Literature

Short Fiction
An examination of the “middle genre,” encompassing the novella and the short novel. Readings provide ample opportunity to sample works embodying the intensity of short fiction and some of the expanded characterization and plot development of the novel. Readings include works by several significant 19th- and 20th-century authors from many countries.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
Section A:
ALI3400.60 / 4 credits
Melissa Febos
Session I (Intensive): May 23–June 10

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Section B:
ALI3400.61 / 4 credits
Melissa Febos
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–July 29

American Women Writers
Examines several texts written by American women, including works by Radstreet, Wheatley, Rowson, Stowe, Dickinson, Jewett, Cather, Wharton, Hurston, Bishop, and Naylor. The question of whether there is a traceable female tradition during the past 350 years is addressed. Readings include feminist literary criticism and theory. Also offered as CGN 3665.
ALI3665.70 / 4 credits
ALI9665.70 / noncredit option / $595
Lee Schlesinger
Mon.–Fri., 1:00–4:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 1
Social Sciences Bldg., Room 1006

Updated May 10, 2011

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