May be repeated once with consent of instructor. Issues of gender, cultural, racial, political or philosophical difference may be explored. The study and practice of writing nonfiction prose, including essay, newspaper and magazine writing, use of humor, with emphasis on improving expository writing skills. Focus changes and is announced in advance. An examination of American authors from the colonial beginnings to 1865.
Attention is paid to the evolution of the language.
Focus may change and is announced in advance. May be repeated once with the consent of instructor. An examination of British authors from the beginnings to the 17th century. Attention is paid to the evolution of the language. Focus may change and is announced in advance.