Credit Distribution
| LIT-2050
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LIT-2050 American Literature IThe period from the mid-eighteenth to mid-nineteenth centuries was perhaps the greatest growth spurt in the history of American literature, with a proliferation of works turning the nation into a literary force. This course includes a diverse group of writers from various intellectual and ethnic backgrounds that have helped to shape the unique American themes, ideas, and expressions in our ever-evolving literary identity. The curated texts will allow students to critically examine cultural, political, social, and historical contexts as well as the literary characteristics and elements to further their understanding of the role of literature in society and culture. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | American Literature I | 3 |
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| LIT-2210
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LIT-2210 Introduction to Children's LiteratureIntroduction to Children's Literature is a course designed for adults who care deeply about children and children's books. Recognizing the crucial role adults play in introducing children to the joys of literature, the course encourages and promotes sharing books with children, including infants. Advisory: Students should have successfully completed English Composition I and II prior to enrolling. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Introduction to Children's Literature | 3 |
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| LIB-3120
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LIB-3120 From Hansel and Gretel to The Hunger Games: An Evolution of Children's and Young Adult LiteratureThis course provides a history of the portrayal of violence and more in juvenile entertainment, including literature and movies. How did utopia become dystopia? How did juvenile literature evolve from myths, fairy tales, and books such as Alice in Wonderland to graphic novels and young adult fiction such as The Hunger Games? This course examines a collection of representative texts from the earliest example to contemporary works of fiction for young readers in order to study the impact it has on children and societal cultural values. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | From Hansel and Gretel to The Hunger Games: An Evolution of Children's and Young Adult Literature | 3 |
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| LIT-2910
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LIT-2910 Analysis and Interpretation of LiteratureEzra Pound once observed that "Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree." This course explores the major terms and concepts useful in finding and sharing this richer meaning. Traditional and contemporary works will be explored and discussed with an emphasis on analyzing, discussing, and writing about literature in both historical and critical contexts. Advisory: Incoming students are expected to be familiar with the vocabulary and conventions of literary analysis as well as the correct use of MLA style documentation. Before enrolling in this course, students are strongly encouraged to complete ENC-1020: English Composition II and one or more introductory literature courses and/or have equivalent knowledge. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Analysis and Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| LIT-4600
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LIT-4600 Non-Western LiteratureThis course is designed to help students gain familiarity with values and issues from non-Western cultures. The term non-Western literature generally refers to writings by people in any culture or country except those of Western Europe, Ancient Greece, and the United States. Literature can immerse a reader in another's mind, allowing the reader to live a different life through the writer's imagination. The unfamiliar context of the non-Western writer may challenge a Western reader in this regard. The course will cover both postcolonialism and feminist thought, examining each through non-Western eyes. At least one Western work will be introduced in each case, allowing students to contrast a typical Western point of view with the views and issues of non-Western cultures. A third major course topic is literature in translation. We are fortunate to be able to read works of literature that date back thousands of years, but few of us can read them in their original languages. This part of the course will look at issues concerning the translation of thoughts and ideas (specifically religious experiences) from one culture to another. Advisory: This is an upper-level literature class. Students should be familiar with the vocabulary and conventions of literary analysis as well as the correct use of Modern Language Association (MLA) style documentation. Before enrolling in an upper-level literature course, students are strongly encouraged to complete ENC-1020: English Composition II and one or more introductory literature courses and/or have equivalent knowledge. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | Non-Western Literature | 3 |
| LIT-3310
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LIT-3310 African EncountersThis upper-level course is based on the African Encounters course developed by Khombe Mangwanda, Michael Titlestad, and David Levey of the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria, South Africa. It examines several autobiographies written by authors from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria. It studies how these African and South African writers use autobiography to explore and define their individual life experiences as well as the collective life experiences of a community. Students are expected to use their critical-thinking and analytical skills as they examine the components of autobiography, the internal and external encounters of each author, and the political and social dimensions of the authors' experiences. Advisory: This is an upper-level literature class. Students should be familiar with the vocabulary and conventions of literary analysis as well as the correct use of Modern Language Association (MLA) style documentation. Before enrolling in an upper-level literature course, students are strongly encouraged to complete ENC-1020: English Composition II and one or more introductory literature courses and/or have equivalent knowledge. Study Methods:
Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus | African Encounters | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 15