ENGL 581

Spring 2023 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 17-May 3

Seminar Literary Theory

Credit: 4 hours.

May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite: A college course devoted entirely to criticism or consent of instructor.

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ENGL 581 class schedule data for spring 2023
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	32282	Lecture-Discussion	WH	3:00PM -5:30PM	W	Foreign Languages Building	Hassan, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/23-05/03/23 Section Info: SP23 ENGL 581/CWL 571 Seminar in Literary Theory, Wail S. Hassan TOPIC: What is World Literature? This seminar examines the concept of “world literature,” from Goethe’s popularization of the term “Weltliteratur” to the current academic industry, which has boomed since the end of the Cold War, producing conferences, workshops, monographs, and anthologies. What are the theoretical underpinnings of world literature in its various articulations and paradigms? What is considered “world literature” and what is not? Topics of discussion include the role of translation, transnational circuits of exchange and mobility, literary prizes, and the publishing industry, along with the multiple afterlives of older classics such as The Arabian Nights and Shakespeare. The seminar should appeal to students with interest in globalization, postcolonial, and transnational studies, or who would like to acquire a foundation for teaching the world literature courses offered by many English departments across the country. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.