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CIS 510 - Information Systems.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program.(3).
Information systems role in transforming organizations and industries. The firm in its environment; the systems approach. Strategic planning and issues; information resource management. Case studies; AIS and MIS.Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CIS 520 - Knowledge Management in Information Systems.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program.(3).
Unique issues of the knowledge management system, a particular type of information system. Exploration of concepts and definitions of knowledge itself, background, analysis, design and implementation. Particular considerations of system background and use within the organization; use of the system as an agent of organizational change and a strategic tool.Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CIS 530 - Information Storage and Retrieval.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program.(3).
Concepts, principles, issues and techniques for managing data resources. Query structure and matching process. Retrieval effectiveness. Document access and output presentation.Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CIS 550 - Decision Support Systems.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program.(3).
Decision making and available support. Evolution of computerized decision aids. Decision making models and systems; decision support systems.Graded ABCDEN/Y.
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CIS 591 - Independent Graduate Study in Information Systems.
Consent of instructor.(3).
Independent work with guidance by faculty advisor of choice on a research project related to an Information Systems problem.Not open to students electing Thesis Option.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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CIS 592 - Special Topics in Information Systems.
Admission to the MS in CSIS program.(3).
Topics of interest in computer information systems not offered on a regular basis, announced in the course schedule. Various offerings may treat different topics.Course may be reelected; each election must emphasize a different topic.Graded ABCDEN.
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CIS 595 - Master’s Thesis I.
Consent of instructor.(3).
Advanced topics of particular interest to the student chosen in cooperation with the thesis advisor. Directed research under supervision of advisor, thesis document preparation, preparation for oral defense.Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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CIS 596 - Master’s Thesis II.
Consent of instructor.(3).
Continuation of thesis research.Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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COM 113 - Drawing for Design I.
Concentration in Visual Communication or consent of instructor.(3)F.
Basic drawing techniques with emphasis on the fundamentals of observation and basic composition. Exploration and analysis of spatial relationships, representational drawing, form and concept using black and white media.Also listed as ART 113 .
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COM 114 - Drawing for Design II.
Concentration in Visual Communication, ART 113 /COM 113 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Advanced drawing techniques with emphasis on conceptual sketching and rendering using color media. Exploration of perspective, storyboarding, visualization and presentation techniques.Also listed as ART 114 .
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COM 126 - Introduction to Digital Photography.
Concentration in Art Education, Fine Art Studio, Visual Communication, or consent of instructor.(3)F.
Introduction to technical and creative use of digital cameras and computer-aided imagery. Utilization of digital cameras, computers and sophisticated imaging software as a tool for individual expression.Also listed as ART 126 .
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COM 140 - History of Graphic Design.
(3)H.
Chronological survey of graphic design through slide lectures. How graphic design responded to (and affected) international, social, political and technological developments since 1450. Emphasis on printed work from 1880 to present and its relationship to other visual arts and design disciplines.Also listed as ARH 140 .
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COM 152 - Color and Design.
Concentration in Visual Communication or consent of instructor.(3)F.
Exploration of design principles of organization, utilizing such elements as line, shape, color, texture and scale to create and evaluate compositions. Emphasis on aesthetic and technical aspects of color theory within the field of visual communication.Also listed as ART 152 .
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COM 160 - Visual Communications Theory and Process.
(3).
Introduction to contemporary graphic design. Theory, professional practices, creative workflow, career paths, digital graphics hardware and software usage, copyright, ethics.Also listed as ART 160 and THE 160 .
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COM 170 - Introduction to Digital Culture.
(3).
How massive expansion of digital communication technologies such as the Internet has influenced culture, politics and social ways of living; strengths and weaknesses of our increasing digital lives. Technologies such as social networking websites, mobile internet, digital advertising and digital film; issues such as privacy and surveillance, cyber security, political engagement and theories of representation.Also listed as ART 170 .
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COM 200 - Introduction to Human Communication.
(3)S.
Introduction to the discipline of Human Communication, touching on all skills and objectives of the Communication Program. Students gain tools needed to become competent communicators and to critically evaluate the communication messages of others.
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COM 204 - Argumentation and Debate.
(3).
Basic instruction in public argumentation and debate. Students develop research skills and learn to construct and deconstruct arguments. Includes participation in debates.Also listed as THE 204 .
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COM 206 - Great Speeches.
(3).
Survey of great speeches throughout history. Students learn who the orators were and why their speeches made a difference, gaining appreciation for the power of the spoken word.
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COM 210 - Introduction to Public Speaking.
(3)H.
Students prepare and deliver public speeches, developing skills of organization, research and delivery while engaging important public issues. Students develop appreciation for ethical methods to approach diverse audiences and become more comfortable speaking in public and better equipped to use speech as a tool to execute change.Also listed as THE 210 .
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COM 213 - Oral Interpretation of Literature.
(3)F.
Oral communication of prose and poetry. Analysis of texts, methods of meeting problems inherent in their presentation, group and individual reading before the class, criticism, and possible public performance.Also listed as THE 213 .
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COM 215 - Photography Survey.
ENG 112 or EHS 120 .(3)H.
Discussion of the history, aesthetics, and uses of photography. Introduction to black and white photographic processes.Also listed as ARH 215 .
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COM 225 - News Writing.
ENG 112 or EHS 120 .(3)H.
Introduction to news gathering and writing, including news values and judgment, sourcing, interviewing, beats, use of numbers and data, and story construction. Presentation of news across multiple media platforms. Discussion of legal and ethical principles. Stress on drill and practice in writing on deadline.Also listed as JRN 225 .
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COM 226 - Advertising.
(3).
Principles of effective advertising strategy and design. Emphasis on developing and coordinating messages for a variety of media including newspapers, radio, and television.
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COM 231 - Language and Law.
(3).
Language in the American judicial process; legal language reform, the role of the linguist as expert witness, comprehension of jury instructions, effects of language variation on witness credibility, legal rights of linguistic minorities.Also listed as LIN 231 .
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COM 232 - Typography I.
ART 252 /COM 252 /THE 252 .(3).
Introduction to the history and use of typography within the filed of visual communication. Exploration of type, from individual letterforms to words and pages and integration of image and text.Also listed as ART 232 .
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COM 241 - History and Effects of Mass Communication.
(3)S.
Focus on history and major effects of mass communication (print, radio, film, TV and Internet) on society. Students gain knowledge of the historical emergence of mass communication, its major effects on society, governmental regulations, and parental approaches for controlling effects.
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COM 242 - Telecommunication Performance.
(3).
Introduction to performance principles and techniques in the electronic media. Examination of a variety of performance genres such as announcing, interviewing, reporting, and editorial argument.Also listed as THE 243 .
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COM 252 - Introduction to Digital Design.
ART 141 or ART 152 /COM 152 or ART 271 /THE 271 or consent of instructor. (3).
Introduction to two-dimensional art fundamentals and use of computer software in studio practice. Exploration of visual problem solving and the creative process.Also listed as ART 252 and THE 252 .
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COM 261 - Foundations of Organizational Communication.
(3).
Analysis of the forms and functions of communication within organizations. Examination of basic theories of the management of communication processes in organizations.
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COM 262 - Interviewing.
(3).
Principles and practices of interviewing. Survey of information interviews with an emphasis on broadcast journalism, employment interviewing, counseling/helping interviews.
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COM 272 - Film Genre.
(3)F.
Examination of a selected film genre (the gangster film, the western, science fiction, war films, Film Noir, etc.) or selected topical focus. Viewing, discussion and writing about film. Class time may be extended to accommodate screenings.Also listed as THE 272 .
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COM 281 - Principles of Interpersonal Communication.
(3).
Intensive analysis of the dimensions of intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, designed to identify the philosophy, theories and strategies which underlie effective human communication.
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COM 284 - Gender and Communication.
At least sophomore standing.(3)S.
Analysis of gender/communication issues, including how women and men use language differently, how women and men are portrayed in language, and how language reflects and recreates social reality.Also listed as LIN 284 and WGS 284 .
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COM 301 - Ethical Issues in Communication.
COM 200 or JRN 225 and an additional COM or JRN course.(3).
Examination of ethical principles involved in interpersonal and public communication. Analysis of individual and institutional responsibilities in all forms of communication.Also listed as JRN 301 .
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COM 304 - Advanced Public Speaking.
COM 210 /THE 210 or consent of instructor.(3)
Provides students opportunity to hone their public speaking skills, developing expertise in delivery and speech composition for a number of real-world contexts.Offered Winter semesters.Also listed as THE 304 .
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COM 305 - Communication Theory.
COM 200 , COM 210 /THE 210 ; concurrent election of COM 306 .(3).
The role of theory in the study of communication. Examination of a range of major theories from a variety of disciplinary approaches. Students learn what makes a theory, and critically evaluate and use theories to understand communication phenomena.
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COM 306 - Communication Writing and Speaking Laboratory.
COM 200 , COM 210 /THE 210 ; concurrent election of COM 305 .(1).
Focus on building writing and speaking skills.
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COM 308 - Research Methods in Communication.
(Formerly 300).At least junior standing; COM 305 , COM 306 .(3).
Focus on how communication research is conducted. Students gain knowledge of different research methods used to conduct communication research studies and the skills to comprehend, analyze, and design communication research methods by locating, summarizing, assessing quality, and proposing their own social scientific research study.
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COM 313 - Acting for the Camera.
THE 150 , THE 221 , THE 230 .(3).
Studio course focusing on differences between acting on stage and in front of the camera. Emphasis on theory and practical application, working with monologues, commercials, soap operas and scenes for the camera. Students gain basic knowledge and experience of operating television cameras and working within a television studio.Also listed as THE 313 .
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COM 316 - Advanced Advertising.
COM 226 .(3).
How agency teams create competitive proposals for clients. Examination of various media, cost comparisons, and techniques of utilization. Guidelines and practice in setting creative and advertising objectives for meeting client-established marketing objectives, developing a complete advertising proposal, and presenting it to board of industry representatives. Mirrors agency life in small to medium sized markets.
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COM 320 - History and Theory of Persuasion.
At least junior standing, COM 200 , an additional 200-level course in communication.(3)H.
Western approaches to persuasion and rhetoric from antiquity to current times. Study of seminal works in this tradition for better understanding of the role of persuasion in civic life. Key questions considered include the relationship between persuasion and truth, the process of deliberation, and ethical limits of influencing audiences.
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COM 321 - Speech Criticism.
At least junior standing or consent of instructor.(3)H.
Methods for critiquing persuasive messages, with focus on the history of American public address. Students learn to analyze any persuasive text from a number of different perspectives. Includes audience analysis, construction of genre, the role of power and privilege in persuasion, and persuasion in a mass mediated age.
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COM 323 - Advanced Theories of Public Argumentation.
COM 204 /THE 204 , at least junior standing; or consent of instructor.(3)H.
In-depth exploration of public argumentation theory through close examination of one or more contemporary controversies. Students develop expertise in the issue and apply cutting edge theory to better comprehend it, leading to better understanding of future social and political issues.
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COM 329 - Introduction to Digital Imaging.
ART 152 /COM 152 , ART 252 /COM 252 /THE 252 .(3).
Introduction to technical and creative use of computer aided pixel based imagery. Utilization of desktop computers and sophisticated professional imaging software as a tool for individual expression.Also listed as ART 329 .
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COM 331 - Media Law.
COM 241 .(3).
Analysis of legal limitations and privileges of technologically assisted communication (print, radio, TV and Internet). Students describe and interpret mass communication legal principles, including privileges of free speech, fair comment, libel and slander, and rights of privacy, and develop an ethical approach to make decisions impacting mass communication.Also listed as JRN 331 .
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COM 332 - Theories of Mass Communication.
COM 241 .(3).
Historical and contemporary theories about how mass communication affects society with readings illustrating the application of those theories. Students use the framework of media theory to understand real world media effects and to construct effective arguments and media stories.
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COM 333 - Print Production Techniques.
At least junior standing, ART 252 /COM 252 /THE 252 .(3).
Exploration of publication design, focusing on aesthetic and technical issues of page layout and document design in relation to commercial printing. Font usage, image and file formats, efficient planning and production techniques.Also listed as ART 333 .
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COM 334 - Business of Visual Communications.
At least junior standing.(3).
Introduction to business practices in the graphic design field. Negotiation, pricing, proposals and contracts, ethical standards, professional relationships.Also listed as ART 334 .
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COM 335 - Web Design I.
CSC 263 /CIS 263 , ART 252 /COM 252 /THE 252 .(3).
Introduction to aesthetic and technical concerns of creating and designing with graphics on the World Wide Web (WWW). Web pages, graphic formats, digital capture, color management, browser and computer platform choice, and interactivity. Students execute and maintain a personal WWW site as part of coursework.Also listed as ART 335 .
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COM 338 - Communications in Business.
ENG 112 or EHS 120 , at least junior standing.(3).
Theory and practice of business communications. Audience; content and tone; collection and arrangement of data; selection of form, strategy, and medium. Practical applications to management, including oral, written and audio-visual presentations.Also listed as ENG 338 .
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COM 340 - Graphic Design in Communication.
At least junior standing, two 200-level courses in communication; or consent of instructor.(3).
Theory and application of concepts, materials and tools utilized in the creation of organizational printed materials. Introduction to the techniques of page design, layout, and illustration. Projects include brochures, newsletters, and in-house publications. Speakers and tours.Also listed as ART 340 .
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COM 341 - Audio Production.
COM 200 or COM 204 /THE 204 or COM 210 /THE 210 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Fundamental theories of audio and audio program production, including basics of digital audio, studio and remote recording; demonstration of the importance of sound in electronic media and how its use affects media productions. Through application of audio concepts in the radio laboratory and critiques of radio projects and programs, students gain requisite skills to successfully design and execute audio strategies for media.
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COM 342 - Video Production.
COM 200 or COM 204 /THE 204 or COM 210 /THE 210 ; consent of instructor.(3).
Principles and practices of planning, producing and directing video productions, including the basics of digital video, studio and remote and filming. Focus on how video production and its use influence media productions.
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COM 344 - Media Management and Programming.
COM 241 or consent of instructor.(3).
Understanding management in broadcast media, with particular attention to radio, television and cable. Examination of format types of broadcast programming; analysis of special problems of managing talent; sales and marketing of air time promotion; program evaluation.
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COM 346 - Game and Virtual Design I.
COM 342 or ART 131 (MCC) or consent of instructor.(3).
Exploration, discussion, design, practice and creation of computer games, simulations, and virtual spaces. Conceptual design coupled with focus on design, interface and character development for interactive 3D games, simulations, and virtual worlds.May be elected four times for credit.Also listed as ART 346 .
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COM 347 - Motion Graphics.
ART 252 /COM 252 /THE 252 , ART 335 /COM 335 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Introduction to motion graphics for broadcast, web-based and interactive technologies. Practical application of various software and file formats.Also listed as ART 347 .
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COM 351 - News Blogs: Trends and Practices.
JRN 225 .(1-3).
Study and application of blogging trends and practices in the transmission of news and information.May be repeated to a total of 6 credits.Also listed as JRN 351 .
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COM 357 - Broadcast News Production.
JRN 225 .(3).
Study and application of broadcast news principles and practices, including webcasting. Students write, shoot, edit and perform in the production of local news programs focusing on the UM-Flint campus community.May be repeated to a total of 6 credits.Also listed as JRN 357 .
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COM 361 - Public Relations.
ENG 112 or EHS 120 , COM 200 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Theory, philosophy, and function of agency, business, and institutional relations with the public through newspaper, radio, television, and other media. Procedures for researching, planning, implementing and evaluating public relations campaigns, with special emphasis on writing and publicity problem solving.
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COM 362 - Communication Behavior in Organizations.
COM 261 or consent of instructor.(3).
Investigation of theories and models of communication in organizational settings. Emphasis on analysis and diagnosis of communication patterns and consideration of methods for implementing appropriate and effective communication practices in organizations.
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COM 363 - Conflict Management.
COM 200 or consent of instructor.(3).
Intensive theoretical investigation of communication barriers and breakdowns in interpersonal and public settings. Focus on the management of conflict through effective communication.
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COM 368 - Teaching Speech in Middle and Secondary Schools.
Prior or concurrent election of EDE 360 or EDS 360 .(3).
Methods, materials and objectives of speech education in middle and secondary schools; modern trends in instruction; problems and procedures in teaching and directing theatre, debate, discussion, and other speech activities. Scheduled for the winter of odd-numbered years.Also listed as EDS 348 and THE 368 .
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COM 371 - Advanced Public Relations.
COM 361 or consent of instructor.(3).
Advanced theory with emphasis on management of the public relations function as a purposive, goal-directed activity. Practical applications in development of a comprehensive public relations program; production of program materials and activities; and evaluation of programs conducted by companies, non-profit institutions, and government agencies. Advanced writing techniques for specialized and mass speechwriting.
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COM 376 - Web Design II.
ART 335 /COM 335 .(3).
Further exploration of aesthetic and technical concerns of creating and designing with graphics on the World Wide Web (WWW) as a continuation of Web Design I. Students will gain a thorough understanding of CSS, integration of audio, animation, video and creation of complex sites.Also listed as ART 376 .
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COM 381 - Intercultural Communication.
COM 200 or consent of instructor.(3)S.
Critical investigation of the complexities of communication between cultures. Centers on communication not only between nations, but between groups distinguished by race, gender, religion and class.
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COM 382 - Small Group Communication.
COM 200 or consent of instructor.(3).
Theories of small group communication in problem solving and decision making situations. Focus on the relationship of leadership to group interaction strategies and communication styles.
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COM 390 - Independent Research.
Consent of instructor.(1-3).
Research study by qualified students under the supervision of the instructor. Research may use a variety of methodological approaches in communication (i.e., critical, historical, quantitative).Graded ABCDE/Y.
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COM 391 - Directed Readings in Communication.
COM 305 , consent of instructor.(1-2).
Designed to allow students to explore facets of communication studies that may not be presented in regular course offerings.
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COM 392 - Civic Engagement Experience.
At least junior standing.(1-3).
Hands-on approved civic engagement experience working with a community organization, broadening students’ understanding of our interdependent role with the community. Graded ABCDE/Y.
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COM 398 - Internship in Visual Arts and Communication.
Consent of instructor.(1-6).
Hands-on work experience and exploration of career opportunities in the art and communications fields. Selected placement of qualified students in commercial or non-profit organizations.May be repeated for credit to a total of 9 credits.Also listed as ART 398 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
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COM 399 - Topics in Communication Theory and Criticism.
(Formerly 299).At least junior standing or consent of instructor.(3).
Special areas of communication theory and approaches to communication criticism. Possible offerings: the rhetoric of social movements; film genres and social change; persuasion and propaganda; studies of specific figures in the history of public address.May be elected twice. Only three credits may apply toward the concentration in Communication.
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COM 402 - Case Studies in Professional Communication.
Consent of instructor.(3).
Discussion of case studies on current topics and trends in the field of organizational communication, advertising, or public relations. Topics vary based on student need and instructor availability.
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COM 404 - Studio Photography I.
ART 302 , ART 304 .(3).
Exploration of studio practice, including lighting, set construction, props, and tabletop still life photography.Also listed as ART 404 .
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COM 405 - Studio Photography II.
ART 404 /COM 404 .(3).
Advanced exploration of studio practice, including digital capture, workflows, and special effects.Also listed as ART 405 .
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COM 406 - Corporate Identity/Business Graphics.
ART 232 /COM 232 or consent of instructor.(3).
Exploration of the logo and logotype as visual representation, including application to collateral business materials. Emphasis on the creative process, research, and branding techniques.Also listed as ART 406 .
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COM 407 - Seminar in Oral Interpretation.
Consent of instructor and a lower level course appropriate to the area elected.(1-3).
Also listed as THE 407 .
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COM 416 - Senior Seminar in Media Studies.
COM 200 , COM 210 /THE 210 , COM 241 , COM 331 /JRN 331 , COM 332 , COM 344 .(3).
Students link and apply theoretical media research to create media projects for a senior portfolio, ultimately for presentation to potential employers and/or graduate schools. Students strengthen skills in team building and creative production of media work through observation and study of various types of media projects.
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COM 422 - Image and Text.
ART 329 /COM 329 , ART 330 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Exploration of two major elements of graphic designphotography and typography. Students design and produce a variety of printed materials using these elements to communicate specific messages in a manner both effective and artistic.Also listed as ART 422 .
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COM 426 - Senior Seminar in Professional Communication.
(Formerly 428).COM 200 , COM 210 /THE 210 , COM 308 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
Focus on understanding and application of advanced communication theory. Students’ knowledge of theory, writing skills and presentation skills developed and assessed.
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COM 436 - Senior Thesis in Speech Communication.
Senior standing, consent of instructor.(3).
Each student writes a senior thesis on a subject in Speech Communication, in consultation with a faculty member.
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COM 450 - Media, Propaganda and Social Change.
Senior standing; COM 301 /JRN 301 , COM 304 /THE 304 , COM 320 ; or consent of instructor.(3).
The role of mass communication in social movements,propaganda, and social change. The nature and rhetorical strategies of propaganda in historical and current events. Social movements and propaganda campaigns including the Crusades, Reformation, Antislavery, WW I, WW II, Cold War, Hipsters, Anti War, Civil Rights, Advertising, Northern Ireland, the War on Terror; sociological propaganda.
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COM 460 - Spoken Word as Art and Communication.
COM 210 .(3)F.
Spoken Word as both art and communication, linked to public speaking but different in nature of performative content, delivery and purpose. Traditional elements of Spoken Word performance from the 1950s to present day; various forms of Spoken Word (slam poetry, open mic, performance art) as it is linked to social justice and reasons performers create work for the stage. Students learn artistic use of voice and body language to convey messages to two audiences: Self and Other.Also listed as ART 460 /THE 460 .
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COM 495 - Honors Thesis I.
Permission of the Honors Council or its designate; consent of Communication Program Director. Open only to Honors Program students.(4).
Credit and grade will not be given until successful completion of COM 496 /HON 496 .Also listed as HON 495 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
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COM 496 - Honors Thesis II.
Permission of the Honors Council or its designate; consent of Communication Program Director, prior or concurrent election of COM 495 /HON 495 . Open only to Honors Program students.(4).
Also listed as HON 496 .Graded ABCDE/Y.
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COM 507 - Topics in Communication and Visual Arts.
Graduate standing.(1-3).
Focus on various topics involving intensive study in areas related to communication, graphic design, or studio art. The title for each section varies based on the topic of study. May be re-elected for different topics.Also listed as ART 507 .
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COM 550 - Media, Propaganda and Social Change.
Graduate standing.(3).
See COM 450 for description. Not open to students with credit for COM 450 .
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CPL 204 - Literature of Greece and Rome.
Prior or concurrent election of ENG 112 or EHS 120 .(3).H.
Contribution of classic myth to European and American literary culture. Selected masterpieces of ancient literature read in English translation.Also listed as ENG 204 .
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CPL 205 - The Bible as Literature:The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.
Prior or concurrent election of ENG 112 or EHS 120 .(3)GS.
Contemporary literary analysis of the Hebrew Bible and Deuterocanon in English translation; emphasis on textual history, literary structure and form, historical and cultural contexts, reception, and treatment of ethnicity, class, gender and sexuality.Also listed as ENG 205 .
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CPL 206 - Survey of African Literature.
(3)H.
Origins and development of contemporary African fiction, including the African oral heritage and works of selected writers from different African geographic regions. The unique role and the experiences of the writer in modern African societies; critical reception of African literature within and outside of the African continent; influences of colonialism, nationalism, and feminism/womanism are examined.Also listed as AFA 206 and ENG 209 .
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CPL 207 - Modern African Drama & Poetry.
(3)H.
Introduction to contemporary African drama and poetry, whose themes reflect socio-cultural, political and religious events prevalent in the societies from which they emanate. The relationship between traditional and modern drama and poetry. Analysis of language in selected poems and plays, including works by Wole Soyinka, Ama Ata Aidoo, Tess Onwueme, Athol Fugard, Dennis Brutus, and Niyi Ozundare. Also listed as Also listed as AFA 207 and THE 207 .
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CPL 208 - Survey of Greek and Roman Classical Literature.
Prior or concurrent enrollment in ENG 112 or EHS 120 .(3)H.
Survey of literature of the Greek and Roman classical age in English translation, with focus on styles of writing, including the epic, tragedy and comedy, lyrics, eclogues, epistles and satires, with emphasis on the contribution these works have made to western civilization.Also listed as CPL 207 .
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CPL 209 - The Bible as Literature: The New Testament and Lost Gospels.
Prior or concurrent election of ENG 112 or EHS 120 .(3)GS.
Contemporary literary analysis of the first-and second-century texts that examine and promulgate the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth in English translation; emphasis on textual history, literary structure and form, historical and cultural contexts, and treatment of ethnicity, class, gender and sexuality.Also listed as ENG 206 .
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CPL 246 - Saxons, Magicians and Triangles.
At least sophomore standing.(3).
Study of the later Middle Ages with a unifying theme: the development of the Arthurian legend. Literature is the primary concern, but medieval philosophy, life, and arts are given considerable attention.Also listed as ENG 246 .
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CPL 257 - Protest in African Literature.
At least sophomore standing.(3)H.
Reading and discussion of poets, novelists and essayists from West, East and South Africa who have written in protest of French, English, Portuguese, and neocolonial oppression. Gender struggles and inequalities in indigenous systems. Analysis of cultural differences between African peoples and colonizing powers, as they are represented in literature and as they intersect with political and social realities; efforts to change them.Also listed as AFA 257 .
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CPL 301 - Introduction to Francophone African Literature.
ENG 112 or EHS 120 .(3)H.
Introduction to Francophone African Literature. The Negritude (Movement) School and its impact on African Literature. Readings from the works of Leon-Gontran Damas, Birago Diop, Aime Cesaire, Leopold Sedar Senghor, and others.Also listed as AFA 300 .Graded ABCDN.
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CPL 303 - Masterpieces of World Literature in Translation: III.
Not open to freshmen except with permission of the instructor.(3).
Emphasis on works of French and Russian Realism of the 19th century. Works read in translation selected from those of Balzac, Stendhal, Gogol, Flaubert, Maupassant, Turgenev and others.Graded ABCDD-N.Offered infrequently.
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CPL 304 - Masterpieces of World Literature in Translation: IV.
Not open to freshmen except with permission of the instructor.(3).
Emphasis on works of Realism and Naturalism of the 19th century. Works read in translation selected from those of Zola, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Ibsen, Chekov and others.Graded ABCDD-N.Offered infrequently.
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CPL 305 - Twentieth Century World Literature in Translation: I.
Not open to freshmen except with permission of the instructor.(3).
Emphasis on the late 19th and early 20th century. Works read in translation selected from those of Nietzsche, T. Mann, Proust, Kafka, Rilke, Lorca, Unamuno, Mallarmé and others.Graded ABCDD-N.Offered infrequently.
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CPL 306 - Twentieth Century World Literature in Translation: II.
Not open to freshmen except with permission of the instructor.(3).
Emphasis on world literature since World War II. Works read in translation selected from those of Sartre, Camus, Beckett, Borges, García Márquez, Grass, Böll, Neruda, Solzhenitsyn and others.Graded ABCDD-N.Offered infrequently.
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