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3.00 Credits
A study of various types of short stories from American, British, and world literature. Students will look carefully at the structure, style, and point of view in selected stories as they work on their own short story writing and/or the critical assessment of a body of works they have chosen. Prerequisite: ENG 117 and 6 cr of 200-level English courses, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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A study of the growth and structure of the novel. The picaresque and the psychological, the comedy of manners, the historical, the gothic, the stream-of-consciousness, and other forms may be studied. The concept of the open novel, minimalism, and the journalistic novel may be explored. The novels are chosen from the canons of American, British, and world literature. Prerequisite: ENG 117 and 6 cr of 200-level English courses, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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A study of various poetries and poetics. Possible topics include metaphysical poetry, symbolist poetry, modern American poetry, contemporary poetry, and lyric tradition. Prerequisite: ENG 117 and 6 cr of 200-level English courses, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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A generic course covering various topics related to the genre of film. The specific emphasis of each offering is indicated by its subtitle and described in its syllabus. Students in this course view and analyze films according to historical, structural, socio-cultural, or other approaches, as determined by the instructor. Written assignments give students an opportunity to apply critical concepts learned in class. Prerequisite: ENG 117 and 6 cr of 200-level English courses, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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A study of dramatic theory, history, and literature. Major playwrights, dramatic genres, theatrical periods, and movements are explored. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ENG 117 and 6 cr of 200-level English courses, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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Designed for upper-level English majors (but open to daring non-majors). This course offers various topics. It examines important literary themes or theories that thread through literature: the idea of the heroic, the awakening of women's voices, the historical critical theory. This course may be used to fulfill the genre requirements for English majors and may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: ENG 117 and 6 cr of 200-level English courses, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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Survey of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through Modernism. Students will gain familiarity with important authors and works from each period of British history. Students will also gain an insight into the changes in style and topic as reflected in the works of successive periods. More significantly, they will learn to recognize the period of a work by its style and be able to infer key ideas about the work from its chronological placement. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and a 100-level literature course, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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This studio course will continue the study of Book Arts I using the book as a medium for the expression of the written word. The aesthetic integration of typography, text, page, paper and image through letterpress printing and other advanced printing and binding techniques will be explored. A copyrighted book project will be editioned beyond the prototype stage and marketed. Prerequisite: ART 216 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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In this course students encounter the many faces of American literature. Selected works come from the colonial to the contemporary period of the United States by major writers from different backgrounds and points of view. Special emphasis rests on the multicultural nature of the American experience, and course readings reflect this diversity. This survey will typically be organized around a topic or theme - such as revolutionary struggle, iconoclasm, or the construction of the self. Students will explore readings in terms of artistry as well as impact on history - how the culture of the book in the United States shapes perceptions and gives a voice to collective goals. Learning activities may include community service as well as close readings, discussion, and formal and informal writing. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and a 100-level literature course, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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3.00 Credits
A course offering students the opportunity to participate in a program emphasizing study and travel. Periodic trips have been planned to American or European locales in order that participants gain a better understanding of historic events and/or the people associated with these locales. 1-3 Cr
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