Contemporary Literature

Catalog description

This course focuses on the influential literature published in the last 50 years in order to enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of multiple literary forms, as well as to explore important human concerns in contemporary life. Readings may be drawn from contemporary poetry, novels, plays, short stories, graphic novels, flash fiction, fan fiction, collaborative online fiction, and essays. Films may also be used to give students visual reference to what has been studied. Texts may come from diverse global traditions.