Language and Literature
LL 100 English Grammar- 3 credits
This course is designed to prepare a student to communicate with correct grammatical usage. This is accomplished through practical exercises in such mechanics as grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation. REQUIRED if testing so indicates.
LL 111 English Composition I- 3 credits
A study of the techniques for effective communication through writing and specified formatting. Sentence structure, paragraph development, and research skills will be emphasized through various academic writing forms such as compositions and term papers. REQUIRED
LL 112 English Composition II- 3 credits
This course stresses the use of the elements of language. The word, the sentence, and the paragraph are combined for the development of of creative fiction compositions and creative non-fiction compositions, especially through journals, short stories, poetry, and drama. REQUIRED
LL 121 Spanish I- 3 credits
An introductory study of Spanish, with emphasis on pronunciation, conversation, and grammar, designed to give the student a foundation which will contribute to further learning of Spanish. The student will also develop minimal reading and writing skills. REQUIRED
LL 122 Spanish II- 3 credits
A continuation of LL 121. Prerequisite:LL121. ELECTIVE
LL 211 Speech Communication- 3 credits
A study of the basic speech communication skills. All aspects of speech preparation and delivery are treated. REQUIRED
LL 222 Children’s Literature- 3 credits
A survey of stories old and new, especially the classics and award winning books. Special emphasis is given to the social and personal values of literature and methods of presenting these values to children. REQUIRED
LL 231 American Literature I- 3 credits
A study of the outstanding literary productions of the United States from colonial times to the Civil War period. Emphasis is placed on the theological, spiritual, social, political and moral attitudes as revealed through the literary expression of the times. Attention is given to the use of the literature in sermon illustration. REQUIRED
LL 232 American Literature II- 3 credits
Selected readings in American literature from the post Civil War period to the 20th century. An investigation of the literature of the period of man’s quest for spiritual reality and a study of the transition from romanticism to realism with emphasis on the spiritual unrest of the 19th and 20th centuries and the development of naturalism. REQUIRED
LL 241 Elements of New Testament Greek I- 3 credits
An introductory course in the vocabulary and grammar of New Testament Greek. Includes drill in noun declension and verb conjugations. REQUIRED
LL 242 Elements of New Testament Greek II- 3 credits
A continuation of LL 241. In addition to drills on vocabulary and grammar there are readings from the Greek New Testament. Prerequisite: LL 241 or equivalent. REQUIRED
LL 251 Intermediate Spanish I- 3 credits
Building on the foundation laid in Spanish I and II, this course continues developing and expanding the student in Spanish pronunciation, conversation and grammar, with special focus on conversation. some reading and writing are also involved. The scope and sequence of presented materials prepare the student for advanced Spanish study in a quality Costa Rican language school. The course is designed specifically to facilitate the use of Spanish in the Lord’s work. Prerequisite: LL 122. REQUIRED
LL 252 Intermediate Spanish I- 3 credits
A continuation of LL 251. Prerequisite: LL 251. REQUIRED
LL 311 English Literature I- 3 credits
A study of the literature of England from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. The outstanding literature of English is studied against its historical, political, social and religious background. REQUIRED
LL 312 English Literature II- 3 credits
A continuation of LL 311, the literature of 19th-20th century England. REQUIRED