Autobiography An exploration of the relationship between text and context using autobiographical and biographical material as well as appropriate examples of the fictional work of the authors studied. Focuses on prominent British literary figures of the past, such as Dickens, Woolf, Orwell, and Rhys, as well as prominent contemporary authors, such as Emecheta and Kureishi. Offered in the London program . This course introduces students to academic research and research papers on a topic of each student's choice. Classes taught in a computer-linked classroom and include internet research.
Some sections offer the option of designing a fully documented web page as a final project.
I verbal score of 610 or above. Concentrates on the development of a clear, precise writing style and practice in dealing with specific types of business writing problems. Students complete writing projects, individually and in teams, in the context of hypothetical business situations, such as preparing and presenting a report, preparing and presenting a project proposal, applying for a job, and reviewing a report or project proposal. Signature of instructor required. Exercises in characterization, setting, dialogue, and narrative.