary genres, themes, and styles in the Old and New Testaments. United States and Western culture in general. The study of selected modern novels, in the Western and non-Western traditions, with particular attention to the various genres. Works will be studied through various comparative categories that may include genre, period, movements, and interdisciplinary approaches. Comparisons with non-Western literatures.
Spanish majors prepare assignments in Spanish.
Conducted in English. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only. Study of a selected topic employing a comparative perspective on literature. Discussion of relevant theoretical concepts and critical works.