Genre in Literature and Culture

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This class invites students to examine and appreciate the unique features, evolutions, and influences of one or more of the genres of literary and cultural studies, ranging from the classic allure of the novel, the orchestrated dialogues of drama, the rhythmic elegance of poetry, the mythic grandeur of epic, and the introspective depths of the essay, to the vivid storytelling in graphic novels, the enchanting simplicity of fairy tales, the multidimensional storytelling of film, and the episodic richness of the TV miniseries. Each course varies by instructor, but students may expect to encounter canonical works that have defined the focus genre(s) as well as more recent pieces that challenge and expand the boundaries of traditional forms. one of the following; ENG 200 , ENG 201 , ENG 202 , ENG 203 , ENG 204 , ENG 205 , or ENG 206 . Offered Annually.