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Turning a page of an old book

CWL 114

Exploration of the cultural and historical roots of globalization and the development of global consciousness from ancient Greece to the present, as reflected primarily in literature, but also with reference to historiography, cartography, religion, art, politics, economics, and popular culture. Course materials including literary texts, articles, historical accounts, political tracts, films, and paintings focus on the mutual perception of, and historical relationships among Europe, the Arab world, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Term: Fall 2026

Instructor: Waïl Hassan

Credit: 3 hours

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2026 for:

  • Cultural Studies - Non-West
  • Humanities – Lit & Arts

CWL 114: Global Consciousness and Lit