OLLI0045 - Around the World in Six Weeks: Cultural Awareness through Literature

Course Description

We will travel the world together in this course by reading literature from a different country/territory each week. Through discussion (and minimal lecturing), we will explore diverse themes prevalent in literature from around the world. In doing so, we will test the theory that connections can be made between main characters in different countries, regardless of the distance between their origins. We will trace the themes presented in the selected works to highlight their human significance and to consider the journey that each main character takes towards self-actualization. As we gain an understanding of the short stories in their cultural/ historical contexts, we will highlight the enduring human values which unite the bold characters in these riveting literary works. Watch video