Capstone seminar providing an intensive exploration of the Christ-centered nature of the discipline. Involves the preparation and defense of a major academic project and portfolio.

Prerequisites:Senior standing

Survey of literature written in the United States from the early works until 1865. Primary emphasis is placed upon the works of major writers. The course includes references to historical, social, and biographical backgrounds as necessary information for an understanding of the literature.

Prerequisites:Grade of C- or better in ENGL 102

Survey of literature written in the United States beginning with works written during the Civil War and continuing into the twenty-first century. The course includes general references to historical, social, and biographical backgrounds as necessary information for an understanding of the literature.

Prerequisites:Grade of C- or better in ENGL 102

Survey of English literature from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century (450-1798). Primary emphasis is placed upon the works of major writers, with general references to the historical, social and biographical backgrounds as necessary information for an understanding of the literature. Parallel reading and reports are required.

Prerequisites:Grade of C- or better in ENGL 102

Critical reading of and writing about selected tragedies, comedies, and histories of William Shakespeare.

Survey of English literature beginning with the romantic period (1798) and continuing through the modern period. Brief consideration is given to outstanding writers and prominent trends in recent literature.

Prerequisites:Grade of C- or better in ENGL 102

Study of the genre of the essay. Students read some of the best contemporary, American non-fiction writing across fields such as the arts, religion, politics, and natural sciences, practicing the techniques found in these models as they develop their own essay style.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102, Sophomore standing

Study of and practice in the composition of imaginative literature, with emphasis on the short story and poetry. Students engage in the close reading of texts, both those written by established writers and those of classmates, practicing and presenting their own creative writing.

Prerequisites:ENGL 101

A workshop course in which students study and practice the principles of writing poetry. Students read and discuss each other's writings as well as those of established poets.

Prerequisites:ENGL 240, Sophomore standing

A workshop course in which students study and practice the principles of writing short fiction. Students read and discuss each other's writings as well as those of established writers.

Prerequisites:ENGL 240, Sophomore standing

Study of advanced techniques in writing fiction and/or poetry. Writing exercises, critique, study of professionals' strategies, and workshop discussion all contribute to students' development of their creative writing skills.

Prerequisites:ENGL 320 or ENGL 321

Study of English literature written before 1500, including Beowulf and the work of Chaucer.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

Study of the poetry and prose of John Milton and other major 17th century British writers, with an emphasis on the religious and political contexts of the literature.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

Study of British literature between 1660 and 1800, including the origins of the English novel.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

Study of the poetry and prose of the British Romantic Period, including the poetry of Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Keats and the fiction of Austen.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

A study of the Victorian writers of England in both poetry and prose, considered in their relation to the intellectual, religious, social, and aesthetic currents of the age.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

Study of the contribution of women to the American literary tradition, beginning with the early Puritans and examining the continuing evolution of women's societal roles by reading selections from several different genres.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

Study of the works of select British and American writers published after 1945.

Prerequisites:ENGL 102

Study of select American texts as religious expressions that give voice to writers' foundational beliefs, such as their understandings of God, nature, humanity, and salvation. Students consider the breadth of the diverse American religious imagination as they read the texts of writers such as Emily Dickinson, Ernest Hemingway, Flannery O'Connor, and other contemporary authors.

Prerequisites:ENGL 315, 377, or at least one course numbered ENGL 330-350

An approved independent study option, supervised by faculty, in a directed area of scholarship. Study is administered according to a learning contract between a designated faculty member and the student.

An approved independent study option, supervised by faculty, in a directed area of scholarship. Study is administered according to a learning contract between a designated faculty member and the student.

Approved internship in a field of the student's specialty. This guided learning experience is a culminating experience in which the student applies the principles and skills learned, demonstrating competency under the guidance of a specialist in the field

Survey of the African American literary tradition with critical reading of and writing about various genres of literature, including essays, poetry, drama, and fiction, by representative African-American authors.

Study of literature written by authors from around the world, as read in translation. Students study texts chosen primarily from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and read the literature through a comparative approach, considering historical, intellectual, religious, social, and aesthetic contexts.

Prerequisites:At least one of the following: ENGL 202, 203, 211, or 212

Development of intermediate-level French language skills and study of the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world.

Prerequisites:FREN 102 or placement through Department of Language and Literature

Continuation of FREN 210. Development of intermediate-level French language skills and study of the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world.

Prerequisites:FREN 210 or placement through Department of Language and Literature

Intensive practice in oral and written French language skills based on personal experiences, film, cultural readings, articles and short stories. Includes advanced grammar review and vocabulary development.

Prerequisites:FREN 211 or placement through Department of Language and Literature

Continuation of FREN 310. Intensive practice in oral and written French language skills based on personal experiences, film, cultural readings, articles and short stories. Includes advanced grammar review and vocabulary development.

Prerequisites:FREN 310

Study of the history and culture of the French-speaking world through the context of film. Taught in French.

Prerequisites:FREN 311 them in French both orally and in writing.

Exploration of the culture and civilization of France from prehistoric times through the present. Taught in French.

Prerequisites:FREN 311

Intensive examination of a selected area of study in the field of French language and culture. Topics vary and are announced in advance. This course may be repeated for credit. Lecture, seminar, and/or team study. Taught in French

Prerequisites:FREN 311

Introduction to French grammar and pronunciation, with emphasis on phonetic pronunciation and on the principles of grammar. Included are basic question-and-answer drills for real-life situations.

Continuation of skills learned in FREN 101. In addition, reading selections are introduced. Course emphasizes oral comprehension and interacting in real-life situations.

Prerequisites:FREN 101 or placement test

Development of intermediate-level Spanish language skills and study of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

Prerequisites:SPAN 102 or placement through Department of Language and Literature

Continuation of SPAN 210. Development of intermediate-level Spanish language skills and study of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world

Prerequisites:SPAN 210 or placement through Department of Language and Literature

Study of select creative works from Hispanic traditions, including art, music and film, with an emphasis on cultural background. Taught in English

Intensive practice in oral and written Spanish language skills based on personal experiences, film, cultural readings, articles and short stories by Hispanic writers. Includes advanced grammar review and vocabulary development.

Prerequisites:SPAN 211 or placement through Department of Language and Literature

Continuation of SPAN 310. Intensive practice in oral and written Spanish language skills based on personal experiences, film, cultural readings, articles and short stories by Hispanic writers. Includes advanced grammar review and vocabulary development.

Prerequisites:SPAN 310

Study of the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking world through the context of film. Taught in Spanish.

Prerequisites:SPAN 311

Exploration of the culture and civilization of Spain from prehistoric times through the present. Taught in Spanish.

Prerequisites:SPAN 311

Exploration of the culture and civilization of Latin America from prehistoric times through the present. Taught in Spanish.

Prerequisites:SPAN 311

Intensive examination of a selected area of study in the field of Spanish language or culture. Topics vary and are announced in advance. This course may be repeated for credit. Lecture, seminar, and/or team study. Taught in Spanish.

Prerequisites:SPAN 311

Introduction to the Spanish language using a communicative approach with an emphasis on developing introductory listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as an appreciation for Hispanic culture.

Continuation of SPAN 102. Introduction to the Spanish language using a communicative approach with an emphasis on developing introductory listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as an appreciation for Hispanic culture.

Prerequisites:SPAN 101 or placement through Department of Language and Literature