Literature of the Western World

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Note: This course satisfies the “Language, Philosophy, and Culture” or “Component Area” options in the Core Curriculum. This is a survey of western literary traditions that covers a variety of genres (e.g., epic, drama, sonnet, folktale, essay, and novel). The course will focus on themes throughout the Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance periods and examine how the works studied are influenced by and responding to socio-historical realities. Prerequisites: ENG 1302 .