Course Descriptions 11-12 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

EN 221G - Darkness & Light: Film Noir 3-0-3Utilizing viewings, lectures and class discussion andemphasizing film theory, criticism and history, Darkness& Light: Film Noir explores the origins of Film Noir andexamines not only pre-noir films but also noir films of theclassic period as well as noir films of the post-classic andmodern periods.EN 221H - Alfred Hitchcock 3-0-3An in-depth study of the film techniques and uniquestorytelling genius of Alfred Hitchcock, including anexamination of the influences of other directors andcinematic movements on Hitchcock. This course will tracehis career as the "Master of Suspense" from his earlyfilms in England to his American works and includes thestar system, character development, storyboards, andthe art of the action montage.EN 221I - Stanley Kubrick 3-0-3As a director known for controversial films such as Lolita,Dr. Strangelove, and A Clockwork Orange, Stanley Kubrickrepeatedly bucked the Hollywood mainstream, emergingas an outsider who resisted the scrutiny of conventionalfilm criticism and biography. This class will study in-depththe film techniques, influences of other directors andcinematic movements, and unique storytelling of StanleyKubrick.EN 251 Contemporary Drama 3-0-3A seminar focused on major European and American dramasince the 19th century. Through reading, discussion andlecture regarding the works of major writers, students areexposed to contemporary issues in the development of thedramatic art. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of EN 101or equivalent and an introductory level literature course arehighly recommended.)EN 255 Shakespeare 3-0-3A study of representative works by William Shakespeare.Selections are chosen from histories, comedies, andtragedies. Students are introduced to the social and culturalcharacteristics of the Early Modern Period, to, the biographyof the author, and to various issues surrounding the life andworks. No previous knowledge of Shakespeare is assumed.(Prerequisite: successful completion of EN 101 or equivalentand an introductory level literature course are highlyrecommended)EN 260 The Novel 3-0-3A genre class designed for advanced students, “The Novel”selects from a wide range of representative texts in thisessential literary form. Students will read approximately eightworks of fiction. Selections may be drawn from any period ofliterature from the 18th-century origin of the form up to thepresent and may incorporate both texts written in English aswell as English translations of non-English texts. Readings willbe set in their historical and cultural contexts and will displaythe wide range of texts covered by this word “Novel.”(Prerequisite: Honors Only. Students must have earned a B+or better in EN101 or receive approval from the instructor.)EN 272 Modern Short Fiction 3-0-3A study of fiction focusing on elements and themes of theshort story art form in stories written in the past 150 years.Through close reading, lectures and discussions, stories areplaced in the contexts of literary trends, and periods.Biographical information may also be studied to gain a betterunderstanding of the unique styles and perspectives ofindividual authors. (Prerequisite: successful completion of EN101 or equivalent and an introductory level literature courseare highly recommended)EN 285 Literature, Technology and Culture 3-0-3This course examines the cultural implications of science andtechnology in the modern world. Students study a range ofessays and fictional works in traditional literature, science,and science fiction, which may include such works asFrankenstein and Brave New World. (Prerequisite: Successfulcompletion of EN 101 or equivalent and an introductory levelliterature course are highly recommended.)EN 287 Women in Literature 3-0-3Images and roles of women in literature are traced fromhistorical to contemporary times through a study of selectedworks in fiction, poetry and drama. (Prerequisite: Successfulcompletion of EN 101 or equivalent and an introductory levelliterature course are highly recommended.)Special Topics courses listed under EN 291 ContemporaryIssues and World LiteratureAn investigation of current and enduring issues throughworld literature. Emphasis on 20th century works, but worksfrom other periods also considered. Topics vary from year toyear and with the instructor. See department for details ofcurrent offerings. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of EN101 or equivalent and an introductory level literature courseare highly recommended.) Available in Honors format.EN 291A Contemporary Latin American Literature 3-0-3Images and examples of Latin American culture inliterature are traced from historical to contemporarytimes with an emphasis on 20th century contemporaryworks through a study of selected works in fiction,poetry, film and drama.Special topics courses listed under EN 295 Creative WritingCourses under this heading are designed for writersinterested in learning about creative writing. Students willpresent and critique their own original work and the work oftheir classmates as well as examine published works.Additionally, students will explore the various elements ofdrama, fiction or poetry or mixed genre, depending on thefocus of the specific course. Information on preparing amanuscript for submission and publication may also beincluded. (Prerequisite: EN 101 or permission of theinstructor; a literature course is recommended)EN 295A Creative Writing: Fiction 3-0-3This is a course designed for writers interested inlearning more about the craft of fiction writing.Students will examine published short stories in theclassic and contemporary canon as well as present andcritique their own work and the work of others.8/17/2011 NHTI, Concord’s Community College Course Descriptions 2011-2012 26