This course examines the origin and development of literary conventions unique to the genre as developed by writers from a variety of cultural experiences. Three hours per week. This course provides a study of the short story genre and will examine representative world writers of both traditional and experimental short story forms. Three hours per week. The course is a study of representative works by writers from diverse cultures during the contemporary period which extends from World War II through the Post-Modernists.
Students read works by artists who have contributed to literary movements of global significance.
Three hours per week. These courses include an analytical reading or major literary works and an examination of the social and historical background and culture of each period covered. Selected masterpieces in LIT 2110 include works from the beginning of ancient civilizations through the Renaissance. Reading selections in LIT 2120 include works from the Restoration through the Contemporary period. Either course may be taken first or separately.