English 151 is recommended before enrolling in all literature courses.
LITE 100	Building Foundations through Literature	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 46. Reading, discussing, and writing about literature with emphasis on the essay and short story. Students will learn new approaches to comprehending vocabulary and written text.
LITE 105	Introduction to Literature	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98 or 99. Studies in critical reading and appreciation of the major forms in fiction, poetry, and drama. Required course for English majors and minors.
LITE 205	World Literature	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98 or 99. Using Western literature as a guide to explore the ideas we believe in and how we came by them, this course begins with the literature of Hebrew people and the Greeks and continues to the rebirth of humanism during the Renaissance.
LITE 206	World Literature	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98 or 99. Using Western literature as a guide to explore the ideas we believe in and how we came by them, this course begins with the literature of humanism during the Renaissance and traces the changes in our beliefs up to the present day.
LITE 211	American Literature	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98 or 99. A survey of American literature to the early twentieth century.
LITE 212	American Literature	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98 or 99. A survey of American literature from the early twentieth century to the present.
LITE 213	Children’s Literature	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 79 or a “P” grade in STSK 98. A general survey of the prose, poetry, and illustrated books suitable for the elementary grades. Enrollment for elementary education majors or others who meet the prerequisite.
LITE 216	Film Interpretation	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98 or 99. ENGL 152 recommended prior to LITE 216. An introduction to film, including visual elements, meanings, and genre through study of outstanding examples of historical and contemporary feature films. May include foreign films. Lab Fee
LITE 222	British Literature II	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98 or 99. A survey of British literature from the Romantic Period until the present.
LITE 223	Shakespeare	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98 or 99. A study of selected Shakespearean plays designed to increase the reader's appreciation and understanding of Shakespeare’s art.
LITE 230	Bible as Literature	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98 or 99. A survey intended to identify the major literacy genres and themes contained in the Bible with an emphasis on the Old Testament.
LITE 240	African American Literature	3 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98 or 99. A survey of African-American literature from 1600 to the present.
LITE 285	Interdisciplinary Humanities	2-4 CR
Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70, or a “C” in STSK 98, or “P” in STSK 99. Studies in the relationship of literature and literary study to a second discipline: science, philosophy, psychology, social science, or fine arts. The literary genre and period and the second area vary from semester to semester. Course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to six credit hours.
LITE 298	Independent Study	1-3 CR
Prerequisite: departmental approval only. An opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of some subject under the direction of a member(s) of the professional staff. Subjects are chosen and arrangements made to suit the needs of individual students. Course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to three credit hours.
LITE 299	Field Experience	1-3 CR
Prerequisites: a written outline of the student's project or work experience and departmental approval. An opportunity for the interested student to gain experience with regional employers through practicums and/or observations. May be repeated up to a maximum of six credit hours.
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