Course details
Name: ENGL - 113
Title: BESTSELLERS AND POPULAR FICTION: INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
Section: 01
Semester: Spring - 2019
Credits: 3
Description:
This course examines the phenomenon of bestsellers and what these texts reveal about the cultures within which they were produced. Numerous lists now appear in various publications and define culture for the masses. Some of the assigned titles may include: The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, among others. Additionally, students will research which books were published during the week of their birth and explore those books to learn what they can about the contexts within which the books were produced. Every work in this course, from literary masterpieces to enduring self-help books has had an impact on American society. Exploring these representative works can offer a deeper understanding of how literature can mirror, interact with, and impact the events of its time.
This course meets the Gen Ed C2. Literature requirement.
Schedule: Monday,Thursday From 8:30 am To 9:45 am
Graduation requirements:
- Class Issues (3d)
- Introduction to Literature (110-114)
Teaching Faculty: Nicosia Laura (nicosiala)
Is course canceled: No