Subject matter and methods of approach for the teaching of composition in high school. A workshop in writing the screenplay with close attention given to student manuscripts and adaptations. Extensive use of slides, films, and recordings to acquaint the student with various movements, ideas, events, and influences which constitute the cultural context for the literary works. May be repeated for 6 hours. A study of modern African fiction, drama, poetry, and film from various parts of Africa in their cultural context.
Works are in English or English translation.
The origins and characteristics of Realism and Naturalism are discussed, and the relationship between the schools examined. Authors include Mark Twain, James, Howells, Dunbar, Chopin, Crane, Chesnutt, Wharton, Freeman, Robinson, Dreiser, Garland, and others. The novel in England and Ireland from 1900 to 1940. Designed for graduate assistants at the University of Arkansas. Primary material will vary.