ENC 1102.
Freshman Composition Skills II
Credit 3
Prerequisite: Grade of C or above in ENC 1101.
Emphasis is upon the mechanics of writing and research skills in this
course. Clarity of expression and the structuring of sentences into
paragraphs and essays is stressed. Students are required to write a major
research paper using proper format in outline, textual documentation, bibliographical
entries, etc. Gordon Rule-6000 words. |
ENC 1121.
Freshman Comp I/Honors
Credit 3
A study of English composition for freshman honors students. Analysis of
major writings from British and American literature with emphasis on the
skills necessary to develop original poetry and essays of the following
types: descriptive, comparison/contrast, classifcation, persuasion, and
argumentation. Research skills are also utilized in the development of
original writings which use each of these types of literature. Gordon Rule-6000
words. |
ENL 2020.
Major Figures in English Literature
Credit 3
A course requiring critical reading of and critical writing about major
authors and works representing signi•cant themes and forms from 1660to
the early twentieth century. This course satisfies 3 hours of the General
Education Requirement as English literature or humanities. Gordon Rule-3000
words. |
LIT 2371.
Old Testament Poetry
Credit 3
A study is made of the nature of Hebrew poetry and wisdom literature. The
mechanics of Hebrew poetry is introduced and studied from certain selected
Psalms; the nature of Hebrew wisdom is emphasized from Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
with special emphasis on the problem of life and happiness as stressed
in Ecclesiastes and the principle of true mating love as presented in Song
of Solomon. Gordon Rule-3000 words. |
HUM 2218.
Honors Readings I: Ancient Classics
Credit 1
Selected readings and discussions of ancient classical literature. Seminar
format with limited enrollment requiring approval by the instructor based
on proven academic ability. (Elective credit only) |
HUM 2219.
Honors Readings II: Medieval Christian Classics
Credit 1
Selected readings and discussions of Christian classical literature. Seminar
format with limited enrollment requiring approval by the instructor based
on proven academic ability. (Elective credit only) |
HUM 2229.
Honors Readings III: Renaissance/Enlightenment Classics
Credit 1
Selected readings and discussions of medieval/renaissance classical literature.
Seminar format with limited enrollment requiring approval by the instructor
based on proven academic ability. (Elective credit only) |
HUM 2259.
Honors Readings IV: 20th Century Classics
Credit 1
Selected readings and discussions of modern classical literature. Seminar
format with limited enrollment requiring approval by the instructor based
on proven academic ability. (Elective credit only) |
SPC 1600.
Public Speaking
Credit 3
Concentration on public communication in which numerous opportunities are
provided to both analyze and give in-class speeches. Emphasis is upon informative
and persuasive theory and extemporaneous speaking. Recommended to fulfill
speech requirement. |
SPC 2594.
Forensic Workshop
Credit 1
Laboratory in intercollegiate debate, oral interpretation and public speaking
events, including extemporaneous, persuasive, prose, poetry, etc. |
LIN 3680
Modern English Structure.
Credits: 3.
A study of the grammar of current English from the viewpoint of modern
linguistics. |
ENL 3122
The English Novel: 19th Century.
Credits: 3.
Includes works by such writers as Scott, Austen, Dickens, Thackeray, Eliot
and Hardy. |
LIT 3043
Studies in Modern Drama.
Credits: 3
May be repeated once with change of content up to a total of 6 credits.
Representative selections from continental, British and American playwrights.
Consult home page. |
LIT 4930
Variable Topics in Literature and Language:
Rome in American Literature
Credits: 3
May be repeated with change of content up to a total of 9 hours.
Proseminar of variable content providing an opportunity for the in-depth
study of various topics or subjects such as the literature of war and peace,
of death, and of courtly love. |
ENG 4060
History of the English Language.
Credits: 3.
The origins of the English language and its development from the Old English
period to the present. It is strongly advised that students previously
have an introductory course (LIN 2000, LIN 2001 or LIN3010). |
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