WRI 210 - Literary Studies:Ancient World Literature

Institution:

Naropa University

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Description:

We read ancient literary works from around the world from oral and literary lineages. We look for threads of similarity and aspects of difference, gaining some cultural and cross-cultural understanding of particular human themes and motifs. Readings from various cultures include among others the Epic of Gilgamesh; the Iliad; Greek, Latin, Indian, Chinese and Japanese lyric poetry; selections from the Bible and Gnostic literatures; tragedies of Sophocles and Aeschylus; the Aeneid; the Upanishads and the Mahabharata and the Tao Te Ching. Response papers and a final research paper are required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.naropa.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 444-0202

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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