HUM 2170 - Great Books of Asia, Ancient to Present

Explores the cultures of India, China, and Japan through literature and relevant philosophies; major texts of other Asian countries may be added or substituted as well.

Requisites: ENG 1510 or 1610 or 151A or 152 or 153 or 153A or 153B
Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code: 2CP
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Course Transferability: OTM Course: TMAH Arts & Humanities
College Credit Plus: Level 1
Learning Outcomes:

Explore the cultural/literary connections & differences among masterpieces of India, China, and Japan.
Interpret and analyze the ancient-to-present thread of classic Asian poems, plays, and fiction.
Present students with a multiculural, global perspective.
Provide an overview of Asian literature as a complement to Western literature.
Study the reasons for the differing genres used in India, China, and Japan.
Understand the relationship between the respective cultures and literary classics of India, China, and Japan.

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HUM 2170 - Great Books of Asia, Ancient to Present