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INTS 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. INTS 479 may not be used by students with a concentration in International Studies.
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IST 253 - Perspectives on Leadership (3)
Designed for students interested in the academic study of leadership. This course examines issues, concepts and situations that relate to leadership and organizational development from a variety of perspectives including an examination of the psychological, sociological and ethical aspects. Additionally, students will develop an appreciation for the ways in which leadership has been studied and researched and how this has affected our perceptions of leadership. Spring.
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IST 263 - African American Colloquium (3)
Investigates historical and contemporary paradigms for academic success for black students. The course focuses on a single topic examined from several academic viewpoints. It challenges students to think critically and creatively about what academic study in a liberal arts environment offers to people of African descent and people of color. It involves a blend of curricular, co-curricular and service- earning activities. Prerequisite: permission of coordinator. Fall.
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IST 290 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (3)
Introduces students to interdisciplinary studies by providing an overview of interdisciplinary theories and practices. Focusing on a particular topic, students will explore what it means to undertake an interdisciplinary study. Students planning an Individual Degree Concentration will begin work on their student portfolio. Spring.
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IST 311 - Seminar on Race and Diversity in Institutional Settings (1)
A community-based seminar on the issues of race and diversity in various institutional contexts. Topics such as racial attitudes and perceptions, race and institutional structures, organizational support systems for minorities, and diversity programs will be studied. Grading is S/U. May be repeated once for credit. See program director.
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IST 321 - Peer Facilitation of Community Interracial Dialogue (1)
This course offers training in and the experience of facilitating community dialogue on the issues of race and diversity in various institutional contexts. Student facilitators will assist IST 311 seminar participants in exploring the problems and themes presented in the course. Prerequisites: IST 311 and permission of instructor. Grading is S/U. May be repeated once for credit. See program director.
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IST 331 - Washington Experience (3)
A seminar-style, variable-topics course, taught in Washington, D.C. as part of the UNC in Washington Student Internship Program. The course will explore the role of a national capital in the determination of public policy and national culture in a diverse democracy using Washington, D.C. as text. Enrollment limited to students currently participating in the UNC in Washington Program. See program director.
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IST 495 - Interdisciplinary Colloquium (1)
Students formally present and discuss their research findings, creative work, and/or field experiences. Students are required to orally demonstrate mastery of their projects and the significance and implications of their work. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Spring.
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IST 499 - Undergraduate Research in Interdisciplinary Studies (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
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IST 171-6 - Interdisciplinary Special Topics (1-6)
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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IST 271-6 - Interdisciplinary Special Topics (1-6)
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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IST 371-6 - Interdisciplinary Special Topics (1-6)
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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IST 471-6 - Interdisciplinary Special Topics (1-6)
Course which do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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JEM 171-4 - Special Topics in Engineering-Mechatronics (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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JEM 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major requirements. JEM 479 may not be used by students majoring in Engineering.
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JEM 271-4 - Special Topics in Engineering-Mechatronics (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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JEM 371-4 - Special Topics in Engineering-Mechatronics (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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JEM 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major requirements. JEM 479 may not be used by students majoring in Engineering.
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JEM 471-4 - Special Topics in Engineering-Mechatronics (1-4)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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JEM 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major requirements. JEM 479 may not be used by students majoring in Engineering.
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LANG 120 - Foundations of Academic Writing (4)
Development of academic writing skills. Emphasis on writing as a tool of discovery and analysis; practice in active, critical reading; introduction to writing conventions of various discourse communities; attention to audience, purpose, and structure; includes application of information literacy skills. A grade of C- or better is required. Fall and Spring.
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LANG 260 - Introduction to Creative Writing (4)
A first workshop experience for students interested in the composition of poetry, fiction and other imaginative writing. Prerequisite: completion of freshman composition requirement. Fall and Spring.
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LANG 311 - Tutoring Writing I (1)
Offered for student tutors in their first semester of tutoring in the University Writing Center. Approaches to both writing process and tutoring process. Emphasis on discovering one’s own processes and appreciating diverse approaches to writing, including working with students from across the curriculum and those whose first language is not English. (Grading S/U). Prerequisite: permission of the University Writing Center director. Fall.
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LANG 312 - Tutoring Writing II (1)
Offered for student tutors in their second semester of tutoring in the University Writing Center. Students will investigate writing center scholarship. Participation in a research project that both develops tutoring skills and makes a contribution to the campus writing center community. (Grading S/U). Prerequisite: LANG 311 and permission of the University Writing Center director. Spring.
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LANG 352 - The English Language and the Teaching of Writing (4)
Studies in the development of the English language. Introduction to several aspects of linguistics; approaches to teaching writing, including the writing process, methods of evaluation, and grammar and usage. Prerequisite: LANG 120. Fall and Spring.
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LANG 361 - Poetry Writing Workshop (3)
A workshop in writing for students’ creative efforts: classroom presentations; development of the beginning writer’s critical ability. May be repeated once for credit. See department chair.
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LANG 363 - Fiction Writing Workshop (3)
A forum for students’ creative efforts: classroom presentations; development of the beginning writer’s critical ability. May be repeated once for credit. See department chair.
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LANG 365 - Playwriting Workshop (3)
Beginning playwriting; development of scenario, dialogue and scenes; the writing of an original one-act play. See department chair.
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LANG 366 - Creative Non-Fiction Workshop (3)
A workshop in the writing of creative non-fiction essays. Through the use of immersion reporting, students will learn to accurately portray a subject through narrative development, scenic construction, point of view, symbolic representation, voice, dialogue and descriptive detail. See department chair.
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LANG 367 - Feature Writing (MCOM 367) (3)
A workshop in the writing of essays, articles and other professional non-fiction; planning and gathering material, writing and marketing articles for specialized and general interest publications. Prerequisite: MCOM 201 or permission of instructor. Fall.
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LANG 368 - Poetics of Identity and Perception (LIT 368) (3)
A poetry workshop focused on representation of self and identity. A wide variety of poems exploring these themes will be studied. Students will write original poems as well as craft and thematic analyses of exemplary texts. See department chair.
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LANG 461 - Advanced Poetry Writing (3)
Intensive writing experience for students with an advanced or professional interest in the writing of poetry. May include study of contemporary and/or traditional poetry. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: admission to concentration in creative writing and LANG 361; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LANG 463 - Advanced Fiction Writing (3)
Intensive writing experience for students with an advanced or professional interest in the writing of fiction, including the novel. May include study of contemporary short stories and/or novels. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: admission to concentration in creative writing and LANG 363; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LANG 465 - Advanced Playwriting (3)
Intensive writing experience for students with advanced or professional interest in the dramatic arts. A final component of this course may include development and production of student scripts. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: admission to concentration in creative writing and LANG 365; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LANG 466 - Advanced Creative Non-Fiction (3)
Intensive writing experience for students with an advanced or professional interest in the writing of creative non-fiction, including the memoir. May include study of contemporary essays, memoir, and literary journalism. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: admission to concentration in creative writing and LANG 363 or LANG 366; or permission of the instructor. See department chair.
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LANG 497 - Senior Seminar in Creative Writing (3)
A significant manuscript of poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, several one act plays, or a full-length play. Prerequisite: admission to concentration in creative writing and one course from LANG 461, 463, 465 or 466; or permission of instructor. Students may not be concurrently enrolled in LANG 497 and a course from LANG 461, 463, 465 or 466. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. Fall and Spring.
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LANG 498 - Oral Presentation in Creative Writing (1)
Students will work closely with a faculty mentor to develop their senior research project which will be given as a public presentation at the end of the semester. Satisfies the oral competency requirement. Corequisite: LANG 497. (Grading is S/U). Fall and Spring.
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LANG 499 - Undergraduate Research in Creative Writing (1-6)
Individual work in poetry, fiction or playwriting for advanced writing majors. Prerequisites: admission to concentration in creative writing and one course from LANG 461, 463, 465 or 466 as appropriate; or permission of instructor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.
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Language - Special Topics and Colloquia |
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LANG 171-6 - Special Topics in Language (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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LANG 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. LANG 479 may not be used by students majoring in Literature.
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LANG 271-6 - Special Topics in Language (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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LANG 371-6 - Special Topics in Language (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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LANG 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. LANG 479 may not be used by students majoring in Literature.
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LANG 471-6 - Special Topics in Language (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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LANG 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. LANG 479 may not be used by students majoring in Literature.
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Legal Studies - Special Topics and Colloquia |
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LEGL 171-3 - Special Topics in Legal Studies (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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LEGL 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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LEGL 271-3 - Special Topics in Legal Studies (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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LEGL 371-3 - Special Topics in Legal Studies (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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LEGL 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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LEGL 471-3 - Special Topics in Legal Studies (1-3)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
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LEGL 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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LIT 240 - Introduction to Literature (4)
Introduction to literary studies focusing on developing reading, communication and interpretive skills as well as serving as an introduction to methodology and terminology. Prerequisite: LANG 120. Fall and Spring.
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LIT 246 - Introduction to Shakespeare (3)
A study of the major comedies, histories and tragedies of Shakespeare, with emphasis on cultural and historical background. Prerequisite: freshman composition requirement; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LIT 321 - Beginnings of Western Literature (3)
Major Western European literary works through the medieval period studied against their literary, historical and intellectual backgrounds. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
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LIT 322 - Western Literature: Renaissance to Enlightenment (3)
Major works of English and continental literature from the Renaissance through the Neo-classic periods, studied against their literary, historical and intellectual backgrounds. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
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LIT 323 - Western Literature: Romantic to Modern (3)
Major works of English and continental literature from the Romantic through the Modern periods, studied against their literary, historical and intellectual backgrounds. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
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LIT 324 - American Literary Tradition (4)
The American experience, from the beginning to the present, examined through its literature. Emphasis on major writers. Prerequisite: LIT 241; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LIT 325 - Readings in Drama (4)
An intensive study of drama and its historical dimensions with emphasis on meaning and techniques as well as research in literature. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Spring.
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LIT 326 - Readings in Fiction (4)
An intensive study of fiction and its historical dimensions with emphasis on meaning and techniques as well as research in literature. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
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LIT 327 - Readings in Poetry (4)
An intensive study of poetry and its historical dimensions with emphasis on meaning and technique as well as research in literature. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
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LIT 328 - Ethnic Literatures (3)
Literature from diverse cultures with attention to the representation and expression of identities and cultural differences. Thematic focus will vary and may include Asian American, African American, Latino/a, Native American or Jewish literatures. May be repeated as content varies for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: LANG 120. See department chair.
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LIT 329 - Southern Literature (3)
A study of Southern fiction, drama and poetry, with special attention to major Southern writers. Topic and theme may vary. Prerequisite: LANG 120 or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LIT 334 - Western Literature: Ancient to Renaissance (4)
Major Western literary works through the Renaissance period studied against their literary, historical and cultural background. No credit given to students who have credit for LIT 321 or 322. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
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LIT 335 - Western Literature: Enlightenment to Modern (4)
Major Western literary works from the Enlightenment to the modern period, studied against their literary, historical and cultural background. No credit given to students who have credit for LIT 322 or 323. Prerequisite: LIT 240 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
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LIT 340 - Internship (1-3)
Offers opportunities for supervised work in professional settings. Students gain experience in fields including editing, publishing and bookselling. May be repeated once for a maximum of 4 credit hours. Will not fulfill Literature & Language elective requirements. Prerequisites: minimum 3.0 GPA and a declared major in Literature & Language. See department chair.
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LIT 346 - Readings in Gender and Sexuality (3)
Explores major authors, critical theories and themes with a focus on representations and expressions of gendered and/or sexual identities in literature. These identities are considered within historical and social contexts and in terms of their relationship with other forms of cultural identity (e.g. class, race, nationality). May be repeated as content varies for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.
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LIT 349 - Studies in Contemporary Literature (3)
New forms of poetry and fiction by current authors. Emphasis on imaginative qualities as well as critical analysis. Prerequisite: LIT 323; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LIT 355 - Modern Drama (3)
A study of form and meaning in modern drama from Ibsen to the present. See department chair.
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LIT 357 - Modern Poetry (3)
An intensive study of modern poets. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: LIT 241; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LIT 359 - Major Women Writers (3)
An in-depth study of two or three major women writers. May be repeated as content varies. See department chair.
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LIT 363 - Appalachian Literature (3)
A study of the literature of the Appalachian Mountains within the context of the region’s history, culture, and politics. Writers and genres may vary. Prerequisite: LANG 120; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LIT 364 - Postcolonial Literature (3)
World literatures with a focus on the historical and continuing effects of colonization. Topics will vary, but may include African, South Asian, Pacific Rim, and Caribbean literatures with attention to themes of race, language, nationalism, empire, education, and the intersections of cultural identities. May be repeated as content varies for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: LANG 120. See department chair.
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LIT 365 - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (CLAS 365) (3)
An introduction to the literature of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in translation. Examines the many forms of literature in the biblical library through close reading; explores the history, culture and religion of ancient Israel against the backdrop of the ancient Near East and introduces students to several modern critical approaches to the study of the Hebrew Bible. See department chair.
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LIT 367 - Writers of the Beat Generation (3)
Explores Beat and Beat-related writers including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and Diane Di Prima. Along with literary analysis, texts are situated in a historical, political and cultural context. See department chair.
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LIT 368 - Poetics of Identity and Perception (LANG 368) (3)
A poetry workshop focused on representation of self and identity. A wide variety of poems exploring these themes will be studied. Students will write original poems as well as craft and thematic analyses of exemplary texts. See department chair.
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LIT 369 - World Literatures (3)
Varying topics in world literatures with a focus on non-western literature in pre-colonial and ancient contexts. May be repeated as content varies for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: LANG 120. See department chair.
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LIT 440 - Literary Theory and Criticism (3)
Explores a variety of critical approaches to literature with attention to the intellectual foundations of critical methods and their implications for interpretive, critical, and creative practices. May be repeated as content varies for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: 6 hours of literature courses or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LIT 443 - Studies in the Renaissance (3)
A major author, topic or theme (e.g., Tudor drama, religious poetry, Spenser) studied against the historical and intellectual background of the period 1500–1660. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: LIT 322; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LIT 445 - Studies in 19th Century Literature (3)
A major author, topic or theme (e.g., Hawthorne and Melville, Romantic poetry, the Naturalist Movement) studied against the historical and intellectual background of the period. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: LIT 323; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LIT 446 - Studies in Modern Literature (3)
A major author, topic or theme (e.g., Kafka, Existentialist writing, the Lost Generation) studied against the historical and intellectual background of the period. May be repeated as content varies. Prerequisite: LIT 323; or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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LIT 483 - Seminar in Chaucer (3)
An intensive study of The Canterbury Tales and other texts as relevant, in Middle English. Prerequisite: LIT 321. See department chair.
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LIT 485 - Seminar in Shakespeare (3)
An intensive study of a theme or topic in Shakespeare (e.g., the minor plays, Shakespeare and Marlowe, Shakespeare’s sources). Prerequisite: LIT 322. See department chair.
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LIT 487 - Seminar in Milton (3)
An intensive study of Paradise Lost and other texts as relevant. Prerequisite: LIT 322. See department chair.
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LIT 489 - Seminar in a Major Author (3)
An intensive study of one major author. May be repeated for credit as content changes. Prerequisite: LIT 321. See department chair.
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LIT 491 - Senior Seminar (3)
A research seminar in which students complete senior theses on significant literary texts with faculty supervision. Analysis of texts, proposal of research, review and evaluation of critical literature, and presentation of research are required. Prerequisite: senior standing; or permission of department chair. Fall and Spring.
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LIT 492 - Scholarly Presentation (1)
Students will work closely with a faculty mentor to develop their senior research project for public presentation at a conference venue, either on campus as part of undergraduate research, or in a regional conference. Satisfies the oral competency requirement. Corequisite: LIT 491. (Grading is S/U). Fall and Spring.
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LIT 499 - Undergraduate Research in Literature (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See department chair.
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LIT 171-6 - Special Topics in Literature (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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LIT 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. LIT 479 may not be used by students majoring in Literature.
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LIT 271-6 - Special Topics in Literature (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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LIT 371-6 - Special Topics in Literature (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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LIT 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. LIT 479 may not be used by students majoring in Literature.
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LIT 471-6 - Special Topics in Literature (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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LIT 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. LIT 479 may not be used by students majoring in Literature.
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LS 205 - Peer Mentoring (2)
This course is for students serving as first-time Peer Mentors in LS 179 and LS 379 courses. Peer Mentors receive training in active listening, group facilitation, academic success skills, ILS curriculum information, and the proper referral of students to appropriate university personnel and resources. Peer Mentors will learn skills in developing strong positive relationships with students and faculty, providing guidance for academic decision-making, time management and study skills, exploration of academic majors, and adjustment to the university environment. Coordinating extra-curricular social and academic activities will also be discussed. Enrollment limited to students selected as LSIC Peer Mentors. See Peer Mentor Program Coordinator for application information. Fall and Spring.
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LS 305 - Leadership in Peer Mentoring (2)
Students will work directly with new Peer Mentors enrolled in LS 205 to facilitate understanding of Peer Mentor expectations and approaches to working with LSIC students and faculty. Students will also serve as role models for new Mentors. This course also offers experienced Peer Mentors the opportunity to further develop their skills in building strong positive relationships with freshmen or transfer students, academic decision-making, time management, study skills, major exploration, campus issues, and adjustment difficulties. Enrollment limited to students selected as LSIC Peer Mentors. See Peer Mentor Program Coordinator for application information. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: LS 205. Fall and Spring.
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LS 179 - Liberal Studies Introductory Colloquium (DEPT 179) (3)
A writing-intensive topical seminar for students in their first semester in college or transferring in fewer than 24 semester hours that introduces the study and construction of knowledge in the liberal arts setting. The responsibilities, challenges and rewards of college life, as well as the culture and opportunities specific to life in Asheville and at UNC Asheville will also be emphasized. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. Students may receive credit for only one section of LS 179. No credit given if credit received for LS 379. Fall and Spring.
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LS 379 - Liberal Studies Introductory Colloquium for Transfer Students (DEPT 379) (3)
A writing-intensive and information literacy-intensive topical seminar for students with prior college experience who are in their first semester at UNC Asheville, which introduces the study and construction of knowledge in the liberal arts setting that is UNC Asheville. The culture and opportunities specific to life in Asheville and at UNC Asheville will also be emphasized. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. Prerequisite: 24 or more transferable semester hours (36 quarter hours or more). Students may receive credit for only one section of LS 379. No credit given if credit received for LS 179. Fall and Spring.
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LS 479 - Liberal Studies Senior Colloquium (DEPT 479) (4)
A topical capstone seminar, ordinarily taken in the final semester, that asks students to address an issue or a group of related issues of current and future importance from an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary perspective. Students will be expected to integrate the knowledge they have acquired through their major with the wider perspectives provided in their integrative liberal studies. The issue(s) will be explored through reading, lecture, discussion, and through the presentation of a self-directed project. This requirement must be fulfilled in residence. Prerequisites: 90 semester hours, HUM 324, and completion of the ILSA requirement. May not be taken in the major department or be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. No credit given if credit received for HUM 414. Fall and Spring.
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