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World Literature Program
91ÅÝܽ Surrey, Galleria 5, Central City, 250–13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, 778.782.8731 Tel, , worldlit-advisor@sfu.ca
Acting Director
- H. Dawkins BFA (Nova Scotia Art & Des), MA, PhD (Leeds)
Assistant Professors
- S. Colby BA, MA (Vic, BC), PhD (Sus)*
- P.L. Horta BA, MA (Br Col), MA (Qu), PhD (Tor)
- M. Ortabasi BA (Calif), MA, PhD (Wash)
- A. Yamini-Hamedani BA, MA, PhD (Calif)
Advisor
- Ms. M. Yao BA (Br Col), 778.782.8478 Tel, worldlit-advisor@sfu.ca
*joint appointment with explorations program
This bachelor of arts program focuses on writing from around the world, whether this is novels, essays, poetry, or prose, and whether traditional or experimental. World literature raises vital questions about cross-cultural understanding, translation as a creative and cultural enterprise, literature’s role in history and society, and the nature of literature itself. Students will study historical, cultural, and theoretical approaches as well as the changing meanings of literature in translation. The major, minor, and honors programs examine literature in a comparative way, emphasizing periods of cross-cultural contact and exchange. The language of instruction is English. The major and honors programs include language courses. Students are encouraged to study abroad.
This program consists of world literature (WL), history and language courses. Students are encouraged to complete 18 lower division WL units and three HIST units before proceeding to upper division world literature courses. (HIST 130 is recommended.) Students also complete nine units of language study in either the lower or upper division. Those who are multilingual can apply for a waiver of this requirement. Contact the student advisor for further information.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete 18 units including one of
WL 100-3 Introduction to World Literature
WL 101-3 Writing Global Migration
WL 102-3 Literature Across Cultures
and one of
WL 103-3 Pre-Modern World Literature
WL 104-3 Modern World Literature
plus
WL 200-3 Literary Analysis and Interpretation
and two of
WL 201-3 East/West
WL 202-3 North/South
WL 203-3 Selected Genres in World Literature
WL 204-3 Human Rights Literature
plus one additional three unit lower division course in world literature.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 31 upper division WL units including
WL 300-4 How Theory Travels
and any of
WL 301-4 Imperial Cultures
WL 302-4 Post-Imperial Cultures
WL 303-4 Global Culture and its Others
WL 304-4 Exiles and Émigrés
WL 305-4 Sages and Poets
and at least two of
WL 400-4 Literary Perspectives on Ancient Cultures
WL 401-4 Early Modernities
WL 402-4 Other Modernities
WL 403-3 After Modernities
WL 404-4 Literature in Translation
WL 410-4 Selected Topic in World Literature I
WL 420-4 Selected Topic in World Literature II
WL 430-4 Selected Topic in World Literature III
WL 440-4 Selected Topic in World Literature IV
WL 450-4 Directed Readings in Language and Literature
With prior approval, students may complete a maximum of three lower and eight upper division units of relevant topic courses from outside the program by submitting the course description to the advisor. The following pre-approved courses are appropriate.
ENGL 392-4 Studies in World Literatures in English
ENGL 492-4 Topics in World Literatures in English
FPA 341-3 World Music
FREN 342-4 Literature in Translation from the World
HUM 309-4 Literature and the Arts Across Cultures
Students are encouraged to study abroad, and may complete up to 15 upper division units at other universities or field schools with prior approval. Submit the relevant course description to the world literature advisor well in advance of the course.
This program, for those who wish to study world literature beyond the major ‘s course work, requires study in a language other than English and honors seminars of concentrated research and writing on a topic of their choice, with approval from the program.
To apply, students complete the same lower division requirements as the major, the language requirements, and 12 upper division units including WL 300. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA). To complete the program, a minimum of 60 upper division units are required, with a minimum of 50 in world literature, and a 3.0 GPA.
Language Requirements
In addition to the major program’s nine units of language study, honors students also complete a minimum of three units of literature in a language other than English. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing a WL directed reading course (WL 450) or by completing an upper division course in another 91ÅÝܽ department. With prior approval, this requirement may be met by completing an upper division course at another university.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 50 upper division WL units by completing the same courses as the major program, excluding WL 450, (see above) plus the following.
WL 450-4 Directed Readings in Language and Literature
WL 480-4 Research Seminar for Honors Essay
WL 490-4 Honors Essay
Relevant Topic Courses
With prior approval, students may complete a maximum of 12 upper division units of relevant topic courses from outside the program by submitting the appropriate course description to the world literature advisor. See “Relevant Topic Courses” on page 142 (above) for a list of pre-approved courses.
Study Abroad
Students are encouraged to study abroad. See “Study Abroad” on page 142 (above).
Students complete the following requirements.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete 12 units including one of
WL 100-3 Introduction to World Literature
WL 103-3 Pre-Modern World Literature
WL 104-3 Modern World Literature
plus
WL 200-3 Literary Analysis and Interpretation
and two additional three unit lower division WL courses.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 16 upper division units in WL courses.
Relevant Topic Courses
With prior approval, students may complete one lower or upper division relevant topic course (up to four units) from outside the World Literature Program by submitting the course description to the world literature advisor.
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