Students will read a variety of genres by authors representing the diversity of voices which make up American literature. Attention will be given to questions and problems in literary and cultural history and to the specific issues of continuity and variety in American literature. The topic of this seminar varies. Students can expect to become more expert readers, to address questions of literary form, influence, and value, and to investigate relationships between literature and its historical context. This first course in the creative writing sequence concentrates on what constitutes excellent short fiction and what is required of those who aspire to write it.
Course is conducted as a writing workshop.
This course acquaints students with excellent poetry and drama and with what is demanded of those who aspire to write in these genres. Course is conducted as a writing workshop. This seminar explores British literature from the late-eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis is on developing voice and perfecting style whether for composing personal essays or for presenting research. Students can expect to participate in class writing workshops as well as experience a short review of grammar and mechanics.