Literature (LIT)
LIT 110 Intro to Lit (3 Credits)
Instruction in critical analysis of imaginative literature--fiction, poetry, and drama. Emphasis on articulating strong responses to varied texts.
Satisfies the following General Education Core requirements: Humanities and Fine Arts
LIT 211 American Literature II (3 Credits)
In this survey of texts representative of the American literary experience, in all its diverse forms, since 1865, students will explore the eclectic development of American letters and cultural identity.
Satisfies the following General Education Core requirements: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Heritage of American Indians, Humanities and Fine Arts
LIT 213 Montana Literature (3 Credits)
The course will survey representative writings from modern-day Montana writers. Students will analyze a variety of prose, poetry and/or dramatic genres and appreciate the different styles, messages, and cultures presented in the works. Emphasis will be placed on themes particular to Montana and the West.
Satisfies the following General Education Core requirements: Cultural Heritage of American Indians, Humanities and Fine Arts
LIT 230 World Lit Survey (3 Credits)
World Literature is a survey of poetry, drama, short stories, and novels in translation that focuses on critical interpretation of the works individually and collectively. Students will explore literary themes, structures, and critical strategies.
Satisfies the following General Education Core requirements: Cultural Diversity, Humanities and Fine Arts
LIT 291 Special Topics (3 Credits)
This is an omnibus course, in which students will analyze and interpret selected literature, usually from a specific genre, period, or of a particular author or defined group of authors depending on the specific course offering. Specific course offerings may be experimental, intended as one-time only, or intended as part of a catalog of offerings that may be offered or rotated on a periodic basis.