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3.00 Credits
This course examines some of the astonishing experiments that have transformed the way we think of the novel, which many agree is the central literary formof the twentieth century.We will consider the political, artistic, and philosophical questions raised in masterpieces by British,American and European novelists likeWoolf, Faulkner, Kafka, and Beckett.Works originally written in languages other than English will be read in English translations. Prerequisite: 211, 212, 251, or 252. Offered every third year. Three hours. Mr. Peyser. (Students who have passed ENGL 340 cannot take ENGL 364.)
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An intensive survey of the modern English literature writ- ten outside of the United Kingdom and the United States. The first semester of this course focuses on Canada and Australia. Among the writers studied are Margaret Laurence, Margaret Atwood, Robertson Davies, Miles Franklin, Thomas Keneally, and Patrick White. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: 211, 212, 251, or 252. Three hours. Mr. Sheckels. (Students who have passed ENGL 365 cannot take ENGL 367.)
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An intensive survey of the modern English literature written outside of the United Kingdom and the United States. The second semester of this course focuses on Caribbean nations such as Jamaica and Trinidad and African nations such as Nigeria, SouthAfrica, and Kenya.Among the writers studied are V.S. Naipaul, Derek Walcott, Jean Rhys, Wole Soyinka, Nadine Gordimer, and Ngugi wa Thiong'o. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: 211, 212, 251, or 252 or permission of instructor. Three hours. Mr. Sheckels. (Students who have passed ENGL 366 cannot take ENGL 368.)
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This course offers a survey of the principal components of English grammar with an eye to enhancing students' appreciation and comprehension of good writing, their ability to recognize and correct errors, and their capacity to produce sophisticated prose. Offered alternate years.Three hours. Mr. Peyser. (Students who have passed ENGL 353 cannot take ENGL 375.)
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A dual focus on the linguistic processes through which all languages change and the development of English fromits origins to the present. This course will explore the political, social, economic, intellectual, and technological influences that have shaped English and the historical conditions that can accelerate or impede change. The course will take up such topics as Ebonics, sexism in language, and the varieties of Modern English and provide practice in the analysis of texts from the recent and remote past. Offered alternate years. Three hours.Ms. Goodwin. (Students who have passed ENGL 355 cannot take ENGL 377.)
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Intensive study of literature or criticism not covered by other courses, tailored to the needs of advanced students. Three hours. Staff.
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An independent study of a particular writer or group of writers under the guidance of a member of the Department of English.At least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average and approval by the curriculum committee are required. Three hours. Staff.
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A continuation of ENGL 391. Three hours. Staff.
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Intensive experience as an apprentice writing professional in a business setting. Possible internships include supervised work in employee communications, public relations, and technical writing. All internships require the study, application, and evaluation of general principles of effective written communication as well as the rhetorical and editorial principles particular to the internship. Prerequisite: ENGL 300, 304, or 305. Application required; see Internship Program. Three hours. Mr. Sheckels.
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3.00 Credits
A study of how this 600-year-old tale collection both introduces the reader to some of the most vivid and enduring characters and stories in English literature and provides a serious meditation on the subjective nature of the creation and interpretation of literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 211 or 377. Three hours. Ms. Goodwin. (Students who have passed ENGL 481 cannot take ENGL 407.)
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