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4.00 Credits
A close reading and analysis of several novels selected to show the range of narrative techniques, methods of characterization and plot construction, and styles representative of the genre. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor; the creative writing minor; and may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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Examines the nature of narrative in both film and literature, the various aspects of adaptation of literature into film and the relationship between social reality and storytelling in documentary film, utilizing a non-technical approach to the study of film. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
A focused, in-depth study and analysis of a selected advanced topic in literature. Specific topics vary according to faculty assigned. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. ST: Christianity and Islam is part of the international studies Middle East track. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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Students develop skills to critically read one of the 20th century's most popular literary genres: the various forms of biographical literature with a particular focus on biographies of scientists. The course distinguishes between biographical and autobiographical literature and asks students to examine and critique the strengths and weaknesses of various forms. Selections attempt to explore lives lived within a variety of cultures. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor and the science writing minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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Reading and/or viewing plays of Henrik Ibsen, the father of modern drama, enables attentive examination of values and structures of modern society that form and formulate the lives of women and men. Ibsen argues that the possibility of individual freedom and creativity can only be won by seeing beyond and acting in spite of formidable forces. The texts and films are analyzed for visual, as well as verbal, information. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor and part of the theatre arts minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)
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4.00 Credits
In this course, students will study Shakespeare's unsettling tragedies as well as his surreal romances. Through class discussion, interactive activities, and examination of film, students will develop strategies both to investigate the literary and theatrical power of these works as well as to consider their cultural presence in both contemporary American culture and Shakespeare's England. Particular attention will be devoted to Shakespeare in performance, and students may have the opportunity to engage creatively with the plays. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor and the theatre arts minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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In this course students will study Shakespeare's festive comedies as well as his controversial historical plays. Through class discussion, interactive activities, and examination of film, students will develop strategies both to investigate the literary and theatrical power of these works as well as to consider their cultural presence in both contemporary American culture and Shakespeare's England. Particular attention will be devoted to Shakespeare in performance, and students may have the opportunity to engage creatively with the plays. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor; the theatre arts minor; and as an affiliated course in the women and gender studies minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
A study in the style, themes and purposes of one of the world's greatest novelists. At least one long novel is read along with several shorter works. The writer is studied in the context of 19th century Russia and for the implications his works and life continue to have for 20th century Western culture. Part of the Russian language/culture concentration and minor; the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor; the Russian language minor; and may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered every other year)
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4.00 Credits
A study in the style, themes and purposes of one of the world's greatest novelists. At least one long novel is read, along with several shorter works. The writer is studied in the context of 19th century Russia and for the implications his works and life continue to have for 20th century Western culture. Part of the Russian language/culture concentration and minor; the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor; the Russian language minor; and may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 ( offered every other year)
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4.00 Credits
In 1967, the Nobel Laurete poet Pablo Neruda said, "We live in a Whitmanesque Age." This course attempts to show Whitman as the "representativeman" of his time and to assess the validity of his claim that he initiated the poetry of democracy. It also considers his living and influential presence in his time. Students read Whitman's poetry and some of his prose; selected works by his contemporaries, such as Neruda and Allen Ginsberg. Part of the literary and cultural studies concentration and minor. It may also be taken as an elective. (0502-227 or equivalent) Class 4, Credit 4 ( offered occasionally)
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