Fall 2026 - WL 100 D100
What is World Literature? (3)
Class Number: 6174
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Mark Deggan
mdeggan@sfu.ca
1 778 782-9595
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Explores how texts travel beyond their cultures of origin, influence other cultural contexts and ideas, and become works of world literature. Introduces the concepts of cross-cultural literary criticism and translation. Breadth-Humanities.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.