EN 202 - Writing about Literature

Institution:

Millikin University

Subject:

English

Description:

This is an entry level course to learn to write about literature, with special emphasis on literary criticism and critical approaches. The course begins with forms of writing about literature for the general public?book and film reviews, personal essays, diaries and journals. The course then moves to careful reading and close textual analysis, with written forms to include explication and interpretation based on primary texts from a variety of authors and genres. Finally the course includes basic critical approaches to reading literature, such as feminist, formal, cultural studies, biographical, and psychological. Students compile a portfolio of writing by the end of the course. Required of all lit. majors, and fulfills one of the advanced writing requirements for all English majors. Usually taken in the sophomore year. Does not fulfill the A&S Literature requirement. Pre-requisite: IN 151 or consent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millikin.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 424-6211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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