CWL 242

Comparative study of major works of literature, philosophy and culture in the Western tradition from the Enlightenment to today, from Descartes and Voltaire to Dickinson and Calvino. Emphasis on the works as representative of their historical and cultural period, as well as how these works create the cultural world we live in today.

Term: Spring 2024

Instructor: Varies by section

Credit: 3 hours

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Spring 2024 for:

  • Advanced Composition
  • Cultural Studies - Western
  • Humanities – Lit & Arts

CWL 242: Modern Masterpieces of Western Culture