Description
A comparative cultural studies approach to some major texts of world literature in the twentieth century centering on literary works that present the interaction among different cultures. It begins with works from the colonial period at the beginning of the century, moves on to the literature of WWI, WWII, and Vietnam, and then to post-colonialism, concluding with the emerging globalism at the end of the century. The course also includes a genre approach to literature, using major texts to introduce students to literary types. Prerequisites: ENG1101/1202