The Art of Poetry Emphasizes the enjoyment and study of poetry with primary attention to major poetry in English. Short Story A study of a collection of short stories with critical commentary in order to provide source materials on the nature and development of this genre. The Novel 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. 0504-444 Film as Literature 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. A nontechnical, nonchronological study of film with a balance of roughly 50 percent literature and 50 percent film.
Specific topics vary according to faculty assigned and are published when the course is offered.
Part of the literature concentration and minor and may also be taken as an elective. 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 literature concentration and also may be taken as an elective. Ibsen argues that the possibility of individual freedom and creativity can only be won by seeing beyond and acting in spite of formidable forces.