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3.00 Credits
A comparative study of non-western and western works from at least three disparate regions of the world, demonstrating varieties of romanticism, realism, modernism, and postmodernism. Students consider works' intrinsic merits and values as well as their historical and cultural contexts, and learn various critical approaches, such as new criticism, feminism, and reader-centered methods. Prerequisites: ENGL 0101 and ENGL 0102.
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An exploration of major Biblical themes and ideas, such as origins, covenant, and sacrifice, and of literary genres found in the Bible, such as proverbs, parables, and poems. Attention will also be given to issues concerning how the Bible is understood in light o f the contributions of fields such as ancient history, art history, and philosophy.
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Explores the literature of a particular people, nation or region of the world. Literary works are considered against the background of the group's culture, traditions, and history. Emphasis is designated each semester by a subtitle. Course may be taken more than once if topics are different. Prerequisites: ENGL 0101 and ENGL 0102.
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Extensive readings of short stories of various periods representing different countries. Special attention is given to the theme and form of each story.
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A study of various types of international literature since World War II and the influence of the period on such literature. Plays, different forms of fiction, and poetry are read and discussed.
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Students gain a basic understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare as a theatre artist and poet by reading selected plays by Shakespeare. Focus is on Shakespeare's themes, poetry, theatre, times, dramatic genres, and characters. No student may receive credit for this course if credit is received for either ENGL 0317 (Shakespeare I) or ENGL 0318 (Shakespeare II) . Prerequisites: ENGL 0101 and ENGL 0102.
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The study of American culture through the study of various art forms, such as literature, film, music, visual arts, television, and performance in an interdisciplinary context with an emphasis on critical analysis of cultural texts and events from multiple perspectives including differences in race, class and gender. This course is always offered with a particular focus, such as an historical period, a current topic, or a specific theoretical approach. Issues of formal differences, varied multicultural and multi-ethnic reception, and universal human response are considered as the class acquires a critical vocabulary. Students will also enter the creative process and explore first-hand the different attributes of some of the genres studied.
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3.00 Credits
For qualified students interested in identifying and developing their special writing abilities. The techniques of writing fiction, drama, and verse will be studied.
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An introduction to print journalism. Students find out how to report and operate a newspaper by gathering information and writing stories. Reporters develop techniques, learn to write various types of beat and specialty reports, concentrate on meeting deadlines, and discuss libel law and ethical issues. Students write at least six articles. Prerequisites: ENGL 0101 and ENGL 0102.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the techniques of reviewing and criticizing the arts. Students will read classic and contemporary reviews of drama, film, dance, architecture, painting, literature and music, and will review various contemporary works and performances. The course will be useful for students who would like a better understanding of aesthetics, of the contemporary arts, and of the techniques of effective writing. Prerequisites: ENGL 0101 and ENGL 0102.
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