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21L.007 World Literatures
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Undergrad (Spring) HASS Humanities Communication Intensive HASS
Prereq: None
Units: 3-0-9
Lecture: TR9.30-11 (VIRTUAL)
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Introduces students to a coherent set of textual and visual materials drawn from different geographical regions, languages, artistic genres, and historical periods. The focus may vary but usually cuts across national boundaries. Includes non-English works read in translation and examines different kinds of writing, both fiction and nonfiction. Pays special attention to such issues as identity formation, cultural contact, exploration, and exile. Previously taught topics include contemporary writing from Africa and South Asia, the impact of the discovery of the New World, and Caribbean literature. Enrollment limited.
W. Denecke
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