LIT 2494 Law and Literature
The course employs an interdisciplinary approach to examine the evolving relationship of law and literature, beginning with an understanding of how the two disciplines are similarly rooted in language, as well as how they structure reality through language. The intersection of these disciplines is explored in a variety of fiction and nonfiction novels, dramas, films, law review articles and judicial options. Literacy works to be covered may include works by Shakespeare, Sophocles, Richard Wright, Harper Lee, John Grisham, Albert Camus, Alan Moore, Truman Capote and Kurt Vonnegut. Particular emphasis is placed on issues of narrative, rhetoric, power, ethics, interpretation, responsibility and authority. This course satisfies the Gordon Rule writing requirement and is an alternative to ENC 1102. A grade of "C" or higher must be attained.
Prerequisite
ENC 1101 completed with a grade of "C" or higher.