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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EN 360 Contemporary American Autobiography

Introducing students to the important genre of the memoir, this course explores how the memoir explicates childhood, alienation in a multicultural land, alternative (and mainstream) sexuality, homelessness, mental illness and aging. Readings include a selection of recent American autobiographies and memoirs. Students may practice writing their own memoirs.

Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.