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LIT-3450 Contemporary Poetry
–Fa
3 hours
This course covers major poetry written by 21st century poets
and poetry written in the second half of the 20th century. Upper-
level literature courses cannot be used as a substitution for the
general education literature requirement.
Prerequisites: ENG-1400
Composition; LIT-2090 Literary Analysis.
LIT-3460 Contemporary East Asian Literature
–Sp
3 hours
This course introduces students to contemporary literature from
East Asia focusing primarily on works in translation from China,
Japan, and Korea. Upper-level literature courses cannot be used
as a substitution for the general education literature requirement.
Prerequisites: major/minor status or permission of the instructor.
(even years)
LIT-3510 Modern American Literature
–Sp
3 hours
Study of major American authors of the 20th century. Upper-
level literature courses cannot be used as a substitution for the
general education literature requirement.
Prerequisite: LIT-2090
Literary Analysis; LIT-2390 Survey of American Literature to 1900;
or permission of instructor.
LIT-3520 C.S. Lewis and The Inklings
–Sp
3 hours
Study of Lewis’ contributions in the fields of literature, criticism,
and apologetics. Special attention will be placed on understanding
Lewis’ personal and intellectual development, his relationships with
contemporary scholars and writers, and his continuing influence.
Upper-level literature courses cannot be used as a substitution for
the general education literature requirement.
Prerequisite: major
status or permission of instructor.
(even years)
LIT-3530 Graphic Novel
–Fa
3 hours
This course will focus on the emerging literary form of the
graphic novel. Students will be introduced to the history and
development of sequential art as well as the narrative techniques
and conventions used in graphic novels, manga, bandes
dessinees. Students will read a broad selection of representative
works. Upper-level literature courses cannot be used as a
substitution for the general education literature requirement.
Prerequisite: major status or permission of the instructor.
(even
years)
LIT-3540 American Women Writers
–Sp
3 hours
Study of American Women writers between 1790 and 1940,
covering diverse women writers, genres, themes, and current
scholarship. Authors may include, but are not limited to Murray,
Rowson, Child, Sedgwick, Kirkland, Fuller, Farnham, Cary,
Cooke, Sarapayson Willis Parton (Fanny Fern), Cummins,
Warner, Beecher, Keckley, Stowe, Wilson, Alcott, Jacobs,
Southworth, Davis, Evans, Ruiz de Burton, Phelps, Stoddard,
Harper, Freeman, Winnemucca Hopkins, Jackson, Woolson,
Jewett, Chopin, Pauline Hopkins, Austin, Zitkalla-SA, Sui Sin
Far, Wharton, loarsen Fauset, Cather, and Hurston. Upper-
level literature courses cannot be used as a substitution for the
general education literature requirement.
Prerequisite: ENG-1400
Composition.
(even years)
LIT-4220 English Seminar
–Sp
3 hours
Designed to help the student synthesize their major areas
of study. Required of all senior English majors. Upper-level
literature courses cannot be used as a substitution for the general
education literature requirement. Capstone course.
LIT-4230 Independent Study in Literature
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Independent study in a selected field for students with special
interests and demonstrated ability. Upper-level literature courses
cannot be used as a substitution for the general education
literature requirement.
LIT-4310 Literary Theory
–Fa
3 hours
A study of theoretical literary contexts. Special consideration
will be given to economic, political, psychological, linguistic and
cultural contexts. Upper-level literature courses cannot be used
as a substitution for the general education literature requirement.
Prerequisite: LIT-2090 Literary Analysis.
LIT-4420 European Novel
–Fa
3 hours
Study of the 19th and 20th century influence on the novel from
Balzac to Camus. Upper-level literature courses cannot be used
as a substitution for the general education literature requirement.
Prerequisite: major status or permission of instructor.
LIT-4450 Milton: Poetry and Selected Prose
–Fa
3 hours
A study of Milton’s early poetry,
Paradise Lost
,
Paradise
Regained
,
Samson Agonistes
, and selected prose works. Upper-
level literature courses cannot be used as a substitution for the
general education literature requirement.
Prerequisite: LIT-2090
Literary Analysis; LIT-2430 Survey of British Literature to 1800; or
permission of instructor.
(even years)
LIT-4490 Special Topics
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Investigation of such literary phenomena that have intrinsic
worth and engage student interest. Upper-level literature courses
cannot be used as a substitution for the general education
literature requirement.
LIT-4510
3 hours
Recent American Literature 1945–Present
–Sp
A study of the social, political, economic, and religious issues
that defined the American experience in the last half of the 20th
century. Diverse poetry, short stories, drama, novels, and films
will be analyzed to give students an understanding of the myriad
subjectivities that have shaped American values and attitudes
since World War II. Upper-level literature courses cannot be used
as a substitution for the general education literature requirement.
Prerequisite: any 2000-level literature course.
Spanish (SPAN)
SPAN-1710, 1720
4 hours/sem
Elementary Spanish I and II
–Fa, Sp, Su
Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking,
and listening in Spanish to satisfy a broad variety of everyday,
school, and work situations, along with an introduction to Hispanic
cultures.
SPAN-1740 Intensive Spanish
–Su
6 hours
This course is a six-credit, short-term course designed for
students who wish to combine SPAN-1710 Elementary Spanish I
and SPAN-1720 Elementary Spanish II.
Prerequisites: minimum
GPA 2.0, high school Spanish highly recommended.
SPAN-2710, 2720
4/3 hours/sem
Intermediate Spanish I and II
–Fa, Sp
Development of all four language skills through grammar review,
composition, conversation, and readings in Spanish literature and
culture.
Prerequisite: SPAN-1720 Elementary Spanish, instructor’s
approval, or placement by exam.
SPAN-2760 Spanish For Professionals
–Sp
3 hours
Development of practical Spanish vocabulary and
conversational skills related to careers in education, criminal
justice, social work, and health care professions.
Prerequisite:
SPAN-2720 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor.
(odd
years)
SPAN-3350
2 hours
Elementary Education for Foreign Language Teachers
–Sp
An introduction to the teaching of reading, writing, and literacy
development as developmental skills for the elementary age
learner. Knowledge of elementary school curriculum with an
emphasis on using the teaching of foreign language to reinforce
the content of the elementary school curriculum. Emphasis on
the use of children’s literature as a means of teaching foreign
language and culture to elementary students. The student will
have knowledge of Ohio’s model competency-based program and
its four stages of language development to guide school foreign
language programs.
Open to Multi-age Spanish Education Majors
only. Credit/No Credit.
(odd years)
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LIT-3450 – SPAN-3350