ENGL 447
Appalachian Literature
Catalog Entry
ENGL 447. Appalachian Literature
Three hours lecture (3).
Prerequisite: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112.
Establishment of standards for identifying Appalachian literature; study of selected works representative of the mountain culture. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Appalachian Studies.
Note(s): Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
ENGL 447 is a close reading of selected literary works from and about the Appalachian region, ranging from early travelers' reports in the late 1600's to contemporary poetry, fiction, essays, and drama.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Through lecture and discussion led by the instructor, through student-led discussions of assigned readings, through oral presentations by students, and through readings and discussions by visiting authors in person or on videotape, students in ENGL 447 learn to identify major literary genres and approaches represented in Appalachian literature. Through informal and exploratory writing, as in journals or writing logs; through writing-to-learn exercises intended to stimulate discussion and facilitate learning; through essay examinations; through oral presentations; and through formal, critical essays, students are asked to demonstrate their ability to synthesize their knowledge about Appalachian literature and apply theoretical criteria to selected texts. In-class peer groups may review drafts and provide reader response.
Goals and Objectives of Course
In ENGL 447, students should become familiar with the concept of Appalachian regional literature through historical and cultural contexts. Students should acquire theoretical bases for defining and analyzing Appalachian literature through their study of the scholarship and criticism of this literature. Through reading, discussing, and writing, students should become knowledgeable about selected essays, poetry, fiction, and drama which focus on the region.
Assessment Measures
ENGL 447 uses a variety of assessment measures, which may include a number of the following:
Other Course Information
Review and Approval
October, 2009
March 01, 2021