28 courses with the subject ENG, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ENG 101Composition I3
An introduction to expository writing, critical reading, and college-level research. This course focuses on the process of writing with an emphasis on thorough development of a main point by using supporting ideas and evidence. In addition, students learn to locate, analyze, and integrate information from secondary sources through summary, paraphrases, and direct quotation in various forms of thesis-based writing. This course also includes critical reading of essays and instruction in research and the responsible use of sources.
A continuation of ENG-101, with an emphasis on extended research. This course emphasizes analytical, argument-driven writing that is supported by proper incorporation and documentation of primary and secondary sources. Students will analyze and evaluate a variety of ideasand texts, which will culminate in the synthesis of an original argument that adds to scholarly discourse.
The study and practice of academic writing with an emphasis on developing logical arguments. Students will apply critical reading strategies to texts from multiple disciplines in order to analyze rhetorical strategies, methods of expression, argument-formation. Written assignments will focus on use of textual evidence; the methods, strategies, and applications of college-level research; and the development of an individual critical stance. Membership in the Honors Scholar Program required, or permission of the Honors Coordinator.
A multi-modal college-level research course with a focus on using evidence-based research methods, forming clear arguments, and developing a professional academic writing style. Students will identify and pursue individual research interests and present their findings in multiple modes such as a formal research paper; slide, poster, and oral presentations; and other forms appropriate to presenting scholarly work. Membership in the Berkshire Honors Scholar Program required.
Introduction to composing professional and technical documents in science, technology and engineering fields. Students will learn to write effective proposals, manuals and a variety of formal technical reports and documents.
ENG 143Creative Writing: Studies in Creative Writing3
A course for students interested in exploring creative writing, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, screenplays, and other forms. An emphasis on art and craft will form the basis of discussion during peer workshops and analysis of published work.
An introduction to the study of literature through critical reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, drama, and creative non-fiction. This course emphasizes literary analysis and evaluation as well as discussion of social, intellectual, and historical influences as a means of understanding literary texts.
An examination of literature written by women. The course may include short and long fiction, nonfiction, poetry, philosophical text, journalism, advertisement copy, biography, speech, script, and cross-genre work; it may include contemporary as well as historical works; it may include translation.
An examination of literature written by women. The course may include short and long fiction, nonfiction, poetry, philosophical text, journalism, advertisement copy, biography, speech, script, and cross-genre work; it may include contemporary as well as historical works; it may include works in translation. Membership in the Berkshire Honors Scholar Program required, or permission of the Honors Coordinator.
Practice in the art and craft of writing of poetry. Students will consider the meaning, sound, structure, and other poetic elements of published poems, work to develop a creative process for writing and revising poems, engage in workshop discussions of works-in-progress, and produce a portfolio of original poetry.
A survey of landmark works of world literature from the beginnings through the 17th century. It places an emphasis on exploring how cultural eras, geographical contexts, historical moments, and literary movements are reflected in diverse literary voices from across global traditions.
A continuation of ENG-225: World Literature to 1650, which may be elected separately. This course samples landmark works of world literature from the 17th century to modern times. It places an emphasis on exploring how cultural eras, geographical contexts, historical moments, and literary movements are reflected in diverse literary voices from across global traditions.
An examination of American poetry published after 1945. The course will explore the social, political, cultural, and historical significance of individual poets, poetic movements, and the literary genre of poetry itself, and will concurrently investigate poetic craft and its continued evolution.
A selective introduction of American literary works from the colonialist period through the beginning of the Civil War, with emphasis on their social/historical context and cultural significance. Literary works will be studied through careful reading, discussion, written analysis, and research.
A continuation of ENG-231 which may be taken separately. A selective introduction of American short stories, novels, poems, and plays from the end of the Civil War to the present, with emphasis on their social/historical context and cultural significance. Literary works will be studied through careful reading, discussion, written analysis, and research.
ENG 235Advanced Composition & Training for Writing Tutors3
An intensive writing workshop incorporating tutoring pedagogy with an emphasis on advanced composition and research. Student work will provide the basis for an examination of successful composition techniques and tutorial best practices. In addition, the class will instruct students to independently locate credible and appropriate research, avoid mis/disinformation, and integrate outside research into the development and revision of original work.
ENG 235HAdvanced Composition & Training for Writing Tutors3
An intensive writing workshop incorporating tutoring pedagogy with an emphasis on advanced composition and research. Student work will provide the basis for an examination of successful composition techniques and tutorial best practices. In addition, the class will instruct students to independently locate credible and appropriate research, avoid mis/disinformation, and integrate outside research into the development and revision of original work. Membership in the Berkshire Honors Scholar Program required, or permission of the Honors Coordinator.
A selective survey of British literary works from the Middle Ages through the Seventeenth Century, with attention to their social/historical context and cultural significance. Literary works will be studied through careful reading, discussion, and written analysis.
A continuation of ENG-241 which may be taken separately. Poems, novels and plays by British writers from the eighteenth century to the present will be studied, including works by such authors as Pope, Wordsworth, Keats, Dickens, Wilde, Woolf and some recent poets. Class discussions will focus on not only the authors' social and historical context, but also their continuing relevance to our own cultural moment.
An exploration of contemporary fiction with attention to common themes, stylistic elements, and cultural influences. This course emphasizes close reading and analysis as a means of understanding the forms, functions, and meanings of modern fiction by authors from diverse cultural identities.
Academic study and practice in the craft of fiction writing, including reading and analyzing published fiction, producing original short stories, experimenting with style and voice, critiquing peer work, incorporating feedback, and developing a creative process for writing and revising fiction.
A study of memoir that approaches the genre through a literary framework and in a cultural context. Students will read and analyze a series of memoirs from diverse cultural backgrounds in a variety of forms, approaches, and voices. An emphasis will be placed on contemporary work that seeks to explore the nature of memory, invention, and self.
A study of memoir that approaches the genre through a literary framework and in a cultural context. Students will read and analyze a series of memoirs from diverse cultural backgrounds in a variety of forms, approaches, and voices. An emphasis will be placed on contemporary work that seeks to explore the nature of memory, invention, and self. Membership in the Berkshire Honors Scholar Program required, or permission of the Honors Coordinator.
A course focusing on the oral and written analysis and interpretation of texts concerning the multiplicity of ethnic experiences that make up American cultural experiences. This course will include works by, but not limited to, African American, Latino/a, American Indian, and Asian American writers.
A course in reading and writing creative nonfiction-writing based on real life experiences and observations. In addition to reading and discussing published creative nonfiction, students will write and revise original work with attention to literary elements and craft, and engage in workshop discussions.
Specific course content at the discretion of the department. Recent topics have included Women's Writing, Contemporary British and American Fiction, Mythology, Gay and Lesbian Literature, Russian Literature, and The Bible. Details are included in pre-registration materials.
