| LT:115 Voices and Visions 3 cr. |
| In this survey of modern American poetry, students will explore the lives and works of thirteen of America's greatest poets: Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Marianne Moore, Hart Crane, Wallace Stevens, Langston Hughes, T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Robert Lowell, Elizabeth Bishop, Sylvia Plath and William Carlos Williams. |
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| LT:200 Introduction to Literature 3 cr. |
| A literature appreciation course which offers an introduction to the major literary genres: the short story, poetry, drama and the novel. Emphasis is on developing an appreciation of literature through learning the basic elements of each genre and applying those elements as tools of literary interpretation. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:201 Masterpieces: Neoclassical to Modern 3 cr. |
| An introduction to pre-eminent works of literature from the Neoclassical period to the present. Attention is given to the personal and social values of the period, and the four primary literary genres (the short story, poetry, drama and the novel) are covered through the study of major works of enduring quality. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:202 Modern American Literature 3 cr. |
| An analysis of literary works in four genres (the short story, novel, drama and poetry) by American authors from 1865 to the present. Emphasis is on examination of themes and formal characteristics that define American literature. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:203 Contemporary Literature 3 cr. |
| Concentrates on works written since World War II. The effects of culture, environment and mass media on literature and its four major genres are explored in detail. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105. EN:110 recommended. |
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| The following courses are electives which will be offered on a rotating basis: |
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| LT:235 Children's Literature 3 cr. |
| Designed primarily for the student planning to enter elementary-level teaching. The student will develop an understanding of why and what children read and develop criteria for the selection of material for children's recreational and curriculum enrichment. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105. EN:110 and a general education literature course recommended. |
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| LT:240 Early American Literature 3 cr. |
| A study of the important characteristics and transitions in American literature. Emphasis is given to the works of selected poets and prose writers from 1607 to 1865. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105. EN:110 and a general education literature course recommended. |
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| LT:246 Literary Classics: Ancient Through the Renaissance 3 cr. |
| An introduction to pre-eminent works of literature from Homer to the Renaissance. Attention is given to the personal and social contexts of the period and to the qualities which have given these writings enduring value. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105. EN:110 and a general education literature course recommended. |
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| The following courses will be offered on a rotating basis under Studies in Literary Form: |
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| LT:255 Studies in Literary Form 3 cr. |
| This course studies one particular literary genre such as the novel, the short story, contemporary drama, modern poetry, etc. The course emphasizes the craft of the genre through the examination of major, representative works as well as historical development. Students may enroll in more than one course under this catalog number. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:256 The Novel 3 cr. |
| Designed to enrich the student's appreciation and understanding of the novel as a major genre of literature through the study of major representative works. The focus is on thematic connections, the history of the novel and elements of long fiction. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:257 The Short Story 3 cr. |
| An examination of the literary history and boundaries of the short story, its particular components in comparison with other kinds of fiction and short writings (e.g. novels, fairy tales, oral histories), and its subgenres (e.g. horror, detective, science fiction). |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:258 Drama 3 cr. |
| An examination of drama as a literary form. Emphasis is on exploration of the conventions of drama through reading and interpretations of plays from all time periods, beginning with Greek and Roman drama and ending with contemporary drama. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| The following courses will be offered on a rotating basis under Studies in Literary Theme: |
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| LT:260 Studies in Literary Theme 3 cr. |
| The study of a particular theme as it appears in various literary forms. Emphasis is on the critical interpretation of the theme and on the relationship of the theme to philosophies of life and/or culture as it appears in the different literary works. Students may enroll in more than one course under this catalog number. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:261 Classical Literature 3 cr. |
| An exploration of the function of classical themes and myths and their relevance today using a variety of ancient Greek and Roman writings. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:262 Nature of Evil in Literature 3 cr. |
| A study of the social idea of evil as it is reflected in literature through the centuries (from Paradise Lost to The Exorcist). |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:263 Humor and American Popular Culture 3 cr. |
| The study of a particular literary theme, humor in American popular culture, as it appears in various literary forms. Emphasis is on the critical interpretation of the theme and on its relation to the culture as it appears in novels, plays, stories, poems, essays, films and other literary and popular culture artifacts. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:264 American Indian Literature 3 cr. |
| The study of a variety of Native American works including tales, songs, oratory, memoirs, poetry and novels. Critical examination of the works will be related to aspects of Native American culture and philosophy. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:265 Literature and the Blues 3 cr. |
| An exploration of the world view, themes, forms and styles of blues music and its sociocultural contexts as reflected in short stories, novels, poetry, plays and autobiographical prose. Emphasis is on reading works by twentieth century African-American and Southern writers. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:266 Sports Literature 3 cr. |
| An exploration of the theme of hero worship in the context of winning and losing in American sports. Students will examine the definition of being a hero, what characters gain and lose when they become heroes, what audiences expect of heroes and how characters become heroes in sports. Similar examinations will be made of sports villains and their relationships to heroes. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:267 Existential Literature 3 cr. |
| Existential literature challenges us to question how our lives are ultimately defined by the fact that we will die some day. Writers such as Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, Nietzsche and others will be discussed to guide us through a consideration of our existence. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: EN:103 or EN:105 and a general education literature course. EN:110 recommended. |
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| LT:270 Keys to Reading |
| Designed to provide the student additional readings in literature, allowing the student to obtain a greater understanding in various problem areas in the discipline than can be attained by normal course work. The student has the opportunity to earn one or two credits. |
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| LT:299 Honors 1 cr. |
| This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a topic in literature. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes in this discipline. The student will plan and complete an Honors project for the course. The specifics of the Honors project will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at the beginning of the semester. |
