Literature, Culture, and Diversity (ENG 224)
Term: 2020-2021 AY - Spring Semester
Description
This course will provide students the opportunity to examine literature through the cultural
lenses of gender, race/ethnicity, class, and sexual identity. Through this method of inquiry,
students will gain exposure to the diversity of voices that make up society, art, and culture,
allowing a greater understanding of themselves and the larger world around them.
Through the study of novels, short stories, poetry, nonfiction, and literary criticism, this course
will challenge students to think deeply, to question, and to appreciate language, culture, and
diversity through literature.
This course is designated as Writing Intensive. Writing Intensive courses meet at least three of
the four following criteria: 40% of overall course grade is based on formalized writing
assignments, writing instruction is part of the course, drafts of writing assignments are required,
and feedback is given on formal elements of writing. Prereq: Grade of "C" or better in ENG 101 or ENG 102.