EWL 120 Themes in World Literature
One unique feature of literature is its ability to express universal themes while simultaneously recording the experiences and perspectives of particular societies at specific historical and cultural moments. In this course, students explore these different but complementary roles by studying how a selected theme has been adapted by authors across various geographic regions. In doing so, they come to understanding the value of literature as a vehicle for drawing common connections between peoples across historical and cultural boundaries. At the same time, students strengthen the essential skills of reading, analyzing, interpreting, and writing about literature that they will utilize throughout the English & World Literatures major. All works will be read in English.