ENG 395 Sur.of Contemp.Lit.
Focuses on selected readings of prose, poetry, and drama from 1945 to the present. Attention to an author’s background, theories, techniques, recognitions, and influence. Selections are analyzed for their structures, techniques, and reflections of cultural, political, and social currents of the time. Students explore diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles.