ENG 104 Introduction to Literature: Fiction (4 Credits)
Explores human purpose, literary structures, and cultural values within a variety of short stories and/or novels. Features close reading, interpretation and evaluation of selected works of fiction, with attention to authors’ contexts and their creative processes, narrative elements, and reader responses. Explores topics and literatures from diverse viewpoints, backgrounds, and perspectives.
ENG 106 Introduction to Literature: Poetry (4 Credits)
Examines critical and personal pleasures of poetry as a powerful and compact means to express feelings and ideas and respond to the varieties of human experience. Explores a wide range of poetry with attention to poets’ roles, literary traditions and poetic strategies expressed through tone, speaker, situation and event, theme, irony, language, images, sounds, rhythms, symbols, open and closed poetic forms.
ENG 180 Co-op Work Experience English and Literature (1-4 Credits)
Provides experience in which students apply previous classroom learning in an occupational setting. Credits depend on the number of hours worked. P/NP grading.
ENG 199 Selected Topics: Literature (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
ENG 201 Shakespeare (4 Credits)
Study representative plays from Shakespeare's early and middle periods and sonnets relevant to play elements.
ENG 202 Shakespeare (4 Credits)
The major plays of Shakespeare's middle and later periods. May also include selected study of his sonnets. Need not be taken in sequence.
ENG 205 Survey British Literature II (4 Credits)
Examines representative texts from the Romantic period through Contemporary literature. The romance of nature, industrial growth, urban experience, the rise of new class identities and alienation of the individual are themes in this period. Literary forms such as lyric and narrative poetry, short stories, the novel, and the drama of social realism and literature of the absurd are studied. Explores relations between texts and their cultural and historical contexts. Need not be taken in sequence.
ENG 212 Autobiography (4 Credits)
Examines diverse modes of autobiographical writing as texts that represent the self in society and where writers construct and represent memories. Explores the ways in which writers construct and represent memory and the impact these narratives have on our understanding of the political and cultural context in which they are produced. Explores autobiography from various places and periods.
ENG 221 Introduction to Children's Literature (4 Credits)
Surveys children’s literature for all ages in genres that may include picture books, myths and folklore, poetry, nonfiction, historical fiction, and fantasy, making connections to the historical, cultural, institutional, and psychological contexts related to production and reception. Examines how texts represent childhood and reflect assumptions about the social and educational function of children’s and young adult literature.
ENG 232C Topics in American Literature: Contemporary Fiction (4 Credits)
In-depth study of several works of contemporary (late 20th/21st century) American fiction.
ENG 250 Introduction to Folklore and Mythology (4 Credits)
Surveys and compares representative texts from world mythology and folklore. Explores common mythological and folkloric themes and genres. Examines mythology as an interdisciplinary field that incorporates anthropology, sociology, history, literary studies, psychology, and religion.
ENG 253 Survey American Literature I (4 Credits)
Reading and interpretation of writings from the diverse cultures which inhabited, colonized or developed this country through material from the Civil War period. Includes the Native American oral tradition, the journals of Columbus and other explorers, the diaries of settlers in the British colonies, and more traditional forms of literature through the mid-19th century. Need not be taken in sequence.
ENG 254 Survey American Literature II (4 Credits)
Covers selected works of American literature written during the late 19th century and the 20th century. Covers the transition from Realism and Naturalism to Modernism, the Jazz Age, the Harlem Renaissance, the Confessional and "Beat" poets and writers and late 20th century short fiction. Need not be taken in sequence.
ENG 256 Folklore and US Popular Culture (4 Credits)
Explores the relationship between folklore and popular culture, with special emphasis on the analysis of legends, myths, icons, stereotypes, heroes, rituals, and celebrations.
ENG 260 Introduction to Women Writers (4 Credits)
Focuses on the achievements and perspectives of women writers through critical analysis of their literary works and literary strategies. Uses a chronological, stylistic or thematic approach.
ENG 298 Independent Study: English and Literature (1-4 Credits)
Individualized, advanced study in English and literature to focus on outcomes not addressed in existing courses or of special interest to a student. P/NP grading.
ENG 299 Selected Topics: Literature (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
FA 101 Introduction to Film (4 Credits)
Focuses on audio-visual narratives, with an emphasis on how the collaborative process of combining cinematography, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and acting constructs meaning and communicates ideas.
FA 125 World Cinema (4 Credits)
Introduction to comparative study of compelling feature films and their directors from around the globe, analyzing subject matter, theme, genre, narrative structure, character, film style and technique as expressions of diverse cultural worldviews and distinctive artistic visions.
FA 199 Selected Topics: Film Arts (1-4 Credits)
Provides a learning experience in film arts not currently available; this course is in development to be proposed as a permanent course.
FA 257 Literature Into Film (4 Credits)
Implements analysis of the structure of motion pictures to teach about structure of literature, allowing students to see the comparative strengths of each form. Aspects of narrative to be compared include plot and structure, character development, point of view, figurative discourse, symbol and allegory and means of controlling and expressing passage of time.
FA 298 Independent Study: Film Arts (1-4 Credits)
Individualized, advanced study in film arts to focus on outcomes not addressed in existing courses or of special interest to a student.
FA 299 Selected Topics: Film Arts (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
HUM 107 Spanish Life and Culture (3 Credits)
Offered as a required course in the Barcelona Quarter study abroad program. The student will gain a broad overview of contemporary Spanish society by examining cultural traditions and values. Besides topical lectures by native guest lecturers, the course engages students in experiential learning through field trips to such historic and cultural sites as Gaudi's Barcelona, the Gothic quarter, and the Dali museum. (Elective credit only: Does not satisfy general education requirements)
HUM 199 Selected Topics: Humanities (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
HUM 211 Culture and Literature of Africa (4 Credits)
Introductory study of representative oral arts, literature, film and related creative arts, in English or in translation, of sub-Saharan African peoples, examined in context of their histories and cultural traditions.
HUM 212 Culture and Literature of the Americas (4 Credits)
Interdisciplinary study of representative literary and historical texts (and other media) from Hispanic and Afro-Caribbean cultures of traditional, colonial and post-colonial origin.
HUM 230 Immigrant Experience American Literature (4 Credits)
Introductory survey of the immigrant experience in the United States as reflected in literature, autobiography and film.
HUM 240 Native American Literature and Culture (4 Credits)
Introduction to traditional oral and contemporary Native American texts with an emphasis on cultural contexts and continuity. Considers Native American works in their national, historical, cultural, geographical, political, and legal contexts.
HUM 255 Cultural Diversity in Contemporary American Literature (4 Credits)
This course examines cultural diversity as recorded in American literature since 1965, emphasizing literary and cultural values in poetry, fiction, and drama. Readings focus on writers’ views of life within historically marginalized groups based on ethnicity, gender, and sexual identity.
HUM 256 Introduction to African-American Literature (4 Credits)
Survey of African-American literature (selected fiction, autobiography, poetry and drama of the 19th and 20th centuries), placed in the context of major African-American achievements in the visual arts, music and film.
HUM 261 Popular Culture: Science Fiction (4 Credits)
Focuses on the significance of science, technology, and on such topics as the idea of the future and the "limits of the human" as revealed in popular culture through genres such as fiction, film, music, comics, anime and manga, and advertising.
HUM 263 Popular Culture: Detective Stories (4 Credits)
Historical study of crime stories and the detective figure as revealed in popular culture through genres such as fiction, film, television, comics and journalism.
HUM 266 Popular Culture: Travel Literature (4 Credits)
Cross-cultural study of travel as exploration, personal narrative, anthropological inquiry and social criticism of places and peoples represented as "other" or "exotic." Examines popular culture as depicted in genres such as travel memoirs, journalism, advertising, educational videos and feature films that critique touristic assumptions.
HUM 268 Digital Games Culture (4 Credits)
This course will approach digital games through an academic socio-cultural lens, identifying key elements of evolving game studies theory, which considers digital game design, digital games play and digital games as a cultural practice that, in addition to play/entertainment, offers a new and developing medium for story-telling and learning.
HUM 269 Popular Culture Graphic Novels (4 Credits)
Examines the role of comic books and graphic novels as cultural and artistic creations in popular culture and literature. Identifies a vocabulary for discussing, explaining, writing, and analyzing comics. Explores relevant social and historical events in the development of comics. May include comics to film comparisons or principal author studies .
HUM 280 Co-op Work Experience Humanities (1-4 Credits)
Provides experience in which students apply previous classroom learning in an occupational setting. Credits depend on the number of hours worked. P/NP grading.
HUM 298 Independent Study: Humanities (1-4 Credits)
Individualized, advanced study to focus on outcomes not addressed in existing courses or of special interest to a student. P/NP grading.
HUM 299 Selected Topics: Humanities (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
J 199 Selected Topics: Journalism (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
J 215 Publications Lab (1 Credit)
Practical application of communications instruction through work on the student newspaper. Students are involved in all areas of production including reporting, photojournalism, advertising, production and distribution. P/NP grading.
J 216 News Reporting and Writing I (3 Credits)
Introduces the basic process of journalistic reporting and writing used in all forms of news media. Emphasis is placed on organizing facts, observations, research, and background, in an effective narrative built on ethical, responsible journalistic practices. Students will develop a news judgment and distinguish among news, analysis and opinion.
J 217 News Reporting and Writing II (3 Credits)
A continuation of J 216 with emphasis placed on building on basic skills to report and write more complex stories, develop investigative stories, write editorials, and achieve a broader grasp of communication law.
J 280 Journalism Practicum (1-3 Credits)
Provides experience in which students apply previous classroom learning in an occupational setting (may include internships in local media). Credits depend on the number of hours worked. P/NP grading.
J 298 Independent Study: Journalism (1-4 Credits)
Individualized, advanced study to focus on outcomes not addressed in existing courses or of special interest to a student. P/NP grading.
J 299 Selected Topics: Journalism (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
RD 099 Selected Topics: Reading (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
RD 199 Selected Topics: Reading (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
WR 060 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking I (4 Credits)
Introduce concepts of rhetorical reading, thinking, and writing as tools for college-level study. Establish an understanding and basic familiarity with key rhetorical concepts, such as audience and purpose, for both reading and writing. Reflect on their reading and writing as processes in order to understand their own practice as readers and writers. Demonstrate familiarity with using MLA conventions for format and citations in writing. Produce at least 1,500 words of revised, final draft copy, including at least one thesis-driven, minimum 750-word academic essay. P/NP grading.
WR 065 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking II (4 Credits)
Develop rhetorical reading, thinking, and writing skills as tools for success in reading and writing college level texts. Develop an understanding and basic fluency with key rhetorical concepts, such as audience and purpose, for both reading and writing. Evaluate their reading and writing as processes in order to examine and develop their own practice. Employ MLA conventions for format and citations in writing. Produce at least 2,000 words of revised, final draft copy, including at least one thesis-driven, minimum 1,000-word academic essay. P/NP grading.
WR 098 Writing Seminar (2 Credits)
A companion course to WR 121Z for students who place into WR 098. Supports students by incrementally breaking down assignments while building self-efficacy and growth mindset to increase academic success. P/NP grading.
WR 099 Selected Topics: Writing (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development. P/NP grading.
WR 121Z Composition I (4 Credits)
Engages students in the study and practice of critical thinking, reading, and writing. The course focuses on analyzing and composing across varied rhetorical situations and in multiple genres. Students will apply key rhetorical concepts flexibly and collaboratively throughout their writing and inquiry processes.
WR 122Z Composition II (4 Credits)
Builds on concepts and processes emphasized in WR 121Z, engaging with inquiry, research, and argumentation in support of students’ development as writers. The course focuses on composing and revising in research-based genres through the intentional use of rhetorical strategies. Students will find, evaluate, and interpret complex material, including lived experience; use this to frame and pursue their own research questions; and integrate material purposefully into their own compositions.
WR 199 Selected Topics: Writing (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
WR 227Z Technical Writing (4 Credits)
Introduces students to producing instructive, informative, and persuasive technical/professional documents aimed at well-defined and achievable outcomes. The course focuses on presenting information using rhetorically appropriate style, design, vocabulary, structure, and visuals. Students can expect to gather, read, and analyze information and to learn a variety of strategies for producing accessible, usable, reader-centered deliverable documents that are clear, concise, and ethical.
WR 240 Introduction to Creative Writing: Nonfiction (4 Credits)
Introduces the many forms and purposes of creative nonfiction such as science or nature writing, travel writing, memoir, biography, and journalistic essay. Requires individual and collaborative workshop activities to develop skills in drafting and revision. Examines topics, purposes for writing, and elements of craft, including voice, scene, description, and structure. Requires creation of a portfolio of works reflecting various stages of their writing process.
WR 241 Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction (4 Credits)
Introduces forms and genres of prose fiction. Uses individual and collaborative workshop activities to develop skills in drafting and revision, these may include critical reading of published authors, prose craft exercises and constructive response to other student work. Presents effective strategies for writing fiction and craft fundamentals including conflict and plot, story, character, dialogue, theme, setting, narration, and point of view. Includes creation of a portfolio of works reflecting various stages of the writing process.
WR 242 Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry (4 Credits)
Introduces the craft of poetry through study of the poetry and notebooks of established writers for writing techniques, forms, styles and work processes and through the writing and submission of original poems for class discussion and analysis.
WR 243 Introduction to Creative Writing: Scriptwriting (4 Credits)
Introduces students to dramatic writing for both stage and screen. Essential learning processes in the course include scene and dialogue craft exercises, developing strong characters and viable narrative structures, critical reading of plays, screenplays, and/or teleplays, and responding constructively to other student work.
WR 280 Co-op Work Experience Writing (1-4 Credits)
Provides experience in which students apply previous classroom learning in an occupational setting. Credits depend on the number of hours worked. P/NP grading.
WR 298 Independent Study: Writing (1-4 Credits)
Individualized, advanced study in writing to focus on outcomes not addressed in existing courses or of special interest to a student. P/NP grading.
WR 299 Selected Topics: Writing (1-4 Credits)
This course is in development.
WS 101 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies (4 Credits)
Offers an introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies, an interdisciplinary field that asks critical questions about the meanings of sex and gender in society. Examines the issues raised for all genders by feminism and the women’s movement; integrates analysis of contemporary and historical experiences of women; and considers the multiple ways that sex and gender interact with race, class, nationality, and other social identities. Students will become familiar with key issues, questions, and debates in the field.
