Comparative Literature (COMP)
2222.
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.
Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 5: Humanities.
2225.
Health, Illness and Culture.
(3)
The course explores how bodies, health, and pathology have been conceptualized in different cultures and at different times as well as how these concepts shape understandings of healthcare and health regimens.
Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 1: Communication.
2240.
Cultures, Texts, Worlds.
(3)
Multi-disciplinary course explores how literature, film and media shape identity and belonging, emphasizing
cross-cultural perspectives. Explores how cultural texts confer meaning and value on human experience, shape different communities, and forge links among individuals and groups.
Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 5: Humanities.
330.
Topics in Comparative and World Literature.
(3, may be repeated once 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, may be repeated once 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 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 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, may be repeated once Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL, GRMN 336)
Study of individual authors, genres, and/or periods of German literature and culture in translation. May only be taken twice for the German major and once for the German minor.
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, may be repeated once 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.
(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.
341.
Introduction to Premodern Japanese Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3)
(Also offered as ENGL, JAPN 341)
An introduction to Japanese literature and culture from the 8th to 19th century, this course focuses on major literary works and performance genres in their historical context.
342.
Introduction to Modern Japanese Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3)
(Also offered as ENGL, JAPN 342)
This course is an introductory exploration of the literature and culture of modern Japan, from the mid-19th century to the present day. Students will critically read a selection of modern prose narratives and poetry.
343.
Topics in Chinese Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3, may be repeated twice Δ)
(Also offered as CHIN, ENGL 343)
This course surveys Chinese literature and culture from the origins of Chinese civilization to the present, with a focus on the continuities and discontinuities between traditional and modern China.
345.
The Supernatural in Japanese Fiction, Folklore and Drama.
(3)
(Also offered as ENGL, JAPN 345)
Survey of Japanese mythology, folklore, drama and fiction from 1000 CE to the present with a focus on the cultural significance of ghosts, monsters, spirit possession and otherworldly encounters.
432.
Topics in Literature and Culture.
(3, may be repeated twice Δ)
(Also offered as ENGL, FREN 432)
Varying topics in the practice and theory of literatures and cultures.
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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497.
Undergraduate Problems.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
498.
Research for Honors.
(3)
A faculty-supervised course culminating in a comprehensive paper or research proposal that integrates knowledge attained through coursework, research, and experience. Open to juniors and seniors approved by the Honors Committee.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
499.
Honors Thesis.
(3)
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of an undergraduate Senior-level thesis. Open only to seniors enrolled for departmental honors.
Prerequisite: 498.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
500.
Introduction to Graduate Study in Comparative Literature.
(3)
An introduction to literary and cultural theory, providing tools for analysis of texts and key arguments about how language and texts form culture, identity, race, class, gender, sexuality, aesthetics. Covers major schools of theory and multiple genres.
505.
Introduction to Critical Theory.
(3)
(Also offered as ENGL 505)
Introduction to contemporary critical theory in the context of classical through 20th-century criticism. Learning to define a research question, select resources and approaches to texts, and cite bibliographic data according to current MLA guidelines.
551.
Problems.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
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)
Course emphasizes investigation, evaluation, and discussion of areas of specialized knowledge or inquiry relevant to the profession or field of study. One problems course may be applied to degree. Requires advisor or chairperson approval.
599.
Master's Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
