Cluster: American Literature--Ethnic Studies and Global Perspectives

CWL 350. Global Literature in American Culture. Comparative and thematic study of transnational literary culture, as represented in at least three distinct American ethnic groups. Readings examined in relation to contemporary global themes and in relation to the original national literatures.

CWL 415. Ethnic Literature and Culture in America. Comparative, interdisciplinary study of multicultural literature in historical and sociopolitical context. Ethnic groups include Native American, African American, Latino/Latina, Asian American and Middle Eastern American.

CWL 445. Selected Topics: American Folklore Studies. Topics chosen to provide a bridge between literary, aesthetic and specialized folkloristic studies of American culture. Special attention paid to European and Third World contributions to American folklore.