ENGLISH 200-6 - Understanding Literature

Institution:

University of Massachusetts-Boston

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Description:

(formerly Literary Studies I) #13012 TT 4:00 MEDOFF DISTRIBUTION I: A DISTRIBUTION II: AR This course offers guided practice in the close reading of three major literary genres-poetry, fiction, and drama-with works to be drawn from various historical periods. (A fourth genre may be added at the instructor's discretion.) The course explores the distinctive features of each genre, along with the concepts and terminology necessary to understand it accurately and communicate about it effectively. Close reading is integrated with aesthetic and evaluative responses to the literary works. This course requires intensive writing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umb.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 287-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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