ENG 301 - PII World Literature I

(Perspectives II course) Study of representative works of world literature from earliest times through the 16th century. Emphasizes consideration of the literary, cultural and human significance of selected great works of the Eastern and Western literary traditions including woman’s, minority, and ethnic literature with the goal of promoting an understanding of the works in their cultural/historical contexts and of the human values which unite the different literary traditions. Readings include works by Homer, Sapho, Valmiki, Dante, Tsao Hsueh Chin, Murasaki, Ferdouski, Rumi, Cervantes.

Prerequisites & Notes
any Perspectives I course in Literature

Credits: 3