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3.00 Credits
LIT 214 is designed to be a survey of the diverse literature of American writers from the Civil War period to the present day including works of Native American, African American and women writers. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.) Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H)
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3.00 Credits
LIT 215 is a survey of creative responses to historical events from 1865 to the present. The focus of the course will be the literature of the period, but a variety of artistic responses will be examined as well, particularly art and music. The multi-faceted approach should give students a well-rounded understanding of American cultural history. (Usually offered Spring semester.) Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of Humanities Division Chair. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H)
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3.00 Credits
The course investigates world literature, using film as a means of further illuminating the study of literary text and making more clear the concept of interpretation. A survey course, LIT 216 presents literary works from the Classic Greek Period to the present. (Usually offered Fall semester) Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the origins, literary style, form, philosophy, intent, and present trends in modern and contemporary drama. (Usually offered Spring semester.) Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H)
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3.00 Credits
The course will concentrate on a selection of critically acclaimed post World War II novels. The course will encompass a broad and comprehensive analysis of selected works. (Usually offered spring semester of even years.) Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H)
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on non-Western, Post-World War II literary works in English, original or translated, representing Africa, Latin America, Middle East, Indian sub-continent, and the Pacific. Although this is a survey course, there will be a significant in-depth study of various world views, including an emphasis on post-colonial perspectives. (Usually offered Spring semester.) Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H)
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3.00 Credits
The course will survey literature by women from a broad range of cultures and periods. It will explore the literary traditions that have marked the writing of women and the cultural roots that have influenced the content and styles of these writers. It will also introduce students to feminist literary critique. Study may include, in addition to Euro American women, African American, Native American, Asian, African and immigrant women, those traditionally included in college survey courses and those whose work has typically been omitted from college survey courses. (Usually offered Fall semester.) Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H)
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on a multi-faceted study of the Bible. We will focus on the origin, history, composition, translation and re-translations of the Bible in successive stages until the formation of the biblical canon. As literature we will explore the Bible as an amagam of poetry, myth, legend, prophecy, folklore and, most importantly, wisdom. This is a survey course in which prior knowledge of the Bible will be helpful, but not required. (Occassionally offered.) Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanaities (H)
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3.00 Credits
LIT 231 surveys the rich diversity of African American Literature from early slave narratives to contemporary poetry and fiction, emphasizing twentieth-century writers and their works while providing both historical and cultural contexts for the literature. (Usually offered Spring semesters during the day and during evenings in the Spring of odd-numbered years). Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H)
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3.00 Credits
LIT 233 is designed to be a one-semester survey of twentieth century Native American literature including, but not limited to novels, short stories, poetry, drama, and essays written by contemporary Native American authors. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H)
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