Humanities, Literature and Philosophy
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ENG104 4 creditsIntroduction to Literature (Fiction)
Explores significant works of fiction and helps develop an appreciation and understanding of literature. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG105 4 creditsIntroduction to Literature (Drama)
Offers a survey of representative works of drama from different cultures and time periods. Course explores the nature of the dramatic experience with emphasis on understanding and appreciating live productions. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG106 4 creditsIntroduction to Literature (Poetry)
Explores the artistic use of language and a world made larger through the vicarious experiences offered through poetic expression. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG107 4 creditsWorld Literature I
Surveys important works from the literature of early civilizations: Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, Chinese, Indian, and Roman. Course is designed to foster thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of literature. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG108 4 creditsWorld Literature II
Provides insights into the important works from India’s Classical Age, China’s 'Middle Period,' the rise of Islam, the Middle Ages in Western literature, the Golden Age of Japan, and the Renaissance in Europe. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG109 4 creditsWorld Literature III
Introduces important works representing Enlightenment, romanticism in Europe and America, pre-modern Japan, 19th century realism, and 20th century literature in a global context. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG199 3 creditsSpecial Studies: English
Covers a variety of specialized areas, such as Shakespeare on stage. Course transfers only as elective credit. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG201 4 creditsShakespeare I
Introduces Shakespeare’s dramatic works with an emphasis on current theoretical approaches to his plays. Focuses on the plays themselves; however, students will also study performance history. The plays are grouped into comedies and romances (201), histories (202), and tragedies (203). Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG202 4 creditsShakespeare II
Introduces Shakespeare’s dramatic works with an emphasis on current theoretical approaches to his plays. Focuses on the plays themselves; however, students will also study performance history. The plays are grouped into comedies and romances (201), histories (202), and tragedies (203). Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG203 4 creditsShakespeare III
Introduces Shakespeare’s dramatic works with an emphasis on current theoretical approaches to his plays. Focuses on the plays themselves; however, students will also study performance history. The plays are grouped into comedies and romances (201), histories (202), and tragedies (203). Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG204 4 creditsSurvey of English Literature I
Provides a historical survey of important works from the literature of the British Isles and nations later colonized by Britain. Designed to foster thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of literature. Focuses on Old English literature through the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG205 4 creditsSurvey of English Literature II
Provides a historical survey of important works from the literature of the British Isles and nations later colonized by Britain. Designed to foster thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of literature. Focuses on Old English literature through the Restoration and Romantic literature. Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG206 4 creditsSurvey of English Literature III
Provides a historical survey of important works from the literature of the British Isles and nations later colonized by Britain. Designed to foster thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of literature. Focuses on Old English literature through the Victorian and 20th century literature. Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG253 4 creditsSurvey of American Literature I
Considers representative works from early colonial period to contemporary times; attention is given to the growth of literary forms, techniques, and characteristic themes. Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG254 4 creditsSurvey of American Literature II
Considers representative works from early colonial period to contemporary times; attention is given to the growth of literary forms, techniques, and characteristic themes. Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG255 4 creditsSurvey of American Literature III
Considers representative works from early colonial period to contemporary times; attention is given to the growth of literary forms, techniques, and characteristic themes. Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG257 4 creditsAfrican American Literature
Introduces literature of Americans whose roots are in Africa. Emphasizes the period of post Civil War through the Harlem Renaissance. Covers the birth of the African American canon, post-war novels, short stories, poems, autobiographies, and plays. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG260 4 creditsIntroduction to Women Writers
Introduces literature by women and women-identified men. Emphasizes the Middle Ages period through the present. Covers 'birth' of women’s literary canon, treatises, short stories, autobiographies, novels, poems and plays. Literary magazines may be read to introduce early feminist and womanist literary criticism. Focuses on oral and written texts representing interests, aspirations, and experiences of women. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG261 4 creditsLiterature of Science Fiction
Surveys important works of science fiction by writers from different cultures and time periods. Designed to foster thoughtful interpretation, analysis, and appreciation of fiction and science. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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ENG280 Variable creditCooperative Work Experience/English
Provides work-related experience and study in selected occupational environments.
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ENG299 Variable creditSpecial Studies: English
Presents special studies in English through workshop, seminar, and independent study formats. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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FA101 4 creditsIntroduction to Motion Pictures
Considers cinematic art as a literary product; develops an appreciation and understanding of film as literary expression. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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HUM101 4 creditsIntroduction to Humanities I
Provides a survey of important achievements in a variety of disciplines: visual arts, music, literature, philosophy, theater, film, architecture, and criticism. Explores the nature of human thought and creativity as they emerged and manifested themselves in the pre-medieval world. Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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HUM102 4 creditsIntroduction to Humanities II
Provides a survey of important achievements in a variety of disciplines: visual arts, music, literature, philosophy, theater, film, architecture, and criticism. Explores the nature of human thought and creativity as they emerged and manifested themselves in the pre-industrial era. Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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HUM103 4 creditsIntroduction to Humanities III
Provides a survey of important achievements in a variety of disciplines: visual arts, music, literature, philosophy, theater, film, architecture, and criticism. Explores the nature of human thought and creativity as they emerged and manifested themselves in modern times. Courses need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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HUM199 Variable creditSpecial Studies in Humanities
Presents special studies in humanities through workshop, seminar, and independent study formats. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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HUM215 4 creditsNative American Arts and Cultures: Eskimo/Inuit
Studies the art and culture of the Eskimo/Inuit of the Arctic area from the past to the present.
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HUM216 4 creditsNative American Arts and Cultures: First Nations of the Northwest Coast
Studies the art and culture of the native peoples of the Northwest Coast from the past to the present
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HUM217 4 creditsNative American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Plains
Studies the art and culture of the native peoples of the Great Plains from the past to the present.
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HUM218 4 creditsNative American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Southwest
Studies the art and culture of the native peoples of the Southwest from the past to the present.
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HUM219 4 creditsNative American Arts and Cultures: Peoples of Mexico
Studies the art and culture of the peoples of pre-Columbian Mexico from the past to the present.
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HUM280 Variable creditCooperative Work Experience/Humanities
Provides work-related experience and study in selected occupational environments. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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HUM299 1-3 creditsSpecial Studies: Humanities
Presents special topics of study in humanities through workshop, seminar, and independent study formats. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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J216 3 creditsNewswriting I
Provides instruction in reporting, interviewing, and writing skills, as well as practical experience to understand the journalistic process, style, and format. Develops critical thinking and the skills of accurate news gathering, assembly, evaluation, and final writing on the student newspaper. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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J217 3 creditsNewswriting II
Further develops the skills required for effective news gathering and writing learned in J216, providing an opportunity for students to practice these skills in actual reporting situations. Focuses on print journalism, although reference will be made to broadcast journalism. Prerequisite: J216.
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J225 3 creditsIntroduction to Journalism
Develops writing, interviewing, and reporting skills for work on the student newspaper that lays the groundwork for further study. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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J280 Variable creditCooperative Work Experience/Journalism
Offers students career-related experience in photography, editing, writing, and management with their work on the student newspaper or other media positions in the community. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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LIB127 1 creditIntroduction to Library Research Methods
Focuses on developing academic research skills through the use of print and electronic resources. Prepares students for current and future writing/research coursework as well as post-academic library use. May be offered with program-specific emphases.
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LIB199 Variable creditSpecial Studies: Library
Offers study in various library and research topics.
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PHL101 4 creditsPhilosophical Problems
Introduces basic questions of philosophy and some of the persistent philosophical problems. Students will explore some of the traditional solutions and given a base to provide their own sets of answers. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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PHL102 4 creditsEthics
Develops the idea of humans as moral agents; provides critical consideration of various interpretations of the ideals and standards of moral conduct. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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PHL103 4 creditsCritical Reasoning
Introduces the study of reasoning including the ability to recognize, analyze, criticize, and construct the main types of argument and proof. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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PHL199 Variable creditSpecial Studies: Philosophy
Explores major ideas and belief systems of the world and the extent to which individual values are shaped by cultures. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart; WR121 (may be taken concurrently).
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REL201 4 creditsWorld Religions
Surveys major religions of the world, comparing histories, differences, and similarities. Prerequisites: RD30 or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart and WR121 (may be taken concurrently).

