Humanities, Literature and Philosophy

• ENG104 4 credits

  Introduction 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).

• ENG105 4 credits

  Introduction 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).

• ENG106 4 credits

  Introduction 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).

• ENG107 4 credits

  World 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).

• ENG108 4 credits

  World 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).

• ENG109 4 credits

  World 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).

• ENG199 3 credits

  Special 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).

• ENG201 4 credits

  Shakespeare 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).

• ENG202 4 credits

  Shakespeare 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).

• ENG203 4 credits

  Shakespeare 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).

• ENG204 4 credits

  Survey 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).

• ENG205 4 credits

  Survey 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).

• ENG206 4 credits

  Survey 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).

• ENG253 4 credits

  Survey 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).

• ENG254 4 credits

  Survey 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).

• ENG255 4 credits

  Survey 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).

• ENG257 4 credits

  African 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).

• ENG260 4 credits

  Introduction 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).

• ENG261 4 credits

  Literature 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).

• ENG280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/English

  Provides work-related experience and study in selected occupational environments.

• ENG299 Variable credit

  Special 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).

• FA101 4 credits

  Introduction 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).

• HUM101 4 credits

  Introduction 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).

• HUM102 4 credits

  Introduction 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).

• HUM103 4 credits

  Introduction 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).

• HUM199 Variable credit

  Special 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).

• HUM215 4 credits

  Native 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.

• HUM216 4 credits

  Native 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

• HUM217 4 credits

  Native 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.

• HUM218 4 credits

  Native 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.

• HUM219 4 credits

  Native 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.

• HUM280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Humanities

  Provides work-related experience and study in selected occupational environments. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

• HUM299 1-3 credits

  Special 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).

• J216 3 credits

  Newswriting 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).

• J217 3 credits

  Newswriting 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.

• J225 3 credits

  Introduction 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).

• J280 Variable credit

  Cooperative 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).

• LIB127 1 credit

  Introduction 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.

• LIB199 Variable credit

  Special Studies: Library

  Offers study in various library and research topics.

• PHL101 4 credits

  Philosophical 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).

• PHL102 4 credits

  Ethics

  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).

• PHL103 4 credits

  Critical 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).

• PHL199 Variable credit

  Special 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).

• REL201 4 credits

  World 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).