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3.00 Credits
3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: EL101 (C- or better), the equivalent, or permission of the instructor Explores the human quest for self-discovery, expression and growth in such diverse areas as music, painting, literature, theatre, philosophy and religion. Offers a thematic, interdisciplinary treatment of these and other disciplines common to the humanities. Gives special attention to the relationships among societal expectations, cultural values and individual belief systems.
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3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: EL101 and EL102. The 19th Century Romantic Period brought together artists of all genres to capture the spirit of the time. They respected individuality and dared to be different. Rising out of the revolutions, they came together in cause, these daring men and women, to produce a century of art, music and writing as had never been seen before. From the thunderous sounds of Beethoven and Berlioz to the canvas of Delacroix and Daumier and into the pages of Hugo and Shaw, Romanticism was born, nurtured and engraved for all time in the hearts of mankind.
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3 credits Taking a comparative approach between the art and music of the 17th Century, the course will explore the stylistic and aesthetic qualities unique to the time. The contributions of the great artists and composers - Rembrandt, Vermeer, Valesquez, Caravaggio, Bernini, Monteverdi, Purcell, Vivaldi, Bach and Handel among others - will be explored.
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3 credits (fall and spring) Prerequisites: EL101, EL102 or permission of instructor. Examines the relationship between life writing (autobiographies, biographies, memoirs, diaries, letters) and social change. The course is designed to give students an interdisciplinary perspective on social and historical events, movements, and problems. It is also intended to address the relationship between the experiences of the individual and broader social issues. The course may focus on one kind of life writing, such as "African American Slave Narratives," or it may have a thematic focus, such as "Life Writing and War."
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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" hasnot waned, as deviant 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 willtry to determine why spectacles 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 Issues throughout the African Diaspora vary from country to country and from culture to culture. Diverse cultures, family structures, immigration and assimilation are reflected in the literature that can provide a window to understanding the people of the African Diaspora. This course will focus upon the way in which discrimination and oppression are experienced as well as seen through the eyes of people of African descent. Biases reflected upon race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sex, social and economic status, and political ideology will be the focus of the readings, lectures, videos, and discussions within this course. Course level: 300 (D) (E)(IN)(W) Pre-req: EL 102
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3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: EL102 (C- or better), the equivalent, or permission of the instructor An introductory study that confronts the Holocaust through the work of scholars and the voices of Holocaust perpetrators, victims, bystanders and witnesses. Students explore literature, documents, scholarly essays, films and other materials that raise questions, explore issues and otherwise bring the dimensions of the Holocaust to life and ultimately shed light on the lessons and implications for our contemporary world.
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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 lookat 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" videoperformances as well 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 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 (offered as needed) Allows the department to design a course outside the normal offerings. In any given semester, the course content and format is developed for students with special interests and demonstrated abilities. Course may be repeated for credit with a change in topic.
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