Literature

In an age dominated by multimedia, it is often easy to forget the role that literature plays in shaping our culture. The School’s literature courses offer an opportunity to study the great interconnected literary tradition that runs from the ancient world of the Bible and the authors of ancient Greece through to contemporary Canadian authors. Experience the joy of great literature of the West and East with people who share your passion for books.

To see all of the courses we offer in Literature at a glance, consult the list below . Click on any course name to go directly to a course description that includes learning objectives, course dates and times, and the opportunity to register.

Also check out our University Lecture Series here!

Literature Courses

SCS 2307 The Age of Heroes: Greek and Roman Epic
SCS 2716 Anna Karenina: Intrigue, Passion and the Novel
SCS 2593 Arthur: The Once and Future King
SCS 1959 Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales
SCS 2270 Dante’s Divine Comedy
SCS 1668 The Great Books: Part I
SCS 1669 The Great Books: Part II
SCS 2726 Love and Lust in Classical Literature
SCS 2449 Modern Drama
SCS 2780 Novel Lives
SCS 2629 Telling Stories: Myth and Meaning
SCS 2071 Troy: The First Tragedy
SCS 1758 A Unique Book Club: Words and Images
SCS 2445 Virgil’s Aeneid: Of Arms and the Man I Sing
SCS 1346 The Writer’s Handbook
SCS 1351 Writing Documents That Work