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Students read and analyze literary works drawn from non-English speaking cultures. Lecture and discussion shall emphasize both literary issues, including structure and technique, and a sense of the cultural backgrounds that inform those works. Instructors assign translated works from the ancient world until approximately 1650.

Explores the development of global literature from 1900 BCE to the 1600's CE, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, India, China, Japan, and Western Europe (Greece, Rome, Britain, Italy, Spain, and the Americas). The importance of history and diverse culture on the development of language is explored along with the interplay of characters, style, structure, tone, and theme. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. (H&A)