EL 2214 - Literature & Liberation

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

English

Description:

Examines fiction, poetry, essays, and drama about class-economic-struggle, war, and racial and sexual oppression. Through these kinds of literature, oppressed people have voiced their ideas on ethics, politics, and society and other social groups have responded positively or negatively. We will relate works to their historical time periods, but no specialized historical knowledge is needed. The course stresses close reading of literature, interpreting themes, understanding literary techniques, and training in quotation, citation, and research methods. Two or three short interpretations and a research paper are required. Offered annually. Prerequisite: ECII placement

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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