Literary Genres

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This course is an in-depth exploration of a specific literary genre (e.g. folklore, fantasy, mystery, memoir). Students will interrogate the nature of “genre” in literary studies and delve into the genre’s conventions and its historical developments. Students will explore how genres shape meaning and reflect cultural contexts, gain an understanding of the genre’s significance and evolution, and learn how different writing styles are informed by literary genre expectations in which authors engage. May be repeated for credit when the emphasis changes.