| Call Number | 14867 |
|---|---|
| Day & Time Location |
W 6:10pm-8:00pm 612 Philosophy Hall |
| Points | 4 |
| Grading Mode | Standard |
| Approvals Required | None |
| Instructor | Ann Douglas |
| Type | SEMINAR |
| Method of Instruction | In-Person |
| Course Description | Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. (Seminar). Surveys the work of the Beats and other artists connected to the Beat movement. Readings include works by Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Amiri Baraka, and Joyce Johnson, as well as background material in the post-World War II era, films with James Dean and Marlon Brando, and the music of Charlie Parker and Thelonius Monk. Application instructions: E-mail Professor Ann Douglas (ad34@columbia.edu) with the subject heading The Beat Generation. In your message, include basic information: your name, school, major, year of study, and relevant courses taken, along with a brief statement about why you are interested in taking the course. Admitted students should register for the course; they will automatically be placed on a wait list, from which the instructor will in due course admit them as spaces become available. |
| Web Site | Vergil |
| Department | English and Comparative Literature |
| Enrollment | 20 students (22 max) as of 10:06AM Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
| Subject | English |
| Number | UN3710 |
| Section | 001 |
| Division | Interfaculty |
| Section key | 20241ENGL3710W001 |