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Dec 26, 2024
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2023-2024 WWCC College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ENGL 270 - Genre Fiction Credits: 5 LEC hours per week: 5 This course is an investigation into a particular genre of fiction chosen by the instructor. Examples of genres might include science fiction, romance, detective, western, dystopian, mystery, horror, etc. Works may represent a variety of media, eras, or cultures of origin, but they will be united by the structures, archetypes, and themes found in that chosen genre. Formerly: LIT 270. Course Outcomes:
- Examine the primary function of narrative in literature, particularly how it relates to the chosen genre and how it creates meaning and context for our lives.
- Formulate a theory about the role of a specific genre in our culture and the limitations it places on narratives.
- Identify the various elements and themes that define a specific genre and explain how sub-genres are created.
- Distinguish the unique voices of authors from a variety of social, political, and economic backgrounds within the chosen genre.
- Appraise the ways a writer’s work can be valuable both culturally and personally.
- Employ appropriate literary terminology when discussing and/or writing about the genre.
Course Topics:
- Narrative Point of View
- Narrative Structure
- Characterization and Character Development
- Authorial Intent
- Cultural influences on Genre
- Literary Archetypes and Tropes
Course Attribute(s): Humanities
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