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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Examination of films including but not limited to rhetorical analysis of the work with an overview of the objective, mimetic, pragmatic, and expressive theories regarding film, the writer, and the culture. (Same as COM3393)
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3.00 Credits
A historical study of major developments in the theory of literature since Plato. The first half of the course surveys representatives of the most important positions; the second half surveys the continuing influence of these positions in 20th century thought. Particular attention is given to the specific aesthetic problems involved in reading and interpreting literary language and the tensions between literature, readers, and cultural contexts. A primary focus will be on biblical, traditional answers to the post-modern questions of the nature and function of the literary critic in order to develop Christian literary apologists and critics. This class will be required for students who plan to enroll in graduate school.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the genre of the Victorian novel, poetry, and/or drama. Questions to be addressed include why the novel emerges in this period to challenge the preeminence of poetry, why realism becomes its dominant style, and how particular novelists respond to the substantial changes occurring in British society, including industrialization, political reform, and changing relations between the sexes and classes.
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3.00 Credits
Representative plays by the major playwrights of the American theatre in a variety of eras. Movements in theater and changes in theatrical conventions will provide a historical context. Limited readings in criticism.
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3.00 Credits
Intensive study of contemporary American poets, poetic movements and relevant issues in aesthetics.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced expository writing course that will study the principles of nonfiction writing and provide opportunity to apply these strategies in practical application. The canons of rhetoric will be examined, and analysis of examples from classic and contemporary writings that reflect diverse cultures will be provided. The terminology, functions, and usage of English grammar will be included. (Prerequisite: 15 hours of English)
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3.00 Credits
A survey of world literature that reflects many different cultures, including ancient Greek and Roman, Italian, German, and English. The course includes masterpieces from the time of Homer to JohnMilton.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the major tragedies, comedies, histories, and romances of Shakespeare. These works will be studied within the historical and cultural context of the Renaissance Age.
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3.00 Credits
Designed specifically for elementary educationmajors, this course examines language as the tool for effective communication with three areas of emphasis: the history of the English language, the basic principles of linguistics (morphology, syntax, and phonology), and a review of traditional grammar. Each area considers the diversity of cultures within our pluralistic society.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the theory and methods of teaching English as a second language with specific attention to methods of teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course covers oral proficiency level ratings, pronunciation, reading skills appropriate for different levels, and vocabulary development.
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