EN 227 - Phila in Literary & Cultural Context

Institution:

Arcadia University

Subject:

English

Description:

An English course, Philadelphia in Literary and Cultural Context explores the rich array of expressions about Philadelphia, focusing on diverse writers from different periods, including William Penn, Elizabeth Drinker, Philip Freneau, Edgar Allan Poe, George Lippard, and Frank Webb. Students will interpret literary, historical, and cultural texts through interdisciplinary methods, read archival materials about the city, and engage in weekend fieldwork by visiting sites such as the National Constitution Center, the Edgar Allan Poe House, and Eastern Shore Penitentiary. The course culminates at semester's end with a researched project that examines some of the area's metropolitan heritage. Prerequisites: EN 199 or proof of some background in literary or historical analysis for transfer students and other exceptional cases.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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