Introduction to international literature through various forms of literary expression; e.g., poetry, drama, essay, biography, autobiography, short story, and novel. Provides a global overview of literature with special emphasis on diverse cultural contributions of women, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to the foundations and diversity of American culture through a survey of its literature, including minority and women writers. Exploration of various facets of American culture including frontier, regional, rural, and urban life; ethnic, racial, and immigrant experience; and political and social philosophies. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to the works of Mexican-American writers of the Southwest. Samples poetry, fiction, and essays viewed in their relationship to American cultural heritage and to contemporary culture. Prerequisites: None.

In-depth analysis of literary texts by contemporary writers/directors throughout the world, including essayists, journalists, playwrights, novelists, directors, short story writers, and/or poets. Examines perspectives representing a variety of cultures. Critical responses to current issues of worldwide interest examined, including topics as environment, technology, medicine, economics, politics, education, human rights, law and order. Prerequisites: None.

Survey of major African-American writers from Colonial period through the present; analysis of trends and movements within African-American literary history; analysis of literary types and selected works. Prerequisites: None.

Survey of selected rap poetry looking at the oral tradition of Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States as precursors to East Coast, West Coast, Southern, North Central, and International development of the genre. Investigation of cultural environments, historical events, competitions (the "battles"), artists' biographies, and parallel art forms as they relate to the analysis of the genre and its themes. Prerequisites: None.

A study of mystery fiction as a literary genre and as a reflection of culture through the writings of significant authors. Prerequisites: None.

Explores how sports are and have been represented in narrative literature and film, using examples from a range of U.S. media. Investigates the ways in which narrative representation engages changing cultural and historical contexts, and shapes of how fields of human endeavor are perceived. Focus on analysis of narratives' form and content, and the construction of meaning. Prerequisites: Appropriate reading placement and eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate writing placement.

Introduction to the US ethnic literatures of African Americans, Arab Americans, Asian Americans, Latinas/os, Native Americans, Mixed Race, and other emerging ethnic groups through various expressions. Examines the interconnections of the various experiences of racialized groups living in the US. Provides ethnic US literature a global context through study of the interconnections with the literatures of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania. Focus on literary production of at least four specific US ethnic groups and relevant international literatures. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107.

Examines a selection of the world's literary masterpieces within their cultural contexts from ancient times through the Renaissance. Analyzes the influences of major literary philosophies, themes, genre, and styles. Assesses the contributions of major writers. Introduces the terminology of literary analysis. Prerequisites: None.

Includes a selection of the world's literary masterpieces from the Renaissance to modern times. Prerequisites: None.

Examines the work of major writers in poetry, fiction and drama from 1945 to the present. Examines important movements that have developed within these genre since 1945. Prerequisites: None.

Investigates major themes in nature and environmental writing. Explores relationship between humanity and the environment as expressed through fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Examines how literature drives attitudes and policies. Prerequisites: None.

Involves reading, discussing, and analyzing poetry of various forms and from selected periods. Prerequisites: None.

Emphasizes the social and political backgrounds as well as the form and content of English literature from Anglo-Saxon times to the end of the eighteenth century. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

Emphasizes the social and political backgrounds as well as the form and content of English literature in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

Introduces Shakespeare the playwright, the sonneteer, the linguist, and the citizen of the 17th century. Considers the major tragedies, comedies, histories, and sonnets; focuses on the use of language; and connects the writer to the time. Some emphasis on Shakespeare's influence through the centuries, noting parallels between the late 16th century and the late 20th century. Prerequisites: None.

Introduces Shakespeare, the playwright and linguist, and the late 16th century. Considers representative comedies, histories, and tragedies from Shakespeare's early period, from 1590-1599. Focuses on the use of language and connects the writer to his historical era. Also considers Shakespeare's relevance to the present time. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: ENH230 or ENH231.

Introduces Shakespeare, the playwright and linguist, and the early 17th century. Considers representative comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances from Shakespeare's late period, 1600-1611. Focuses on the use of language and connects the writer to his historical era. Also considers Shakespeare's relevance to the present time. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: ENH230 or ENH232.

A study of the origins, common elements and characteristics, and historical development of Gothic literature with an exploration of the literary techniques and psychological aspects of the genre. Prerequisites: None.

Includes literature written prior to 1860 in the United States. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.

Includes literature written after 1860 in the United States. Prerequisites: None.

Focuses on the writings, language, themes, influences and vision of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis in contrast to the ideas and literature of the Modernist movement. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to selected readings of Greek and Latin literature in translation and to the key elements as integral aspects of Western culture through successive ages. Prerequisites: None.

Deals with the myths and legends of civilizations with the greatest influence upon the development of the literature and culture of the English speaking people, and compares those myths with myths from other cultures. Prerequisites: None.

Characteristics of literary and cinematic mediums. Challenges of adapting literature to film. Global examination of historical, religious, socioeconomic, political, and colonial/post colonial themes depicted in Western and non-Western literature and film (e. g., Africa, Asia, and Latin America) outside the United States. Use of narrative in each medium and how it translates various global/international perspectives and cultural assumptions. Specific genres present in literature and film. Cultural metaphors and symbols used in literature and film. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.

Presents works of literature and their film versions and analyzes distinguishing techniques of each medium. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

Strengths and weaknesses of literature and film. Challenges of adapting literature to film. Addressing racial, ethnic, gender, class and religious differences between cultures and mediums. Use of narrative in each medium and how it translates various cultural values and assumptions. Specific genres present in literature and film. Cultural metaphors and symbols used in literature and film. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101.

Presents cinematic versions of Shakespeare's plays and explains and analyzes how the dramatist's major tragedies, comedies, histories and romances have been presented on film. Prerequisites: None.

Contemporary American Indian forms of literary expression. Selected oral traditions of American Indians. Trends and movements within American Indian literary history. Prerequisites: None.

Investigates major themes in Southwestern American literature including the Western myth, minority roles in the region's literature, control of nature versus primacy of nature, and growth. Both prose and poetry are examined with an emphasis on contemporary Southwestern writing. Prerequisites: None.

Includes novels and short stories of modern writers which reflect significant themes of our time. Prerequisites: None.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Explores how narrative shapes culture and culture shapes narrative through the international study of a particular genre in multiple media (e.g. literature, film, television, computer games, etc.). Investigates how a genre evolves, and how genre conventions influence narrative production and reception. Focus on analysis of key texts and their contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107. ENH110 or ENG200 suggested but not required.

Exploration of selected topic(s) in American Literature. Focuses on a theme, genre, era, technique, or critical approach. Includes reading and interpretation of literature from a variety of cultures within the United States. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107, or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: May be repeated for a total of nine (9) credit hours.

Investigates major themes in literature by women writing in the 19th century including the nature of women's lives in the family, in work situations, and in society. Poetry, prose, essays and drama are examined with an emphasis on common themes. Prerequisites: None.

Explores twentieth century literature (short stories, essays, plays, and poetry) written by women and about women. Focus on themes relevant to women's lives regardless of age, creed, or ethnic background. Prerequisites: None.

Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None.

Study of multicultural folktales, exploring the impact of the oral tradition in American society and showing classroom applications. Prerequisites: None.

History, motivations, and effects of censorship in a democratic society. Censorship and book banning as a method of silencing diverse voices. Critical analysis of banned or challenged literature for children and adults. Prerequisites: None.