WLD World Literatures Courses

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JEF100Y
The Western Tradition

(formerly WLD 100Y) 78L
An introduction to literature through major works of the Western literary tradition. What constitutes a literary "classic"? How have the great concerns of the Western tradition - human nature, its place in society, its mythmaking, its destiny - been represented in literature? These and other questions are examined by reference to 11-12 works, from ancient times to the twentieth century, by such authors as: Homer, Sophocles, Ovid, Virgil, Dante, Shakespeare, Cervantes, Moliere, Austen, Dostoevski, Kafka, Camus, Beckett and Marquez. (A joint course offered by the Departments of English and French; see also JEF 100Y in the French program listings.)
Exclusion: WLD100Y

WLD200Y
The Eastern Tradition 78L

This course deals with vibrant classical and modern works from the literary traditions of China, Japan, Korea, India, and the Middle East. Genres discussed include love poetry, drama and short fiction. The texts are studied in English. (Offered by Departments of East Asian Studies and Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations; see also WLD 200Y in their program listings.)

WLD300Y
Provocations: Literary Transformations in the 20th Century 78L

What makes literature "modern"? What makes its questions different from those asked in the past? This course examines significant transformations in contemporary literature by studying works ranging from the early avant-garde to most recent literary trends.
Recommended Preparation: JEF100Y, WLD200Y

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