ENGL W3714 - Faulkner

Institution:

Columbia University in the City of New York

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Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. (Seminar). This seminar will be an overview of Faulkner's career, with an emphasis on his engagement with the American past. We'll read the landmarks: "The Sound and the Fury," "As I Lay Dying," "Absalom, Absalom!," "Light in August," and "Go Down, Moses." We'll also read others of his novels that are significantly historical in orientation, especially in regard to the Civil War ("The Unvanquished," for instance). There will be short papers, a longer research paper, and heavy emphasis on discussion. E-mail Professor Graham (taustingraham@gmail.com) by April 11th with the subject heading "Faulkner seminar." In your message, include basic information: your name, school, major, year of study, and relevant courses taken, along with a brief statement about why you are interested in taking the course.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.columbia.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-1754

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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