LALW300X The Family Drama in Literature 3 cr.

An exploration of literature that portrays the family, the complicated dynamics of family relationships, the conflicts between parents and children, the loyalties and rivalries of siblings. The syllabus is cross-cultural and trans-historical, ranging from Absalom (in the Bible) to “Absalom, Absalom!” (Faulkner) and includes novels, plays, lyric poems, folk tales from around the world, Celtic romance, and gothic fantasy.

Prerequisites: LALW200

Lecture/Seminar
Culturally Diverse Content
All College Elective