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Or Rogovin
C LIT 240
Seattle Campus
Comparative approach to literature and a workshop in writing comparative papers in English. Emphasis on cross-cultural comparison of literary works. Readings in English with an option to read selected texts in the original languages Offered: AWSp.
Class description
Spring 2007:
C LIT 240 introduces students to the writing of critical essays in the discipline of Comparative Literature. It aims to develop writing and critical skills through a variety of discussion, group-work, and writing assignments. This section focuses on some basic concepts essential to any study of literature, such as: author and narrator, real and fictional world, representation, patterns and analogies, story and plot, point of view and aesthetic function. We will analyze and discuss short stories by European and American authors and one film. The ultimate goal is to produce an interesting, precise, well-grounded, and well-articulated analysis of literary texts while making use of the approaches and techniques of Comparative Literature.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lectures, class discussion, group work.
Recommended preparation
An interest in literature and literary techniques is recommended but not required.
Class assignments and grading
Reading tasks, quizzes, short writing assignments,response papers and longer essays.
Grades will be based on class participation, punctual attendance, on-time submission of writing assignments and papers.
