How to Get an Accent in a Month: A Brief Study of Southern Literature
Speech and Elocution
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This course examines characters, scenes and plots involved with Southern regional literature.
This course examines different forms of Southern literature: the characters, scenes and plots involved with this type of regional literature. By examining short stories by several different Southern authors, students will gain appreciation of this style of writing, learn how to recognize key style points, and eliminate typical stereotypes. Specific aspects studied will include character development and the use of religious imagery.
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How to Get an Accent in a Month: A Brief Study of Southern Literature
Outcomes
NOTE: This is a self-directed course. Students will receive feedback on the final week`s assignment. Exercises completed before that week will be used to tailor the course to the student`s needs but will not receive individual feedback. Assessment in this course will consist of measurement of the following: A. Completion of weekly reading exercises of selected Southern short stories including comments and exercises. B. Identification of imagery and characteristics inherent to Southern literature through weekly exercises. C. Completion of final exercise consisting of either a short story or novel chapter either located in a Southern locale or focusing on primarily Southern characters.
Assessment
The main course objective is to recognize various forms of Southern literature from a variety of authors. In addition, the student will be able to compare and contrast the different styles. Students will be able to identify key characteristics and use of imagery. Finally, the student will write their own short story or novel chapter either based in the South or based on the adventures of a Southern character.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 1: What is Southern Literature? Read provided description of details of Southern literature. Students will choose a favorite passage of Southern literature and comment on how they think it fits the patterns. For contrast, they will also submit an excerpt of their own favorite or regional literature: for example-Southwestern. You will then examine this regional literature to see what makes it unique or similar to Southern literature.
Week 2: Read up on it. You will examine small provided samples. (Welty, O''''Connor, Faulkner). After reading these samples, compare and contrast what is similar and different between their writing styles, what you like, dislike, enjoy about them. You will then submit a short essay regarding not only your own opinions of these short stories but also an examination of Southern aspects in each of them. Just for fun: Watch Gone With the Wind (time permitting, but at least 20 or 30 minutes). Listen to dialogue nuances, watch for costumes, regional foods, etc. Compare this movie to one of the short stories you just read. What is similiar and what strikes you as stereotypical?
Week 3: Have you "scene" her? Examine any Southern character. Huck Finn or Scarlett are possibilities but you can choose your own favorite. Submit a description of what you think makes these characters uniquely Southern and also, what makes them universal characters. Take a close look at their surroundings and the other characters involved.
Week 4: Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty, y''''all. Now that you understand the basics and characteristics of Southern literature, write your own short story or novel chapter and submit it as your final assignment. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAMPLE LESSON WEEK 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How to Get an Accent in a Month: A Brief Study of Southern Literature Lesson 1: Please send a passage (2,500 words or less) from your current project to me. I will give you feedback next week. This will also help us to further focus the plans for the course. Over the weekend, read the short story "He". Note instances of the following as you read through the text: Use of dialogue or dialect Historic background Religious importance and symbols Importance of place and time Family importance Community involvement Conflict between characters, internal conflicts, moral conflicts, friction Exploration of violence or crude aspects of the story Racial tension Sexuality of characters Uniqueness of characters and their voices As you identify this list, also make notes on how you feel when you read the story. Does the story make you angry? Do you feel sympathy for this characters? Do you identify with their plight and actions? What is your general impression of this story and its character, plot, and setting? Next week, we will examine these aspects in depth and the roles each one plays in Southern literature. Keep this list handy as we will use it to explore the other stories. By finding these features in these short stories, it will make it easier to recognize and expand them in your own novels and short stories.
Contact Hours: 16
NOTE: This is a self-directed course. Students will receive feedback on the final week`s assignment. Exercises completed before that week will be used to tailor the course to the student`s needs but will not receive individual feedback. Assessment in this course will consist of measurement of the following: A. Completion of weekly reading exercises of selected Southern short stories including comments and exercises. B. Identification of imagery and characteristics inherent to Southern literature through weekly exercises. C. Completion of final exercise consisting of either a short story or novel chapter either located in a Southern locale or focusing on primarily Southern characters.
Assessment
The main course objective is to recognize various forms of Southern literature from a variety of authors. In addition, the student will be able to compare and contrast the different styles. Students will be able to identify key characteristics and use of imagery. Finally, the student will write their own short story or novel chapter either based in the South or based on the adventures of a Southern character.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 1: What is Southern Literature? Read provided description of details of Southern literature. Students will choose a favorite passage of Southern literature and comment on how they think it fits the patterns. For contrast, they will also submit an excerpt of their own favorite or regional literature: for example-Southwestern. You will then examine this regional literature to see what makes it unique or similar to Southern literature.
Week 2: Read up on it. You will examine small provided samples. (Welty, O''''Connor, Faulkner). After reading these samples, compare and contrast what is similar and different between their writing styles, what you like, dislike, enjoy about them. You will then submit a short essay regarding not only your own opinions of these short stories but also an examination of Southern aspects in each of them. Just for fun: Watch Gone With the Wind (time permitting, but at least 20 or 30 minutes). Listen to dialogue nuances, watch for costumes, regional foods, etc. Compare this movie to one of the short stories you just read. What is similiar and what strikes you as stereotypical?
Week 3: Have you "scene" her? Examine any Southern character. Huck Finn or Scarlett are possibilities but you can choose your own favorite. Submit a description of what you think makes these characters uniquely Southern and also, what makes them universal characters. Take a close look at their surroundings and the other characters involved.
Week 4: Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty, y''''all. Now that you understand the basics and characteristics of Southern literature, write your own short story or novel chapter and submit it as your final assignment. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAMPLE LESSON WEEK 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How to Get an Accent in a Month: A Brief Study of Southern Literature Lesson 1: Please send a passage (2,500 words or less) from your current project to me. I will give you feedback next week. This will also help us to further focus the plans for the course. Over the weekend, read the short story "He". Note instances of the following as you read through the text: Use of dialogue or dialect Historic background Religious importance and symbols Importance of place and time Family importance Community involvement Conflict between characters, internal conflicts, moral conflicts, friction Exploration of violence or crude aspects of the story Racial tension Sexuality of characters Uniqueness of characters and their voices As you identify this list, also make notes on how you feel when you read the story. Does the story make you angry? Do you feel sympathy for this characters? Do you identify with their plight and actions? What is your general impression of this story and its character, plot, and setting? Next week, we will examine these aspects in depth and the roles each one plays in Southern literature. Keep this list handy as we will use it to explore the other stories. By finding these features in these short stories, it will make it easier to recognize and expand them in your own novels and short stories.
Contact Hours: 16
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