The Humanities are a foundation for getting along in the world, for thinking, for learning to reflect on the world instead of just reacting to whatever force is turned against you .. will the humanities make you rich? Absolutely. But not in terms of money. In terms of life. Earl Shorris

This course focuses on the cultures, peoples, and texts that contributed to the foundation of our society. By studying works by writers of culturally diverse backgrounds, you will gain experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting literature. In addition, the course establishes connections between literature and other areas of arts, communications, and cultural studies.

Our readings will focus on the literary genres of drama, poetry, and fiction and will include works by W.B.Yeats, William Shakespeare, Nuala Ni Dhomhnaill, Langston Hughes, Edgar Allan Poe, Gwendolyn Brooks, Emily Dickinson, James Joyce, Walt Whitman and others. We will supplement our readings with film, art, and music.

On a more informal note, the book that I have chosen for this course, Literature - an Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama, includes a CD ROM with a wealth of interactive explorations on the writers we discuss. This is a truly valuable resource that will serve you well for years to come. Please feel free to email me for further information.

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See the MCCCD Competencies and Outline for this course.

This ENH 110 course transfers as a HUMANITIES course to ASU.

Sláinte chugat!    Good health to you!

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