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This course explores the origins and development of the essay form in an academic context through the study of various historical and contemporary essays and asks students to apply this knowledge and experience to their own writing. Students will practice reading and writing different kinds of essays, explore the limits of the essay form, and practice and develop research skills. Additionally, students will become familiar with composing and revising techniques through a series of writing workshops. Students have the opportunity to leave the class as better and more versatile writers. Prerequisite: ENG 104.
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Examines literature for children from the preschool level through the middle school level. Topics covered include history and development, research skills, criticism, major authors, and major forms: poetry, picture books, fables, myths, legends, sacred writings, epics and romances, folktales (fairy tales), fiction, and non-fiction. Emphasis is on the teaching of the knowledge and critical skills needed to locate, comprehend, analyze, evaluate, and present the literature. Prerequisite:ENG 103, ENG 104.
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The first concern of the course is the survey of Greek and Roman mythologies, their origin, development, interpretation, and use by both classical and modern writers. In addition, some attention is given to Norse and Celtic mythologies, their relationships to classical mythology and use in British literature. Prerequisite: ENG 103, ENG 104.
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Celtic culture interacts with English tradition at many levels. This course introduces the student to that culture (language, literature, archaeology, art, music) of both the ancient and modern Celticspeaking lands: ancient Britain and Gaul, modern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man. Special attention is given to extensive medieval literary texts, the Tain Bo Cuailnge of Ireland and Mabinogi of Wales. Course work includes directed, individual study projects. Prerequisite: ENG 103, ENG 104.
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A chronological examination of science fiction from early 19th Century to the present, with brief references to classical precursors. The themes of science fiction will be explored through various literary genres. Prerequisite: ENG 103, ENG 104.
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An introductory course in the theory and technique of acting. Each student will participate in various training techniques, including pantomime, acting exercises, improvisations, analysis and interpretation of roles, freeing the imagination, developing concentration, voice production, body movement, scene and character study. Each student will rehearse and perform in scenes consisting of one, two or more characters. Writing character analyses and critiques will also be taught. Prerequisites: ENG 103, ENG 104.
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3.00 Credits
A critical and historical survey of English literature from Beowulf to the Romantic Age. Although the literature is presented historically the central emphasis of the course is on the works themselves. Prerequisites: ENG 103 and ENG 104.
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A critical and historical survey of English literature from the Romantic Age to the present. Either semester may be taken independently. Prerequisites: ENG 103 and ENG 104.
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A critical study of major American writers of the 19th Century. The literary works are viewed in their relationship to the cultural movements and intellectual history of American civilization. Prerequisites: ENG 103 and ENG 104.
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3.00 Credits
A study of major American writers of the 20th Century. The literary works are viewed in their relationship to the cultural movements and intellectual history of American civilization. Prerequisites: ENG 103 and ENG 104.
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