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Course ID
Course
ENGL 223
ENGL 223
Introduction to American Literature
Course Credits: 3
An introductory survey of American literature from its origins to the present.
NB: This course may not be taken for credit if ENGL 323 is taken for credit.
ENGL 231
ENGL 231
Classical Backgrounds of Literature
Course Credits: 3
Readings in Greek and Roman mythology, epic poetry, and short poetry with attention to the cultural and literary context of these works of literature, including the literary construction of gender. This course includes the study of selected works of English literature that have been influenced by the Greek and Roman literary tradition.
NB: Either ENGL 231 or 232 is strongly recommended for English majors.
ENGL 232
ENGL 232
Biblical Backgrounds of English Literature
Course Credits: 3
Readings in the various genres of Biblical literature with attention to the cultural and literary context of these works. This course includes the study of selected works of English literature that have been influenced by the Biblical literary tradition.
NB: Either ENGL 231 or 232 is strongly recommended for English majors.
ENGL 290
ENGL 290
Special Topics & Themes in English Literature
Course Credits: 3
An intensive study of literature focusing on one particular topic or theme, allowing students to explore literary works across time periods and in different genres that address areas of interest in their liberal arts studies.
ENGL 304
ENGL 304
Literature in Performance
Course Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary synthesis of studies in literature and the performing arts, with emphasis on literary texts set to music. Within the discipline of literary studies, students will employ a range of theoretical perspectives and methods to analyze texts from variety of genres and contexts based on close reading, critical writing, and discussion, in conjunction with analyzing the practical and aesthetic elements of music. Students will compare literary and musical disciplinary approaches to literary/aesthetic concepts and devices as part of evaluating the aesthetics of performing literary texts.
ENGL 306
ENGL 306
Writing Fiction for Children
Course Credits: 3
An advanced study and application of the tradition and craft of writing children's stories and fairy tales
ENGL 307
ENGL 307
Writing a Literary Novel
Course Credits: 3
An advanced study and application of the strategies and techniques involved in writing a literary novel.
ENGL 308
ENGL 308
Writing Poetry
Course Credits: 3
An advanced study and application of poetic form and content, focusing on evaluating and producing literary poetry.
ENGL 310
ENGL 310
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Course Credits: 3
An advanced study in the reading and writing of literary nonfiction, known as the “fourth genre”: topics may include biography, memoir, spiritual autobiography, and/or other personal nonfiction genres.