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Course Listings 2018-2019 243 ESL051 3 Credits 3 Periods Pronunciation Improvement for ESL Speakers Individualized pronunciation practice and drills for English as a second language (ESL) speakers. ESL051 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL course placement score or a grade of C or better in (ESL020 or ESL021 or ESL022 or RDG020) or permission of Instructor. ENGLISH HUMANITIES (ENH) ENH110 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to Literature Introduction to international literature through various forms of literary expression; e.g. poetry, drama, essay, biography, autobiography, short story, and novel. Provides a global overview of literature with special emphasis on diverse cultural contributions of women, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Prerequisites: None. ENH190 3 Credits 3 Periods Introduction to the US Ethnic Literature Introduction to the US ethnic literatures of African Americans, Arab Americans, Asian Americans, Latinas/Latinos, Native Americans, mixed race, and other emerging ethnic groups through various expressions. Examines the interconnections of the various experiences of racialized groups living in the US. Provides ethnic US literature a global context through study of the interconnections with the literatures of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania. Focus on literary production of at least four specific US ethnic groups and relevant international literatures. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. ENH251 3 Credits 3 Periods Mythology Deals with the myths and legends of civilizations with the greatest influence upon the development of the literature and culture of the English speaking people, and compares those myths with myths from other cultures. Prerequisites: None. ENH255 3 Credits 3 Periods Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film Strengths and weaknesses of literature and film. Challenges of adapting literature to film. Addressing racial, ethnic, gender, class and religious differences between cultures and mediums. Use of narrative in each medium and how it translates various cultural values and assumptions. Specific genres present in literature and film. Cultural metaphors and symbols used in literature and film. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101. ENH285 3 Credits 3 Periods Contemporary Women Writers Explores twentieth century literature (short stories, essays, plays, and poetry) written by women and about women. Focus on themes relevant to women's lives regardless of age, creed, or ethnic background. Prerequisites: None. ENH295 3 Credits 3 Periods Banned Books and Censorship History, motivations, and effects of censorship in a democratic society. Censorship and book banning as a method of silencing diverse voices. Critical analysis of banned or challenged literature for children and adults. Prerequisites: None. ENH298AC 3 Credits 3 Periods Special Projects Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.