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1610  Mythologies (3) Prerequisite: WRTG 2010 or equivalent.
   Studies in myth and legend drawn from a variety of cultures and civilizations.

2620  Literature and Other Disciplines (3) Prerequisite: WRTG 2010 or equivalent.
   Introduces students to the study of literature in the context of other disciplines such as history, sociology, anthropology, psychoanalysis, philosophy, and art history

3100  Korean Culture Through Literature (3) Cross listed as KOREA 3100.
   Exploration of Korean culture through comparisons with both eastern and western literature.

3600  What is Literature? (3) Prerequisite: WRTG 2010 or equivalent. Fulfills Upper Division Communication/Writing.
   Addresses basic questions underlying the study of literature: What is literature? Why read it? How do we read it? The course emphasizes critical writing skills.

3610  Current Trends in Critical Thinking (3) Prerequisite: WRTG 2010 or equivalent. Fulfills Upper Division Communication/Writing.
   This course is designed for students with intermediate to advanced level writing skills. Introduction to recent critical methods and approaches that influence how we think about culture and the humanistic arts.

3620  The Bible as Literature (3) Prerequisite: WRTG 2010 or equivalent.
   Readings of selected portions of the Bible that emphasize questions of interpretation and exegesis.

3630  Literature of the Middle East (3) Prerequisite: WRTG 2010 or equivalent.
   Reading and commentary on texts from Islamic, Christian, and Judaic traditions. Considerations of the nature of myth, values of life, material culture, and religious and national identity.

3640  Ethnic Literatures (3) Prerequisite: WRTG 2010 or equivalent.
    Selected readings from among Native American, African American, Chicano, Asian American, and other ethnic literatures.

3650  African Literature (3) Prerequisite: WRTG 2010 or equivalent.
   Selected works of major African writers studied in the context of social, cultural, and political developments of the region.

3660  Asian Literature (3) Prerequisite: WRTG 2010 or equivalent.
    Selected readings of representative texts from major Asian authors studied in connection with historical, cultural, and social concerns of the region.

3670  Comparative World Literature and Civilization (3) Prerequisite: WRTG 2010 or equivalent.
   The study of diverse literatures and cultures that emphasizes both differences and similarities.

3680  The Faustian Quest in Literature & Film (3) Cross listed as GERM 3920. Fulfills Comm/Wrtg & Hum Integration.
   Examines historical, philosophical and cultural background of Marlowe's and Goethe's masterpiece together with films and other literature on the same theme.

4630  Cultural Encounters: European & American Travellers to the Middle East, 17th to the 20th Century (3) Cross listed as TURK 4630, MID E 4463.
   Meets with MID E 6463 and TURK 6630. Travel narratives about the Middle East from the 17th to the 20th century by Europeans and Americans. We will deal with topics such as describing 'the other' without fetishizing or exoticizing; what is literature; power dynamics and cultural works.

4900  Special Topics (3)

4999  Honors Thesis/Project (3) Fulfills Upper Division Communication/Writing.
   Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on their Honors degree.

6600  Introduction to Research and Bibliography (3)
   Emphasizes critical reading and writing skills with the aim of preparing students for entry into the teaching/research profession. Required for all entering MA, M.A.T., and Ph.D students in the department.

6620  Studies in Medieval Literature (3) Cross listed as FRNCH 6600.
   Selected works of poetry, prose, or theatre from the Middle Ages are studied in the context of a major theme or concept.

6630  Studies in Humanism (3) Cross listed as FRNCH 6610.
   Through readings of authors such as Geoffroy Troy, Clement Marot, Francois Rabelais, Marguerite de Navarre, and Joachim Du Bellay as well as Ficino, Erasmus, More, Castiglione, Alciato and Aretino, this course situates the diverse currents of 16th century French humanist writers in relation to Italian and Northern European humanistic movements and debates. We will pay particular attention to the impact of printing, neo-Platonism, courtly ideals, anti-courtier satires, and encyclopedic thinking on the formation of letters during this period.

6640  Studies in Romanticism (3)
   Treats major philosophical, literary, and artistic developments of the Romantic Period.

6650  Studies in Nineteenth-Century Literature (3)
   Selected works from several national literatures are studied from a comparative perspective.

6660  Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature (3)
   Literature reflecting major developments of the 20th century is considered.

6670  Studies in Genre (3)
   The idea of 'genre' is examined through analysis of specific texts.

6671  Studies in Theme (3)
   The idea of 'theme' is discussed through the interpretation of selected texts.

6710  Studies in Classical Literature (3)
   Analysis of texts from the classical canon of literature.

6720  Studies in the Literature of the Middle East (3)
   Readings of representative texts from Islamic, Jewish, and Christian sources.

6730  Eminent World Writers (3)
   Topic changes. Check with Department for details.

6740  Studies in Literature or Film and Other Disciplines (3)
   Close textual analysis of literary or film texts informed by theoretical concerns from other disciplines such as psychoanalysis, philosophy and feminism.

6750  World Literary/Cultural Crosscurrents (3)
   The study of the interrelation of literary and cultural trends, themes, and ideas.

6760  Literary Theory and Criticism (3)
   This course will focus on the early part of a long tradition of theoretical writings about literature, rhetoric, and poetics. Possible themes: mimesis, rhetoric, unity, decorum, exegesis, allegory. Possible authors: Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Dante.

6761  Literary Theory and Criticism: Romanticism to Early Twentieth Century (3)
   The study of the philosophy and theory of Romanticism and its relation to literary theory and literary texts.

6762  Literary Theory and Criticism: Contemporary (3)
   Readings in Structuralist, Poststructuralist, and Postmodern theory and criticism.

6880  Directed Reading I (1 to 3)

6970  Thesis Research: Master's (1 to 13)

6980  Faculty Consultation (3)

7900  Special Topics (3)
   Topics vary. May be repeated for credit if topic is different.

7970  Thesis Research: Ph.D. (1 to 13)

7980  Faculty Consultation (3)

7990  Continuing Registration: Ph.D. (0)