New York City in Literature ((4 Credits))

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This course will introduce the student to the rich tradition of writing about New York City. The city and its dwellers have for centuries been described, celebrated, and criticized by natives, visitors, and settlers, and the world’s fascination with the metropolis continues unabated today. Studying diverse genres such as diary entries, memoirs, biographies, journals, poems, lyrics, newspaper articles, essays, letters, speeches, short stories, and novels, the student will gain a new understanding and appreciation of the unique history and culture of the city and its residents. Although there are no prerequisites, the student should have a foundational background in writing and literature studies.