ENGL M115SL
Community-Based Studies of Popular Literature
Description: (Same as Civic Engagement M110SL.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled); fieldwork, two hours. Enforced requisite: English Composition 3. Service-learning course that examines history and development of one or more genres of popular literature, with attention to contemporary communities of readers and writers and formation of civil society. Topics vary and may include children's literature and childhood literacy, mass market fiction and book club culture, or science fiction and science policy. Service-learning component includes meaningful work with local nonprofit organizations selected in advance by instructor. May be repeated for credit with topic change. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0