ENGL 305 - Literary Journalism

Institution:

Messiah University

Subject:

English

Description:

This course helps students develop their skills in writing about literature for non-academic audiences. Students will give extensive attention to the various forms of book reviewing and the business of literary journalism. At the discretion of the instructor some attention will be given to author profiles, interviews, and cultural commentary. Because literary journalism often addresses questions of aesthetic quality, students will be introduced to some of the major theoretical issues concerning aesthetic judgment and taste. Finally, because the course focuses on reviewing recent fiction in the United States, students will be introduced to major trends in contemporary fiction and the cultural context from which it springs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.messiah.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 766-2511

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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