ENGL 400 - Junior /Senior Seminar

Institution:

University of Richmond

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In-depth treatment of topics in genre, historical periods, critical theory, and other areas of literary study. Topics vary from semester to semester. Recently offered topics include romance, picaresque fiction, the novels of George Eliot and Elizabeth Gaskell, and poetry of the Native American Renaissance. English majors are expected to take one advanced seminar in the junior year and at least one in the senior year. May be taken more than once for credit, provided topics are different. Prerequisite(s): Two 300-level English courses with grades of C or better. Unit(s): 1 Additional Information: The seminar offers in-depth treatment of topics in genre, historical periods, critical theory, and other areas of literary study. Enrollment is half the size of other English courses, allowing for greater classroom participation by each student and more extensive research projects. Topics vary by semester. Examples of recent topics include "Romance", "Picaresque Fiction", "The Novels of George Eliot and Elizabeth Gaskell", "The Novels of Nadine Gordimer and Nuruddin Farah", "Heroes and Heretics in Literature", "Theater and War", and "Modern Irish Poetry." Prerequisite: Two 300-level English courses with grade of C (2.0) or better. 4 sem. hrs. Scheduled for fall 2008:

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.richmond.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 289-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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