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311 Non-Western Literature
As one of the comparative courses on offer, Non-Western Literature helps to broaden a student’s literary education that is usually based solely on the Anglo-American tradition. The course rotates according to the instructor’s preferences; possible topics may include: African Literature, Jewish Literature, Indian literature, Ancient Greek literature, or Pacific literature. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 300. Concurrent enrollment in ENG 300 is acceptable. (3 credits)
312 Children and Adolescent Literature
The course explores the vast resources in children’s literature and demonstrates appropriate ways of making literature a delight for young children. In addition, this course incorporates a general survey of both traditional and contemporary authors and works from the adolescent literature genre. (3 credits) (Cross-listed as EDU 312)
315 Language Arts for the Elementary Grades
This course presents reading as a language art and demonstrates the relationship of language arts to the various subjects in the elementary school. Students learn strategies and techniques for assessing and differentiating instruction to meet the wide range of reading and writing levels found in elementary classrooms. Prerequisite for elementary education majors: EDU 310. (2 credits)
321 Advanced Writing
This advanced writing seminar continues to hone students’ writing after they have learned the basics of college prose in ENG 101 for both academic and professional writing. It focuses on argument structure, rhetoric, point of view, use of evidence, rebuttal/refutation, and effective oral presentation of argument. Prerequisites: ENG 101. (3 credits)
325 Methods of Teaching Secondary English
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to teach English at the secondary level. Building upon the student’s English and Education programs, the students will learn strategies and techniques for planning, pedagogy, and assessment of English instruction. In addition to the pragmatic, the course will address some of the current issues of teaching English at the secondary level. Classroom observations and mini-lessons will also be incorporated as determined by the instructor. Prerequisite/concurrent enrollment of EDU 304, or permission of the instructor. (2 credits)
331 Transatlantic Comparisons
This course looks at comparison between different national literary traditions of those countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Anglo-American relationship will be primarily studied, while attention to Continental Europe, South America, Africa and the Caribbean will be available to the student in research projects. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 300. Concurrent enrollment in ENG 300 is acceptable. (3 credits)
341 Studies in World Literature
This course provides a broad exposure to literature from around the world. Alongside focus on poetry and prose from various continents, some initial work in effective comparison as well
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