Program Overview

Program Overview

The Writing about World Literature program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of literary works from different geographical areas and time periods.

Subject Area and Catalog Number

• Subject area: CMLIT
• Catalog Number: 100

Course Title and Department

• Course Title: Writing about World Literature
• Department(s): Comparative Literature

Description

Students in this program study three literary works from different geographical areas and time periods, along with one theoretical essay. The focus is on writing assignments ranging from informal to graded, including creative writing. The course culminates in a formal research paper produced in stages. Students learn how to perform close readings and to contextualize these through literary criticism and historical research. They compile working bibliographies and develop their own original theses.

Typically Offered and Academic Career

• Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
• Academic Career: Undergraduate

Liberal Arts and Requirement Designation

• Liberal Arts: Yes
• Requirement Designation: REC - Required Core - English Composition

Credits

Minimum and Maximum Units

• Minimum Units: 3
• Maximum Units: 3
• Academic Progress Units: 3
• Repeat For Credit: No

Components

Name and Hours

• Name: Lecture
• Hours: 3

Requisites

Prerequisites

• PRE: ENGL 110

Course Schedule

Schedule Details

• Section 001:
  • Class #: 42224
  • Section Code: 001
  • Days: -
  • Times: -
  • Meeting Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/26/2026
  • Instruction Mode: Online Asynchronous
  • Enrollment Total: 20
  • Class Capacity: 20
• Section 002:
  • Class #: 41205
  • Section Code: 002
  • Days: Tu, Thr
  • Times: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Meeting Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/26/2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person
  • Enrollment Total: 20
  • Class Capacity: 20