C L X05 C L 305 Topics in Comparative Literature 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Study of masterpieces of world literature; of different literary genres; and the relationship between literature and other disciplines such as psychology, philosophy, and film. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Varies with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
Topic 1: Forbidden Romance in Modern Chinese Literature. Introduction to modern Chinese literature from the late Qing Dynasty (latter half of the nineteenth century) to the present. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic: Forbidden Romance in Modern Chinese Literature), 301M (Topic 13), Comparative Literature 305 (Topic: Forbidden Romance in Modern Chinese Literature), 305 (Topic 1). Same as: ANS 301M.13
Topic 2: The Vampire in Slavic Cultures. Examines the vampire in the cultures of Russia and Eastern Europe, including manifestations in literature, religion, art, film, and common practices from its origins to present. Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative Literature 305 (Topic: The Vampire in Slavic Cultures), 305 (Topic 2), European Studies 307 (Topic: The Vampire in Slavic Cultures), 307 (Topic 1), Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 302 (Topic: The Vampire in Slavic Cultures), 302 (Topic 1), Slavic 301 (Topic: The Vampire in Slavic Cultures), 301 (Topic 1). Same as: EUS 307.1, REE 302.1
Topic 3: Movies Go To War. A comparison of films from various nations about major twentieth century wars to the historical facts of the conflicts as practicums in critical comparative analysis of histories as representations. Only one of the following may be counted: American Studies 315 (Topic: Movies Go to War, World War I to Vietnam), 315C, Comparative Literature 305 (Topic: Movies Go to War, World War I to Vietnam), 305 (Topic 3), European Studies 307 (Topic: Movies Go to War, World War I to Vietnam), 307 (Topic 4), German, Scandinavian, and Dutch Studies 311C, Germanic Civilization 311 (Topic 2: Movies Go to War, World War I to Vietnam). Same as: AMS 315C, EUS 307.4, GSD 311C
Topic 4: Grimms' Fairy Tales. Reading and discussion of tales from the Grimms' collection, as well as some of the relevant secondary literature. Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative Literature 305 (Topic: Grimms' Fairy Tales), 305 (Topic 4), European Studies 307 (Topic: Grimms' Fairy Tales), 307 (Topic 5), German, Scandinavian, and Dutch Studies 310 (Topic: Grimms' Fairy Tales), 311E. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: EUS 307.5, GSD 311E
Topic 5: Korean Literature and Film. Explore the literature and film of Korea from earliest times to the present. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic: Korean Literature and Film), 305C, Comparative Literature 305 (Topic 5), History 305C. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: ANS 305C, HIS 305C