EN 330 - Identity And Imagination in Literary Studies

Institution:

Alverno College

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Prereq. CM 212; EN 250 or EN 310 or EN 311; EN 399 completed or concurrent - If books were Persian carpets, one would not look only at the outer side.. because it is the stitch that makes a carpet wear, gives it its life and bloom. - Rumer Godden This course is designed to engage the student in the complex processes of reading and interpreting literature, to heighten her ability to discover meaning from a variety of literary works and genres, and to deepen her commitment to literary studies as a chosen discipline. The course not only prepares the student for participation in the discipline of literary studies, but it also equips her with the analytical frameworks and the intellectual habits of mind necessary to remain an engaged reader and passionate critic in her personal and professional lives. She examines the nature of being a reader of literature, explores the philosophical underpinnings of literary studies, and thinks deeply and communicates clearly about a variety of complex literary works and genres within their historical, cultural, and biographical contexts. The course also uses the Diagnostic Digital Portfolio (DDP) as a significant assessment tool. The DDP is the primary tool for self-assessment in this course, a process that the student continues as she moves forward in her more advanced English courses, and which culminates in a celebratory self-assessment experience in EN 430. Using the DDP, the student maintains a creative and critical list of works she has read and would like to read so she can be more fully prepared for the literary challenges of her personal and professional lives.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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