Selected novels and short stories from different cultures, originally written in different languages. Emphasis will be on the variety of themes, points of view, senses of the self, and styles of writing. Course Hours:H(3-0) MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Comparative study of themes and issues in literary productions from English-Canadian, French-Canadian, Québécois and other Canadian traditions. Topics may include: tradition and innovation, nationalism and culture, cross-cultural expression, ethnic identity and language, regionalism, or a literary genre. While texts will be selected mainly from literary works written in French or English, the course may also include some works originally written in other languages. All course texts will be studied in English. Course Hours:H(3-0) MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Course Hours:H(3-0) Prerequisite(s):Two full-course equivalents of senior-level literature courses or consent of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs), Faculty of Humanities. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Introduction to some central issues and concepts of literary criticism as practiced in various cultural and linguistic traditions. Topics may include: the notion of literature, the relation of literature to criticism, critical analysis and evaluation, the making of literary canons, as well as formative approaches to modern theory such as feminism, formalism, Marxism, phenomenology, post structuralism, psychoanalysis, and structuralism. All course texts will be studied in English. Course Hours:H(3-0) Prerequisite(s):Two full-course equivalents of senior level literature courses or consent of the Associate Dean (Student Affairs), Faculty of Humanities. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT