ENGLISH COURSES (ENG)

WRITING

111 Composition I (4:3-2) The grade of C or higher in English 111 is required for the student to advance to English 112. F, S, SU. Frequent writing assignments based primarily on firsthand experience. Practice addressing familiar audiences. Through assignments and peer activities, students will learn to read in rhetorical context. Laboratory includes writing-intensive activities.

112 Composition II (3) If required to take English 111, the student must have a grade of C or higher to advance to English 112. The grade of C or higher in English 112 is required for a student to advance to English 200. F, S, SU. Frequent writing assignments, most of essay length, involving complex rhetorical strategies and addressing a wide variety of specific and general audiences. Assignments include some research-related writing.

200 Writing for Disciplines (3) (Prerequisite: Completion of 112 with a grade of C or higher) F, S, SU. Extended writing assignments including formal research papers. Emphasis on responding to, analyzing, and evaluating literary and other texts. Gives students a foundation from which to learn and communicate effectively in various disciplines.

220 Advanced Composition (3) (Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in English 200) F, S, SU. Extensive work in practical writing, including personal, informative, and analytical composition. The frequent assignments involve training in evaluation of writing and in both primary and secondary research techniques.

305 Business Writing (3) (Prerequisite: English 200) F, S, SU. Introduction to the written communications requirements of business and industry. Students write for specific audiences and learn organization, conciseness, and clarity in writing. Class simulates real-life business situations.

306 Development of Modern English (3) (Prerequisite: English 200) F. Treats the evolution of English in a historical light, giving special emphasis to each phase of its development. A comparative examination of Old English, Middle English, and Modern English. Attention given to the nature of language, as well as to the history and structure of African- American Vernacular English.

310 Modern English Grammar (3) (Prerequisite: English 200) S. Review of traditional grammar. Students must demonstrate mastery of traditional grammar and grammatical terminology. Introduction to analysis of style. Introduction to modern grammatical theory including structural linguistics and transformational-generative linguistics. Attention given to language acquisition by children and to regional and social variations of modern American English.

318 Technical Communication (3) (Prerequisite: English 200) S, F. Introduction to the conventions of writing in technology and the sciences. Students learn technical writing style and the use of visual aids. On-line searches and computerized report production are included.

331 Special Topics in Writing (3) (Prerequisite: English 200; previous literature course recommended). As needed. Provides reading, instruction, and practice in techniques in writing in a particular genre or sub-genre. Students are expected to compose and share work with the instructor and other students.

340 Theories of Writing (3:3-2) (Prerequisite: English 200) F. Treatment of the composing process will emphasize matters useful to teachers of writing, especially current theories. Most assignments will involve essay writing, including a substantial amount of application of critical theory to literary texts. Practicum requires student work in Writing Center or English Laboratory two hours per week.

360 Literary Nonfiction (3) (Prerequisite: English 200) As Needed. Introduction to writing literary nonfiction. Students will study a variety of literary nonfiction written in English, with an emphasis on the twentieth century. The class will emphasize the techniques of nonfiction writing. Students will complete and discuss in workshop extended nonfiction assignments.

370 Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop (3) (Prerequisite: English 200; one previous literature course is recommended) F, S. Introduction to writing poetry. Class discussion will center on the work of class members. All students will be expected to compose and to share their poems with the instructor and with other students.

371 Creative Writing: Advanced Poetry Workshop (3) (Prerequisite: 370; one previous literature course is strongly recommended) F. Builds on the fundamentals of poetry writing with an emphasis on increased mastery and a wider range of techniques. Students will write numerous original works to be discussed in workshop, with the better works to be submitted for publication.

380 Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop (3) (Prerequisite: 200; one previous literature course is recommended) F, S. Introduction to writing prose fiction. The class emphasizes the fundamental techniques of fiction writing as applied to the work of class members. All students will be expected to compose and to share their stories with the instructor and with other students.

381 Creative Writing: Advanced Fiction Workshop (3) (Prerequisite: 380; one previous literature course is strongly recommended) S. Builds on the fundamentals of prose fiction writing and emphasizes the study and mastery of a wide range of techniques. Students will generate original prose fiction and discuss it in a workshop format. Focus of the course is the development of an individual style and strategies for publication.

390 Creative Writing: Playwriting Workshop (3) (Prerequisite: 200; one previous literature course is strongly recommended) S. Introduction to writing for the stage. Students will discuss stagecraft and the creation of drama while generating short plays of their own for in-class critique and possible production.

405 Advanced Business Communication (3) (Prerequisite: 200 and 305 or permission of department) S. Teaches skills required to communicate effectively in a contemporary business setting, including written and oral presentation formats. Written formats include printed and electronic forms.

496 English Capstone Experience (1) (Prerequisite: At least 21 hours in English above the 100 level) F, S. Includes assessment of English majors' knowledge of the discipline and instruction in career search skills. Satisfactory performance required of all students in the semester they complete the major.

498 English Internship (3) (Prerequisite: permission of department and internship agency and GPA of at least 2.3) F, S, SU. Directed internship in communications work for a business, public service, agency, or industry.

501 Writing Experience (6) (Prerequisite: Elementary or secondary certification and/or permission of department) SU. Workshop provides intensive practice in writing for different audiences and situations and extensive reading in composition theory and pedagogy. Emphasis on the application of writing experiences and theory to the teaching of writing in various disciplines in all grades. With written departmental approval, seniors may take courses numbered 500-599 for either undergraduate or graduate credit. Designation of credit as undergraduate or graduate must be made at registration. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors may not take 500-level courses.

LITERATURE

Literature courses at the 200 and 300 level may be taken in any sequence. It is strongly recommended that majors and minors take 300 as early as possible and that they complete some 300-level courses before attempting 400-level courses. 300 (or permission of the department chair) is a prerequisite for all 400-level courses.

201 Literature and the Individual (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S, SU. Selections of prose fiction, poetry, and drama show how writers have presented human consciousness through narrative and metaphor. Literary presentation of the problems of self-awareness and self-definition.

202 Literature and Society (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S, SU. Selections of prose fiction, poetry, and drama show how writers have presented relationships among human beings. Comedy, tragedy, and satire encourage readers to look analytically at human society.

203 Literature and the Natural World (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S, SU. Selections of prose fiction, poetry, and drama show how writers have explained the world that surrounds us. Myth, fate, the supernatural, and science fiction are included.

300 Foundations for Literary Studies (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S. An introduction to literary studies with emphasis on research methodologies, elementary literary theory, analysis, and the skills necessary to read and respond to poetry, fiction, and drama.

301 British Literature Before 1785 (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S, SU. Survey of the Old English, Middle English, Renaissance, Restoration, and eighteenth-century periods of British literature with attention to gender perspectives.

302 British Literature After 1785 (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S, SU. Survey of Romantic, Victorian, Modern and Contemporary periods of British literature including commonwealth literature and gender perspectives. Introduction to the principal literary types and predominant thought of the period.

303 American Literature Before 1860 (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S, SU. Survey of early American literary figures, including ethnically diverse writers and gender perspectives. Emphasis on Romantic period, 1820-1860.

304 American Literature After 1860 (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S, SU. Survey of American literature from 1860 to the present. Extensive readings of diverse writers (e.g., Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Asian American) and gender perspectives representing principal literary types as well as characteristic American ideas and attitudes.

311 African-American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F. Survey of African-American writers in historical context.

312 The Literature of the South (3) (Prerequisite: 200) S. Study of Southern literature from its beginnings. Emphasis on twentieth-century writers and works.

313 Literature for the Young Child (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S. Study of the prominent writers and illustrators of books for young children. Special emphasis on the process of sharing books with children. Required of all Early Childhood majors. Not applicable toward the General Education Requirements (Literature), the English liberal arts major, Professional Writing option, minor, or collateral. Credit cannot be given for both English 313 and 315.

314 World Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S. Introduction to the range of World Literature from ancient times to the present day, excluding British and American. Texts from East and West will be studied in the context of the cultures that produced them. A substantial portion of the course will be devoted to Asian and African literature.

315 Literature for Children (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S. Study of the history and scope of children's literature as well as the prominent illustrators of children's books. Emphasis on the evaluation of books suitable for the preschool, elementary, and middle school child. Required of all Elementary Education majors. Not applicable toward the General Education Requirements (Literature), the English liberal arts major, Professional Writing option, minor, or collateral.

316 Literature for Adolescents (3) (Prerequisite: 200) S. Readings in literature appropriate for use in middle and high school grades. Special attention to defining and evaluating "young adult" literature. Basic Instruction in literary reading, writing, and criticism. Required of all English teacher certification program majors. Not applicable toward the General Education Requirements (Literature), the English liberal arts major, Professional Writing option, minor, or collateral.

319 Literature and Culture Abroad (3) (Prerequisite: 200) As Needed. Reading and research concerning the literature and culture of other countries. Offered in conjunction with group travel. Specific topics and locations vary. Applicable toward the English minor; not applicable to the English major Professional Writing option, or to General Education Requirements (Literature).

320 Modern Drama (3) (Prerequisite: 200) As Needed. Survey of twentieth-century world drama and dramatic theory.

321 Shakespeare (3) (Prerequisite: 200) F, S. Selected histories, comedies, and tragedies examined closely. Outside reading and individual research to broaden the student's comprehension and appreciation of Shakespeare's works.

322 Mythology and Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 200) S. Study of worldwide mythologies (with emphasis on the Greek) and their relation to selected literary works, leading to an understanding of universal mythic themes and their application to literature.

325 History of American Drama (3) (Prerequisite: 200) As Needed. A survey of American dramatic literature from the colonial period to the modern, including developments in form, technology, aesthetics and dramatic theory in the context of American culture and politics.

330 Special Topics in Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 200) As Needed. Examination of a specific literary theme or topic to acquaint the student with a significant aspect of literature. May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.

345 Issues in African-American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 200) S. Introduction to some major topics in African-American literature.

350 Introduction to the Study of Cinema (3) (Prerequisite: 200) As Needed. Introduction to the techniques of evaluating and interpreting motion pictures as an art form. Includes an introduction to the language, conventions, history, and critical theories of film.

415 Advanced Literary Topics (3) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission of chair) As Needed. Focuses on literary topics not limited to traditional categories (e.g., fantasy, satire). May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.

425 Advanced Study in British Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission of chair) As Needed. Focuses on major British writers, groups of writers, a genre or a theme (e.g., Chaucer, Victorian novels). May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.

435 Advanced Study in American Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission of chair) As Needed. Focuses on major American writers, groups of writers, a genre or a theme (e.g., Faulkner, drama). May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.

445 Advanced Study in Multicultural Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission of chair) As Needed. Focuses on multicultural literature of North America (e.g., the Hispanic tradition, Canadian literature). May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.

455 Advanced Study in International Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission of chair) As Needed. Focuses on the literature of countries other than Britain and the United States (e.g., Latin American writers, Arab literature). May be taken twice for academic credit with departmental approval.

465 Advanced Study in Critical Theory and Literature (3) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission of chair) S. Focuses on a range of critical theories, or on areas or issues in literature with emphasis on critical methods of inquiry.

491 Senior Seminar (3) (Prerequisites: 300 or permission of chair; Either GPA of 3.0 or better in English courses or permission of department) S. Taught by several faculty members on a variety of topics not included in the regular English curriculum. Course uses a seminar format with emphasis on student presentations and on the types of research projects students are likely to encounter in graduate school.

497 Special Studies (3), (2), or (1) (Prerequisite: 300 or permission of chair) As Needed. Open only to juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of 3 semester hours may be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty members from two different disciplines.

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