Concepts integrating literature and the fine arts through lectures, seminars, individual research or projects, and writing.

Introduction to the language, life, and culture of Yoruba- speaking people in West Africa and other parts of the world, with special emphasis on the relevance of the cultural products under study to the contemporary global scene.

An introduction to the literature, culture, and thought of premodern China, from the beginnings of the written record to the turn of the twentieth century.

The history, physical environment (landforms, vegetation, and climate), and sociocultural environment (artistic, political, and social development) of Africa.

An introduction to the field of comparative literature and intercultural studies - an investigation of the human condition in its social and historical context through cultural artifacts such as novels, short stories, plays, poems, plays, film, and other media. Students will study the various methods, topics, and critical approaches in the study of literature across social, cultural, national, and linguistic boundaries, across historical periods, and in relation to other media and other disciplines.

A selection of the most influential world literature from antiquity to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on the relevance of these texts to contemporary society around the world and on the complex transactions between literary and socio-political discourse. The ability of prominent literary works to challenge the social status quo and propose new models for ethical and social transformation, thereby remaining highly relevant to contemporary society and our daily lives.

A representative selection of the most influential literary works produced in several literatures of the Northern and Southern hemispheres, from a comparative, multicultural perspective. Special emphasis will be placed on literary and other artistic productions of the last two centuries and their relevance to the contemporary global scene. Course will focus on the ability of prominent literary works to challenge the social status quo and propose new models for ethical and social transformation that could be implemented in our contemporary world.

Works of literature by Asian-American writers, including works written in English and translations of works originally written in Asian languages.

Works of literature by Asian-American writers, including works written in English and translation of works originally written in Asian languages.

A comparative study of ethnic literatures in the United States, including African-American, Arabic-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, Jewish-American, and Native-American literatures.

A comparative study of ethnic literatures in the United States, including African-American, Arabic-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, Jewish-American, and Native-American literatures. Special emphasis will be placed on the relevance of these texts to contemporary society around the world and on the complex transactions between literary and socio-political discourse.

Multicultural literature of the world-wide dispersion of Africans and people of African descent based on select representative works of African-American, African-Caribbean, and African literature.