HU 421 - Literary Genres 3

Institution:

Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Description:

The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with the conventions of the novel, short story, poetry, and drama and to provide themwith the tools they need in order to interpret, evaluate, and appreciate quality literature. By providing students with a richly diversemenu of selections, which balance the classic with the contemporary, it is hoped that they will develop a habit of reading quality literature because it holds their interest, helps themreflect on and understand the human condition better, and affords themmuch pleasure. The course focuses on class discussions involving the analysis and interpretation ofmany selections in each genre, but also considers, at times, historical, political, and social forces whichmay impact on a writer's vision. It also considersmajor approaches to literary criticism.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.msoe.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 332-6763

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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