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LITERATURES OF CENTRAL ASIA

GNS 324
Course Description

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.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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