2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 257 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index 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. Upper-level literature courses cannot be used as a substitution for the general education literature requirement. 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. Upper-level literature courses cannot be used as a substitution for the general education literature requirement. 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. 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-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. 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. (odd years) 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. Course Descriptions | LIT-3430 – MAHE-3100