English Distance Courses
These English courses are offered for credit by Andrews University, Oakwood University, and Washington Adventist University.
Griggs University manages the registration and provides the instruction and support for students. Griggs University is owned and operated by Andrews University.
Andrews University Credit
ENGL 115/57.2
English Composition I (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: ENGL 115 Composition
Prerequisite for those whose native language is English: A score of 16 or higher on the ACT English Assessment (or above 400 on the SAT verbal)or successful completion of ENGL 110. Prerequisite for students whose native language is not English: An overall average of 550 on TOEFL or 80 on MELAB or a successful completion of advanced English and the ELI exit exam with a B in all classes. Cannot be audited or CLEPed. Introduction to written composition focusing on composing as a recursive process for generating meaning and communicating effectively. Emphasizes short essay writing based on personal explorations of memory, observation, conversation, and reading.
Format: Paper self-paced
ENGL 270/35.3
American Literature (To 1900) (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: LITR 225 American Literature I
A survey of American literature from its beginnings to 1900.
Format: Paper self-paced
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ENGL 375/213.0
English Literature I (To 1660) (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: ENGL 375 English Literature I
Prerequisites: ENGL 115 and ENGL 215
Literature of the British Isles from Beowulf through the Renaissance.
Format: Paper self-paced
ENGL 376/225.0
English Literature II (1660-1990) (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: ENGL 376 English Literature II
Prerequisites: ENGL 115 and ENGL 215
Literature of the British Isles from the Restoration through the Victorian period.
Format: Paper self-paced
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Oakwood University Credit
EN 111-112/57.2 -34.1
Freshman Composition I & II (3, 3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: ENGL 101 Composition & ENGL 102 Research and Literature
A study of rhetoric designed to teach students effective writing, reading, speaking, and listening. In EN 111, emphasis is placed on the short theme, and close study is given to expository and argumentative writing. In EN 112, students are introduced to literature, methods of research using the library, the Internet, and CD-ROM, and to writing a research paper. An exit examination is given before the completion of EN 111, and the requirements for EN 112 may not be met by CLEP.
Format: Paper self-paced
EN 211, 212/213.0, 225.0
Survey of English Literature I & II (3, 3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: ENGL 375 English Literature I (To 1660) and ENGL 376 English Literature II (1660-1900)
Prerequisite: EN 112
A study of English literature from Anglo-Saxon to modern times. Historical and biographical backgrounds are important, but major emphasis is placed on a critical and evaluative analysis of the literature.
Format: Paper self-paced
EN 301/35.3
Survey of American Literature I (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: LITR 225 American Literature I
Prerequisite: EN 112
A study of major American poets and prose writers and main currents of thought to which they contributed.
Format: Paper self-paced
EN 304/757.1
Advanced Composition (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: ENGL 330 Advanced Expository Writing
Prerequisite: EN 112, junior standing, and completion of the literature requirement
An intensive study designed to develop the writing skills of students through advanced rhetorical strategies.
Format: Paper self-paced
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Washington Adventist University Credit
ENGL 101/57.2
Composition (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: ENGL 115 Composition
Prerequisite: English placement exam
This course is designed to advance writing skills for college and professional pursuits by bringing observation, thoughtfulness, organization, sense of audience, and sense of self to bear on student writing.
Format: Paper self-paced
ENGL 102/542.0
Research and Literature (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: ENGL 102 Research and Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a minimum grade of “C”
A study of poetry, short stories, drama, and the process of writing a research paper. ENGL 101 and 102 are prerequisites to all other courses in the department. A paper is required.
Format: Online self-paced
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LITR 225/35.3
American Literature I (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: LITR 225 American Literature I
Prerequisite: ENGL 102 with a minimum grade of “C”
A survey of American literature from the 16th to 19th centuries. Major American authors and literary works from colonial times to the Civil War era are examined with emphasis on how the history and culture of each era affected the literature. Two short papers
are required.
Format: Paper self-paced
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