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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits The discovery of manuscripts in the caves of Qumran has exploded into one of the most exciting studies of our generation. A selection of text will be read in translation, shedding light on the ancient community of Qumran, with emphasis on the literary background, communal organization, ethics, and theology and their impact on other early religious communities.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits The course aims to familiarize students with the outstanding works of this literature. Selections from Rabbinic writings, Jewish mysticism, and the works of such celebrated figures as Maimonides and Halevi will be studied. There will be discussion of the various currents and the reciprocal influences between the Jewish culture and those with which it came into contact.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits Yiddish literature, representing different periods, authors, and genres, as a mirror of Jewish culture and life and as a part of world literary movements.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits Analysis of literature relating to the experience of the Holocaust (1933-45): diaries, memoirs, essays, fiction, drama, and poetry.
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4.00 Credits
4 hours; 3 credits This course studies the major filmmakers of Italy: Rosselini, De Sica, Visconti, Fellini, Wertmuller, et al. Through frequent showings of these directors' films, students examine the aesthetic and sociopolitical currents of 20th-century Italy. Selected works of Italian literature are to be chosen that have greatly influenced Italian cinema. Knowledge of Italian is not required. Prerequisite: ENG 2100. FLM 2001 or 2002 is strongly recommended.
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4.00 Credits
4 hours; 3 credits This course is the study of major cultural, literary, and aesthetic movements in 20th-century France as expressed through the medium of cinema. Prerequisite: ENG 2100. FLM 2001 or 2002 is strongly recommended.
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4.00 Credits
4 hours; 3 credits This course is the study of major cultural, literary, and aesthetic movements in 20th-century Spain as expressed through the medium of cinema. Prerequisite: ENG 2100. FLM 2001 or 2002 is strongly recommended.
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4.00 Credits
4 hours; 3 credits This course presents a global approach to literature by introducing a variety of narrative, lyric, and dramatic forms representative of different cultures and historical periods, from ancient times through the 16th century. Specific choices depend upon the preference of the instructor, but every class studies examples of epic poetry, sacred texts, medieval narrative, and classical and Renaissance drama. Discussions involve both close reading of selected texts and comparison of the values the texts promote. Students engage in a variety of communication-intensive activities designed to enhance their appreciation of literature and their awareness of the way it shapes and reflects a multicultural world. (This course is equivalent to ENG 2800. Students will receive credit for either ENG 2800 or LTT 2800, not both. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisite: ENG 2150 or equivalent. LTT 2800 (ENG 2800) may be used to satisfy the literature requirement of the base curriculum.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits The study of Biblical literature in light of the literary and archaeological discoveries of the ancient Near Eastern world. Peoples, languages, and civilization in the ancient period will be presented as they relate to the Biblical text. The written sources will be augmented by the significant documentation in art, architecture, and artifacts of daily life in the Biblical world. (Students who have previously taken HEB 3330 will not be granted credit for LTT 3020.) Prerequisite: Any course in literature in translation on the 1000 level or equivalent or departmental permission.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours; 3 credits In this course, the student will become familiar with earliest recorded literature in relation to woman's role and relationships between the sexes. In addition to the Bible, Sumerian, Babylonian, Canaanite, and Egyptian myths, epics, wisdom literature, and legal texts will be studied. Such issues as property rights, women in public life, and the law of marriage and divorce will be discussed. Prerequisite: Any course in literature in translation on the 1000 level or equivalent or departmental permission.
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