HIS 410 - Humanities Seminar

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

History

Description:

Fall 2009: The Life and Work of George Orwell This course will explore the life and ideas of George Orwell from a variety of perspectives and disciplines. In addition to reading some of his more important novels, the course will also cover his most important non-fictional political works. In the process, much of the tumultuous and tragic history of the first half of the 20th century will be brought to light and analyzed. The course will be taught as a seminar, meeting once a week for a discussion of the assigned material. Each student will be required to research and write a 15 page paper that explores some aspect of Orwell¿s intellectual and political trajectory. The course is limited to upper class Humanities majors and minors with the possibility of a few non-Humanities majors on a space available basis.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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