ENGH 202: Texts and Contexts

ENGH 202-015: Teen Cultures
(Fall 2017)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR

Section Information for Fall 2017

This course examines teen cultures as depicted in literature. We will read novels, shorts stories, graphic narratives, and poetry—paying close attention to audience (teen/YA and adult) and literary techniques. We will consider how the readings portray teens as members of their own distinct cultural group and as members of various other cultural groups. The social, economic and political landscapes that structure the worlds of teens are central to our readings. Equally significant are the ways in which the texts portray race, class, sexual and gender identities as shaping teens’ lives. Possible writers include Sandra Cisneros, Jason Reynolds, ZZ Packer, Sherman Alexie, Junot Diaz, David Levithan, Marjane Satrapi, Alison Bechdel, and Suzanne Collins.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Studies literary texts within the framework of culture. Examines texts within such categories as history, gender, sexuality, religion, race, class, and nation. Notes: Builds on reading and writing skills taught in ENGH 101. May be repeated within the term.
Mason Core: Literature
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 3 credits of 100-level English.
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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