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3.00 Credits
An introduction to traditional Chinese literature (in translation) which focuses primarily on belles lettres from The Book of Songs (1000-700 B.C.), said to be edited by Confucius, to the sprawling psychological novel of dynastic family intrigue and decline, Dream of the Red Chamber (1754). Through in-depth examination and discussion, it aims to make familiar classic masterworks and literary icons ubiquitous in today's China; their impact upon the popular and intellectual worlds of their own time; and their meaning and significance for those who inhabit modern society. Counts toward Asian Studies minor.
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1.00 Credits
Students are acquainted with global issues related to the challenges and rewards of living in a foreign country and given the opportunity to share their international experience with others after returning to campus. Requirements before going abroad include: attending three ML 207 lectures (or equivalent) and attending three cultural orientations. Requirements while abroad include: writing a guided independent research project and conducting in-depth interviews of two native per- sons. Upon returning to Loyola, students must orga- nize or help organize two international events. They must also present orally their independent research project. For students planning to study abroad.
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Prerequisite: HS101, WR100 or WR101. A study of the historical, political, and artistic development of nine- teenth century Italy-from the nationalistic movements to the first years of the country-based upon literary movements of the times.
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For students who wish to become acquainted with major aspects of contemporary German culture, as well as social and political developments in Germany. Focuses on developments after 1970. Closed to students who have taken GR303.
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A study of the medieval epic in literature and film. Stu- dents study selections of medieval German, French, and Italian epic. They also compare the major epics to their filmed versions and examine popular stereotypes about the knights, women, love, and war in the Middle Ages. Lectures on the culture of the times are included. Counts toward Medieval Studies minor. Same course as GR305.
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Students explore and discuss the norms, values, and beliefs of their own and other culture(s) to gain a bet- ter understanding of the world in the age of globaliza- tion. Literary texts, non-fiction texts, films, documen- taries, student presentations, and lectures by scholars and experts from other cultures are used to help stu- dents to gain an awareness of the cultural diversity in a globalized world community. By studying the cultural "output of cultures other than their own, studentsgain a clearer understanding of the forces that drive a particular culture. Some of the topics compared include the role of religion and tradition in shaping family values, social and political structures, education, and social classes. CCLS majors and minors should take this course in the junior or senior year.
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Examines the origins of liberation theology during the Renaissance, comparing European and Latin American paradigms developed in association with the European conquest of the Americas. The course concludes with a liberation theologian from the twentieth century. Themes studied are mortality; charity versus "charity";charity and justice; God versus the Church; the nature of the soul; temporal power; spiritual power; division of power; virtue; theology and history; the Gospels; the evangelization of Native Americans; the Counter-Ref- ormation; the Church; Utopian visions (Saint Thomas More, Erasmus, Las Casas, and Guamán Poma de Ayala); immanence and transcendence; and revolutionary appro- priations of Christ. Taught in English. Materials are read in translation; however, students who desire to read them in the original languages (Latin, German, French, Spanish) may233 do so. Counts toward Catholic Studies and Latin American and Latino Studies minors.
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For students who wish to become acquainted with the major aspects of contemporary French cultural, social, political and economic life. Focuses on the major devel- opments that have taken place since the 1940s. Readings are available in English only.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Restricted to students studying in Rome. The Italian peninsula, from 960 A.D. to modern times, has an extensive literary and linguistic history. Some aspect of its literary history (e.g., medieval, Renaissance, roman- tic or theatre, short story, etc.) is examined, as deter- mined by the expertise and interest of the specific vis- iting professor. It will attempt to maximize the advan- tages of Rome as its meeting place, while fulfilling the usual requirements of a 300-level literature course taught in English at Loyola College.
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3.00 Credits
Familiarizes students with the theme of childhood in Italian cinema. The theme of childhood is analyzed in the neo-realism and post-modern periods. The child's point of view is often present and gives new perspective to childhood and Italian society in its transformations.
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