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ENG 785 - Problems in Contemporary American Literature

(3 units)
Selected contemporary American writers or current literary movements.

Maximum units a student may earn: 8

Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate standing in the department of English.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. analyze literary texts in their historical, critical, and theoretical contexts.
2. apply theories in American literary studies to American literature.
3. produce writing of a professional quality that makes a contribution to the critical conversation.


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