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COMPLIT 369: Introduction to the Profession of "Literary Studies" for Graduate Students (DLCL 369, FRENCH 369, GERMAN 369, ITALIAN 369)

A history of literary theory for entering graduate students in national literature departments and comparative literature.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1-2

COMPLIT 371: Aesthetics, Politics, Modernity and China (CHINLIT 371)

The making of global heroes--and the many bodies of Chairman Mao. This course explores a number of key motifs of critical theory relevant to Chinese studies. It introduces some seminal theories of visuality and the making of (global) heroes and problematizes the writing of visual histories and the uses of Digital Humanities for this purpose. Part of an ongoing research project which focuses on two hyper-visible male protaganists of the twentieth century-Mohandas Gandhi and Mao Zedong. How have these flesh and blood men been transformed through the work of visual imagery into globally recognizable, transcultural "bio-icons"? Prerequisite: CHINLIT 127/207 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut | Units: 2-5 | Repeatable for credit

COMPLIT 376C: Tragic Form and Political Theory (PHIL 376C)

Tragic form and political theory have in common a profound interest in the conflictual foundation of human society. This course explores how the two intellectual approaches define the actors of conflict, its causes, and its possible (or impossible) resolution.
Last offered: Spring 2015

COMPLIT 381E: Pirandello, Sartre, and Beckett (COMPLIT 281E, FRENCH 214, FRENCH 314, ITALIAN 214, ITALIAN 314)

In this course we will read the main novels and plays of Pirandello, Sartre, and Beckett, with special emphasis on the existentialist themes of their work. Readings include The Late Mattia Pascal, Six Characters in Search of an Author, Henry IV; Nausea, No Exit, "Existentialism is a Humanism"; Molloy, Endgame, Krapp's Last Tape, Waiting for Godot. Taught in English.
Last offered: Winter 2015

COMPLIT 390: Tolstoy's Anna Karenina in Dialogue with Contemporary Philosophical, Social, and Ethical Thought (COMPLIT 190, SLAVIC 190, SLAVIC 390)

Anna Karenina, the novel as a case study in the contest between "modernity" and "tradition," their ethical order, ideology, cultural codes, and philosophies. Images of society, women and men in Tolstoy v. those of his contemporaries: Marx, Mill, Nietzsche, Weber, Durkheim, Freud. Open to juniors, seniors and graduate students. Requirements: three interpretive essays (500-1000 words each). Analysis of a passage from the novel; AK refracted through a "philosophical" prism and vice versa (30% each); class discussion and Forum (10%).
Last offered: Winter 2014

COMPLIT 398L: Literary Lab (ENGLISH 398L)

Gathering and analyzing data, constructing hypotheses and designing experiments to test them, writing programs [if needed], preparing visuals and texts for articles or conferences. Requires a year-long participation in the activities of the Lab.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 2-5 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 10 units total)
Instructors: Moretti, F. (PI)

COMPLIT 399: Individual Work

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-15 | Repeatable for credit

COMPLIT 802: TGR Dissertation

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 0 | Repeatable for credit
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