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EH 261 CI The Slave Narrative and Its Legacies (1)
An exploration of the African-American literary canon beginning with autobiographies
written by formerly enslaved people. Subsequent texts comment in some way upon the
American slave experience or otherwise relate to those earlier writers. A Community
Interests and Leadership Studies designated course. (Also listed as HON 261.)
EH 265 Survey of Southern Authors (1)
Studies of important long works by major Southern writers from antebellum to present
times. Prerequisite: EH 102 or EH 208.
EH 268 GP Environmental Thought in Antiquity (1)
An introduction to ancient ideas about nature, animals, climate, and the role humans
should play in such systems. The course will explore how cultures from ancient Greece to
early modern Europe conceptualize the relationship between mankind and the natural
world and how changes in the environment affected human development and political
systems. A Global Perspectives designated course. (Also listed as GRS 268.)
EH 280 ES Greco-Roman Literature in Translation (1)
A selection of major Greek and Latin works read in English translation. An Explorations
in Scholarship designated course.
EH 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in English (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
EH 297, 397, 497 Internship in English (½ or 1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
EH 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in English (½ or 1)
A contracted teaching experience that requires instructor approval. Specific guidelines
concerning teaching experiences appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this
catalog.
EH 300 WR Theories and Methods of Literary Analysis (1)
An introduction to the discipline of literary study for English majors. This course
prepares students for advanced work in textual analysis, the application of critical and
theoretical approaches, and the production of well-researched literary analyses. At least
one previous EH course is recommended. A Writing Reinforcement designated course.
EH 301 Fiction Workshop (1)
The writing of original short prose fiction taught by the workshop method. The course
may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: EH 205.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024