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Literature Courses

For More Information Contact:
Judy Strickland - Communication, Humanities and Social Science Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3237 or e-mail judys@shawneecc.edu

A "T" located to the right of the following course descriptions indicates transfer to Murray State University, Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.

LIT 210 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE T

This is a survey course that introduces the student to a wide scope of literary diversity, ranging from the ancient Greek plays of Sophocles to the modern contemporary works of Adrienne Rich. This course is designed to acquaint the student with a mixture of traditional and contemporary works in fiction, poetry, and drama, providing a web of textual connections between the old and the new. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting these connections through focused reading, collaborative discussion, and critical writing.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

LIT 211 INTRODUCTION TO POETRY T

In this course, poetic forms, themes and styles are studied to enhance the student's understanding and appreciation of poetry.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

LIT 212 MODERN FICTION T

Representative novels and short stories are examined and studied in terms of style, structure, and contribution to modern civilization.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

LIT 213 INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA T

A study of representative plays with emphasis on dramatic literary form and dialogue is presented. Students may also gain experience in creating dramatic dialogue in this course.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

LIT 214 ENGLISH LITERATURE T

A survey of English Literature from its early beginnings through 1798.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

LIT 215 ENGLISH LITERATURE T

A survey of English Literature from 1798 through modern English writers.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

LIT 216 AMERICAN LITERATURE T

This course is a study of writers and literary documents that contribute to an understanding of the American heritage from the Colonial beginning to the Civil War period.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

LIT 217 AMERICAN LITERATURE T

This course is a continuation of LIT 216 from the Civil War to the present.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

LIT 218 WORLD LITERATURE T

A comprehensive survey of representative masterpieces of world literature from the Classical through the Renaissance periods is presented.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

LIT 219 CONTEMPORARY MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE T

Contemporary Multicultural Literature will examine current American literature as it reflects the experience and construction of ethnic, racial, and gender identity. The elements of fiction, poetry, and drama will be covered.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

LIT 221 AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE T

Examination of various types of literary works that reflect the experience and construction of racial and cultural minority identities with special emphasis placed on African-American literature.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

For More Information Contact:
Judy Strickland - Communication, Humanities and Social Science Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3237 or e-mail judys@shawneecc.edu

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