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movement from the colonial period to 1865. At its core, the course examines the
transformation of attitudes toward the legitimacy of un-free labor. A Leadership Studies
designated course. (Also listed as HI 232.)
EH 248 Monsters, Monarchs, and Monastics: Legacies of Medieval Literature in
Popular Culture (1)
An introductory course focusing on critical approaches to literature. Using medieval
literature in translation and texts from popular culture the course introduces students to
the fundamentals of literary interpretation. Texts range from Arthurian romances to
contemporary trademarket mysteries. Considerable attention is also given to technology
in teaching and learning. (Also listed as HON 248.) Prerequisite: EH 102 or EH 208.
Spring.
EH 250 Survey of British Literature (1)
An introduction to major British prose and verse written from the Anglo-Saxon period to
the present.
EH 260 Survey of American Literature (1)
An introduction to major American prose and verse written from the Colonial period to
the present.
EH 265 Survey of Southern Authors (1)
Studies of important long works by major Southern writers from antebellum to present
times. Prerequisite: EH 102 or EH 208.
EH 280 Greco-Roman Literature in Translation (1)
A selection of major Greek and Latin works read in English translation. Prerequisite: EH
102 or EH 208.
EH 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in English (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
EH 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in English (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course under the supervision of a member of the English faculty.
Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences appear in the “Teaching
Experiences” section of this catalog.
EH 300 Theories and Methods of Literary Analysis (1)
An introduction to the discipline of literary study for English majors. This course
prepares students for advanced work in textual analysis, the application of critical and
theoretical approaches, and the production of well-researched literary analyses. At least
one previous EH course is recommended.