ENGL 5155 - Genres of Writing

Explores work of major contributors to genre and narrative theory. Offers students exposure to emergent genres in new media, while situating these new genre in relation to historical precedents. Gives students an introduction to the evolution of central genres in literary studies, such as novel, poem, political speech and western film. Prereq: Graduate standing. Term offered: fall. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3