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English 44 - Winter, 2014
Introductory Topics in Fiction
Topic: Journeys in Narrative
Class Information
Instructor:
Cattivera, Alexis
CRN:
84106
Time:
MWF 1:10-2:00
Location:
1227 Haring
Description
Topic: Journeys in Narrative
This course will examine mostly twentieth century works of American and British fiction that depict journeys, whether undertaken by car, by foot, or by motorcycle. As we read these texts, we will consider what lies behind a person's impulse to leave one place for another: self-discovery, sexual freedom, spiritual enlightenment, and so forth. Whatever an individual's reason for taking to the road may be, we will see how very often external journeys foster internal ones. We will also explore how a text's narrative pattern complements the trajectory of its protagonist'��s travels.
Grading
Class participation, two analytical papers (totaling 10 pages), short response papers, quizzes, a midterm, and a final exam.
Texts
Flaming Iguanas
, Erika Lopez
As I Lay Dying
, William Faulkner
Beloved
, Toni Morrison
The Dharma Bums
, Jack Kerouac
Remains of the Day
, Kazuo Ichiguro
and various short stories TBA