2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2009–10 Cedarville University 245 LIT-3400 – MAHE-3500 LIT-3400 3 hours Studies in Contemporary World Literature –Sp Study of contemporary literature outside the American and British traditions. Writers may include Chinua Achebe, Nadine Gordimer, Duong Thu Huong, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Haruki Murakami, V.S. Naipaul, Moniru Ravanipur, Jose Saramago, Tatyana Tolstoya, Luisa Valenzuela, Gao Xingjian, and others. Prerequisite: major status or permission of the instructor. (even years) LIT-3420 American Novel –Fa 3 hours Study of the historical development of the American novel and an analysis of the writings of major American novelists from Cooper to Roth. Prerequisite: LIT-2090 Literary Analysis; or permission of instructor; or major status. (odd years) LIT-3430 Literature of the American South –Sp 3 hours Study of the literature of the American South, covering its historical development, its major themes and authors, and its contemporary status. Prerequisites: major status or permission of the instructor. (even years) LIT-3440 Multiethnic American Literature –Fa 3 hours A survey of literature produced by writers from diverse ethnic groups, including (but not limited) to Native American, African American, Chicano, Jewish, and Asian American. Prerequisites: LIT-2090 Literary Analysis, LIT-2390 Survey of American Literature to 1900. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Prerequisite: major status or permission of the instructor. (odd years) LIT-4220 English Seminar –Sp 3 hours Designed to help the student synthesize his or her major areas of study. Required of all senior English majors. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Prerequisite: any 2000-level literature course. M Multi-Age Health Education (MAHE) MAHE-1000 1 hour Introduction to the Health Profession –Fa Introductory course for students planning career involvement in health and health-related professions. The students will be introduced to health careers by providing descriptions of jobs, the educational and legal requirements, the work environment, and additional information about specific fields. MAHE-1350 Foundations of Health Education –Sp 2 hours Orientation to the history, philosophy, and scope of modern health education from a theistic perspective. MAHE-2100 Personal Health Issues –Fa 3 hours This course will explore various health topics, including but not limited to emotional and mental well being, gerontological health issues, and death and dying. Course content may be revised to reflect changing health needs and priorities. (Even years) MAHE-3030 2 hours Nutrition for Health and Weight Control –Fa A study of the science of nutrition, together with the study of eating habit formation and modification for optimal wellness, presented from a Christian perspective. MAHE-3070 Current Issues in Health –Sp 1 hour Designed to explore, from a Christian perspective, health- related issues that challenge our society. This course recognizes the reality that there are “no easy answers” as ethics, technology, and economics merge to generate new dilemmas of increasing complexity every day. MAHE-3100 Drug Education –Sp 3 hours Students will investigate the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual factors influencing consumer health behavior with specific application to use/misuse of dietary supplements and herbal preparations, prescription drugs, over- the-counter drugs, alcohol, stimulants, opiates, hallucinogens, and steroids. MAHE-3130 School Health Program –Sp 3 hours Analysis of the scope of the school health program, including health services, healthful school living, and health instruction. MAHE-3500 Community Health Concepts –Fa 2 hours Analysis of current community health problems and how solutions can be achieved in and through existing community health programs.