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LIT-139
Mythology
IAI: H9 901
Mythology is an introductory course in reading, analyzing, and discussing the more important myths, studying what distinguishes mythology from other story forms, and noting the influences of mythology on traditional literature. Graded written work (a minimum of 9-12 pages) may include critical responses, essay examinations, formal research papers, critiques, and/or group presentations, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Have sufficiently high English placement score, or completed ENG-099 with a grade of C or higher.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-140
The Bible As Literature
IAI: H5 901
The Bible as Literature is an introductory course in reading, analyzing, and discussin the literature of the Bible: the quality and style of its literary forms and its influence on English and American literature. Graded wriutten work (a minimum of 9-12 pages) may include critical responses, essay examinations, formal research papers, critiques, and/or group presentations, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Have sufficiently high English placement score, or completed ENG-099 with a grade of C or higher.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-141
Film As Literature
IAI: F2 905
IAI: HF 908 (approval pending) Film as Literature is an introductory course analyzing, examining, and discussing the relationships and interactions between film and literature through comparative study, including literary aspects of film, aural and visual adaptations, and techniques and criticism common to both areas. Graded wriutten work (a minimum of 9-12 pages) may include critical responses, essay examinations, formal research papers, critiques, and/or group presentations, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses
Prerequisite: Have sufficiently high English placement score, or completed ENG-099 with a grade of C or higher.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-142
Introduction to Poetry
IAI: H3 903
Introduction to Poetry involves instruction and practice in close reading of poetry, focusing on reading, discussing, and writing effectively about a range of poems, it is not a historical survey. Students will be able to use relevant critical terms in their analyses of poems; to discuss poetic forms, genres, and techniques in an informed way; and to deal effectively with questions of interpretation. Graded wriutten work (a minimum of 9-12 pages) may include critical responses, essay examinations, formal research papers, critiques, and/or group presentations, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Sufficiently high English placement score, or completed ENG-099 with a grade of C or higher.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-143
Introduction to Drama
IAI: H3 902
Introduction to Drama involves reading and discussion of representative plays, ranging from classical to modern drama, with some attention to dramatic and theater criticism. Students will be able to use relevant critical terms in their analyses of plays, will analyze and interpret individual works, and will become familiar with such dramatic genres as tragedy, comedy, melodrama, and farce. Graded written work (a minimum of 9-12 pages) may include critical responses, essay examinations, formal research papers, critiques, and/or group presenations in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Sufficiently high English placement score, or completed ENG-099 with a grade of C or higher.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-144
Introduction to Fiction
IAI: H3 901
Introduction to Fiction involves reading and discussion of representative short stories and novels from a range of literatures, with some attention to critical work on fiction. Students will increase their enjoyment and appreciation of fiction by reading a variety of works and writers; come to understand the forms and functions of prose fiction; be able to use relevant critical terms effectively; and analyze and interpret prose fiction both in class discussion and in formal critical essays. Graded written work (a minimum of 9-12 pages) may include critical responses, essay examinations, formal research papers, and/or group presenations, in addtion to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Sufficiently high English placement score, or completed ENG-099 with a grade of C or higher.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-155
Contemporary Literature
IAI: None
Contemporary Literature is an introductory course involving reading, analyzing, and discussing contemporary literatue and is designed to provide an awareness of the post-1945 literary and philosophical trends in poetry, drama, and fiction. Graded written work (a minimum of 9-12 typed pages) may include critical responses, essay examinations, formal research papers, critiques, and/or group presentations, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal reponses.
Prerequisite: Sufficiently high English placement score, or completed ENG-099 with a grade of C or higher.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-201
Amer Lit Colonial Days to Civil War
IAI: H3 914
American Literature Colonial Days to the Civil War involves a survey of representative works illustrating the development of American literature from its beginnings to the Civil War, with an emphasis on major literary movements understood in relation to their intellectual, social, and political contexts. Written work includes substantial formal essay assignments (a minimum of 9-12 typed pages) and a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-202
American Literature Civil War to Present
IAI: H3 915
American Literature - Civil War to the Present involves a survey of representative works illustrating the development of American literature from the Civil War to the present, with an emphasis on major literary movements understood in relation to their intellectual, social, and political contexts. Written work includes substantial formal essay assignments (a minimum of 9-12 typed pages) and a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-205
British Literature Beginning to 1800
IAI: H3 912
British Literature - Beginning to 1800 involves a survey of representative works illustrating the development of British literature from its beginnings to 1800, with an emphasis on major literary movements understood in relation to their intellectual, social, and political contexts. Written work includes substantial formal essay assignments (a minimum of 9-12 typed pages) and a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-206
British Literature 1800 to Present
IAI: H3 913
British Literature 1800 to the Present involves a study of representative works illustrating the development of British literature from 1800 to the present, with an emphasis on major literary movements understood in relation to their intellectual, social, and political contexts. Written work includes substantial formal essay assignments (a minimum of 9-12 typed pages) and a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-210
Women's Lit-Early Years to 1800
IAI: H3
Women's Literature: The Early Years to 1800 involves a survey of representative texts illustrating the development of women's literature from its beginnings to 1800, with an emphasis on major literary movements understood in relation to their intellectual, social, and political contexts. Works will be primarily by women, from various communities and traditions, and will consider ways in which women have presented themselves and have been presented by others. Written work includes substantial formal essay assignments (a minimum of 9-12 typed pages) and a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 101.
Credit: 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-211
Woman's Literature-1800 to Present
IAI: H3
Women's Literature: 1800 to Present involves a survey of representative texts illustrating the development of women's literature from 1800 to the present, with an emphasis on major literary movements understood in relation to their intellectual, social, and political contexts. Works will be primarily by women, from various communities and traditions, and will consider ways in which women have presented themselves and have been presented by others. Written work includes substantial formal essay assignments (a minimum of 9 to 12 typed pages) and a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 101.
Credit: 3 Lecture:3 Lab: 0
LIT-241
Shakespeare
IAI: H3 905
Shakespeare is an introductory course in the works and world of Shakespeare that focuses on reading, discussion, and criticism of the major histories, comedies, tragedies, problem plays and non-dramatic poetry. Graded wriutten work (a minimum of 9-12 pages) may include critical responses, essay examinations, formal research papers, critiques, and/or group presentations, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 101.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-243
Western Literature to 1800
IAI: H3
Western Literature to 1800 is a study of major literary works of Western civilization from Greek epics and drama through selected prose, verse, and drama of the 18th century. Written work includes substantial formal essay assignments (a minimum of 9 to 12 typed pages) and a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 101.
Credit: 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-244
Western Literature Since 1800
IAI: H3
Western Literature Since 1800 is a continuation of the study of major literary works in Western civilization from the Enlightenment through the Romantic period and Realism-Naturalism to the present. Written work includes substantial formal essay assignments (a minimum of 9 to 12 typed pages) and a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 101.
Credit: 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-251
Non-Western Literature Before 1800
IAI: H3 908N
Non-Western Literature Before 1800 involves an introduction to literature in English by writers from non-Western cultures -- Asian, South Asian, African, Caribbean, Middle-Eastern, etc.-- with an emphasis on the intellectual, social, and political contexts of their works before 1800. Written work includes substantial formal essay assignments totaling 9-12 typed pages, and a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in English 101.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-252
Non-Western Literature Since 1800
IAI: H3 908N
Non-Western Literature Since 1800 involves an introduction to literature in English by writers from non-Western cultures -- Asian, South Asian, African, Caribbean, Middle-Eastern, etc.-- with an emphasis on the intellectual, social, and political contexts of their works after 1800. Written work includes substantial formal essay assignments totaling 9-12 typed pages, a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in English 101.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-260
Contemporary African Literature
IAI: H3 908N
Contemporary African Literature is a survey course designed to introduce students to the post-1945 works of some major African writers. Selected contemporary works representing a cross-section of Africa will be studied. Written work includes substantial formal essay assignments (a minimum of 9 to 12 typed pages) and a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENG 101.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
LIT-275
Latin American Literature in Translation
IAI: H3 909
Latin American Literature in Translation surveys representative wokrs illustrating the development of Latin American literature from the Middle Ages to the present with an emphasis on literary movements understood in relation to the intellectual,social, and political contexts. Students are not required to have any previous knowledge of Latin American languages or cultures; all works are read and discusses in English. Written work inlcude substantial formal essay assignments of 9 to 12 typed pages, and a midterm and final exam, in addition to any journals, class notes, or other informal responses.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in ENG 101.
Credit: 3 semester hours
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
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