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Academic Year 2000/2001
Mark Twain and His Times
ENGL 278 FA
This course is a study of the life and writings of Mark Twain in their cultural and historical context.
MAJOR READINGS
We will read all of Twain's major works plus selected sketches, essays and novels by Bellamy, Howells, James, Harris, Cable, Chesnutt. Students will find it helpful to read Justin Kaplan, MR CLEMENS & MARK TWAIN, before
class begins.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Midterm paper (8 pages). Final paper (15 pages).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course counts towards the English department's historical knowledge requirement.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
ENGL203 OR ENGL204
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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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