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• ENGL 231: American Literature Survey II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines select works of American literature from the Civil War through the 20th century, their historical, social and cultural contexts, and the major literary movements of the period. Prerequisite:    WRIT103 OR ENG100 OR ENG1112 OR ENGH101 OR HNR102
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• ENGL 240: British Literature I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines literature in English and in translation, written by authors from the Middle Ages through the 18th century, within the social, political, and cultural contexts of their respective periods. Through discussion and lecture, students will gain experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting literature, enhancing critical thinking and writing skills
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• ENGL 241: British Literature II

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examine literature in English, written by authors after 1800 to the present, within the social, political, and cultural contexts of their respective periods and focusing on major literary movements such as the Romantic, Victorian, and Modernist periods. Satisfies Gen Ed goal for Creative and Expression: Literature. Prerequisite:    ENGL101
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• ENGL 250: Literary Theory and Forms

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to literary forms and critical terminology evolving from several major critical theories for the study of literature or film. The course covers how to write about literature, how to conduct literary research, and approaches to literary theory, cultivating students' awareness and appreciation for how theoretical premises inform their interpretations of literary or filmic texts. Prerequisite:    WRIT103
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• ENGL 270: Technical Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to technical and professional writing and teaches them how to develop and manage information in the 21st century. Students will create written and electronic documents that are rhetorically astute and ethically appropriate. Students will work individually and in teams to produce reports, process documents, brochures, multimodal presentations, and other technical documentation. Prerequisite:    WRIT103 OR ENG100 OR ENG1112 OR ENGH101 OR HNR102
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• ENGL 280: Literature & Identity

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines literature and/or film by and about individuals from an under-represented identity category, such as those with disability or those from a minority religion in the US. Situates this literature within its social/political/historical context. Prerequisite:    WRIT103
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• ENGL 281: Civil Rights Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines poetry, memoirs, novels, and film inspired by the American civil rights movement, with a focus on the students' critical reading and writing skills. We will discuss the authors' literary techniques, how the authors choose to portray events and people involved, and what we can learn from reading such works in this important and growing area of American literature.? Prerequisite:    WRIT103
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• ENGL 282: African American Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores various dimensions of African American Literature from the Colonial Era to present day. Topics may include a survey of time periods, specific genres, major or minor authors, and comparative multicultural contexts. Required work may include critical essays, tests, and presentations. Prerequisite:    WRIT103 OR ENG100 OR ENG1112 OR ENGH101 OR ENGH101X
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• ENGL 283: Literature & Ethnic Identity

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines literature and/or film focusing on the experiences of one or more ethnic minority group, such as Latino or Native American, excluding African American (Note: for African American Literature, students should take English 282). Situates this literature within its social/political/historical context to explore how society shapes the literature and how the literature can shape society. Prerequisite:    WRIT103
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• ENGL 284: Literature & Gender Identity

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines literature and/or film about gender identity development or that explores the interconnection between one's gender and one's identity in a social context. Situates this literature within its social/political/historical context. Prerequisite:    WRIT103
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