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Comparative Literature (COLT)

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D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH161; phone (213) 740-0102.

COLT 102g: On Location: The Place of Literature in Global Cultures (4.0 units)

Comparative study of works from a broad range of cultural traditions that originate from, and provide insight into, vital global locations outside the Western sphere.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
22000D	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	44 of 48	Michael Du Plessis	SOSB44
22001R	Discussion	9:00-9:50am	Thursday	20 of 24	Sandra Kim	THH106
22002R	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Thursday	24 of 25	Sandra Kim	THH106

COLT 251g: Modern Literature and Thought of the West Since 1800 (4.0 units)

Survey of literary and other cultural texts from the 19th to the 21st centuries, with emphasis on the individual and social change. (Duplicates credit in former 151xg.)

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
22005D	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	25 of 48	Gloria Orenstein	THH114
22006R	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	11 of 24	Allyson Ferrante	THH203
22007R	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Friday	14 of 24	Allyson Ferrante	THH203

COLT 303: Globalization: Culture, Change, Resistance (4.0 units)

Cultural dimensions of issues in globalization: migration, diaspora, terrorism, communications, climate change, collectives, production and technology, money and exchange.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
22008D	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 30	Edwin Hill	THH108	Word (40960 KB)
22009R	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Friday	Canceled
22010R	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Friday	Canceled

COLT 312: Heroes, Myths and Legends in Literature and the Arts (4.0 units)

Study of transformations of characters and themes from myth, legend or fairytale (Oedipus, Antigone, Faust, Don Juan, Cinderella, Comic and Tragic Twins, Hero and Monster).

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
22011D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	19 of 30	Moshe Lazar	THH214

COLT 365: Literature and Popular Culture (4.0 units)

Study of mass-reproduced verbal and visual art forms, such as graphic novels, comics, animation, popular music, video, graffiti, advertising.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
22032D	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Mon, Wed	25 of 30	Michael Du Plessis	THH112
22033R	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Friday	Canceled
22034R	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Friday	Canceled

COLT 374gm: Women Writers in Europe and America (4.0 units)

Introduction to works of major women writers from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in their literary, social, and cultural contexts.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
22040D	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	65 of 100	Margaret Rosenthal	GFS116
22041D	Discussion	9:00-9:50am	Monday	18 of 18	Monica Cure, Margaret Rosenthal	THH213
22042D	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Monday	23 of 23	Monica Cure, Margaret Rosenthal	THH213
22043R	Discussion	9:00-9:50am	Friday	13 of 25	Nada Ayad, Margaret Rosenthal	THH213
22044R	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	11 of 25	Nada Ayad, Margaret Rosenthal	THH213

COLT 471: Literature, Theory, History (4.0 units)

Examines the relation between historical and theoretical approaches to literary works.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
22061D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	4 of 30	Daniel Tiffany III	THH119

COLT 490x: Directed Research (2.0-8.0 units, max 8)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
22070D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

COLT 495: Senior Honors Thesis (4.0 units)

Writing of an honors thesis under individual faculty supervision.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
22071D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

COLT 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
22085D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Akira Lippit	OFFICE

COLT 600: Topics in Comparative Literary Analysis (4.0 units, max 12)

Intensive study of fictional or poetic language, with emphasis on techniques of literary analysis.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
22086D	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 16	Roberto Diaz	THH121

COLT 603: Professional Development II: Publication (2.0 units)

Preparation of book and article manuscripts for publication and placement in presses and journals; revising dissertations for publication; preparing papers for conferences. Students produce an article manuscript ready for submission to a journal. Open to graduate students only. Graded CR/NC. Major Field Exam must be passed prior to taking this course.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
22089D	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 15	Peggy Kamuf	THH121

COLT 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
22094D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE