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Greek drama, its origins, its theatre and its themes. Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes are considered against the background of 5th and 4th century B.C. Athens; consideration of the meaning of Greek drama for our time. (Summer & Fall). Liberal arts.
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Analysis of ten to twelve of Shakespeare's major plays representative of the genres (tragedy, history, comedy, romance) and of the stages in his career as a dramatist. (Spring & Fall). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: junior standing.
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This course invites students to contemplate three fundamental questions: What is writing What is a writer What does writing do Explores major ideas concerning written discourse; its rehetorical roots up to the development of composition theory; its variations and functions; issues involving writing aesthetics; the role of literacy, writing and writer in a world increasingly moving from print to multi-media. (At least once per year). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: ENG101; one of the following: ENG201, ENG208, or ENG209.
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Canadian novels and short stories written in English, focusing on the great flowering of literature since the 1960's. Typical texts by early, classic writers of this period such as Margaret Atwood, Robertson Davies, Alice Munro, and Mordecai Richler, and more recent writers such as Ann-Marie MacDonald, Wayson Choy, Dareen Greer, Joseph Boyden, Heather O'Neill, and graphic novelist Joe Ollmann. (Fall/Spring). Prerequisite: ENG101. Liberal arts.
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The works of selected American women writers studied in relation to literary history and to special contexts and developments defining and affecting women's roles in society and the arts. (Spring & Fall). Liberal arts.
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This course combines a study of current trends, theory, practices, and methods in English Language Arts with a strong foundation in literature: discipline-specific discourse, theory, and critical thinking/analysis. Also instructs candidates in how to apply state, professional, and institutional standards to teaching. (Fall & Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: ENG297.
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An in-depth study of the poetry of Longfellow and American prosody. Works studied include both major (Evangeline, The Song of Hiawatha, "The Courtship of Miles Standish") and minor ("Paul Revere's Ride," "The Building of the Ship," "The Slave's Dream") poems. Attention paid both to his subject matter as a thinker on cultural and personal themes and to his craft as a poet. (Annually). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: ENG101
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An in-depth study focusing on Dickens's novels, short novels and journalism. Works studied include the longer novels, such as Bleak House, and short novels, such as A Christmas Carol. Dickens's journalistic work will also be studied. Attention paid to content, craft, and historical background. (Every Other Year). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: ENG195
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A critical examination of significant works produced by one or two writers in any genre. Special attention to writerly issues, including manipulation of conventions, influence on other writers, popular and critical reception of works, and textual revision. Attention to writers as self-conscious literary craftspersons. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits for credit with different authors. (At least once per year). Prerequisites: ENG101 and Junior standing. Liberal arts.
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Extensive practice in writing and critiquing the writing process and ways of assisting students with this process; how to conduct a writing conference; basic concepts of grammar and mechanics; the writing requirements of a variety of disciplines. This course can be taken only once. Students cannot receive credit for both ENG390 and ENG400. (Fall). Prerequisites: ENG101.
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