This course focuses on understanding and appreciating literature. Traditional literary research among critical sources leads to at least one research paper. J, K, S Composition of business correspondence and formal and informal technical reports. The student should be well versed in a technical field before enrolling. J Exploration of literary themes in various genres of literature, including fiction, poetry, drama, and film.
Specific theme is announced in the semester schedule.
The course may be repeated for credit when content varies. J, K GER Analysis and interpretation of selected masterpieces from ancient times through the European Renaissance. J, K GER Analysis and interpretation of selected masterpieces from the European Renaissance to the present. J, K GER Analysis and interpretation of selected writings from the Anglo-Saxons to the Elizabethans. J, K GER Analysis and interpretation of selected writings from the post Elizabethans to the present.