This course explores four major ethnic heritages Native American, Hispanic, African American and Asian American through contemporary literature and film. Discussion of the unique historical background casts light upon multicultural expression in literature and film. Other arts, such as dance, music, and folklore, enrich our appreciation of each community s artistic identity. A study of comedy in all its genres fiction, film, and play as a response to the absurdities of human existence. An introduction to classics of world literature written by women.
Special emphasis is on English literature and the contemporary era.
Equivalent to WST 238. A study of the transformation of short stories and novels to the screen aimed at an enhanced appreciation of both the written page and the visual medium. Equivalent to COM 249. A study of selected masterpieces of Spanish literature. Course and readings are in English.