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ENAM1030A-W17

Bibliotherapy

Bibliotherapy: Reading and Writing the Psyche
An inscription over the door of a library in Ancient Egypt purportedly read, “Medicine for the Soul,” and the modern practice known as “Bibliotherapy” similarly claims that reading and writing can have powerful psychological benefits. How can reading books improve your mental health? Can writing about trauma help to heal psychic wounds? In this course we will explore contemporary theories of the therapeutic value of literature; readings will include novels, poems, short stories, memoirs, and psychological articles. Students will write analytical essays as well as creative works, which will be shared with classmates in a writing workshop setting.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
11391
Subject Code:
ENAM
Course Number:
1030
Section Identifier:
A

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ENAM 1030

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Winter 2017

ENAM1030A-W17 Lecture (Losano)