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Disclaimer: The course information below is current as of Feb 06, 2009, is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a legal contract between the University of Utah and any person or entity.
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2010 World Literature and Culture
(3)
This course provides an introduction to the study of literature and culture. It will focus on questions such as borders, historicity, and the role of the social in the construction of reality. Students will also learn how to do close readings of various types of texts including novels, film, and other cultural artifacts. By not focusing on any single national tradition, the course is intended to provide all students the tools needed for literature and culture courses.
3600 What is Literature?
(3)
Prerequisite: C LIT 2010. 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: C LIT 2010. 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 Current Trends in Religious Studies
(3)
Prerequisite: C LIT 2010.
This course will offer a survey of various critical approaches to the study of religion such as sociological, anthropological, and historical. It will also present various hermeneutical tools to help students interpret texts and the role of the text in religion. The study of religion will familiarize students with interdisciplinary critical work.
3670 Comparative World Literature and Civilization
(3 to 6)
Prerequisite: C LIT 2010.
Repeatable for credit when topic varies. The study of diverse literatures and cultures that emphasizes both differences and similarities.
3900 Special Topics
(3)
Recommended Prerequisite: C LIT 2010.
Topics of special interest not normally taught or covered elsewhere. Repeatable when topic varies
3950 Religious Pluralism
(3)
Recommended Prerequisite: C LIT 3620.
Bringing together experience, theory, and methodology, this course introduces students to the study and understanding of religious pluralism in contemporary society.
3960 Cultures in Contact
(3)
Prerequisite: 2020 Language course or equivalent.
This class examines cross-cultural communication through a combination of classwork and community service; focus may be on literature, linguistics, culture, or a combination.
4900 Special Topics
(3)
4910 Studies in Theme
(3)
Prerequisite: C LIT 2010.
This course will examine a particular theme from a comparative perspective. Repeatable for credit when topic varies.
4920 Studies in Genre
(3)
Prerequisite: C LIT 2010.
This course will examine a particular genre from a comparative perspective. Repeatable for credit when topic varies.
4930 Studies in Period
(3)
Prerequisite: C LIT 2010.
This course will examine a particular time from a comparative perspective. Repeatable for credit when topic varies.
4940 Film and Culture
(3)
Prerequisite: C LIT 2010.
This course will examine film from a comparative perspective. Repeatable for credit when topic varies.
4950 Studies in Theory
(3)
Prerequisite: C LIT 2010.
This course will examine some aspects of literary theory or cultural studies. Repeatable for credit when topic varies.
4960 Religion and Culture
(3)
Prerequisite: C LIT 2010.
This course will examine the interaction between religion and culture. Repeatable for credit when topic varies.
4970 Culture and Identity
(3)
Prerequisite: C LIT 2010.
This course explores culture and the formation of identity in a comparative context. May be repeatable for credit if topic varies.
4975 Special Topics (3)
This course critically examines Latin American cultural production
from comparative and cultural studies perspectives. Interdisciplinary and
transnational or transoceanic approaches to aesthetic, political and
philosophical issues will be addressed. May be take more than once when topic
varies. Suggested prerequisite CLCS 2010.
4980 Language and Society
(3)
Prerequisite: C LIT 2010.
This course will examine the interaction between language and culture. Repeatable for credit when topic varies.
4990 Dept of Language and Literature Capstone
(1)
Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
In this course, students will read and discuss texts chosen to deepen the analytical and theoretical skills gained within the various majors offered by the Department of Languages and Literature. With this experience in common, students will then present to the group a project centered on a significant cultural issue in the student's language/national area. Through participation in this capstone, students will have the opportunity both to explore large cultural questions, to exchange ideas in an interdisciplinary environment, and to serve as the 'resource person' for knowledge relating to their own area of study.
4999 Honors Thesis/Project
(3)
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.
6660 Studies in Religion and Literature
(3)
The study of the interrelation of literature and religion.
6670 Studies in Genre
(3)
The idea of "genre" is examined through analysis of specific texts.
6680 Studies in Theme
(3)
The idea of "theme" is discussed through the interpretation of selected texts.
6690 Studies in Language and Society
(3)
This course will examine interactions between language and culture. Repeatable for credit when topic varies.
6740 Studies in Film Criticism
(3)
The study of critical methods and approaches to film.
6750 Trends in Comparative Literature
(3)
The study of the history, theory, and controversies within the field of comparative literature.
6760 Literary Theory and Criticism: Classical and Early Modern
(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)
6900 Special Topics
(3)
Topics vary. May be repeated for credit if topic is different.
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)
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