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Or Rogovin
C LIT 240
Seattle Campus

Writing in Comparative Literature

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.


The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by Or Rogovin
Date: 03/12/2007