English 258 - Appalachia in Literature and Film

Institution:

Hiram College

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Description:

In literature and film, Appalachia has often been depicted as "hillbillyland."Most of us are familiar with the stereotypes of Ma and Pa Kettle and Lil' Abner. The course attempts to sift and sort through books (histories, fiction, nonfiction, poetry) and films (including TV shows like The Beverly Hillbillies) for a more accurate and complete account of Appalachian life and people. The course explores the changing attitudes of our country-and its artists-toward the people of the Appalachian Mountains. It also attempts to correct a literary history that has not been kind to the writers of the Southern Highlands.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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