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3.00 Credits
A survey of Western and non-Western classics since the Renaissance. Works studied (in translation) include writings from the European tradition as well as from India, China, Japan, Africa, and other non-western cultures. (Substantial writing component required.) This course is designated as a sophomore literature course and meets the Literature requirement in the Ferrum College Liberal Arts Core. If a student takes a second sophomore literature course and earns a "C" or higher in it, thecourse may be used to fulfill three credits of the Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C" or higher in this course unless he or she earnsa "C" or better on the writing assignments required by the course. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with agrade of "C" or higher . Three hours, three credits.
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A study of the literary heritage of the British Isles from the Middle Ages to 1800. Writers often studied include Chaucer, Shakespeare, Donne, Milton, Swift, and Pope. (Substantial writing component required.) This course is designated as a sophomore literature course and meets the Literature requirement in the Ferrum College Liberal Arts Core. If a student takes a second sophomore literature course and earns a "C" or higher in it, the course may be used to fulfill three credits of theWriting Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C"or higher in this course unless he or she earns a "C" or better on the writing assignments required bythe course. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a grade of "C" or higher . Three hours, three credits.
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A study of selected literary works that explore significant cultural or social issues or major themes as they have been depicted or reflected in literature. The topic under consideration varies from semester to semester according to periodic assessments of the needs and interests of sophomorelevel students. (Substantial writing component required.) This course is designated as a sophomore literature course and meets the Literature requirement in the Ferrum College Liberal Arts Core. If a student takes a second sophomore literature course and earns a "C" or higher in it, the coursemay be used to fulfill three credits of the Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C" or higher in this course unless he or she earns a "Cor better on the writing assignments required by the course. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a grade of "C" or higher . Three hours, three credits.
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3.00 Credits
The English Department recognizes that some non-literature courses have significant literary content as part of course design. Students taking such courses as HUM 200/300 (The Holocaust) and HUM 202/302 (African-American Studies) can, with the approval of the Associate Dean, receive 200-level ENG credit for their work in those classes. ENG 208 counts as an elective but does not meet the Liberal Arts Core literature requirement. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a "C" or higher andpermission of the Associate Dean. May be repeated only with permission of the Associate Dean. Three hours, three credits.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory survey of film history, theory, and technique. The course teaches students to understand and appreciate film more fully. In the process, they assess the impact of the rapid emergence and development of movies in modern culture. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a grade of "C" orhigher. Three hours, three credits.
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Introduces students to the wide range of literature appropriate for children and teenagers and explores ways of using some of this literature to develop deep interests and solid habits in reading. It emphasizes modes of storytelling and connections between texts and interpretive reading and dramatic performance. Besides introducing elements of literary analysis, it analyzes the place of controversial or morally challenging texts for young people. Prerequisite: three hours of ENG 201-207. This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of "C" or higher in this course is required forthis course to count toward the six credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C" or higher in this course unless he or she earns a "Cor better on the writing assignments required by the course. Three hours, three credits.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of general principles involved in print, broadcast, and digital media and study of legal and ethical issues that concern media professionals, including libel, copyright, privacy, and disclosure. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a grade of "C" or higher . Three hours, three credits.
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3.00 Credits
Principles and techniques of information gathering, reporting, and copy-editing. Extensive practice in writing and editing news stories and releases for various print media. Study of the basic elements of journalistic writing, including leads, organization, and style, as tools to achieve accuracy and clarity. Prior publication experience is recommended. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a grade of "C" orhigher. This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of "C" or higher in this course is required forthis course to count toward the six credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C" or higher in this course unless he or she earns a "Cor better on the writing assignments required by the course. Three hours, three credits.
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3.00 Credits
Principles and techniques of feature writing and publication production. Extensive practice in writing and designing feature stories for various print media. Study of the basic elements of publication production, including headline writing and design, proofreading, page makeup, graphic design, and printing processes. Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a grade of "C" or higher. Three hours, three credits.
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3.00 Credits
The course involves practical and theoretical study of issues such as communications law and ethics, staff motivation, media processes, and production quality and provides the student the opportunity to undertake an independent research project focusing on a topic in publication, communications, or broadcast management. The student must be in a leadership position on a campus publication or broadcast facility and have permission of instructor to enroll. Independent study, three credits.
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