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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The six novels of Jane Austen, and the attendant criticism from the nineteenth century to the present. The importance of her works marking a transition in form ands content between the novel tradition of the eighteenth century, and that of the Victorians, and their relevance to prose fiction of today.
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Advanced study of the major poets of the Romantic period, involving oral reports, and culminating in a term paper.
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In this course, students apply theoretical learning to practical considerations of teaching writing through textbook and assignment analysis, syllabus design, and presentations on aspects of writing, such as rhetorical strategies, grammar and response. The course also addresses everyday aspects of teaching such as incorporating effective discussions, setting up culturally sensitive classes, and understanding the realities of employment at the college level. The course is open to MA composition students and MA literature students, who might teach composition. Students with graduate standing in related fields, such as TESL or education are also welcome.
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Study of the English novel from its origins in the 18th century "Rise of the Novel" tradition, through Gothic/Romantic and Victorian Fiction, to Modernism and Post-Modernism. Individual readings may vary, but students are likely to read works by Defoe, Bronte, Woolf, Lawrence, Conrad, etc.
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Through class discussion and activities, textual analyses and inquiry-based research assignments, this class explores connections between writing and the creation and representation of knowledge within academic disciplines. Topics include defining what counts as appropriate evidence in various fields, and the role of English departments in writing in the disciplines pedagogy. Though not intended to be guided instruction in the mechanics of writing, students will gain deeper insight into what counts as quality writing in their disciplines, so in addition to MA Composition graduate students, this course is open to graduate students in other fields with written permission by the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of some of the central problems and issues of contemporary criticism, as exemplified by the writings of major theorists.
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3.00 Credits
Material, methods, and tools of literary research; use of libraries; preparation of scholarly papers.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore literacy theories within and beyond composition studies by considering competing models of literacy and the cultural dimensions of writings, such as economic class or multilingualism, as well as the implications of these for the practice of writing and writing instruction.
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3.00 Credits
An extensive examination of current composition methodologies with emphasis upon ecletic needs of the composition student.
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A survey of types of students in basic writing classes, a review of placement tests for identifying levels of writing compentency, and a careful examination of various basic writing methodologies.
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