ENG 210-01 - Studies in Genre

4 credits (Spring)

Young Adult Literature. Who qualifies as a young adult? What is the purpose of young adult literature? In this course, we will examine these questions, read and review a diverse range of texts as well as the historical evolution of the genre. During our study of this “satellite genre” we will encounter texts that are speculative/fantastical, dystopian and historical as we explore the relationship between the texts and their societal/cultural/historical moments. Along the way, we’ll also explore issues related to canonicity and censorship.

Prerequisite: ENG 120 or ENG 121 for majors, for non-majors, ENG 120, or ENG 121 or third-year standing.
Instructor: Lavan