American Political Novel
ENGL 106
Spring 2009 not offered
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This seminar discusses major American political novels. We will consider the ways that writers have imagined government and politics and their relation to society and private life. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA ENGL |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Henry Adams, Democracy
Susan Choi, American Woman
John Dos Passos, The Big Money
Joan Didion, Democracy
Ralph Ellison, Juneteenth
Joe Klein, Primary Colors
Chang-rae Lee, Native Speaker
Jack London, Iron Heel
Marge Piercy, Woman on the Edge of Time
Alexander Saxton, The Great Midland
Gore Vidal, Burr
Robert Penn Warren, All the King's Men
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Examinations and Assignments:
Several short essays and a 10-15 pp research paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
delete note once in PS! |
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