Literature
EN 2200 Literary Genres: Drama (3 Cr.):
A genre study of the elements of drama in which students learn to interpret and appreciate plays. Students also are encouraged to use literature to come to a better understanding of themselves and of human values. The course involves lectures, discussion, play viewing, readings and writing assignments. Liberal Arts elective. (Prerequisite: EN 1022)
EN 2210 Literary Genres: Fiction (3 Cr.):
A genre study of the elements of fiction in which students learn to interpret and appreciate novels and short stories. Students also are encouraged to use literature to come to a better understanding of themselves and of human values. The course includes lectures, discussion, readings and writing assignments. Liberal Arts elective. (Prerequisite: EN 1022)
EN 2220 Literary Genres: Poetry (3 C r.):
A genre study of the elements of poetry in which students learn to interpret and appreciate poems. Students also are encouraged to use literature to come to a better understanding of themselves and of human values. The course includes lectures, discussion, readings and writing assignments. Liberal Arts elective. (Prerequisite: EN 1022)
EN 2230 Masterpieces in American Literature (3 Cr.):
A survey of representative American literary works from Puritan times to the present. Through lectures, discussion and reading and writing assignments, students learn about the major trends and themes in American literature. Liberal Arts elective. (Prerequisite: EN 1022)
EN 2240 Masterpieces in British Literature (3 Cr.):
A survey of selected English literary masterpieces, including poetry, fiction and plays. An emphasis on thematic considerations encourages students to explore human values and the human condition. The course includes lectures, discussion, readings and writing assignments.
EN 2250 Masterpieces in WorldLiterature (3 Cr.):
Selections of world literature other than American and British are analyzed to broaden the students’ understanding of other cultures and to promote a better understanding of themselves. Teaching methods include lectures, discussion, readings and writing assignments. Liberal Arts elective. (Prerequisite: EN 1022)
WE 3200 Shakespeare (3 Cr.):
Study of selected plays (histories, comedies and tragedies) and of some critical approaches to Shakespeare. Frequent writing assignments require students to analyze plays closely, develop insights, organize their ideas and communicate clearly in writing. Writing emphasis elective. Liberal Arts elective. (Prerequisite: A lower level literature course)