Grammar of the English Language
A systematic and rigorous survey of the structure of contemporary English grammar. This course explores usage problems associated with contemporary grammar in both speech and writing. Some of the topics covered in the course will include the structure of clauses and phrases, word classes, linking clauses, punctuation, various usage problems (e.g. subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement, […]
Adolescent Literature
A survey of adolescent literature from its beginning to the present time, including all types of literature except textbooks. Included will be criteria for evaluating, selecting, and presenting materials, which are applicable to the interests, needs, and abilities of children in the middle grades. Emphasis is on eliciting responses from children based on specific trade […]
Masterpieces of British Literature
This course introduces masterpieces of literature written in English by writers from the British Isles. Through close reading of selected celebrated texts, students will broaden their reading experience while gaining depth and insight into specific texts which have influenced English-speaking peoples around the globe.
Masterpieces of American Literature
This course introduces masterpieces of literature written in English by writers from the United States. Through close reading of selected celebrated texts, students will gain a broader appreciation of the American literary heritage while developing depth and insight in their understanding of specific texts.
Trojan Epics
A course in the Epic Tradition focusing on the three great epics of the Western Tradition which center around the events of the Trojan War: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid. The course will emphasize a close reading of these foundational texts. (Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENG 2__+.)
Shakespeare
This course focuses on Shakespeare’s major plays, and the historical and social context in which they were first produced. Some attention to Shakespeare’s minor poetry. (Prerequisite: ENG 102, ENG 213.)
Masterpieces of Christian Thought (Same as BTH 401)
This course is a delineation of the Christian worldview through readings in classic Christian literature from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. (Prerequisites: BOT 110 and BNT 110.)
C.S. Lewis (Same as BTH 321)
A reading of selected works (primarily literary) by C. S. Lewis examining his times, his literary craft and theory, and his philosophical/theological perspectives. (Prerequisite: ENG 102.)
Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature
This is a literature course introducing students to the field of Science Fiction and Fantasy studies, covering classics of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Literature as well as more recent derivations of the genres. Students will gain familiarity with the norms of the genres, some of their recurrent themes, and gain an appreciation of their major, noteworthy […]
Classroom Management
This course is designed to introduce the student to strategies for effectively planning classroom activities, managing various types of classroom behaviors, and developing instructional techniques for guiding students’ learning. Activities and readings will emphasize the relationship between classroom environment and student behavior. Special speakers will give students real classroom techniques. Offered every spring. (Prerequisite: EDF […]