Contemporary Literature

Catalog description

Students study diverse contemporary authors and their work, which includes poetry, short stories, the novel, drama and nonfiction, both creative nonfiction and literary criticism. Historical, cultural, social and political contexts of contemporary literature are considered. The main objectives of the course are to introduce techniques and practices for interpreting, appreciating, discussing, writing and researching about contemporary literature and to help students improve existing skills for composing and revising written work. Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG-152, ENG-197, ENG-201, ENGE- 201 or ENGCR-201 with a grade of C or higher.