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4.00 Credits
Representative works of American literature from Columbus's first voyage in 1492 through the Civil War, focusing on the development of entirely new literary forms, voices, and perspectives which make American literature unique. Selections from Native American myths, legends, and autobiographies; reports of early Spanish explorers; English colonial histories and Puritan poetry; African American slave narratives and poems; Revolutionary War political texts; frontier tall tales; transcendentalist philosophy; gothic short stories; and romantic fiction. Special emphasis on the contributions of diverse cultures in forging American literature and identity. Offered Fall Quarters. Prerequisite: ENGL 1A or ESL 26. Four hours lecture.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to representative works of multicultural American Literature in the wake of the Civil War (1865-1914) including satirical works by Mark Twain; the experimental poetry of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson; autobiographical and political texts by African American leaders Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois; Mexican vaquero fiction; early Asian American texts; and Native American autobiographies. Emphasis on the radical innovations in literary forms, themes, language, and philosophy which shaped America's new identity as an emerging world power within a period of fierce conflicts within American society over race, class, and gender roles. Offered Winter Quarters. Prerequisite: ENGL 1A or ESL 26. Four hours lecture.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to multicultural American Literature in the Modern Age (1914-present) with emphasis on the courageous contributions and literary innovations of diverse authors of Asian American, African American, Anglo American, Latino American, and Native American heritage, including Harlem Renaissance authors such as Hughes and Hurston; the radically experimental fiction of Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Faulkner; the rise of modernist poets such as Eliot, Stevens, and Williams; Beat Generation authors such as Kerouac and Ginsberg; Native American authors such as Momaday and Erdrich; feminist poets such as Plath and Rich; and Asian American writers such as Bulosan and Hong Kingston. Special emphasis on the role of these diverse writers in continuously redefining the nature of American literature in the 20th Century, and thereby reshaping American national identity as the United States becomes a global superpower. Offered Spring Quarters. Prerequisite: ENGL 1A or ESL 26. Four hours lecture.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the history and development of gay and lesbian literature as a continuous theme in the development of mainstream literary traditions and, more recently, as a separate and distinct literary genre. Readings selected to represent a variety of historical periods and contrasting societal attitudes toward same-sex relationships, ranging from ancient Greek and Roman texts to contemporary American poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction prose. Emphasis on the emergence of contemporary gay/lesbian literatures and identities in the United States in the twentieth century within the broader context of on-going class, race, gender, religious, political, and aesthetic debates. Offered Fall Quarters. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A recommended. Four hours lecture.
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4.00 Credits
Instruction in professional writing skills, small group and/or individualized internet course; covers eight complex sentence patterns, along with grammatical background and punctuation rules; conciseness in writing; and style and voice for professional writers. Skills applied to writing projects for both college courses and the workplace. Offered Winter Quarters. Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENGL 1A. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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1.00 Credits
Formerly: ENGL 156 A course designed for college-level writers to help them complete a satisfactory college transfer essay. Emphasis on projecting a personal voice and writing for a specific audience. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A recommended. Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. One hour lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the history, development, and diversity of Native American literatures from pre-contact civilizations to present-day tribal cultures. Readings in traditional creation myths, songs, and stories from a variety of tribal cultures; nineteenth and twentieth century autobiographical narratives; and significant works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose by contemporary Native American authors. Emphasis on the specific religious, linguistic, historical, political and cultural context of Native American literary achievements. Offered Winter Quarters (rotated with ENGL 40) Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A recommended. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the history, development, and diversity of Native American literatures from pre-contact civilizations to present-day tribal cultures. Readings in traditional creation myths, songs, and stories from a variety of tribal cultures; nineteenth and twentieth century autobiographical narratives; and significant works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose by contemporary Native American authors. Emphasis on the specific religious, linguistic, historical, political and cultural context of Native American literary achievements. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical through expanded assignments including, but not limited to, research-driven literature reviews, research essays, and outside enrichment opportunities. The honors course offers motivated students an enriching and rigorous environment by means of a learner-centered pedagogy, student-generated discussions, self-directed yet supervised projects, and the emphasis and application of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Offered Winter Quarters (rotated with ENGL 40) Prerequisite: Honors Institute participant. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A recommended. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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4.00 Credits
A survey of children's literature from many periods and cultures, including classics, picture books, folktales, fairy tales, biography, poetry, fantasy and fiction. Emphasis on the ideas, didactic and sociological, reflecting relationships among cultures in America included in books usually read by children. Special emphasis on books that explore the cross-cultural influences of our shared oral tradition and folklore as well as the issues arising from a diverse mix of cultures in the U.S. Offered Fall and Spring Quarters. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A recommended. Four hours lecture.
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4.00 Credits
Techniques and practice of advanced expository writing techniques with a focus on travel writing including narrative structures, reportage and ethnography. Formal instruction in critical thinking and focused reflection on travel experiences. Includes discussion on a broad spectrum of ideas and cultural experiences including publication markets. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A recommended. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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