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Latin
LAT 101 Elementary Latin I 3 cr.
This course is an introductory course which
encompasses the grammar and vocabulary of
the Classical Language. The major emphasis
will be on learning the necessary Latin
grammar and vocabulary in order to read the
classical Roman authors.
3/0/0
LAT 102 Elementary Latin II 3 cr.
The course will focus on the grammar and
vocabulary of the Classical Language in order
to read the literature of the Roman authors.
The emphasis will be on more sophisticated
and expanded Latin vocabulary, grammar
concepts, and reading Roman Literature which
reflects the content of the course.
Prerequisite: LAT 101
3/0/0
LAT 201 Intermediate Latin I 3 cr.
This course emphasizes the analysis of Latin
texts. The principles of grammar and syntax
presented in Elementary Latin are reinforced.
Students will also study Roman history and
institutions and the influence of the classical
world on Western Civilization.
Prerequisite: LAT 102 or two years of high
school Latin
3/0/0
LAT 202 Intermediate Latin II 3 cr.
This course emphasizes the analysis of Latin
poetry. The principles of grammar and syntax
presented in Elementary Latin are reinforced.
Students will also study Roman history and
institutions and the influence of the classical
world on Western Civilization.
Prerequisite: LAT 201 or permission
3/0/0
Literature
LIT 202 Introduction to Drama 3 cr.
This course is a survey of dramatic literature
from the plays of the ancient Greeks to the
present. It focuses on the close analysis of
dramatic structure, the changes in dramatic
presentation, and the social and artistic
conventions which caused these changes.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission
3/0/0
LIT 203 Masterpieces of
World Literature I 3 cr.
This course is a sampling of significant Biblical
and classical literature (Greek and Roman) as
well as mythological literature. The emphasis
will be on reading and discussing the origins
of the allusions found in modern arts.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission
3/0/0
LIT 205 Introduction to Poetry 3 cr.
This course divides the study of poetry into
four parts. It examines what poetry is and how
it differs from other literary forms; how it
evolved (the tradition of poetry); what special
skills are needed to understand it; and what
purpose it serves in a utilitarian culture.
Students read, analyze, and discuss poems.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission
3/0/0
LIT 206 Women’s Literature 3 cr.
This course examines the roles assigned to
women in society as reflected in poetry, short
stories, novels, and autobiographical writings
by women as well as literature written about
women. It reflects the views of women held in
different countries and at different times in the
recent past.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission
3/0/0
LIT 207 English Literature I 3 cr.
This course focuses on English literature from
Beowulf and Chaucer to Samuel Johnson and
authors from the late eighteenth century. It
emphasizes critical reading and analysis of
selected fiction, poetry, drama, and essays.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission
3/0/0 FA
LIT 208 English Literature II 3 cr.
This course focuses on English literature from
the Romantic poets to the Modern period. It
emphasizes critical reading and analysis of
selected fiction, poetry, drama, and essays.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission
3/0/0 SP
LIT 209 American Literature I 3 cr.
This course is a survey covering American
literature from the Puritan period to the Civil
War. It emphasizes major trends in literary
development during that time span.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission
3/0/0 FA
LIT 210 American Literature II 3 cr.
This course is a survey covering American
literature from the Civil War to modern times.
It emphasizes major trends in literary
development during that time span.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission
3/0/0 SP
LIT 211 Masterpieces of
World Literature II 3 cr.
This course will cover both fictional and nonfiction
works from the eleventh century to
the present with a focus on European and
non-Western traditions. Students will explore
the historical, social, and cultural contexts of
chosen texts in order to trace the
development of modern literary genres.
Prerequisite: ENG 102
3/0/0
LIT 212 Contemporary American Novel 3 cr.
This course focuses on post-World War II
novelists. It emphasizes critical reading and
analysis of the authors’ literary techniques as well
as discussion of themes reflecting modern life.
Prerequisite: ENG 101, ENG 102
3/0/0
LIT 213 Contemporary Native American
Literature 3 cr.
This course focuses on the fiction and poetry
produced by Native Americans in the last
quarter of the twentieth century. It is
structured to provide a background in Native
American culture and experience. It also
discusses the author’s viewpoint by highlighting
concepts important to them in their work.
It emphasizes the impact of Native American
cultures, concerns, and philosophy on the
fiction and poetry of these authors.
Prerequisite: ENG 102
3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
LIT 215 Introduction to Children’s
Literature 3 cr.
This survey course introduces the history,
psychology, and literary techniques of quality
children’s literature. It emphasizes the
evaluation and analysis of children’s literature
to assess what makes a quality piece of
literature.
Prerequisite: ENG 102
3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
LIT 216 Poetry of the Holocaust 3 cr.
This course examines the poetry that reflects
upon the Nazi destruction of 6,000,000 Jews
during the Holocaust of World War II. The
poetry is a testimony to the lost lives and the
devastated souls. Poets re-create both the
sorrow and the inspiration of varied Holocaust
experiences. It focuses on communal and
individual identity, memory, and the desire for
self-representation.
3/0/0
LIT 217 The Holocaust in
World Literature 3 cr.
This course examines the literature that reflects
upon the extermination of 6,000,000 Jews
during the Holocaust of World War II. The
literature stands as testimony to the broad
range of Holocaust experiences, both
sorrowful and inspirational. These events are reexperienced
through fiction, dramatic works,
memoirs, diaries, film and guest lecturers, and
artists. It includes selected works by men and
women, Jews and non-Jews, figures famous
and unknown, eyewitnesses, survivors, and
second- and third-generation writers.
3/0/0
To access outlines for these course descriptions, please visit http://www.bcc.edu/pages/476.asp
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