ENG-207 Survey of Asian Literature

This course consists of readings and texts from Near Eastern, Indian, Chinese and Japanese authors. The emphasis is on the human and literary value of the selections, the qualities that have made them outstanding in their particular cultures, and the universal issues that they deal with. There is also some focus on the particular culture that these works represent and, where applicable, their divergence from Western points of view. Students gain a feel for the complexity, richness, and relevance of representative Asian works. Total of 45 hours of lecture. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of instructor. Semester offered: Periodically. 3 Credits.