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Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 10-24-1995 |
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ENH270
1996 Spring – 1997 Summer
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LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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19th
Century American Fiction |
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An introduction to major fiction writers in America during
the 1800's. Emphasis on plot, characters, setting, themes, styles, and
techniques. Development of fiction as an art form during this period and the
uniquely American nature of the concerns and themes in the works of this
time. Prerequisites: None. |
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ENH270 1996
Spring – 1997 Summer II |
19th Century American Fiction |
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Identify the significant fiction writers of this period in
American literature. (I-VI) |
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Identify the primary themes, ideas, and attitudes and
their expression in representative 19th century works. (I-VI) |
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Explain the realist, naturalist and impressionist
movements in 19th century fiction. (I-VI) |
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Describe the writing techniques, styles and devices
characteristically used by the 19th century writers. (I-VI) |
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ENH270 1996
Spring – 1997 Summer II |
19th Century American Fiction |
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I. Edgar Allen Poe A. Elements of Fiction B. Themes, Ideas and
Attitudes C. Artistic Prose
Techniques, Styles and Devices II. Nathaniel Hawthorne A. Elements of Fiction B. Themes, Ideas and
Attitudes C. Artistic Prose
Techniques, Styles and Devices III. Herman Melvile A. Elements of Fiction B. Themes, Ideas and
Attitudes C. Artistic Prose
Techniques, Styles and Devices IV. Samuel Clemens A. Elements of Fiction B. Themes, Ideas and
Attitudes C. Artistic Prose
Techniques, Styles and Devices V. Henry James A. Elements of Fiction B. Themes, Ideas and
Attitudes C. Artistic Prose
Techniques, Styles and Devices VI. Steven Crane A. Elements of Fiction B. Themes, Ideas and
Attitudes C. Artistic Prose
Techniques, Styles and Devices |