ENGL 693R (01) - Special Topics in Literature

Special Topics in Lit

Durham Liberal Arts :: English

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 56505

A) Old English Literature, B) Medieval Literature, C) 16th Century, D) 17th Century, E) 18th Century, F) English Romantic Period, G) Victorian Period, H) 20th Century, I) Drama, J) Novel, K) Poetry, L) Nonfiction, M) American Literature, N) A Literary Problem, O) Literature of the Renaissance, R) Race and Racial Theories. The precise topics and methods of each section vary. Barring duplication of subject, course may be repeated for credit. For details, see course descriptions available in the English department. (Not offered every year). Special fee on some topics.

Section Comments: Special Topic: Race, Rhetoric & Reading

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.

Equivalent(s): ENGL 693

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Florianne Jimenez

Times & Locations

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	3:40pm - 5:00pm	HS 150

Additional Course Details:

Spring 2024 Special Topic : Race, Rhetoric & Reading

This special topics course will explore how writing, rhetoric, and literature are central to race and racial formation in the United States and across the globe. Students will read texts on race, writing, and rhetoric from scholars, literary authors, public figures, and cultural critics. Throughout the course, students will engage in creative, critical, and/or analytical writing. Possible texts to be included on the syllabus are: Elaine Castillo’s How to Read Now, Cathy Park Hong’s Minor Feelings, and The New York Times The 1619 Project.

This course satisfies the Race, Gender & Postcolonial Studies requirement for general ENGLISH majors.

This course satisfies the Post-1800 Literature requirement for ENGL: TBD, ENGL/JOURNALISM and ENGLISH TEACHING majors.

This course satisfies the Race & Racial Theory requirement for ENGL: TBD, ENGL/JOURNALISM, ENGLISH LITERATURE and ENGLISH TEACHING majors.

Booklist

Book	Details
EBK YELLOWFACE (23) by KUANG Required	ISBN 978006325084 0 PUBLISHER VST
HOW TO READ NOW (22) by CASTILLO Required	ISBN 978059348963 5 PUBLISHER PENG RAND

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