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Summer 2020 Literature Courses
Students, scroll down to check out the English Department’s fantastic line-up of Summer 2020 literature courses! Registration is ongoing, so make sure to get a seat in the class of your choice by registering as soon as you can, on CUNYfirst.
ENG 2001 (Introduction to Literature: Fiction), 1 section (6/1/2020 – 7/1/2020)
- Professor Caroline Hellman
- ENG 2001-OL84 (Fully Online)
- Creative Expression (Flexible Common Core Requirement), Writing Intensive Course
- Prerequisite of ENG 1101
- Course Description
- Analysis and critical understanding of selected fiction. Exams and essays based on readings.
ENG 2002 (Introduction to Literature II: Drama), 1 section (6/1/2020 – 7/1/2020)
- Professor Aaron Barlow
- ENG 2002-OL60 (Fully Online)
- Creative Expression (Flexible Common Core Requirement), Writing Intensive Course
- Prerequisite of ENG 1101
- Course Description
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Analysis and critical understanding of selected plays. Exams and essays based on readings.
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ENG 2003 (Introduction to Literature: Poetry), 1 section (07/06/2020 – 08/06/2020)
- Professor Robert Leston
- ENG 2003-OL20 (Fully Online)
- Creative Expression (Flexible Common Core Requirement), Writing Intensive Course
- Prerequisite of ENG 1101
- Course Description: Analysis and critical understanding of selected English and American poems. Exams and essays based on readings.
ENG 2170 ID: Introduction to Studies in Maleness and Manhood, 2 sections (6/1/2020 – 7/1/2020)
- Professor Julian Williams
- ENG 2170ID-OL68 and OL70 (Fully Online)
- Creative Expression (Flexible Common Core Requirement), Writing Intensive Course, Interdisciplinary Course, Gender & Sexuality Studies Course
- Prerequisite of ENG 1101
- Course Description: This course identifies expected and redefined understandings and representations of Maleness and Manhood through physical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical approaches through literature, scholarly writing, and film. Subject matter includes sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, perception, identity, power, politics of manhood, violence, and the use or expectation of male dominance.
ENG 2400: Films From Literature
- Professor Mark Noonan
- ENG 2400-D980
- Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 2:30PM – 5:00PM
- Creative Expression (Flexible Common Core Requirement), Writing Intensive Course
- Prerequisite of ENG 1101
- Course Description
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This course will allow students to examine the relationship between film and their literary sources. Through classroom discussions and out-of-class assignments, students will analyze classic and contemporary literary texts and their cinematic versions. Students will examine the relationship between film and literature, with specific focus on the techniques used in fiction, drama and film and the influences of censorship and society. Students will focus on the similarities and differences of literary works adapted into films.
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ENG 3402: Topics In Literature: Storytelling in Film, Art and Design, 1 section (06/01/2020 – 06/25/2020)
- Professor Camille Goodison
- ENG 3402-OL74 (Fully Online)
- Creative Expression (Flexible Common Core Requirement), Writing Intensive Course
- Prerequisite of ENG 1121 or any 2000-level Literature course (ENG, AFR, PRS)
- Course Description: We will study a selection of contemporary short fiction, short film, and art. We will look at the historical, cultural and formal elements of the works. Our focus on form may serve as a means for discussing techniques of storytelling. We may then apply some of these techniques for creating our own work. You will be asked to consider a final project which could take any shape, including photography, sound, video, sketch, multimedia, or any other suitable medium. For further info, please see the official course site (still under construction).
