WLC 201 - Literature and Culture: Introduction to the Study of

This course provides an introduction to the study of literature and culture. It will focus on questions such as borders, historicity, and the role of the social in the construction of reality. Students will also learn how to do close readings of various types of texts including novels, film, and other cultural artifacts. By not focusing on any single national tradition, the course is intended to provide all students the tools needed for literature and culture courses.