ENGL 421 - Contemporary World Literature and Film

3 hours
Prerequisites: COMP 102 with “C” or better.
This course will examine representative poetry and prose by writers making notable contributions to the current literary scene. The course will include writers with varied ethnic, gender and cultural perspectives and will include literature produced outside the United States and the British Isles. Students will also view and discuss several domestic and international films in order to compare and contrast the current issues, trends and social impact of contemporary literature and film.