EL 2223 - Masterpieces of World

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

English

Description:

Literary masterpieces reflect the values, aspirations, and conflicts of their cultures. This course focuses on selected modern masterworks from the Caribbean, the United States, Latin America and Africa. Authors may include Chinua Achebe, Toni Morrison, V.S. Naipaul, Pablo Neruda, Mario Vargas Llosa, Derek Walcott, and others. We will focus on close reading of literature, interpreting themes, understanding literary techniques, and training in quotation, citation, and research methods. Two or three short interpretations and a research paper are required. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: EC II placement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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