Courses

A study of world literature from the Age of Reason through the modern period.

Emphasis is placed on representative works and writers of this period and on the literary, cultural, historical, and philosophical forces that shaped these works a nd that are reflected in them.

A survey of literature from 1660 to the present, representing diverse cultural, historical, and philosophical traditions from around the world.

Students read selected works of representative writers of various cultures beginning papers based on themes and concepts included in the works studied. All students

Survey of world literature from the Enlightenment to the Modern period. Humanities, Literature, PW: Global Engagement

Students study representative authors and works of literature from the modern world. Readings may come exclusively from the Western tradition or from various literary traditions, such as those of Africa and Asia.

A general survey of world music history. Music from the following regions are introduced: Africa, The Americas, The Middle East, Asia, Oceania, & Europe. Particular emphasis is placed on the cultural, social, political, economic, technological and artistic developments from ancient music through the present.

A survey of diverse musical traditions from around the globe. Musical cultures are approached anthropologically, and each culture will be examined to understand how music is entwined with human experience.

In this course students will be equipped with practical and conceptual tools to enhance their enjoyment and understanding of indigenous, folk, classical and popular music traditions around the globe, in their historical, social, political, and spiritual contexts. This course engenders respect for a diversity of cultures through the lens of music. (MULT) (WI).

World Music workshop will be a hands-on course that surveys traditional music from around the globe, with an emphasis on exploratory play.