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HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III
(Core)
3 Credits
This course examines the cultures of the 17th
through 20th centuries by focusing on the
interrelatedness of the arts, ideas and history.
The course considers the influences of industrialism,
scientific development and non-
European peoples.
HUM 126 Folklore of Mexico and the
Southwest
3 Credits
This course traces the history and cultural
heritage of Mexico and the people who populate
the southwest part of the United
States.The course studies the ancient cultures
before the arrival of the Europeans and how
these people changed their lifestyles with the
coming of the Spaniards and other cultures
from other parts of the world.Topics include
legends, myths, the Aztec calendar, folk medicine,
folk art, folk music, ballads, food, riddles,
language, games and other related topics.
HUM 215 Ideas in a Changing
Society
1-3Credits
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the
modes of change as manifested in artistic and
social movements, in mass culture and in
changing lifestyles.
LIT - LITERATURE
The prerequisite for all literature courses is a
COMPASS reading score of 70+ and a writing
score of 75+.
LIT 115 Introduction to Literature
(Core)
3 Credits
Literature 115 provides an overview of literature,
including short fiction, poetry and
drama. The course emphasizes careful reading,
analysis, interpretation and understanding
of the works and their cultural and historical
backgrounds. Critical thinking, discussion and
writing about significant works of literature
are used as tools to develop discriminating
reading skills for lifetime enjoyment.
LIT 125 Study of the Short Story
3Credits
This course focuses on careful reading and
interpretation of the short story as a distinct
genre. The course examines formal as well as
thematic elements of short fiction. Critical
thinking, discussion and writing about short
stories enhances perceptive reading skills and
heightens the awarenessof the human condition.
LIT 126 Study of Poetry
3Credits
This course focuses on careful reading and
interpretation of various poems
representing types and periods of poetry. The
course examines formal as well as thematic
elements of poetry. Critical thinking, discussion
and writing about poetry enhances perceptive
reading skills and heightens the
awareness of the human condition.
LIT 127 Study of the Novel
3Credits
This course focuses on careful reading and
interpretation of selected novels
representing types and periods of literature.
The course examines formal as well as thematic
elements of longer fiction. Critical
thinking, discussion and writing about novels
enhances perceptive reading skills and heightens
the awareness of the human condition.
LIT 145 Women in Literature and
Society
3Credits
This course provides a review of significant
world literature from the standpoint of depiction
of women in literature as a reflection of
women’s roles in society. Students will examine
culturally and historically the techniques
and themes in various genres of literature by
and about women. This course emphasizes
careful reading, analysis, interpretation, and
understanding of the works. Critical thinking,
discussion, and writing heightens students’
awareness of women’s issues as part of the
human condition.
LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I
(Core)
3 Credits
This course examines significant writings in
world literature from the Ancients through the
Renaissance.The course emphasizes careful
reading and understanding of the works and
their cultural backgrounds. Critical thinking,
discussion and writing about the literature
enhances perceptive reading skills and heightens
the awareness of the human condition.
LIT 202 Masterpieces of
Literature II
(Core)
3 Credits
This course examines significant writings in
world literature from the Enlightenment
through the present.The course emphasizes
careful reading and understanding of the
works and their cultural backgrounds. Critical
thinking, discussion and writing about the literature
enhances perceptive reading skills,
and heightens the awareness of the human
condition
LIT 211 Survey of American
Literature I
3Credits
This course is an overview of American literature
from the Puritans through the 19th century
Romantics. The course explores ideas,
historical and social contexts and themes and
literary characteristics of works in various
genres by major writers.
LIT 212 Survey of American
Literature II
3Credits
This course is an overview of American literature
from the mid-19th century through the
present. The course explores ideas, historical
and social contexts, themes and literary characteristics
of works in various genres by
major writers.
LIT 221 Survey of British
Literature I
3Credits
This course is an overview of British
literature from the Anglo-Saxon period
through the 17th century. The course explores
ideas, historical and social contexts, themes
and literary characteristics of works in various
genres by major writers.
LIT 222 Survey of British
Literature II
3Credits
This course is an overview of British
literature from the 18th century through the
present. The course explores ideas, historical
and social contexts, themes and literary characteristics
of works in various genres by
major writers.
LIT 225 Introduction to Shakespeare
3Credits
This course covers the history of the
Elizabethan Period in England and the life of
William Shakespeare. Students will have an
opportunity to study Shakespeare’s poetry and
several of his plays.
LSE - LEARNING
SKILLS
ENHANCEMENT
LSE 100 Learning Skills
Enhancement
1 Credit
Co-requisite: Students need to be concurrent-
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