E 381 - The Adventures of the Writer in World Literature

Institution:

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Description:

3 credits A study of selected works in translation from non-Anglo-American cultural traditions. Students in this course examine how geographical and cultural differences contribute to varying literary representations of "universal" themes. Taking as our point of departure the notion of the artist figure,we will examine ancient and modern ideas of creativity, authorship, and the role of the writer in society in cultures around the world.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smumn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 457-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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