2000

Survey of the development of British literature from its beginnings to 1785. Careful study of representative selections and development of types. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321 and ENGL 1322.

A continuation of English 2321, a survey of the development of British literature from 1785 to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321 and 1322.

This course is a historical survey introducing the literary and religious masterworks of great world civilizations. The course envisions cultural heritage on a world scale; the readings demonstrate that texts, in a variety of genres, come about through conquest, trade, discovery, the spread of faith and learning, and the crossing of global boundaries. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and 1322.

This course explores the dichotomy of U.S. and foreign viewpoints within the perspectives of the various cultures which produce their texts. Primary focus is determining how these entities continue to affect not only current literature but also modern thought and culture. During the semester of the course, students will conduct a study abroad trip in order to gain insight and perspectives on these cultures. Offered only during the semester of the study abroad experience. Trip fee. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and ENGL 1322.

Students will read selected fiction, poetry, and drama in order to develop an understanding of the way in which literature functions. The course will explore the basics of literary analysis by requiring multiple levels of reading as well as differing interpretations of the various texts. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and 1322.

This course will argue that key pieces of "popular" literature are not only entertaining but also important to literary study. A primary focus will investigate why popular literature and the "literary" canon are often at odds with each other. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and 1322.

A study of works of literature with religious importance and themes, creative and nonfiction, spanning various time periods and genres. The course provides a focused and in-depth study of different aspects of literary and religious developments in England, America, and the World. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and 1322.

This course aims to foster appreciation and understanding of the content of literature as an examination of human experiences and values. Readings from a variety of genres will illustrate a wide range of cultures, experiences, and perspectives. The course will allow students to demonstrate an understanding of contemporary ideas and events by analyzing a current world issue(s) in societies, cultures, and/or geographic locations beyond the United States. Prerequisites: 1321 and 1322.  

An in-depth exploration of literature employing literary devices and critical analysis. The course will focus on a central theme, genre, author, or topic. The goal of the course is seeing literature as means of thinking critically about, becoming globally aware of, and civically engaging with the world and each student’s place in it. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and ENGL 1322.