An introduction to the historical analysis of literary and cultural texts, which may include works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, film, and other creations. Students will develop skills in assessing texts as evidence of continuity and change in one or more contemporary or historical cultures using relevant techniques of reading and research. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Fulfills the Foundations Student Learning Outcome in Historical and Contemporary Cultures. 3 credits. G03; FHCI, WI.