COMLIT100A

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COMLIT 100A - Introduction to Comparative Literature: Literature and Philosophy

Comparative Literature Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

COMLIT

Course Number

100A

Department

Comparative Literature

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Introduction to Comparative Literature: Literature and Philosophy

Course Description

An introduction to problems of the comparative study of literatures of the world in international and cross-cultural perspective along with philosophical texts and approaches. Emphasis on principles of comparative methods and analysis with focus on issues of philosophy and ethics along with selected literary, critical, and theoretical texts. Readings in English.

Minimum

4

Maximum

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Zhang, Butler, Francois, Volpp

Breadth

Arts & Literature, Philosophy and Values

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Minimum Hours

9

Maximum Hours

9