Describes how the author, in his sophomore world literature survey, uses the Homeric epics to introduce students to Valmiki's Indian epic, the "Ramayana." Describes how students look for likenesses between the two works, and for differences in cultural assumptions, content, and style. Notes students come to recognize and appreciate the…

Describes an instructor's effort to make his world literature course multicultural through the integration of ancient Chinese fiction. Argues that instructors need not be experts in a culture before they are qualified to teach literature from it. Shows how free writing can help students and teachers connect with literature from different cultures.…

Provides a semester syllabus for a course in twentieth-century world literature and suggests selections to add to a world literature survey based on works of Nobel Prize winners. Includes an annotated bibliography of background information on both the literature and the philosophies of the twentieth century. (MKM)