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ENGL 332R

Media and Popular Literatures after 1800

English College of Humanities

Course Description

Study of the codes, conventions, contexts, transmissions, and transformations of popular literary texts from 1800 to the present. Special attention will be paid to the medium and reception of these texts.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

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3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Medium

Learning Outcome

Read, write, and speak critically and analytically about the importance of medium in various contexts and for a scholarly and/or general audience.

Title

Reception and Contexts

Learning Outcome

Interpret, analyze, and synthesize the historical, theoretical, and technological development and reception of literary and other texts after 1800 in terms of medium.

Title

Media Studies Theories and Application

Learning Outcome

Discuss key texts, both primary and secondary, in media studies.

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Reflection

Learning Outcome

Articulate the value of analyzing media and popular literatures for various purposes and audiences, including for professional and personal life.