What is comparative literature? What is world literature? Examination of the history, methods, conceptual frameworks, canonical thinkers, critics, current issues, and debates in these interrelated fields and how they shape our reading of literature. Emphasis on close reading of both theoretical and literary texts, critical analysis, and writing in a comparative context. 1 unit. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Global Cultures requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement. Meets the Equity and Power: EPG requirement.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: AIM, Critical Perspectives: G, Equity and Power: EPG

1 unit — Scheiner

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2022	Block 5	World Literature/Comparative Literature	William Davis	Palmer Hall 227	32 / 12	05/15/2022
Spring 2023	Block 5	World Literature/Comparative Literature	Corinne Scheiner	TBA	25 / 25	05/15/2022