Introduction to adolescent fiction books, authors, and issues. Application to classroom settings is incorporated. The study of selections from Shakespeare s tragedies, comedies, histories, romances, and sonnets in relation to the Elizabethan Age. English Literature I or instructor s permission. Study of major, pre-twentieth century Christian writers such as Dante, Milton, Bunyan, Herbert, and others.
Emphasis is placed on literary value as well as theology.
Through the viewing and discussion of films, the reading of selected critical texts, and the writing of film reviews and short papers, students increase not only their film repertoire but also their understanding of film s basic techniques, vocabulary, and rhetoric. Relating the Christian faith to film forms part of the course backdrop. Films presenting Christ symbols or figures are also given consideration. The examination of literary works originally written in languages other than English and deemed to be world masterpieces. Selections span time from ancient through the Renaissance, and either have influenced Western civilization or shed light on it.