Courses

A survey of important works of American Literature. Required for English majors. Course equivalents ENGL 2131 and ENGL 2132.

English This course emphasizes American literature as a reflection of culture and ideas. A survey of important works in American literature which includes a variety of literary genres: short CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE stories, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels. Topics include literature and culture, essential themes and ideas, literature and history, and research skills.

A survey of American literature from the pre-colonial age to the mid-nineteenth century.

more information on this institution's eCore courses, please see http://www.westga.edu/ecore/ This course will present a broad overview of American literature from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Students will utilize various critical approaches and reading strategies as they examine important authors and themes of this period. The course will pay special attention to multiple cultures and perspectives.

The history of American warfare from the colonial conflicts through the wars of the 20th century, with emphasis on society's impact on warfare and warfare's impact on American society.

An analysis of the roles of the policy making processes, power, procedures, relationships, and history of American national governmental institutions.

A critical reading of selected essays, speeches, debates, and literary works from America's great and unique political tradition. The course will focus on various major themes, for instance, commerce, freedom, justice, race, democracy, representation, community, or family life.

This course considers metaphysical and epistemological questions by examining how they were treated by the thinkers who founded pragmatism, America's distinctive philosophical tradition. Philosophers covered may include classical American pragmatists, such as Peirce, James, Dewey, and Mead, as well as the contemporary American pragmatists, such as Rorty.

A study of the history of American religious beliefs and practices, and religion's influence on American society, from 1800 to the present.

A study of the history of American religious beliefs, practices, and influences on American society, from its colonial settlement to 1800.