Course Descriptions

COMPOSITION

ENGL110: Basic Writing (3 credits)
An introduction to college writing intended to serve those students whose test scores indicate a need for additional writing practice prior to ENGL115. All students who score 15 or lower on the ACT English Assessment are strongly encouraged to enroll in ENGL110. Cannot be audited. Offered Fall Semester.

ENGL115: English Composition I (3 credits)
An introduction to the fundamental principles of composition as they pertain to the use of current standard English. Emphasizes short essay writing based on personal explorations of memory, observation, conversation, and reading. Prerequisite for all students whose native language is not English: An overall average of 550 on TOEFL or 80 on MELAB or completion of ENGL106 with at least a B in all classes. For those whose native language is English, a score of 16 or higher on the ACT English Assessment is strongly recommended. Cannot be audited. Offered Fall, Spring Semesters.

ENGL215: English Composition II (3 credits)
An introduction to text-based, academic writing which will include practice in summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and reading from a critical perspective. Writing tasks will include summary, abstract and precise construction, critical analysis and response papers, and a minimum of one extended (7-10 page), text-based writing project. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and completion of 24 semester credits. Cannot be audited. Offered Fall, Spring Semesters.

ENGL220: Technical Writing (3 credits)
Techniques of written communication in the preparation of industrial and engineering reports and proposals. Prerequisite: ENGL115. Cannot be audited. Offered Spring Semester.

ENGL250: Writing K-8 (3 credits)
A practical and theoretical study of developmental issues affecting young writers. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215.

ENGL306: Writing Seminar (2 credits)
An upper-division continuation of the General Education writing requirement begun in ENGL111 and 112. Emphasis on an interdepartmental approach to major papers or projects in the area of the student's specialty, with a review of library and research skills included. Prerequisites: ENGL111 and 112 or 220. Preference given to juniors and seniors. Cannot be audited. Offered Fall, Spring Semesters.

ENGL315: Professional Writing (3 credits)
Practice in adapting writing to a variety of professional audiences and tasks, including resumes, proposals, business and technical reports, web writing, and collaborative writing. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215. Cannot be audited.

ENGL345: Introduction to Rhetoric (3 credits)
An introduction to the study of rhetoric, including classical and modern theories. Emphasis will be given to the practical applications of rhetorical analysis in mass media, advertising, literary and political representations. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215. Offered Spring Semester.

ENGL438: Advanced Composition (3 credits)
An exploration of published essays, writing theory, and strategies. Student essays move beyond--in style, scope, and subject matter--the writing done in ENGL115 and ENGL215. Cannot be audited. Offered Fall Semester.

ENGL454: Approaches to Writing (3 credits)
An exploration of composition theory and writing practice through the study of published writers' narrative accounts of the writing life. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215. Cannot be audited. Offered Spring Semester.

ENGL467: Creative Writing (3 credits)
Practice in writing stories, essays, poetry, or drama. Course emphasis changes from semester to semester. Repeatable three times with different content. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215. Cannot be audited. Offered Fall, Spring Semesters.

ENGL545: Computers in the Composition Classroom (3 credits)
The exploration and practice of the use of computers and software to generate, teach, revise, and critique student writing. Prerequisites: ENGL550 or permission of instructor. Basic computers skills assumed. Offered alternate years.

ENGL550: Study of Composition (3 credits)
Introduction to rhetorical and other principles involved in the writing process and in the teaching of composition to secondary-school and college students. Offered Fall Semester.

LANGUAGE

ENGL300: Modern English Grammar (3-4 credits)
A course in basic English syntax for students and future teachers, including grammatical terminology and a brief history of grammatical models. Prerequisite: ENGL115. Students needing study in the history of the English language should enroll for 4 credits. Offered Fall Semester.

ENGL435: Topics in Linguistics (1-4 credits)
Study of topics in linguistics such as bilingualism, male/female language, or contrastive analysis. Topic and credits to be announced in advance. Repeatable with different content. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215.

ENGL440: Language and Culture (3 credits)
The study of language in context of ethnology with emphasis on (1) the effect of social variables (including gender) on language use, and (2) on paralanguage (e.g., kinesics and proxemics). Prerequisites: ENGL115, ENGL215, and ENGL460 or permission of instructor. Offered Spring Semester.

ENGL460: Linguistics (3 credits)
An introduction to linguistics for those planning to teach language, communication, or English on any level. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215. Offered Fall Semester.

ENGL465: TESL Methods (2 credits)
Specialized techniques for teaching and testing various English-language skills. Content rotates among grammar, reading and writing; speaking and listening. To be taken concurrently with ENGL490: TESL Practicum. Repeatable with different content. Prerequisites: ENGL115, ENGL215, and ENGL460. Offered Spring Semester.

ENGL466: Phonetics and Phonology (3 credits)
Study of speech sounds and patterns including articulatory phonetics, phonemics and an introduction to modern phonological theory and analysis. Prerequisites: ENGL115, ENGL215, and ENGL460 or permission of instructor. Offered Spring Semester.

ENGL469: Second Language Acquisition (3 credits)
Study of current theories of and research in language acquisition and the implications of this scholarship for language teachers and teaching. Prerequisite: ENGL115, ENGL215, and ENGL460 or permission of instructor. Offered Fall Semester.

ENGL474: Development of Modern English (3 credits)
History of language, including the sound changes affecting modern English, history of grammatical forms and vocabulary. Fundamental knowledge of grammar is assumed. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215. Offered alternate years.

ENGL490: TESL Practicum (1-2 credits)
Study of and/or supervised practice in teaching English as a second language. Repeatable to 3 credits. Permission of instructor required. Offered Spring Semester.

ENGL530: Discourse Analysis (3 credits)
Study of language function and supra-sentential structure with special emphasis on the contrasts between oral and written discourse. Prerequisites: ENGL460 and demonstration of grammar competence by one of the following: ENGL300, an equivalent course, or departmental testing.

ENGL540: Language and Culture (3 credits)
Study of language in the context of ethnology with emphases on (1) the effect of social variables (including gender) on language use, and on (2) paralanguage (e.g., kinesics and proxemics). Prerequisite: ENGL460 or permission of instructor. Offered Spring Semester.

LITERATURE

ENGL185: Much Ado about English (3 credits)
An introductory course, organized thematically, featuring various texts and approached from several perspectives, including linguistic, rhetorical and literary analysis. Offered Spring Semester.

ENGL255: Studies in Literature (3 credits)
An introductory literature course with the emphasis indicated by a subtitle such as World Literature, Biblical Literature, the Short Story, and Women's Literature. Prerequisite: ENGL115. Offered Fall, Spring Semesters.

ENGL267: Approaches to Literature (3 credits)
An introduction to genres, analysis, critical approaches, and writing about literature. Prerequisite: ENGL115. Offered Fall, Spring Semesters.

ENGL270: American Literature to 1900 (3 credits)
A survey of American literature from its beginnings to 1900. Prerequisite: ENGL115. Offered Fall Semester.

ENGL375: English Literature I (to 1660) (3 credits)
Literature of the British Isles from Beowulf through the Renaissance. Prerequisite: ENGL115, ENGL215, and ENGL267. Offered Fall Semester.

ENGL376: English Literature II (1660-1900) (3 credits)
Literature of the British Isles from the Restoration through the Victorian period. Prerequisites: ENGL115, ENGL215, and ENGL267. Offered Spirng Semester.

ENGL378: Modern Literature in English (4 credits)
A survey of British, American, and other literature in English since 1900. Prerequisites: ENGL115, ENGL215, and ENGL267. Offered Spring Semester.

ENGL407: Literature for Children (2 credits)
Selection, analysis, and evaluation of literary works which meet the reading and/or the listening interests of children and enhance the preparation of elementary teachers, librarians, and parents. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215.

ENGL408: Literature for Young Adults (2 credits)
Selection, analysis, and evaluation of literary works that meet the reading interests of young adults and enhance the preparation of middle school and secondary English teachers, librarians and parents. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215.

ENGL425: Literary Topics (3 credits)
Advanced study of a literary period, genre, or theme such as Victorian Literature, Poetry, Biblical Literature, Women's Literature, or the Classical Heritage. Prerequisites: ENGL115, ENGL215, and ENGL267. Offered Fall, Spring Semesters.

ENGL445: Cultural Literature (3 credits)
In-depth study of North American literature with emphasis on cultural uniqueness. Prerequisites: ENGL115, ENGL215, and ENGL267. Offered Spring Semester.

ENGL450; Literary Criticism and Theory (3 credits)
An introduction to literary criticism and theory. Readings start with Plato, but special emphasis is on New Criticism to the present. Prerequisites: ENGL115, ENGL215, and ENGL267. Offered Fall Semester.

ENGL464: Major Literary Author (3 credits)
Study of a major author such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Johnson, Dickens, Hawthorne, or Cather. Repeatable with different content. Prerequisites: ENGL115, ENGL215, and ENGL267. Offered Fall, Spring Semesters.

ENGL510: Perspectives in Literary Studies (3 credits)
Introduction to graduate-level techniques of reading and interpreting literary texts. Addresses a selection of literary techniques and issues such as formalist interpretative techniques, Christianity and literature, censorship, and gender studies; students discuss and write about various literary texts. Offered Spring Semester. 

Research and Specialized Courses

ENGL430: Topics in: ________ (1-4 credits)
Study of selected topics in composition, language, or literature. Topic and credit to be announced in advance. Repeatable with different topics to 12 credits. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215. Offered as needed.

ENGL459: Methods of Teaching English (3 credits)
An integration and exploration of pedagogical theories and practices in literature for young adults, and writing and language study for the secondary-school classroom. Does not apply toward the first 16 credits in English for an MAT degree. Prerequisites: ENGL115 and ENGL215. Offered Fall Semester.

ENGL495: Independent Study/Readings (1-3 credits)
Studies in various areas of language, literature, or composition under supervision of an appropriate instructor, including regular conferences, and resulting in oral and/or written reports and papers. Registration by permission of the department chair.

ENGL505: Practicum (1-2 credits)
Study of and/or supervised practice in teaching college writing (section 01) or English as a second language (section 02). Repeatable to 4 credits. Prerequisite or co-requisite for those teaching English as a second language: ENGL465. Offered Fall, Spring Semesters.

ENGL525: Topics in ______ (1-4 credits)
Study of selected topics in composition (Modern Rhetoric), language (Contractive Analysis), or literature (Shakespeare, Literature on Location, or Drama). Topic and credit to be announced in advance. Repeatable to 12 credits with different subject matter.

ENGL589: Graduate Seminar (3 credits)
Research projects, reports, and discussions. Seminars are offered in various subjects corresponding with faculty specialization and greatest library strength. Repeatable with different subject matter. Offered Fall, Spring Semesters.

ENGL590: Independent Study in English (3 credits)
Individualized reading or research in a specified area under the guidance of an instructor; admission by the chair's consent.

ENGL595: Project Research (1-2 credits)
Research and writing leading to the completion of the required project paper under the guidance of an instructor. Repeatable to 4 credits.

ENGL597: Research Methods (3 credits)
Research materials, methods of research, and documentation in English studies. Offered Fall Semester.

ENGL648: Workshop (1-4 credits)
Intensive study on selected topic. Taught as needed.