300-400 LEVEL COURSES G183-3 - Literature And Society #13011

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University of Massachusetts-Boston

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TT 12:30; TH 11:30 SARNO In this course we will read and discuss memoirs, short stories, novels, plays and poetry - paying careful attention to the concept of responsibility and how it relates to an author, a character, a parent or a member of society. We will also review and respond to the artistic and life choices that are presented in these literary works. Student ideas, interpretations and responses matter; class participation constitutes a major component of this course. John Cheever once said that, "Literature has been the salvation of the damned .has inspired and guided lovers, routed despair and can perhaps.save the world." We will explore the role of literature. Does it guide and instruct Or does it merely reflect the actions of a societ Finally, we will investigate the reasons why authors write and in so doing, discover that these artists are not people who live 'outside' of society, but in most cases remain integral members of it - 'rubbing shoulders' with us. In addition to the assigned readings, your writing assignments will also focus on film adaptations, documentaries, musical compositions and performances by guest speake Works by Turgenev, Dubus, Hansberry, Letts, Tolstoy, Merullo and others will be assigned. Political correctness will not be necessary; respect, sensitivity and appreciation of others' opinions will be mandatory.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umb.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 287-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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