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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the rich and varied tradition of writing by women. Explores the traditional genres as well as non-traditional genres (journals, memoirs, letters, speeches) in which women have written over the centuries. Readings emphasize the historical roots from which women's writing grew and explore the thematic range of women's literary heritage.
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An opportunity for students to express their ideas in various creative modes. To stimulate creativity in thinking and writing, the course allows for close student-instructor examination and evaluation of student creations.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on science fiction and imaginative literature. Significant eras in the history of the genre will be studied using representative key novels and short stories. Assigned readings will be supplemented with films, music, and other relevant media.
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3.00 Credits
From Medieval cathedrals to on-line vampire chat groups, the Gothic has provided a major theme in literature and Western culture. Examines manifestation of the Gothic since the Middle Ages and concentrates on the emergence of the literature of the supernatural as exemplified by such writers as Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft, and Anne Rice. Subjects studied will include Medieval folk ballads, the Frankenstein myth, vampirism, and other topics relevant to the Gothic literary tradition. Touches on related subjects such as Gothic architecture. Pre-Raphaelite painting, eschatalogy, and Goth rock.
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Students will focus on the history, context and significance of the literary magazine in American culture, as well as manage the production of the college's literary magazine. Concurrent with a study of literary magazine volumes past and present, students will promote the college's magazine, solicit student submissions, oversee editorial review, guide the selection of works for publication, edit manuscripts, layout and design the magazine, work with other student groups and college staff to release and publicize the issue, and plan the event of its reading. The students will serve as managing editors of the magazine and be responsible for its publication under the guidance of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of Latin American literature from its inception to present. All work will be read in English translation. Students will engage with poetry, prose, and plays through readings, discussions, and writing activities to improve their understanding of Latin American Literature and related literary trends and concepts such as Colonialism, Romanticism, Modernism, Magic Realism, and the Latin American Boom, as well as the works' relationships to politics, history, culture, and identity.
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3.00 Credits
ESL 091 builds the student's basic knowledge of grammar and sentence structure. This course focuses on the use of correct verb tenses, modal auxiliaries, nouns and pronouns. Students learn the basics of sentence writing and the development of well-constructed paragraphs.
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3.00 Credits
Non-native speakers of English continue building on the grammar/structure foundation begun in ESL 091 (Basic Structure of Written English), concentrating more at the sentence and discourse level (use of subordination and coordination, adverb, adjective, and noun clauses, transition works and expressions). They continue developing an understanding of the writing process, moving from the paragraph and unstructured essays to more structured academic essays and reports. Focus on writing at this level moves from fluency to accuracy.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for nonnative students with marginal verbal skills in English. Listening skills are practiced through note taking, dictation and aural comprehension exercises during class. Oral presentations and group discussions provide opportunities for students to express opinions and ideas. Emphasis is on developing fluency and confidence.
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3.00 Credits
Academic speaking course designed for nonnative students with proficient verbal skills in English. Listening comprehension, note taking, and aural comprehension experiences are practiced during class to prepare students to understand classroom lectures. Students practice conversational skills through oral presentations and problem solving discussion in which they must present and substantiate their opinions. Emphasis is on verbal responses which are grammatically correct and appropriate for academic situations.
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