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ENGL278
Mark Twain and His Times
ENGL278 FA
Not Currently Offered
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: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ENGL
Prerequisites:
ENGL204
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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