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ENGL

57 courses with the subject ENGL, 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.

ENGL 1151Composition3

Instruction and practice aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of writing processes, with emphasis on fluency, voice, style, and versatility. Includes adaptation of nonfiction prose to various general audiences, introduction to academic research and citation, and consideration of the ethical use

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2150Adaptive Technical Writing with AI3

This course trains students in professional technical writing standards, emphasizing adaptability and clear, audience-centered communication essential for today's workforce. Students will learn to adapt style, tone, and format for different platforms and audiences, ethically using generative AI tools to

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2152Argument and Exposition3

Instruction and practice in writing for academic and professional contexts, with particular focus on argumentation for specific rather than general audiences. Includes finding, selecting, using, and documenting written sources, as well as using generative AI ethically and effectively in writing processes

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2190Introduction to Creative Writing3

Introduction to the study of the forms and styles of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and other genres, with practice in a workshop format. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6]

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2250Understanding Literature3

Reading and critical appreciation of various types of literature, such as autobiography, drama, film, novel, poetry, and specialized genres. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6]

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2300Introduction to Indigenous American Writing3

The course introduces students to Indigenous American writing across genres and periods, focusing primarily on Ojibwe writers. In addition to learning close reading, the course introduces students to Indigenous ways of knowing and analyzing Indigenous writing. Students will read appropriate secondary sou

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2330Diverse American Literatures to 18653

Covering a variety of genres and reading strategies, this course surveys an inclusive range of texts that form early American cultural and literary traditions, including diverse writers of African, European, and Indigenous descent. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 6 and 7B]

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2337American Literature from 1865 to Present3

This course will provide a study of representative American writers and their works, covering the period from 1865 to the present. This course will consider the development of American Literature as a significant force on the literary scene. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 6 & 7A]

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2340The American Film3

A study of various aspects of American movies. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 6]

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2357British Literature to 18003

Survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval periods to 1800. The course provides special emphasis on close reading and placing texts within their historical, cultural, and critical contexts. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 6 & 8]

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2358Diverse British Literatures from 1800 to Present3

Covering a variety of genres and reading strategies, this course surveys an inclusive range of texts that form the cultural, historical, and literary traditions of Britain and its global empire, including diverse writers of African, British, Caribbean, Celtic, European, Indian, and Indigenous descent. [C

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2370World Literature to 16003

Survey of world literature to 1600. [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 6 & 8] May not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2377World Literature from 1600 to Present3

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Program Learning Outcomes | Elementary Education, B.S. Communication Arts & Literature Endor · 8710.2000 Standards of Effective Practice: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/8710.2000/ · 8710.3200 Teachers of Elementary Education: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/8710.3200/ · 8710.3310 Middle Level Endorsement License for Teachers of Communication Arts and Literatu & Literature endorsement (Te with a minimum of 40 credits helor of Arts) must complete e work not used to meet the sement (Teacher Licensure) re: https://www.revisor.mn.g acher Licensure) B.S. degree and include the following: ) required for all baccalaureate degrees a minimum of an additional 30 credits above the required 120 credits. requirements of another major, minor or certificate in the degree. ov/rules/8710.3310/

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2410Myth3

Study of sacred stories that emerge from pre-literate stages of culture through early literary works. Mythic traditions studied inlude Greek and may include one or more others (such as Norse, Irish, Ojibwe). [Core Curriculum Goal Area(s) 6 & 8]

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2925People of the Environment: American Nature Writers Perspective3

A course in the classics of nature writing designed to acquaint the student with great outdoor writers, especially those who stress conservation and ecology. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 10]

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2926People of the Environment: Writing and Nature Perspective3

This course leads students to examine, in writing, their own individual perceptions of and response to natural environments and to consider how those perceptions and responses are culturally influence.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2953Study-Travel, English1-6

Study Travel course in Political Science for [**Core Curriculum Goal Area 5.]

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2954Study-Travel Humanities and the Arts1-6

Study Travel course in English for **Core Curriculum Goal Area 6.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 2956Study-Travel Humanities and the Arts1-6

Study Travel course in English for Lib Ed Goal Area 8.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3115Writing Fiction I3

An introduction to the study of the form and style of fiction, with practice, study, and writing in a workshop format. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or consent of instructor.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3125Writing Poetry I3

An introduction to the study of form and style of poetry, with practice, study, and writing in a workshop format. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or consent of instructor.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3145Writing Creative Nonfiction I3

Introduction to the study of the form and style of creative nonfiction, with practice in a workshop format. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or consent of instructor.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3150Writing In The Disciplines3

Examine and practice argument and researched writing as conducted in the various academic disciplines. Prerequisites: Completion of 64 semester credits. Might not be offered every year. [Core Curriculum Goal Area 1]

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3155Professional Writing3

Written communication in professional settings. Gathering information, analyzing audiences, and assessing conventional formats of professional writing. Drafting, testing, and revising documents. Development of a portfolio project.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3177Rhetoric of Social Media3

This course, which is theory-grounded, gives students the opportunity to explore new forms of online publishing, study, and written expression, including social media. Computer-intensive. Prerequisites: ENGL 1151, and ENGL 2152 or ENGL 3150, or consent of instructor.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3179Elements of Digital Rhetoric3

Introduction to the principles of applied rhetoric integrated with continued digital writing experience. Also introduces fundamentals of hypertext. Students investigate email, Web page and site design, social media, wikis, and weblogs, and create and analyze online texts and exchanges. Computer-intensive

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3183Topics in Writing or Rhetoric3

This course fills a gap in the department's Topics series at the 3000 level allowing faculty to shape specific courses under the rubric that address professional, genre, and rhetorical types of writing courses not currently addressed in the department's curriculum. This course is repeatable for up to 9 c

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3200AI, Ethics, and Writing Processes3

This course explores the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in human-centered writing processes, emphasizing rhetorical strategies, and discipline-specific applications, and Indigenous ethics. Engaging nonextractive, place- and people-specific ethical frameworks, including Indigenous

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3400Integrated Research Writing with AI3

This interdisciplinary course focuses on research skills in an AI-assisted context, grounding students in ethical and evidence-informed practices. Students explore multiple ways of knowing, including Indigenous knowledge and traditional research methods, while learning to use AI tools responsibly for dat

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3510Writing Center Practicum1-3

In-class instruction on writing center-specific theoretical and practical applications and supervised field experience by consulting in the Writing Resource Center. Prerequisite(s): sophomore status and consent of instructor.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3520Writing for the Secondary School Teacher3

A study of the multi-modal composition and presentation; designed to provide theory and applications for teaching English language arts in secondary schools.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3540Literature for Young Adults3

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSE (5 CREDITS): EDUC4840 or ED 4840 Student Teaching - Special Fields (1-12 credits) COMMUNICATION ARTS AND LITERATURE ENDORSEMENT SELECT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3550Methods of Teaching English and Communication4

This course explores and analyzes secondary English Language Arts teaching methods. Key themes include inclusivity in education, teaching diverse students, social justice literacies, and developing units and lesson plans that align with current research. Requires 25 hours of field experience.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3580The English Language3

A linguistically-based study of the structure, grammar, and historical development of the English language. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3590Race, Power, and Justice in Global Literatures3

Through critical study of global literatures in multiple genres and from multiple periods, the course analyzes the ways economic, social, and political inequities have been constructed, sustained, and challenged within global literatures. Students engage fiction and non-fiction texts that promote social

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3600Author Topics3

In-depth study of the work of one or more authors (e.g., Chaucer, Emily Dickinson), including application of critical theory. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3606Culture Topics3

In-depth study of the literature of a culture (e.g., American Indian Literature, Ethnic Literature), including application of critical theory. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3607Film Topics3

In-depth study of film (e.g., Women in Film, International Film), including application of critical theory. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3608Genre Topics3

In-depth study of a literary genre (e.g., The American Novel, Dramatic Literature), including application of critical theory. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 3609Period Topics3

In-depth study of the literature of a specific period (e.g., Medieval Literature, Modern Literature), including application of critical theory. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4116Writing Fiction II3

A workshop course designed to offer the student further practice, analysis, and theoretical study in the composition of fiction. May be repeated one time. Prerequisite: ENGL 3115 with grade of B or better, or consent of instructor.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated one time.
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4126Writing Poetry II3

A workshop course designed to offer the student further practice, analysis, and theoretical study in the composition of poetry. May be repeated one time. Prerequisite: ENGL 3125 with grade B or better, or consent of instructor.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated one time.
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4146Writing Creative Nonfiction II3

Workshop offering further practice, analysis, and theoretical study in the composition of creative nonfiction. May be repeated one time. Prerequisite: ENGL 3145 with grade of B or better, or consent of instructor.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated one time.
Repeatable up to
1
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4157Topics in Writing, Editing and Publishing3

Advanced study of and practice in a literary genre or subgenre, editing or publishing. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Prerequisites: ENGL 3115, ENGL 3125, ENGL 3145 or ENGL 3155 Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4180Digital Writing and Rhetoric Capstone Project3

A teacher- and student-designed capstone project building on learning in prerequisite courses in the Digital Writing minor. In consultation with a qualified faculty member, students design and complete a capstone project in digital rhetoric or digital writing that is professional and publishable in natur

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4183Advanced Topics in Writing or Rhetoric3

This course fills a gap in the department's Topics series at the 4000 level allowing faculty to shape specific courses under the rubric that address professional, genre, and rhetorical types of writing courses not currently addressed in the department's curriculum. This course is repeatable for up to 9 c

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4420Shakespeare and His Age3

A study of Shakespeare's works in the context of his times and of the work of his major contemporaries. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4429Shakespeare for Teachers3

A study of Shakespeare's plays and poems in contexts appropriate for high school and community college teachers. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4455Seminar: Literary Criticism and Theory3

Theory, history, and methods of literary criticism from Plato to the present.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4700Advanced Author Topics3

In-depth study of the work of one or more authors (e.g., Chaucer, Emily Dickinson), including application of multiple critical theories. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4706Advanced Culture Topics3

In-depth study of the literature of a culture (e.g., American Indian Literature, Ethnic Literature), including application of multiple critical theories. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4707Advanced Film Topics3

In-depth study of film (e.g., Women in Film, International Film), including application of multiple critical theories. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4708Advanced Genre Topics3

In-depth study of a literary genre (e.g., The American Novel, Dramatic Literature), including application of multiple critical theories. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4709Advanced Period Topics3

In-depth study of the literature of a specific period (e.g., Medieval Literature, Modern Literature), including application of multiple critical theories. May be retaken multiple times with different topic subtitles. Might not be offered every year.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4860Internship in Writing, Editing or Publishing3

Introduction to the practices of creative and/or professional writing, editing, and/or publishing. Students work on specific projects or internships to gain experience in editing, writing, submitting work for publication, gain an understanding of standard practices and issues in creative and professional

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4862Internship in Literary Publishing II3

Students who have taken ENGL 4861 continue their studies in the practices of literary publishing. They serve as managing editors for the literary anthologies edited in the class, and present to the class and lead discussions on submitting work for publication, standard practice and issues in literary pub

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu
ENGL 4917DIS Tchg Assoc |1-2

Directed Independent Study | Teaching Associate

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.bemidjistate.edu

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