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An introduction to the plays and poems of William Shakespeare, including a survey of the texts and an introduction to the staging and poetry of the work. The objectives of this course are to familiarize students with the work and techniques of a great poet and playwright. For English and writing majors, it is essential. For all students, a familiarity with Shakespeare is a cornerstone of a well-rounded liberal arts education.

A survey of major world authors from the ancient world through the Renaissance.

A survey of major world authors from the 18th century to the present.

Further study of the principles of writing.

Explores attitudes toward language and examines the way English works: its history, its regional and social varieties and its grammar. Includes a thorough review of the conventions of usage governing standard American written English. Satisfies a requirement for the secondary English education major.

A survey of major authors and literary trends up to the 18th century.

A survey of major authors and trends from the 19th century to the present. ENG 206 is not a prerequisite for ENG 207.

A survey of major authors and literary trends from colonial and revolutionary periods to the westward expansion.

A survey of major authors and literary trends from the Civil War to modern times.

A study of great myths and epics from Mesopotamia, ancient Greece, classical Rome, medieval Europe and Africa. Open to all students.

In this introductory course students will study and practice various ways of reading and interpreting literary texts. The course will acquaint students with the methods and materials of literary scholarship and the specific vocabulary needed to identify and discuss a range of major 20th-century theories that helped shape English as a discipline.

This course introduces Biblical literature and scripture exegesis. Selections from the historical, prophetic and wisdom texts of the Tanakh (Old Testament) as well as selections from the Gospels and Epistles of the Christian Scriptures will be studied. The texts will be read in the context of Near Eastern literature and with the aid of established Biblical criticism. Students will practice the art of expository writing and will learn the basics of Biblical scholarship: translation comparison, concordance work and commentary research.

An exploration of the myths and realities of the mother-daughter relation as presented in poetry, fiction, autobiography, film and visual art by women.

A comparative survey of spiritual autobiographies chosen from Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Lakota Sioux and independent spiritual traditions.

A survey of contemporary African authors.

Students will learn to understand and explain the issues, terms and concepts involved in discussing African literature. They will be able to identify and define the basic concepts and narrative techniques of trauma literature. They will analyze selections of African fiction dealing with human-made and deliberately perpetrated traumas. They will also develop tentative conclusions about the nature and craft of African trauma narratives, how they differ from other trauma literatures and how they evolve African and postcolonial literatures. Students will lead peers in discussions on the core issues/texts of the course and write a clear, well-developed and organized essay that demonstrates rigorous critical thinking, mastery of writing skills and competence in integrating and documenting research.

This course critically examines women's writing and may incorporate a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama. The texts come from a variety of traditions, from classic texts by women writers to the avant-garde, and from a variety of historical and literary periods.

A study of selected contemporary memoir. Content will vary depending on instructor.

A study of the transformation of short stories and novels to the screen aimed at an enhanced appreciation of both the written page and the visual medium.

The study of a body of modern literature that relates to religious experience: forms of faith, doubt, disbelief, absence, discovery of the spiritual, science and faith.

A study of selected novels by major contemporary authors.

An introductory-level study of the history, theory and uses of rhetoric. May include issues in rhetoric and composition pedagogy, studies of cultural or political rhetoric and literacy studies. May be repeated if content varies.

A study of traditional or experimental fiction, non-fiction or poetry at the introductory level. May be repeated if the content varies.

Studies include survey of modern drama (Ibsen to the present), contemporary British drama, contemporary American drama or modern Continental drama. May be repeated if content varies.