English 175
Literature and Disability
| Section | Semester | Instructor | Time | Location | Course Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring 2009 | Kleege, Georgina
Kleege, Georgina |
MW 12-1:30 | 300 Wheeler |
Other Readings and Media
Barker, P.: Regeneration; Dunn, K.: Geek Love; Haddon, M.: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time; Lewis, V. A. ed: Beyond Victims and Villains: Contemporary Plays by Disabled Playwrights; McCullers, C.: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter; Medoff, M.: Children of a Lesser God; Shakespeare, W.: Richard III; plus a course packet of short fiction.
Description
We will examine the ways disability is portrayed in a variety of works of fiction and drama. Assignments will include two short (5-8 page) critical essays, a take-home final examination and a group presentation or staged reading from one of the plays.
Other Recent Sections of This Course
fall, 2022 |
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175/1 |
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spring, 2022 |
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175/1 |
Literature and Disability: Helen Keller and Her Cultural Legacies |
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fall, 2021 |
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175/1 |
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fall, 2020 |
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175/1 |
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