2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Literature

  
  • LITE 100 - Building Foundations through Literature

    3 CR
    Reading, discussing, and writing about literature with emphasis on the essay and short story. Students will learn new approaches to comprehending vocabulary and written text.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of at least 34.

  
  • LITE 105 - Introduction to Literature

    3 CR
    Studies in critical reading and appreciation of the major forms in fiction, poetry, and drama. Required course for English majors and minors.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 205 - World Literature 1

    3 CR
    A survey of world literature from the beginning of civilization to 1600.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 206 - World Literature 2

    3 CR
    A survey of world literature from literature from 1600 to present.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 211 - American Literature 1

    3 CR
    A survey of American literature to the early twentieth century.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 212 - American Literature 2

    3 CR
    A survey of American literature from the early twentieth century to the present.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 213 - Children’s Literature

    3 CR
    A general survey of the prose, poetry, and illustrated books suitable for the elementary grades. Lab Fee

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 216 - Film Interpretation

    3 CR
    An introduction to film, including visual elements, meanings, and genre through study of outstanding examples of historical and contemporary feature films. May include foreign films. Lab Fee

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

    Additional Information: Recommend prior or concurrent: Take ENGL 152 .
  
  • LITE 222 - British Literature

    3 CR
    A survey of British literature from the Romantic Period until the present.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 223 - Shakespeare

    3 CR
    A study of selected Shakespearean plays designed to increase the reader’s appreciation and understanding of Shakespeare’s art.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 230 - Bible as Literature

    3 CR
    This course offers a critical study of the Hebrew Bible, the Apocrypha, and the Christian Bible as distinct but related literary and theological traditions.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 240 - African American Literature

    3 CR
    A survey of African-American literature from 1600 to the present.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 241 - Science Fiction

    3 CR
    An exploration of the background major themes and types, authors, and influences of science fiction. The goal is to become acquainted with the inter-relationship between science fiction as an art form and the cultures from which it develops as a mode of perceiving and defining reality.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 285 - Studies in the Novel

    3 CR
    Studies in the relationship of literature and literary study to a second discipline: science, philosophy, psychology, social science, or fine arts. The literary genre and period and the second area vary from semester to semester. Course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to six credit hours.

    Prerequisites & Requisites: ACCUPLACER® reading score of 60, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .

  
  • LITE 296 - Independent Study

    1 CR
    An opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the professional staff. Subjects are chosen and arrangements made to suit the needs of individual students. Course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to three credit hours.

    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  
  • LITE 297 - Independent Study

    2 CR
    An opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the professional staff. Subjects are chosen and arrangements made to suit the needs of individual students.

    Additional Information: Department approval required.
  
  • LITE 298 - Independent Study

    3 CR
    An opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the professional staff. Subjects are chosen and arrangements made to suit the needs of individual students. Course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to three credit hours.

    Additional Information: Department approval required.