ENGL 90536 - Joyce and Beckett

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

English

Description:

It has become something of a critical commonplace that Joyce fattens the novel whereas Beckett thins it, slims it down. This course reconsiders this proposition by examining the most demanding prose works of Joyce and Beckett, those which benefit most from group discussion. We will be focussing on certain chapters of Joyce's Finnegans Wake, and we'll also read the whole of Beckett's trilogy Molloy, Malone Dies, and The Unnamable. For light relief we'll look at some chapters of Joyce's Ulysses and Beckett's shorter plays. Critical works will also be assigned as appropriate. Assignments will include class presentations, regular posts to the online Concourse discussion board, and a final paper of 15-20 pages.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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