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• HEN 314: English Literature II

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (Writing Intensive Course) Students will gain knowledge and understanding of key literary concepts, works, and movements in British literature from the Romantic, Victorian, and Modern periods by reading poems, essays, short stories, and novels. Students will undertake heavy reading and writing-intensive activities which will help them learn critical reading strategies and reading comprehension so that they can appreciate British literary art and its contribution to American literature and art. Students will also write two research-based papers that closely examine particular works, characters, devices, themes, and contexts. Pre-Requisite: HEN113. Prerequisite:    HEN 113
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• HEN 315: American Literature I (W)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (Writing-Intensive course) This course is a survey of American literature from colonialism to the Civil War. Specifically, this course employs literary elements (such as theme, symbolism, and imagery), literary criticism, and contextual information to better understand both the literature written during this time period and the American character. Pre-Requisite: HEN113. Prerequisite:    HEN 113
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• HEN 316: American Literature II (W)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (Writing-Intensive course) This course is a survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. Specifically, this course employs literary elements (such as theme, symbolism, and imagery), literary criticism, and contextual information to better understand both the literature written during this time period and the American character. Pre-Requisite: HEN113. Or The distance learning version of HEN316 American Literature II to be offered as an "On-line" course in which more than 80% of the instruction will be completed outside of the classroom.Pre-Requisite: HEN113
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• HEN 319: Advanced Composition (W,I)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (Writing Intensive Course, Information Literacy Intensive Course). An investigation of rhetorical argumentation in the academic disciplines and the professional world. Students will write analytical responses to social, cultural, and political readings and will write papers supporting arguments in their own disciplines using MLA or APA style. The final project and paper will be an investigation of the writing culture in their own majors using primary and secondary sources. Prerequisite:    HEN 113
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• HEN 320: Folk & Fairy Tales

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  This coures focuses on folk and fairy tales as adult tales. In this course, students will learn about folk and fairy tales from various cultures. Specifically, students will learn about contexts of folk and fairy tales, study both the tales and interpretations of them,and critically analyze the tales in both discussions and written work. Pre-Requisite: HEN113 OR The distance Learning version of HEN320 Folk & Fairy Tales to be offered as an "On-line" course in which more than 80% of the instruction will be completed outside of the classroom. Pre-Requisite: HEN113
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• HEN 321: Shakespeare

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  Study of selected poems and plays of William Shakespeare. Attention will be given to the social and historical context of the works, to the Shakespearean theatre, and to interpretations of Shakespeare on film. Prerequisite:    HEN 113
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• HEN 326: Advance Speech

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  Builds on the basic speech course to develop proficiency in public and professional communication. Students will analyze arguments in public speeches and debates and will prepare and present arguments grounded in reasoning and information. This course includes effective delivery for radio and television, and group presentations using multimedia. Prerequisite:    HEN 114
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• HEN 350: Women In Literature (W)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (Writing Intensive Course) This course exposes students to the works and impact of important women authors. Students will read and analyze literature written by and often for women. Pre-Pre-Requisite: HEN113 OR The distance Learning version of HEN350 Women in Literature to be offered as an "On-line" course in which more than 80% of the instruction will be completed outside of the classroom. Pre-Requisite: HEN113 Prerequisite:    HEN 113
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• HEN 415: Intro Linguist

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to the scientific and social study of language systems. Topics include morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence structure), semantics (the meanings of words and expressions), and pragmatics (language use). Additional topics may include the biological bases of human language, language acquisition, dialects, cultural and political aspects of language, and language change. Pre-Requisite: HEN113.
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• HEN 417: Modern Poetry (W)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (Writing Intensive Course) This course explores structure, tropes, symbols, and themes of English and American poetry in the 20th century. Students will situate modern and contemporary poetry within social, political, psychological, and historical changes in the 20th century by reading and responding to primary sources and will demonstrate understanding of modern and contemporary aesthetics through classroom presentations and research-based papers. Pre-Requisite: HEN113.
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