Modernism
English · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Second Year
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Description
This course studies the literature of the modernist period, from approximately 1890 to 1945, and examines the characteristics and contexts of the period itself. Students study fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction from a variety of national contexts and international movements. Depending on the instructor, the course may focus on such modernist movements as imagism, Futurism, Dadaism, and surrealism, as well as the political, economic, social, and philosophical contexts of this period. This course may also investigate the relationships between literature and other cultural forms, such as painting, film, architecture, and music.
Requisite courses
6 credit hours of First-year English, including ENGL-1001(6) or ENGL-1000(3) [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and ENGL-3222.
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