Topics in Politics and Literature

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Overview

Subject area

ENG

Catalog Number

3201

Course Title

Topics in Politics and Literature

Department(s)

Description

This course examines the relation of politics to literature; focusing in different semesters on questions such as What can literature teach us about politics? What literatures emerge from politics? What is the impact of politics on literature? Fiction, poetry, and drama on themes such as political commitment, domination and totalitarianism, tradition, leadership, democracy, racism, colonialism, and revolution are read, along with critical writings. This course is equivalent to POL 3201. Students will receive credit for either ENG 3201 or POL 3201.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

Yes

Total Completions Allowed

15

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

035531

Course Schedule