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LIT. 220 Introduction to World Literature I

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Course Description

Study of representative works from the genres of selected works (poetry, prose, drama, and film), in translation and in English, of literature from around the world, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other areas, from antiquity to the mid or late seventeenth century. Includes analysis of primary sources and literary criticism as well as how the genre interacts with mythology, philosophy, mass media, and popular culture.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9C2
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B)
C-ID: ENGL 140