2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

LIT 224W Literary Festival 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition
II course or permission of instructor. Examines a body of literature
organized by the selection of material either from the works of one
author, genre, or topic, or a combination thereof. (e.g. science fiction,
war novel, thrillers, horror, etc.) Course content to be announced each
semester prior to registration. Credit may be earned in LIT 224 or LIT
224H but not in both. (45-0)
LIT 226W Introduction to Film 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Any approved College Composition I course with a
minimum grade of C or permission of instructor. Follows the creation
of a film from the original idea to final production. Examines film as a
mode of popular entertainment and as an art form. Focuses on identifying
the media’s components and developing the viewers’ standards of
appreciation. Credit may be earned in LIT 226 or IHU 226 but not in
both. (45-0)
LIT 227CW The American Motion Picture 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: READING LEVEL 4 and WRITING LEVEL 2. Concurrent
enrollment in ENG 111 or ENG 112 in a coordinated learning community.
Studies popular films, with major emphasis on American culture as
reflected in the motion picture. Examines the effect of the images
portrayed in motion pictures on the perception of American society and
history; topics vary from semester to semester. Credit may be earned in
either LIT 227 or LIT 227C, but not both. (45-0)
LIT 227W The American Motion Picture 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course. Studies popular films, with major emphasis on American culture
as reflected in the motion picture.Examines the effect of the images
portrayed in motion pictures on the perception of American society and
history; topics vary from semester to semester. (45-0)
LIT 228HW Masterpieces of World Literature:
Beginning through 1600s - Honors 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course or permission of instructor and permission of the Honors Office.
Surveys world literature through 1600 that includes, but is not necessarily
limited to, the masterpieces of the Western tradition. Concentrates on
recurring themes, such as a person’s relationship to God and nature,
individual and social morality, liberty and responsibility, social and
economic justice, and the search for a meaningful existence. Provides
opportunities to engage in independent intellectual inquiry to foster
deeper learning. Credit may be earned in either LIT 228 or LIT 228H,
but not in both. (45-0)
LIT 228W Masterpieces of World Literature:
Beginning through 1600s
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course or permission of instructor. Surveys world literature through
1600 that includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the masterpieces
of the Western tradition. Concentrates on recurring themes, such as a
person’s relationship to God and nature, individual and social morality,
liberty and responsibility, social and economic justice, and the search for
a meaningful existence. Credit may be earned in LIT 228 or LIT 228H
but not in both. (45-0)
LIT 229HW Masterpieces of World Literature:
1600s to the Present - Honors
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course or permission of instructor and permission of the Honors Office.
Surveys world literature from the 1600s to the present including but
not necessarily limited to the masterpieces of the Western tradition.
Concentrates on recurring themes, such as a person’s relationship to God
and nature, individual and social morality, liberty and responsibility,
social and economic justice, and the search for a meaningful existence.
Provides opportunities to engage in independent intellectual inquiry
to foster deeper learning. Credit may be earned in either LIT 229W or
LIT 229HW, but not in both. (45-0)
LIT 229W Masterpieces of World Literature:
1600s to the Present
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course or permission of instructor. Surveys world literature from the 1600s
to the present including but not necessarily limited to the masterpieces
of the Western tradition. Concentrates on recurring themes, such as a
person’s relationship to God and nature, individual and social morality,
liberty and responsibility, social and economic justice, and the search for a
meaningful existence. Credit may be earned in LIT 229 or LIT 229H (45-0)
LIT 230W Readings in Modern Non-Fiction 3 Sem Hrs
Pre-requisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course or permission of instructor. Studies selected modern (post-1945)
and contemporary non-fiction works in order to understand the variety
of forms and expression which are possible. Concentrates on themes
and topics which are a recurring part of the human condition. (45-0)
LIT 241W Introduction to Mythology 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course. Provides an introduction to some of the concepts of mythology
and the presence of these concepts in art and literature in particular.
Considers the functions of mythology, the universality of the journey
pattern in all myths, the nature of mythic imagery, the distinction between
mythos and logos as patterns in thinking, the approaches available in
examining particular myths and the application of all these dimensions
in reading a given story. (45-0)
LIT 242W Introduction to British Literature 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course. Provides a sampling of the work of some of the major authors
in British Literature. Requires works to be read and examined for an
understanding of the material, an appreciation of the literary forms
and for the awareness of unifying themes that hold together a culture’s
conceptual framework. Enhances reading skills and aesthetic appreciation
through exposure, discussion, writing and critical thinking. (45-0)
LIT 245W Biblical Literature: Old Testament 3 Sem Hrs
Studies critically the literature of the Old Testament. Examines the Old
Testament Canon in its historical development. Also examines both the
literary styles and changing theological and ethical ideas. Credit may
be earned in LIT 245 or IHU 245 but not both. (45-0)
LIT 246W Biblical Literature: New Testament 3 Sem Hrs
A critical study of the literature of the New Testament with some attention
given to the Inter-Testamental literature. The literature will be studied
in terms of its historical development. Some attention will be given to
the canonization of the New Testament, to the different literary styles
and to the theological and ethical ideas. (45-0)
LIT 251W Children’s Literature 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II course.
Surveys literature for children in the elementary grades. Explores quality
trade books for children; presents respected writers and illustrators in
various genres. Dispels commonly misconceived and generic thinking
about children’s literature, replacing with more perceptive criteria and
reflective judgment of book selection. Results in greater knowledge,
understanding, and appreciation of children?s literature. (60-0)
LIT 252W Young Adult Literature 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: A “C” grade or better in a college level composition II
course. Explores literature written for and about young adults, defined as
those students in middle or junior high and high school. Surveys quality
trade books, with emphasis on top writers of the best, most engaging
literature. Increases awareness of how literature speaks to young adults
and engages them in language and learning experiences. Appropriate
for general students of literature and those planning to enter careers in
secondary education, sociology, psychology, and juvenile justice. (45-0)
LIT 253W Literature for Preschool Children 3 Sem Hrs
Surveys quality fiction and nonfiction trade books for preschool children,
with emphasis on top writers and illustrators of the best, most engaging
literature. Increases awareness of how literature speaks to young children
and engages them in language and learning experiences. (45-0)
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