Literature
There is indeed a lot of literature in the world, and there is no question of covering it all. Instead our World Literature courses focus on providing students with the tools necessary to negotiate the global literary landscape and their own position in it: openness, wonder, critical thinking, self-reflexivity, and an awareness of the centrality of translation to all human interaction, whether literary or otherwise.
Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that goes beyond language learning, allowing you to explore diverse cultures, exchange ideas, and connect with the world through the power of literature.
Our World Literature courses offer a captivating selection of literary works translated into English, covering a wide range of themes and topics. Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of global voices, as you navigate stories that transcend time, space, and language barriers. You'll find yourself identifying with characters from different eras and corners of the world, delving into the depths of political expression through literature, and discovering the profound impact of authors in exile.
The learning environment we cultivate is compelling and thought-provoking, fostering a deeper understanding of humanity's shared experiences and shedding light on the intricate tapestry of human existence. As you scroll down this page, you will find detailed course descriptions that will entice you to embark on this extraordinary literary odyssey.
Join us at the Department of World Languages and Literatures and embrace the power of literature to transcend boundaries, ignite your imagination, and foster a global perspective. Explore the world through the written word and unlock the treasures of World Literature in a multicultural landscape.
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Literature Courses- SPRING 2024
WL 100 - What is World Literature?
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 100 D100 |
Mark Deggan
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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WL 100 D101 |
Mark Deggan
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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WL 100 D102 |
Mark Deggan
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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WL 101W - Writing in World Literature
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 101W D100 |
Kenneth Seigneurie
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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WL 101W D101 |
Kenneth Seigneurie
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 101W D102 |
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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WL 101W D103 |
Kenneth Seigneurie
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 103W - Early World Literatures
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 103W D100 |
Maria Barraza
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby
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WL 103W D101 |
Maria Barraza
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 103W D102 |
Maria Barraza
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 104W - Modern World Literatures
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 104W D100 |
Gianluca Oluic
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 104W D101 |
Gianluca Oluic
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 104W D102 |
Gianluca Oluic
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 200 - How to Do Things with World Literature
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 200 D100 |
Kenneth Seigneurie
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 203 - Subversive Genres
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 203 D100 |
Gianluca Oluic
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 309 - Empire and Resistance ( Latin American mestizaje)
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 309 D100 |
Maria Barraza
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 320 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to World Literature (Black Women’s Writing & Female Agency)
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 320 D100 |
Joel Akinwumi
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 320 D101 |
Joel Akinwumi
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 330 - Special Topic in World Literature (Ecology & Literature:Nature, Fiction, Poetry)
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 330 D100 |
Mark Deggan
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 330 D101 |
Mark Deggan
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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WL 340 - Directed Studies
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 340 D100 |
Maria Barraza
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TBA
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Location: TBA
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WL 403 - Contemporary World Literature
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 403 D100 |
Gianluca Oluic
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Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 12:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
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Previous Courses
Literature courses - SPRING 2024
WL 100 - What is World Literature?
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
WL 100 D100 |
Mark Deggan
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 100 D101 |
Mark Deggan
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 100 D102 |
Mark Deggan
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 101W - Writing in World Literature
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
WL 101W D100 |
Kenneth Seigneurie
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 101W D101 |
Kenneth Seigneurie
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 101W D102 |
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
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WL 101W D103 |
Kenneth Seigneurie
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 103W - Early World Literatures
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
WL 103W D100 |
Maria Barraza
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 103W D101 |
Maria Barraza
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 103W D102 |
Maria Barraza
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 104W - Modern World Literatures
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
WL 104W D100 |
Gianluca Oluic
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 104W D101 |
Gianluca Oluic
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 104W D102 |
Gianluca Oluic
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 200 - How to Do Things with World Literature
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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WL 200 D100 |
Kenneth Seigneurie
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 203 - Subversive Genres
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
WL 203 D100 |
Gianluca Oluic
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 309 - Empire and Resistance ( Latin American mestizaje)
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
WL 309 D100 |
Maria Barraza
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 320 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to World Literature (Black Women’s Writing & Female Agency)
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
WL 320 D100 |
Joel Akinwumi
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 320 D101 |
Joel Akinwumi
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 330 - Special Topic in World Literature (Ecology & Literature:Nature, Fiction, Poetry)
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
WL 330 D100 |
Mark Deggan
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 330 D101 |
Mark Deggan
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
WL 340 - Directed Studies
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
WL 340 D100 |
Maria Barraza
|
TBA
|
Location: TBA
|
WL 403 - Contemporary World Literature
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
WL 403 D100 |
Gianluca Oluic
|
Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Fri, 12:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby
|
Even more World Literature courses
Interested in knowing what other World Literature courses you can take in future semesters? See our full course offering on SFU's Student Services website.
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