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Writers in a business environment manage the form and flow of information both within an organization and to customers, potential clients, and the general public. Such information may take the form of letters, memoranda, email, proposals, reports, visual presentations, analyses, and summaries. This is a writing course that emphasizes the principles of effective professional writing with an emphasis on precision, clarity, brevity, and accuracy.

This course examines the necessity for effective and thoughtful communication in the business world.  Students learn how to compose business documents in appropriate formats, choose appropriate professional language, and enhance knowledge of professional business modalities.  Emphasis is placed on defining one’s audience; research methods; data collection, interpretation, and documentation; critical analysis and comprehension of written materials and documents; employing gender neutral language; constructing and delivering professional presentations individually and/or within a collaborative group setting.

This course introduces students to the novel genre, specifically as it relates to American novelists. Students examine the novels of a variety of authors whose works span the nineteenth century to the present. Students expand the analytical skills that allow them to understand and to appreciate great works of fiction. Advanced research skills and literary criticism are also covered.

This course emphasizes the relationship between film and literature. It includes viewing and discussion of selected films in a context of film history. The terminology of film, genres, themes, screen writing, and cinematic techniques are studied. Novels, short stories, and plays are analyzed in relation to film versions of the same works. The impact of movie making on business and on society are discussed.

This course is a chronological survey of African American Literature from the Eighteenth Century to the present. It presents a wide range of literary selections including drama, fiction, poetry, and autobiography. It also explores the rich African-American oral tradition of folktales, spirituals, and speeches.

This course explores contemporary issues about oneself and society in satisfying and challenging ways. This course exposes students to some of the world's great literature, validates the importance of self-evaluation, and explores how race, class, gender, and talent relate to the psychology of its composition.

This course introduces students to the plays of Shakespeare and enhances their understanding by blending his verse with on-screen performances. Students study representative plays from each period of Shakespeare's career, including histories, tragedies, and comedies. Through close analysis of these plays, both on the page and on screen, students develop an appreciation of the richness of Shakespeare's work. Students also explore how filmmakers create visual performances out of dramatic literature. The course also examines how Shakespeare's plays reflect the history, values, social structure, and modes of expression of the time.

This course provides students with advanced college-level skills in examining and critically analyzing a variety of literary genres. Students are exposed to challenging contemporary and classic literature in fiction, poetry, non-fiction, and drama. They are pushed to not only analyze, but to convey their findings in well-constructed essays with proper academic citations and formatting. In addition to submitting a series of essay assignments and reaction papers, students are required to complete an exploration of a literary genre of their choice.

This course focuses on how non-fiction narratives are shaped and introduces students to different mediums, including: print articles, videos, web articles, narrative non-fiction, and creative non-fiction literature. Students choose a particular social issue to study and explore and then craft stories on the issue in various formats to gain an understanding of how each medium shapes the story. Projects in print, video, web, and creative non-fiction are conducted. Students develop basic skills in news writing, narrative non-fiction writing, video production, digital editing, and web design.

This course offers an introduction to Caribbean literature through the study of select short stories, novels, plays, and poetry. Students examine the diverse and dynamic literature of this region and locate the writings within the canon of English literature. Through the course readings and lectures, the course covers the emergence of Caribbean literature; the relationship between language and literature; and the politics of race, gender and cultural identity.