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Literature and Creative Writing |
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The basic survey courses employ close reading, cultural criticism, and other approaches to literary analysis to engage students in the study of, and on-going debates about, major works and authors from significant eras and places in literary history and culture. English 211 and 212 emphasize the study of developing themes, styles, and structures of British Literature from its beginnings to 1750 and from 1750 to the present. English 221 and 222 focus on the study of American Literature in both their reading selections and approaches to interpreting how cultural forces influence definition and representation of American literature from its beginnings to the Civil War and from the Civil War to the present. English 230 introduces students to Asian literature written in English or in translation. English 245 and 246 survey world literature. English 250 and 251 examine African-American literature from its beginnings in the literary and oral histories of Africa and the African Diaspora to the present as a major category of the American literary tradition. English 256 is a survey course in literature written by African authors. The Department offers several specialized courses which introduce students to major authors, gender and language arts studies, creative writing, folklore, and film: ~ English 170 introduces students to concepts of folklore and ethnography, and the people and traditions representing multiple facets of a complex American cultural legacy. ~ English 205 and 210 are Creative Writing courses. The first focuses on writing and evaluating original works of fiction, plays, and poetry; the second encourages students to focus on one genre, develop familiarity with its critical vocabulary, become acquainted with contemporary literature from the perspective of writers in the field, and participate in workshops on editing, revising, and manuscript placement among other skills needed by the professional writer. English 205 or permission from the Department Head in addition to English 101 are prerequisites for English 210. ~ English 206 introduces students, especially those interested in English, education, social science, and history, to the origins and structure of a history of the English Language. ~ English 241 surveys the major plays of Shakespeare. ~ English 260 examines literature written by women from different cultures and periods to illuminate how women’s perspectives, values, lives, and roles in society inform and shape a significant canon of fiction and nonfiction including drama, poetry, short stories, novels, and essays. ~ English 271 presents students with various kinds of films, which they analyze and discuss based on knowledge of cinematic techniques in order to enhance their perceptions and insights and develop critical judgment. English 272 conducts a thorough examination of work by a single director or a particular film genre. |
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The English Department offers a range of literature courses which are transferable to any four-year college or university. These courses meet requirements for English majors but also address the various interests and academic pursuits of a diverse student population. The Introduction to Literature sequence aims at fostering in students an appreciation and understanding of aesthetic, structural, and technical qualities of various generic forms. English 208 examines literary structures and basic forms related to short stories and novels. English 209 emphasizes close study of poetic forms. With emphasis on the analysis of plays, English 232 introduces students to drama as a literary and theatrical art.
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