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3.00 Credits
Examines contemporary literary theories ranging from cultural literacy to deconstruction and reader-response to cultural studies. This course shows how these theories build on the theories of past centuries and lead to the development of the student's approach to literary study with an emphasis on practical application. Prerequisite: ENG 190 or instructor permission.
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Explores the various literary genres popular in the Middle Ages and how the works reflect their historical context. Examines the development of English from Anglo-Saxon through Middle English by reading works in their original language. ENG 320 explores literature through genre and ENG 321 covers literature through historic developments. Prerequisite: ENG 190 or instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the drama and poetry of William Shakespeare from different periods of his life, as well as the context in which these works were composed and received. Includes contemporary criticism of Shakespeare's works. ENG 330 covers tragedy and history, and ENG 331 covers comedy and romance. Literary theories may include historicism, new historicism and biographical criticism. Prerequisite: ENG 190 or instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
Examines poetry and prose expressions from the great literatures of selected cultures from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Prerequisite: ENG 190 or instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
Examines and attempts to understand the historical and current conflict between "free speech" and cultural standards. Students analyze texts which have been at the center of public controversy and censorship conflict using standard techniques of literary analysis and research issues raised by the opposing sides in the debate concerning the text. Students become familiar with the First Amendment, court cases and decisions, and the volatility of public concern over "community standards" as part ofthe class discussion and research. Prerequisite: One English course or permission of instructor. Core Justice II designated course.
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Examines the literature produced by those directly affected by the Holocaust. Looks at how the Holocaust affected its victims, both long and short term, and how these effects are shown in prose, poetry, and film. Discussion will center on common themes in the works, the progress from despair to hope, the possibility of forgiveness, and the impact such literature has on an audience who weren't alive during the Holocaust.
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3.00 Credits
Explores how writers and filmmakers use point of view and visual perspective to manipulate the reader's/viewer's concept of justice. Looks atspecific techniques such as narrative voice, setting, lighting, manipulation of information and exaggeration.
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3.00 Credits
Studies in detail the lives, times, and works as well as the criticism that has accumulated around a few selected authors. Topic varies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: One English course or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the theories of teaching English in the 5-12 setting, as well as practical applications in instructional methods in English for the middle and secondary schools. A 40-hour prepracticum (classroom observation) experience is required for this course. Prerequisite: Admission to a Teacher Education Program.
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3.00 Credits
The small city of Worcester has had a surprisingly high profile in the world of modern poetry, especially though the work of its important natives Elizabeth Bishop, Charles Olson, Frank O'Hara and Stanley Kunitz. Their work, critical reputation, and local roots will be studied, as well as some of the work of current city poets such as Susan Roney O'Brien and Chris Gilbert. Prerequisite: One English course or permission of instructor.
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