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CMLIT 440R

Studies in Themes and Types

Comparative Arts and Letters College of Humanities

Course Description

Major literary themes (e.g., Faust, Don Juan, Ulysses, Arthur), types, motifs, and problems of literary typology. Topics vary.

When Taught

Winter Odd Years

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Concepts and Issues in Literary Thematics

Learning Outcome

Articulate with considerable sophistication basic concepts and issues in the study of literary thematics, showing an ability to deal with problems, texts, and figures specific to the thematological topic at hand.

Title

Research and Writing

Learning Outcome

Conduct thorough research into a problem of literary thematics and write in a professional, scholarly manner about it.

Title

Multilingual Study, Research, and Writing

Learning Outcome

Show an ability to read, study, research, and write about literary texts in at least two languages.