Courses

Topic to be discussed changes each semester. May be repeated for credit.

A study of Italian Renaissance civilization including artistic, political, and intellectual developments.

Topic announced in advance. See department for description

This course will emphasize the development of the British novel from the seventeenth century through the present or the American novel from the late eighteenth century through the present in relation to literary, cultural, intellectual, technological, and aesthetic changes in Britain or America

Focuses on varying topics in the novel with special attention to form. Texts may be drawn from diverse national and cultural origins.

The novel as a literary genre approached from a variety of perspectives, including but not limited to generic, historical, theoretical, and single- author approaches. Course content varies. Course may be taken for credit more than once under different topics with departmental approval.

Focuses on varying topics in the novel with special attention to form. Texts may be drawn from diverse national and cultural origins.

This course explores one or more theoretical and critical approaches, such as ecocriticism, film theory, trauma theory, or disability studies. It may be repeated once for credit when its topic varies. (WI).

Exploration of the background and message of Israel's great preachers, the major and minor prophets of the Old Testament, and the relevance of their insights for today.

Examination of the literary character and function of the Psalms in Israel, including analysis of the literary masterpiece and spiritual classic known as Job. Also includes review of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and other poetical books.