This course examines autobiographical writings (including the diary,memoir, and letter) and biography (including literary and popular forms), and the connections between them. The study of life-writing sources may also include print and electronic sources, as well as film, photography, visual art, and performance art. Critical and theoretical readings are introduced to analyze issues including genre, aesthetics, identity, veracity, and commerce. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisites: (ENG 108 and ACS 103) or ENG 208; Antirequisite: ENG 511 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
