Spring 2022

Comparative study of works from a broad range of cultural traditions that originate from, and provide insight into, vital global locations outside the Western sphere.

Comparative study of Latin American cultures, especially vis-a-vis those of Europe and the U.S. Materials drawn from literature, but also film, opera, history, cultural theory.

Cultural dimensions of issues in globalization: migration, diaspora, terrorism, communications, climate change, collectives, production and technology, money and exchange.

Study of transformations of characters and themes from myth, legend or fairytale (Oedipus, Antigone, Faust, Don Juan, Cinderella, Comic and Tragic Twins, Hero and Monster).

Examines literature and film as distinct modes of representation, narration, and structuring of time, language, memory, and visuality.

Introduction to works of major women writers from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in their literary, social and cultural contexts.

Studies of the presence and influence of Zen Buddhism and Daoism in Asian literature, with a focus on China and Japan.

Examination of selected utopias in their historical context as "no places" whose projections of alternate cultures always comment on their own.

Exploration of multilingual encounters in literary works, films, and theoretical texts. Topics may include immigrant languages, dialects, jargons, imaginary or hybrid languages, theories of translation.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Writing of an honors thesis under individual faculty supervision.

Intensive study of selected author or authors in the context of a major literary tradition.

Workshop in translation; capstone to graduate certificate in Translation Studies.