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3.00 Credits
This introductory African-American Literature survey course, through eclectic samplings of narratives, poetry, short stories, plays and novels, exposes students to literary contributions of prominent/influential twentieth-century Black writers. Increased enjoyment, study and appreciation of texts and authors explored emerge from critical analysis of literary selections, classroom discussions and written journal and research projects. (Prerequisite: ENGL 121)
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3.00 Credits
Students will read and discuss short stories drawn from the literature of many cultures and countries. They will analyze the stories for the theme, form, relationship to their own lives and reflection of various cultures. The relevance of these short stories for the modern reader will be examined.
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3.00 Credits
The student will read and discuss poetry from earliest times to modern times. Emphasis will be on how to read a poem for maximum enjoyment and understanding.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a fundamental overview of literature for those who love to read and for those who have previously been intimidated by literature courses. It teaches terminology of the four major genres of literature, (poetry, drama, short story and the novel) and the literary movements that have shaped these genres from the Classicism of Aristotle to the Anti-realism of MTV. This course stresses easy techniques for effectively answering essay questions, for writing papers for literature courses, and for more efficient studying.
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3.00 Credits
The student will demonstrate a knowledge of some of the major plays of our literature after the Second World War and analyze them in terms of dramatic content and theatrical devices. The student will see films and live productions which make the play come to life.
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn about the contribution of women to the world of literature. They will understand and identify recurrent themes and images in women's writing. Students will apply their understanding by analyzing the selections read during the semester.
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3.00 Credits
Approaches to Literary Studies is a foundational course that prepares the student in the English Option for transition to upper level study as an English Major. The course introduces the student to the principles of literary study and performance by engaging and considering the major debates and issues in the discipline; approaches to the elements and conventions of genre; and a survey of literary theoretical perspectives and their critical applications. Students will develop the skills and practice necessary to perform informed analyses in reading, research, and writing expected of an undergraduate in the discipline of English. (Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 122)
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3.00 Credits
The student will plan, write and revise fiction and nonfiction, including short stories, poetry, articles and novels. Help will be available for writers who have not yet broken into print and for those who want to prepare manuscripts for publication.
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3.00 Credits
Students will continue to build on the knowledge of craft and style of creative writing garnered from the prerequisite mixed genre class, Creative Writing, but in this advanced course concentrate on the specific techniques of effective contemporary, traditional, and innovative poetry. Students will articulate their understanding of poetic texts, forms and poetic craft elements through analysis of existing texts, peer texts, and in their own works. Students will work toward creating a portfolio of work with significant attention to revision and focus on preparation for publication. By the end of this course, students should also be ready to enter a creative writing degree program at a transfer institution. (Prerequisite: ENGL 221 or permission of instructor)
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3.00 Credits
Students will continue to build on the knowledge of craft and style of Creative Writing garnered from the prerequisite mixed genre class, Creative Writing, but in this advanced course concentrate on the specific techniques of effective fiction writing. With a greater emphasis on the concision and fluency of prose, a deeper understanding of the purpose and process of revision, authorial voice, and character and plot development, students will work toward creating a portfolio of work with significant attention to revision and focus on preparation for publication. By the end of the course, students should also be ready to enter a creative writing degree program at a transfer institution. (Prerequisite: ENGL 221 or permission of instructor)
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