LIT-125 Great Books that Shaped the Western World FA2 (3)

This course enriches students’ knowledge and appreciation of Western civilization by familiarizing them with some of the most important literary texts in Western literature from Homer through the nineteenth century. In addition to studying these works for their literary artistry, the course addresses the cultural context of these works, the ethical issues they address and the pivotal roles they have played in Western society, and what it means to call a work “a classic.” Usually Offered: fall and spring.