Literature 3362 - The Essay

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

This course considers the essay form, as well as its style, with a particular focus on voice, viewpoint, and rhetorical technique. Intensive study is devoted to word choice, cadence, and punctuation, in the belief that even the most minute aspects of writing affect the impact of the whole. The goal is to equip students with a strong but supple command of their instrument, a prerequisite for personal expression. Students complete weekly writing and reading (from Macauley to Didion) assignments and participate in exercises and class discussions.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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