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Academic Year 2001/2002


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 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002


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