Writers of Key West
Writers of Key West
ENG 182B / 382B
This course is a thematically and regionally designed literature
course focusing on travel to develop historic and cultural awareness as
it adds to the richness of the American literary experience.
Students will read works of several Key West writers onsite for a
month, including novels by Ernest Hemingway, plays by Tennessee
Williams, essays by Annie Dillard, and poetry by Elizabeth
Bishop. Fieldtrips to writers’ homes as well as an architectural
tour and several side trips to see natural beauties of the area are
planned. Course assignments include thoughtful analysis of texts,
active participation in discussions and presentations, daily journal
keeping and poetry writing, and a final essay exam. Students
taking ENG 382A will have extensive research, presentations and a final
critical paper.
Course limit: 24
Pre-requisites: None for 182, 2 prior literature courses for 382.
Dates of travel: April 26 – May 21
On-campus dates: none
Estimated course fee(s):
$2800 covering transportation, housing, island tour,fieldtrips and two
group dinners. Does not include cost of food. Houses have
fully equipped kitchens for student use.
Payment requirements and deposit deadlines:
$400 nonrefundable deposit
due Nov. 1. Balance due in installments from December through March.
Posted: Wed, September 15th, 2004 at 10:09AM
