About ENGL 2480 A
Interdisciplinary topics examining issues in twentieth-century American culture. Representative topics include: Poe's Children; The Literary Vampire; Jazz. May repeat for credit with different content. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Prerequisites: Three hours in English numbered 1010 to 1990; minimum Sophomore standing.
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Prerequisites: Three hours in English numbered 1010 to 1990; minimum Sophomore standing. System waitlisting enabled for this section
Section Description
A course focused on reading and interpreting the novels of one of the most important cultural figures of our era. The class will read and discuss half a dozen of King's best work, including Misery, The Shining, The Stand, and Mr. Mercedes, among others.
Section Expectation
IMPORTANT: If you enroll in this class, please begin reading The Stand over Christmas break. Once class begins in January, each student will be responsible for signing up for an oral presentation (20 minutes) to commence class discussion on one of the books assigned on the syllabus.
Evaluation
In addition to the oral presentation, students will be asked to write a 3-4 page summary-analysis of their report. A grade will be assigned that evaluates the oral presentation and follow up summary essay. At the end of the semester, there will be a cumulative take home final exam. In class attendance and participation will also factor into the final grade.
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