Comparative Literature
222.
Fairy and Folk Tales.
(3)
An exploration of fairy and folk tales from a variety of cultures. The course introduces methods of analysis while exploring historical and contemporary roles and interrelationships of the tales.
224.
Literary Questions.
(3)
Examination of basic questions in comparative literature studies: themes, movements, modes, interaction of literature with other disciplines, etc. Work will be comparative and reading list will represent a cross-section of Western European, American, Russian and Classical literatures. Titles will vary as content varies.
306.
Arthurian Legend and Romance.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL 306)
Comprehensive study of the Arthurian Legend from its Celtic origins, to its medieval French romance continuators, and its English apex in Malory. May also trace post-medieval versions in art, print, and film.
330.
Topics in Comparative and World LIterature.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL 330)
Study of special topics in Comparative and World Literatures, including studies of genre, period, literary movements and themes.
331.
Topics in Asian Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL 331)
Study of the culture and literatures of India, China, Japan and other Asian traditions. Topics vary.
332.
Topics in African Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL 332)
Study of the culture and literatures of Africa. Topics vary.
*333.
Topics in Latin Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3, no limit [3 to a maximum of 6] Δ)
(Also offered as CLST, ENGL 333)
Study of individual authors, genres or periods of Latin literature and culture in translation.
*334.
Topics in Greek Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3, no limit [3 to a maximum of 6] Δ)
(Also offered as CLST, ENGL 334)
Study of individual authors, genres and periods of Greek literature and culture in translation.
335.
Topics in French Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL, FREN 335)
Study of individual authors, genres and/or periods of French and Francophone literature and culture.
336.
Topics in German Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL, GRMN 336)
Study of individual authors, genres, and/or periods of German literature and culture in translation.
337.
Topics in Italian Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL, ITAL 337)
Study of individual authors, genres, and/or periods of Italian literature and culture in translation.
338.
Topics in Russian Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL, RUSS 338)
Study of individual authors, genres, and/or periods of Russian literature and culture in translation.
339.
Topics in Japanese Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL, JAPN 339)
Study of individual authors, genres and/or periods of Japanese literature and culture in translation.
340.
Topics in Continuity and Change in Russian Culture [Topics in Russian Literature in Translation].
(3-6, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as RUSS 340)
Topics will deal with individual authors, genres, periods or themes. All repeated courses require approval from graduate advisor.
350.
Medieval Tales of Wonder.
(3)
(Also offered as ENGL 350)
Study of medieval literature, language, and culture in the context of insular and continental texts.
432.
Topics in Literature and Culture.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL, FREN 432)
Varying topics in the practice and theory of literatures and cultures.
*452.
Medieval English Mystics.
(3)
(Also offered as RELG 452)
A study of the literary and religious aspects of the English contributions to Christian mystical theology in the works of the anonymous author of The Cloud of Unknowing, etc.
453.
Asian Studies Thesis.
(3)
(Also offered as HIST, PHIL, POLS, RELG 453)
Supervised research in one or more disciplines leading to an undergraduate thesis for the major in Asian Studies.
*480.
Seminar in Comparative Literature.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Seminar will deal with individual authors, genres or periods in two or more literatures. Reference to other subjects.
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500.
Introduction to Graduate Study in Comparative Literature.
(3)
551.
Problems.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
For M.A. candidates. One problems course may be applied to degree. Requires advisor or chairperson approval.
580.
Seminar in Modern Languages and Literatures.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as MLNG 580)
One problems course may be applied to degree. Requires advisor or chairperson approval.
599.
Master’s Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
