Retired 12/31/2008: An introduction to literature in English by writers from non-western cultures-Asian, South Asian, African, Caribbean, Middle-Eastern, etc.-with an emphasis on the intellectual, social, and political contexts of their works. Written work includes a midterm and final exam and formal essay assignments (totaling at least 9-12 typed pages), in addition to any reading journals or other informal responses. All written work must meet the usual standards for college-level writing, be clearly and coherently presented and substantially free of surface errors. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the first General Education writing course is required as a prerequisite for this course to be accepted for credit towards an English major.