Studies in Contemporary Literature

Catalog description

Focuses on literature produced within the last 20-25 years, including fiction, poetry, drama, and mixed genre work. Explores narrative, poetic, and dramatic structures (both conventional and non-conventional) and the relationship between literary conventions and cultural context. Course assignments can be creative, analytical, or some combination of both. Specific geographical focus varies, but in some semesters, the course will emphasize world or non-western literature. Students may also be required to attend several public literary readings. Together with LTWR 502 A, may be repeated as issues/themes change for a total of six (6) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.