WIN 231 - Harry Potter & the Literary Critics

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Franklin College - Indiana

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Course Description: Now that the literary critics have caught up with the reading public, it is time to talk about how J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series fits into the continuum of children's literature as a genre and world literature as a whole. Depending on whether book 6 in the series as been published by January 2005, we will watch the first three Harry Potter movies together and read books 3, 4, and 5 (or books 4, 5, and 6) as a class. In addition, we will read selected essays and book chapters focused on fantasy and children's literature in general and critical reaction to Harry Potter in particular. Students will write daily quizzes, weekly papers, and make one oral report to the class. NOTE: This is an intensive reading course. Students will be expected to read between 400-600 pages per week. Pre-requisites: ENG 117 or ENG 118 or equivalent Additional Fees: The plan is to see the first three Harry Potter movies together. The first two are on DVD, but depending on whether the third movie is on DVD by January 2005, we may need to go to the movie together. Instructor: Dedaimia Whitney

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.franklincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 738-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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