CWL 151

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Cross-Cultural Thematics

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Credit: 3 hours.

Explores a combination of western and non-western literature through the focus on a shared theme, exploring differences in treatment both within and among different cultures. Two such thematic focuses are offered in rotation; one on concepts of love and one on ways of writing about death. Both themes introduce students to a wide array of famous texts from different cultures and also offer some varied perspectives for their own inevitable thoughts on these major topics.

May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Students may register in more than one section per term.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Lit & Arts

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CWL 151 class schedule data for fall 2020
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	64970	Online	EK	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	n.a.	Kuras, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/20-12/09/20 Degree Notes: Humanities - Lit & Arts course. Section Title: Mad Knights and Fair Maidens Section Info: Swords and Roses: The Romance in Cross-Cultural Perspective Course description: This course approaches the world of knights and fair maidens from a cross-cultural perspective. Through literature and film, we will examine classic Greek, Persian and Chinese tales, medieval Arthurian romances, and modern parodies of the genre. We will examine the illusions and disillusions of romance, including themes like star-crossed lovers, chivalry, social identity and war.