ENGL 224 - Survey of World Literature Through 1650

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    Prerequisite
    Eligibility for college-level composition, ENGL C1000/ ENGL C1000H/ ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100 or equivalent.
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    (Prerequisite: Eligibility for college-level composition, ENGL C1000/ ENGL C1000H/ ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100 or equivalent.) This course surveys representative literature from around the world, from ancient times to the 17th century (excluding British and American literature). Students explore a diverse range of works in translation from a variety of cultural traditions, including epics from ancient civilizations, foundational texts from the world's major religions, timeless works of drama and performance, and classics that have influenced literature and culture around the world up to today. Students analyze and compare selected works while exploring the significance of translation, historical context, cultural exchange, and the evolution of literary forms around the world and throughout the centuries. (CSU/UC) AA/AS COM GE Area 3, Cal-GETC Area 3B, C-ID: ENGL 140 (formerly AA/AS Areas C, CSU Area C-2, IGETC Area 3B)