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LTWR 140History of Writing

4 units · LTWR · UC San Diego

A review of the history of the development of alphabets and writing systems. Survey of the rise of literacy since the fifteenth century and analysis of continuing literacy problems in developed and developing countries. Restricted to major/minor code LT34 during first pass of registration. All other students may register during second pass of registration with the approval of the department.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Spring (1 program).

Required in (1)

  • Literary Arts