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Undergraduate Colloquium: Literature in Public Spaces

Course #: ENGL 458

Description:
This one-credit course encourages students to examine the social life of literature in today's culture. Students explore literature as it is presented in public settings and critique that experience by writing reviews. The course presents students with a series of guest lectures, reading, film and dramatic presentations, workshops, and organized discussions.

Notes:
To receive a grade, students must attend at least five events and write critical reviews for each event attended.

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2024 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 4012
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Mueller,Alexander|Remein,Daniel
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 10
Enrolled: 7
Status: Open
Credits: 1/1
Class Notes: Do you want to have an adventure on the sea? Would you like a break from the city and the opportunity to explore a beautiful island? Do you need a single course credit? If the answer is yes to any of these, sign up for a weekend at the UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station for an immersive engagement with a selection of ancient and modern poems and short texts about the sea, the shoreline, and especially, whales. Housing and ferry are included! Please contact Professor Daniel Remein (daniel.remein@umb.edu) or Professor Alex Mueller (alex.mueller@umb.edu)
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Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list

2025 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9233
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Maisano,Scott|Brown,Matthew
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 10
Enrolled: 5
Status: Open
Credits: 1/1
Class Notes: Travel Dates: 05/02/25-05/04/25 and please note if you've already taken this course, you cannot repeat it
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list