US Multicultural & World Lit

Catalog description

This course is a survey of US multicultural and world literature written in or translated into English from across various cultural, national, and linguistic boundaries. Students will be exposed to artistic expression and diverse perspectives from at least 4 different cultures or countries, focusing on literature from the 19th-21st centuries. Elements to aid in this study may include history, religion, tradition, mythology, folklore, politics, belief systems, language and dialect, family structures, etc. of the cultures or countries. This course will help students appreciate, understand, and learn from different perspectives and cultures from God's children from all around the world and help students become more conscientious global citizens able to interact with cultures different from their own.