Fictions of Self Discovery

3 credits · Undergraduate

A study of literary works (chiefly novels, but also possibly including short stories or short story collections) that portray the crises and conflicts involved in coming of age, finding a vocation, and the search for identity. Works from the nineteenth century to the present may be included, by authors writing in English in a variety of national traditions and global contexts. Typical themes include childhood experience and education, familial and romantic relationships, identity formation (cultural, gender, sexual), occupational issues and challenges. PREREQUISITES: Completion of 6.0 credit hours at the 1000 level in ENGL, CRWR, KING or PERF EXCLUSIONS: ENGL 2221X/Y.06 FORMATS: Lecture