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ENH253: Contemporary Global Literature and Film – 3 credits

Characteristics of literary and cinematic mediums. Challenges of adapting literature to film. Global examination of historical, religious, socioeconomic, political, and colonial/post colonial themes depicted in Western and non-Western literature and film (e. g., Africa, Asia, and Latin America) outside the United States. Use of narrative in each medium and how it translates various global/international perspectives and cultural assumptions. Specific genres present in literature and film. Cultural metaphors and symbols used in literature and film. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]