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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall even year) Prerequisites: EL102 From the middle of the nineteenth century, Americans have displayed a fascination with bodies and minds that deviate from established notions of normality. While freak shows lasted approximately between 1840-1940, the American interest in "freaks" has not waned, asdeviant bodies (and minds) are now frequently exhibited on talk shows and other forms of media. As we examine the social phenomenon of the "freak," we will try to determine whyspectacles of difference and disability continue to fascinate American audiences. Besides reading twentieth century novels and short stories on this topic, we will also read critical and theoretical commentaries from the fields of cultural studies, sociology, psychology, and biology.
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3 credits (fall even year) Prerequisites: EL102 (C- grade or better), the equivalent and Junior or Senior or permission of the instructor. Concerns the emergence of a British literature from the Anglo-Saxon and Middle Age periods and examines the outstanding writers of the Elizabethan Age and the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. NOTE: Either EL307 or EL308 may be taken first.
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3.00 Credits
Three credits (spring odd year) Prerequisites: EL102 (C- grade or better), the equivalent and Junior or Senior or permission of the instructor. Studies British literature from the Romantic movement, the Victorian Age, and the twentieth century, with an emphasis on outstanding writers. NOTE: Either EL307 or EL308 may be taken first.
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3 credits (fall odd year) Prerequisites: EL102 and Junior or Senior or permission of the instructor. African-American Literature is an upper-level course that examines literary works by African- American writers within historical and social contexts. Course material will include autobiographical narratives, essays, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course provides an opportunity to critically analyze and examine these works as an integral part of American literature and as creative works of art that reflect the African-American experience and cultural heritage.
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Pre-req: EL 102 This course will examine three aspects of Eugene O'Neill: First there will be a historical aspect. This will focus on the City of New London as it existed in the late 1800 and early 1900s. We will develop ideas as to what it was like to live here during the "whaling years"? Second, we will then look at the influence that this city, its atmosphere and its surroundings had on O'Neill's writing.Finally, we will look at the literary genius of O'Neill and examine the psychological dimensions of his plays. We will do this by looking at the development from his early works in Provincetown, then move onto the great performances he produced in his later years. We will view much of the action of his plays with "on stage" video performances aswell as experience (through actual visits) the life and atmosphere that the Monte Cristo Cottage on Pequot Avenue. Works such as Long Day's Journey into Night, Ah Wilderness (both set in the Monte Cristo Cottage), Moon for the Misbegotten (set in Waterford), and The Iceman Cometh will be read, viewed, discussed and analyzed.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall odd year) Prerequisites: C- or above in EL102 and junior or senior standing or permission of instructor. Examines literary works within the context of the social issues of their times. The specific topic of each section of the course will be selected by the instructor but may include themes such as "The Immigrant Experience in American Literature" or "Shakespeare andHis Times."
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3 Credits Pre-req: EL 102 This course using the works of five American dramatists focuses on the "American Success Story". We will define the word "success". Wwill look at the concept of success in America from a historical, social and psychological point of view. Works of Eugene O'Neill, Edward Albee, August Wilson, Wendy Wasserstein and Arthur Miller will address this complex issue.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Designed as an upper-level elective course specifically for junior and senior students, when offered, the academic department introduces a unique and exciting topical course which isn't part of the traditional curriculum. Special Topic courses are offered as needed and as interest arises.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: EL102, EL230 and Junior standing. This course is intended to develop the student's writing skills to the level of sophistication necessary for success in upperlevel academic work as well as in professional settings. Students will be encouraged to research and write on topics in their major fields, thus expanding their knowledge and understanding of the conventions and style of writing in their disciplines. The course enhances critical thinking and reading skills, expands upon research and documentation skills, and in general helps a student to gain confidence as a writer. It is open to all students at the junior or senior level and required of candidates for the Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree with a humanities concentration.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Ethics (E) Course (anticipated 2009) Co-requisite: Scientific Writing This course will introduce students to the major environmental issues with a global perspective. Ethical, political, sociological, health, and economic issues associated with the environment will be discussed. Topics will include energy, air pollution, water pollution, global atmospheric change, biodiversity, health, and waste management. Students will be required to complete a research paper on a specific case study.
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