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EnglishENG 209—American Literature: To The Civil War3 cr. (Fall)A survey of American literature from the Puritanera through the Romantic Movement presentingliterature as a reflection of time, place, and thought.The course emphasizes major authors. Some researchrequired. (GE 7)Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102ENG 210—American Literature: 1865 to thePresent3 cr. (Spring)A survey of American literature from the latenineteenth century to the present, emphasizingliterature as a reflection of time, place and thought.Major authors are examined in depth. Some researchrequired. (GE 7)Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102ENG 211—Creative Writing: Fiction3 cr. (Fall)An advanced writing course designed to helpstudents develop skill in writing fiction. In addition towriting, the student will evaluate the work of fellowstudents and other assigned works. Some researchrequired. (GE 8)Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102, with grade ofC or higherENG 212—Creative Writing: Poetry3 cr. (Spring)This course provides opportunity for the student todevelop skill in writing poetry. Classroom discussionsare devoted to both student work and outsidereadings. Some research required. (GE 8)Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102, with grade ofC or higherENG 213—Journalism: Survey of Mass Media3 cr. (Fall)A study of journalism theory, emphasizing theprinciples and the responsibilities that newspapers,radio, and television share in conveying informationand in developing public opinion. Writing about themedia is required. Some research required. (GE 7)Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102ENG 215—Shakespeare3 cr.A close reading of selected plays and some sonnets,together with lectures on the Elizabethan way of life,the playhouse, and stage-craft. Some researchrequired. (GE 7)Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102ENG 216—Children's Literature3 cr.Survey of children's literature: What makes it last?How did it develop? What does it show about theculture and age that produce it? How does it connectto a child's developmental stages? An adult's? Whatare representative types of the literature, writers andworks? How does it handle special issues likemulticulturalism, bias, censorship? Readings includepicture books, fairy/folk tales, to fiction (historical,realistic, fantasy); representative writers like "MotherGoose" and Brothers Grimm to Sendak, Potter,Carroll, Lowry. Group and individual projects furtherexplore the field. Some research required. (GE 7)Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102ENG 217—Film and Literature3 cr.A literary approach to cinema, with emphasis onstory, plot, theme, characters, and symbols. Therelationships between literary works and their screenadaptations are examined. Basic film terminology isconsidered to assist the student to become a reflectiveviewer. Some research required. (GE 7)Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102ENG 220—Women Writers3 cr.A survey of the works of representative womenwriters focusing on human relationships and societyfrom a woman's perspective as revealed in theirpoetry, drama, and prose. Works by such authors asBronte, Woolf, Chopin, Mansfield, and O'Connormay be included. Some research required. (GE 7)Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 102ENG 221—Contemporary Short Story3 cr.Careful reading, analysis, and interpretation ofshort stories, emphasizing varied approaches,characteristics and styles, with some attention todevelopment of the form in the 19th century. Someresearch required. (GE 7)Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102ENG 222—Contemporary Novel3 cr.Careful reading, analysis, and interpretation ofseveral significant novels that vary in style and thatsuggest how the form has developed during thiscentury. Some research required. (GE 7)Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102ENG 223—Contemporary Poetry3 cr.Careful reading, analysis, and interpretation ofpoetry, emphasizing varied approaches, characteristicsand styles. Some research required. (GE 7)Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102ENG 225—International Literature:Non-European3 cr.A survey of the works of representativeinternational writers. Readings will focus on humanSpring 2011www.sunyorange.edu193