Literatures of Central Asia
A critical survey of medieval and modern Central Asian literatures from pre-Islamic times to the present, featuring selected readings in English translation.
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Recognize and understand the fundamentals of cultural analysis and interpretation of verbal and visual arts. Students will be able to map major intellectual trends in Central Asian Literature and its influence worldwide.
Hone and apply students’ analytical skills. The information will be provided via lectures and readings. Students’ knowledge on the subject will be tested in exams, while their analytical skills and critical thinking abilities will be further examined through their paper assignments.
Identify the most important literature in major research languages and for utilizing materials in those research languages which they command.
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Critical survey of the development of medieval and modern literatures of the peoples of Central Asia from pre-Islamic times to the present with selected readings in English translation. Not open to students with credit for LCA 314 prior to fall 2019.
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- Medieval and modern literatures of Central Asia
- Historical periodization from pre-Islamic times to the present
- Cultural analysis and interpretation of verbal and visual arts
- Major intellectual trends and global influence
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- Cultural analysis and interpretation of verbal and visual arts
- Analytical skills and critical thinking
- Identification and utilization of literature in major research languages
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