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ENGLISH AND CULTURAL STUDIES 209ENGLlSH3S03 BIBLICAL TRADITIONS IN LITERATURE, ENGLlSH'4AA3 ' AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN WRITERS'A study of the influence ,Of the Bible on Western literature, especially A study of a select jon of African~American women writers, includingEnglish: Approaches may inClude the exam'inationof symbolism, imagery, Hurston, Walker, Morrison and Naylor, with' a consideration of gender,typology, doctrinal themes and narrative structures.and race' in literary theory.Three hours; one term ' Seminar (two hours); one termPrerequisite: Registration in Level II or above, Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV of an Honoursprograrnin EnglishCross-list: COMP LIT 3H03 Cross-list: CSCT 4AA3' ,ENGLISH 3U03 ' THE BRITISH NOVEL AFTER WORLD WAR II Enrolment is limited. Departmental permission required. 'An exploration of the emerging world view in British fiction after the war through ENGLISH 4AR3 RHETORIC, CULTURE, CATA$TROPHE:a consideration of approximately six novels from the 1940s, and 1950s. AIDS AND ITS REPRESENTATIONS 'Three lectures; one term ' An examination of selected novels, films, autobiographical writings andPrerequisite: Registration in Level Ii or,above ," h fit b t AIDS 'th h' th It I d',Not open to students 'with credit in ENGLISH 3113, Topics IN PROSE, t eore Ica exts a ou ' ,WI an emp aSlson ,e cu ura Iscoursessurrounding the AIDS crisis.if the topic was The British Novel After WorldWar II. Seminar (two hours); one term ','ENGLISH 3VOS STUDIES IN 17TH-CENTURY LITERATURE Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV of an Honours program in EnglishA detailed examination of, poets and prose-writers of the period" with Cross-list: CSCT 4AR3'emphasis on the poetry of Donne, the "m.etaphysical school", Jonson Enrolment, is limited. Departmental permission required.' and Milton.Three hours; two terms , ' ENGLISH 4AS3' THE AESTHETICS OF SEX IN THE 18905Prerequisite: Registration in a program in English or permission of the This course will focus' on the ideolog,ically related struggles of 1890sDepartmentc:3.1 Counsellor,' , men and women to express radical forms of sexuality in literature qnd onENGLISH 3W03 CONTEMPORARY NATIVE the aesthetics and politics that enforced divisions ~along gender lines., LITERATURE IN CANADA Seminar (two hours); one termA study of, significant work,s by Native' writers who 'give v,oice to their' Prerequisite: Registration in Level 'IV of ah Honours p(ogram in EnglishCross-list: CSCT 4AS3 " , ' ,experience in ,Canada. Issues ,examined include appropriation of voice,native identity, women in indigenous societies, and stereotyping. Enrolment is limited. Departmental permission reql;lired ..,Three hours '(lectures 'and seminars); one term, " ENGLISH 4AW3 ASIAN AMERICAN WRITINGPrerequisite: Six units ofL.evel II Indigenous StLidiesor six units of Level An examination of selected prose texts by American writers of Asian,II English or permission of the instructor , ' origin. Issues of immigration, multiculturalism, race, and gender will beCross-list: CSCT 3W03, INDIG ST 3D03,PEACE ST 3W03 given close attention. 'This course is' administered by Indigenous Studies. Seminar (two hours); one term ,"ENGLISH 3X03 ' CONTEMPO~,ARY NATIVE 'Prerequisite: Registration'in Level IV of an ,Honours program in English• LlTERATUREINTHEUNITEPSTATES 'Cross~list: CSCT4AW3A study of contemporary works by Native writers in the United States Enrolmf]nt is limited; Departmental permission required.within the context of American society and Post-Modern and Post-Colo- ENGLISH 4BB3 BLACK POPULARCUtTUREnial Literary Theory.- .' This coursefocuseson the production and rece'ption of black popularThree'hours (lectures and seminars); one termculture (particularly the entertainment industry and professional sports) ihPrerequisite: Six units of Levell! Indigenous Studies or six units of Level 'ways thatproblematize the racialization of cultural forms of, expression.II English or permission of the instructor, Seminar (two hours); one term " ,Cross-list: CSCT 3X03, INDIG ST 3E03, PEACE ST 3X03Prerequisite:' Registration in Levell! bf an Honours program in EnglishThis' course is, administered by'lndigenous Studies. " Cross.,list: CSCT 4BB3' ,ENGLISH 3Y03 "CHILDREN'S LITERATURE , Enrolnkmt is limited. Departmental permission is required.A critical evaluation of 'literary works from 'approximately,1700 to the ENGLISH 4BL3 THE BIBLE AND LITERATUREpresent written primarily for children. ' , A 'critical discussion of the Bible's overall narrative structure, the, typo-Three lectures; one termlogical correspondences between Old and New Testaments and the usePrerequisite: Registration in Lev,elllor abovemade ,of the Bible by poets 'an, d other artists.Cross-list: CSCT 3Y03 "Seminar {two hours); one term ,Not open to students with credit in ENGLISH 3113, TOPICS I", PROSE, Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV of an Honours program in English •if the topic was Children'S Literature. "ENGLISH 3YV3' , CONTEMPORARY YOUTHCUL TURE ' Enrolmentis limited. Oepartmental permissionrequired~An examination of contemporary youth culture through dominant representationsENGLlSH4CB3 ' READING THE BESTSELLER:of identity. Themes include: violence', sex/sexuality, age,'CONTEMPORARY BRITISH FICTION ' 'gender, technology, music and dance,' countercultures, subcultures, pri-' An exploration of possible critical vocabularies for the analysis of recentvate/public space. ' British fiction in light of how bestseller lists, prizes, pUblicity. and mediaThree hours; one term , adaptability now shape the writing, marketing, and reading of fiction.Prerequisite: Registration in 'Level II or above' Seminar (two hours); one term "'Cross-list: CSCT 3YY3 'Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV of an Honqurs program in English, ' Cross-list: CSCT 4CB3ENGLiSH 4X03 HONOURS ESSAYIn consultation 'with members of the English Department, students willEnrolment is IimiteC/. ' Departmental permission required.: prepare an essay on ail approved topic. This course is normally s'ubsti- ENGLISH 4CF3 CONTEMPORARY FICTIONtuted for three units of Level IV seminar work in the second term. Stu- A study of recent English artd American fiction, with emphasis ondents who are interested in taking 4X03 should contact the faculty mem- metafiction as well as the relationship between contemporary literaryber chairing the4X03 committee early in the first term. 'theory and fiction.Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV of an Honours program in English. Seminar (two hours); dne term , 'Departmental permission'required.Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV 6f an HOrioursprogram in English,,Enrolment is ,limited. ' Cross-list: CSCT 4CF3 " , ,"__________________________ ' . Enrolment is' limited. Departmental permission required.Note: 'Level IV seminars are open only to Honours students registered in Level, IVbf an English program. Enrolment will be limited to 15 students:perseminar. The Department is able to offer only a selection ofthe seminarslisted below every' year. ,A Ii~t of seminars to be offered will be availableprior to registratidn, which takes place through the Department in March.ENGLISH 4DH3 D.H. 'LAWRENCEA study of selected works by D.H. Lawre'nce, focusing, upon severalnovels with so'me attention to his shorter fiction, poetry andnon-fictionalprose: ' I " ,S~minar (two hours); one termPrerequisite; Registration in Lever IV of an Honours program in English, Enrolment ,Is limited., Departmental permission required. ' ,