How Do You Know What You Know?
Reading World Literature allows students to reflect on their view of the world and their view of themselves as global actors in cultural, social, and ecological settings. These essential questions will serve as a framework for the whole course:
- How does what we know about the world shape the stories we tell?
- How do the stories we tell about the world shape the way we view ourselves?
- How do our personal experiences shape our view of others?
- What does it mean to be an insider or an outsider?
- Are there universal themes in literature that are of interest or concern to all cultures and societies?
- What are the characteristics or elements that cause a piece of literature to endure?