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• ENG 364: Postmodernism

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to postmodern literature and culture as a historical and theoretical orientation of the mid- to late twentieth century. Students will learn about the various styles, movements, and/or positions in postmodernism, engage in close analysis of literary and cultural texts, discuss critical and theoretical approaches to postmodernism, and develop their own research projects on topics relevant to the course. Specific topic varies by instructor. This course satisfies the requirement for a course in History and Movements. Prerequisite:    ENG 130 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR ENG 107 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• ENG 366: History and Structure of the English Language

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides in-depth study of structures and conventions of the English language as they relate to various rhetorical situations (grammar, usage, mechanics; phonology, morphology, syntax). Provides overview of models of language acquisition and usage, dialect diversity, descriptive vs. prescriptive grammar, and English language history. Introduces concepts from contemporary sociolinguistics (relationships between language and culture; gender, ethnicity, and class; bilingualism; impact on cultural authority from concepts of 'standard' & 'nonstandard' usage). Expect to demonstrate familiarity with conventions through written exercises, to complete a significant applied final project, and to lead class discussion based on student-designed lesson or activity related to sociolinguistic concepts or challenges.
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• ENG 367: Studies in Drama

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides focused, in-depth study of dramas fundamental components, such as plot, character, and staging. Content varies by instructor. Featured topics could include theater of the absurd, comedies of manners, and revenge tragedies, among others. Expanding on the basic fundamentals of drama analysis taught in ENG 130, this course further develops students analytical skills and extends their awareness of critical approaches to drama. Students should expect to write at least one analytical paper. This course satisfies the requirement for a course in Genre. Prerequisite:    ENG 130 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR ENG 107 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• ENG 368: Studies in Fiction

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides focused, in-depth study of fictions fundamental components, such as plot, character, and narrative point of view. Featured topics could include the rise of the novel, the Bildungsroman, or magical realism. Expanding on the basic fundamentals of fiction analysis taught in ENG 1xx, this course further develops students analytical skills and extends their awareness of critical approaches to fiction. Students should expect to write at least one analytical paper. This course satisfies the requirement for a course in Genre. Prerequisite:    ENG 130 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR ENG 107 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• ENG 369: Studies in Poetry

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides focused, in-depth study of various elements, conventions, types, movements, and/or important authors of poetry. Topic will vary by instructor, but may include studies of the sonnet, Imagism, or the ekphrastic tradition. Expanding on the fundamentals of poetry analysis taught in ENG 1xx, this course further develops students analytical skills and extends their awareness of critical approaches to poetry and poetics. Students should expect to write at least one analytical paper. This course satisfies the requirement for a course in Genre. Prerequisite:    ENG 130 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR ENG 107 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• ENG 370: Queer Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  A concentrated interdisciplinary study of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender (GLBT) literature in the context of the history of GLBT social and political movements and the branch of cultural theory known as queer theory. Works from a variety of genres by GLBT authors and/or containing queer thematic content will be examined in a non-homophobic environment. Students will examine continuing debates, sparked by the rise of queer theory, about topics such as the constructed or essential nature of sexuality and gender. Provides students with a better understanding of the artistic contributions and political struggles of GLBT figures as well as an invigorating analytical tool (queer theory) with interdisciplinary applications. Students should expect to write at least one analytical paper dealing with one or more works read for the course.
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• ENG 373: Studies in Creative Nonfiction

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines prose that claims to be a factual representation of the truth in a narrative form. Genres that may be studied include autobiography, memoir, biography, history, documentary writing, essay, travel writing, nature writing, and writing about culture. Works by more than one author will be read; may emphasize determining characteristics of the genre rather than the chronological period in which it appears. Expect to write at least one lengthy analytic paper. If prerequisite courses are not met department approval is required. Prerequisite:    ENG 130 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR ENG 107 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• ENG 375: African-American Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Covers the origin and development of literary works by black Americans from the 18th century to the present day. Students will read autobiographies, poems, novels and essays by such major writers as Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. DuBois, Claude McKay, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, James Baldwin, Gwendolyn Brooks, Alice Walker, and Toni Morrison. Requires oral and written reports and essay examinations.
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• ENG 376: Studies in Medieval Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an in-depth study of selected writers and/or topics in English and continental literature from ca. 800-1485. Possible topics include Chaucer and the 14th century; medieval drama; the literature of medieval women; Arthurian traditions; early medieval literature, 700-1066. Expect to write at least one research paper dealing with one or more works read for the course.
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• ENG 377: The Long 18th Century

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an in-depth study of selected works written by British and/or American writers from 1660 to 1820. Content will vary with the instructor, who may emphasize authors, texts, movements, genres, or themes. The course may cover poetry, prose, and/or drama, and examine genres such as slave and Indian captivity narratives, novels of seduction and domesticity, political writing, and autobiography. Topics may include the rise of the novel in Britain or America, the Enlightenment, crime and social transgression, revolution, and contemporary representations of gender and race. Students will write at least one analytical paper dealing with works read in the course. This course satisfies the requirement for a course in History and Movements. Prerequisite:    ENG 130 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR ENG 107 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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