Welcome to the course cover page for Athabasca University's English 336: Comparative Literature II . This course focuses on the impact of new technologies on the writing and reading of literature. In this course, students are invited to broaden their understanding of literature and the literary as they explore nineteenth- and twentieth-century texts that prefigure, reflect, and interact with media other than the printed word. Drawing on their knowledge of literary history, students embark on genuinely comparative studies of literature, reading different versions of narratives against each other. Since art, film, spoken poetry, and hypertext are studied alongside printed books in this course, questions about the particular characteristics of each medium will be raised. Students are asked to consider the differences among media. They are also asked to contemplate the elements that link these forms of literary expression.

This location allows you to explore the course more closely, which may help you in making a decision to register for the course . The companion to this course is English 335: Comparative Literature I . See also English 373: Film and Literature , English 423: Contemporary Literary Theory

English 336: Comparative Literature II is worth 3 credits in Humanities, which may be used within various programs at Athabasca University or as transfer credits at another institution. See the syllabus for information about prerequisites and method of delivery.

While English 336 may fit within a variety of programs at Athabasca University, the primary programs are listed below. For more information, please click on the program of interest .

B.A. Major in English
Bachelor of Arts(B.A.) Degree Program
Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) Degree Program
B.A. concentration in English