Language & Literature Courses

Language & Literature (LLT) courses

  • LLT 100 Elementary Survey of Grammar

    An introduction to the basic terminology and concepts of traditional grammar, including analysis of parts of speech, phrases, clauses, and verb transformation. No foreign language is required. Pass/Not Pass only.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    110Upon demand
  • LLT 102 Scientific and Medical Terminology

    A study of technical terminology as derived from Greek and Latin elements. Does not fulfill any language requirement.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    220Upon demand
  • LLT 121 Classical Mythology

    A study of Greek and Roman myths and legends as they appear in art, music and literature, especially epic and tragedy.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • LLT 180 The Heroic Quest

    Human societies have long used the theme of the quest for self-knowledge as a vehicle to assess their own cultures and to explore ethical situations arising in civic life. This course examines texts from diverse cultural traditions in which protagonists confront their inherited identity of culture and language, providing a broader perspective on self-discovery in our own society.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • LLT 197 Select Topics in Language or Literature

    A variable credit lecture/discussion and/or lab course. Content varies with topics identified by title in the course schedule. The course may be repeated if the topics differ, however, no more than 6 credits may count as elective credit toward any degree. Check with the appropriate department head to see if credit for this course will count toward the major or minor.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    1-3Upon demand
  • LLT 201 Masterpieces of Modern Continental Literature

    Comparative study in English translation of the prose literature of the continent of the 19th and 20th centuries. Additional course work will be required for students taking this class as an Honors course, and a grade of B or higher must be earned in order to receive an Honors designation (Odd Years).

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Fall
  • LLT 202 Major Authors in Translation

    A course in comparative literature offered in English translation covering one of the following areas: (a) Germanic, (b) Latin America, (c) Latin and Greek, (d) Romance, (e) Slavic. Variable Content Course; may be taken once under each of the five titles.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Upon demand
  • LLT 215 Asian Global Studies

    This course is mainly designed to provide a general overview of the history and culture, and present day China issues. It covers the history, culture, philosophy, literature, education, politics, economy and social and family issues of China. Students are assigned to compare China with Japan in related topics. Through lectures, discussions and assignments, this course will enable students to have a better understanding of China and Japan in different perspectives.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    330Spring