Maricopa Community Colleges  ENH113   20006-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-23-2000

ENH113  2000 Fall - 9999

LEC  3.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  3.0 Load  Occ

Writers/Directors and Current Issues

In-depth analysis of literary texts by contemporary writers/directors throughout the world, including essayists, journalists, playwrights, novelists, directors, short story writers, and/or poets. Examines perspectives representing a variety of cultures. Critical responses to current issues of worldwide interest examined, including topics as environment, technology, medicine, economics, politics, education, human rights, law and order.

Prerequisites: None.

 

Course Attribute(s):

General Education Designation: Humanities and Fine Arts - [HU]

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

ENH113  2000 Fall - 9999

Writers/Directors and Current Issues

 

1.

Outline/explain the chronology of key events related to the issue. (I)

2.

Name the key figures involved in the issue and explain the role each plays. (I)

3.

Explain the major theories on the causes of the controversy/issue. (I)

4.

Describe current theories on how to deal with this issue. (I)

5.

Analyze a text to determine the writer's/directors views on a given issue. (II)

6.

Evaluate a writer's/directors contribution to our understanding of a given issue. (II)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

ENH113  2000 Fall - 9999

Writers/Directors and Current Issues

 

I. Overview of Issues

A. Chronology of major events

B. Key figures

C. Theories on causes

D. Proposed solutions or current positions on issues

II. Writers' /Directors Perspectives

A. Authors' views on issues

B. Analysis of the texts

C. Critical responses to the texts and the writer's/directors contribution to our understanding of the issue(s)

 

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