ENGL278 - Mark Twain and His Times

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Mark Twain and His Times
ENGL278 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

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Slotkin,Richard S.

Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: FISK414

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 13 Jr. major: 12

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Writing, Focused Inquiry Course

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000