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148 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 184Introduction to Literature []3

A study of imaginative literature to improve the understanding and increase enjoyment through reading, writing, and discussion. Emphasis on thematic organization, historical period, cultural representation, and type of literature will be option of instructor.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 190College Composition and Rhetoric: Supplemental []4

Analytical reading, writing, and critical reasoning in various rhetorical situations. Argumentative research project comprising analysis and interpretation of information, texts, and perspectives. Requires an additional hour of tutoring per week.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 191College Composition and Rhetoric []4

Analytical reading, writing, and critical reasoning in various rhetorical situations. Argumentative research project comprising analysis and interpretation of information, texts, and perspectives. Pre-Requisite(s):

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 201Classics of Literature3

Introduces non-English majors to in-depth study of rich literary traditions of Great Britain, the United States, and/or other nations or cultures; including at least two genres and historical periods. Does not count toward the English major or minor.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 202Myth, Legend, and Sacred Literatures []3

A study of mythology based on Greek, Roman, other legends in relation to literature. Sacred texts may be included.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 203Gender Issues in Literature (Diversity)3

In works by female and male writers, course explores literary depiction of gender roles, gender and sexual identity/orientation, and/or gender relations in context of social structures and values.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 205Bible as Literature []3

Selections from the Bible that relate to literary traditions of subsequent centuries. Literary forms in the Old and New Testaments (e.g. Psalms and Hebrew poetry). 178

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 215American Indian Literature (Diversity) []3

Contemporary American Indian literature in poetry, short stories, essays and novels. Consideration of tradition, history and current realities from an Indian viewpoint as well as negative stereotypes and discrimination that Native people face.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 216African American Literature3

Studies in African American literature from the slave narrative to contemporary writers. Content and focus to vary.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 280Understanding Video Games []3

Academic study of videogames. History, survey, narratives, cultural and social implications of gaming, basic design. Procedural rhetoric and persuasive games.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 291Introduction to Analytical and Rhetorical Writing (for transfer students)2

Attention to analytical, argumentative, and research writing. Specific requirements based on individual need. For transfer students who have met at least 50% of English 191 objectives through previous course work in writing.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 295Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 300Introduction to English Studies []3

English as a field of study with emphasis on literary and rhetorical analysis. Strategies to interpret and create texts, including poetry, fiction, drama, and essay. Intended to be taken before advanced English courses.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 302Holocaust Literature []3

Literature of the Jewish Holocaust and its historical context; examines nonfiction writing such as journals and other first-hand accounts as well as fiction, poetry, and essays.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 303Global and Regional Topics in Literature []3

Literature of a region or nation, excluding the United States and England. May consider a specific period, genre, or theme. May be repeated with a different topic.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated with a different topic.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 304Literature and Film []3

Study of literature and film made from that literature. Uses film to define and demonstrate literary techniques and how they are changed and adapted by film.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 305Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Literature (Diversity)4

Literary representations of LGBT and other non-dominant sexualities, gender identities, and relationships. Particular attention to literary strategies and theoretical approaches in historical and social context.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 306Rhetoric in Popular Culture3

Rhetorical influences of popular culture; critical interpretation and analysis of print, digital, and visual texts; multi-media technologies; and organizational systems.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 308Introduction to Rhetorical Theories []4

Classical and modern rhetorical theories and concepts applied to contemporary cultural contexts and rhetorical situations. Critical approaches to analyzing historical, popular or scholarly written, visual and multi-modal texts.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 311American Literature: 1830-1900 []4

Studies in American literary and rhetorical traditions and movements from the early nineteenth-century to 1900.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 312ENGL 313. Literature Elective (3-4 credits from): ENGL 310,
Subject
ENGL
Type
alias
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 321British Literature: Medieval []3

The emergence of literary traditions from Beowulf through the fifteenth-century, with special emphasis on Chaucer.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 322British Literature: Renaissance []4

Literature of the sixteenth-century and the seventeenth-century to the Restoration, concentrating on poetry, drama, and selected prose works in their historical and cultural contexts.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 323Shakespeare I []3

The histories, comedies, and tragedies.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 327British Literature: Victorian []4

Literary works, historical and cultural context, and criticism of novelists, poets, and essayists of the Victorian age, such as Dickens, G. Eliot, Hardy, Tennyson, and Arnold.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 328Theory and Applications (3-4

choose one course from): ENGL 334, ENGL 353, ENGL 361, ENGL 402, ENGL 403, ENGL 430, ENGL 431, ENGL 434, ENGL 437, ENGL 444 or ENGL 447. Creative Writing I (11-12 credits, choose three courses from): ENGL 341, ENGL 342, ENGL 343 or ENGL 344. Creative Writing II (5-6 credits, choose from): ENGL 441, ENGL 442, ENGL 443, ENGL 446, ENGL 447. Electives (Up to 6 credits): Take additional courses in ENGL at the 200- level or above to meet 40 credits. Elective credits are required when the minimum number of credits is completed in one or more of the requirements above. Program Student Learning Outcomes Identify and discuss the craft elements, influential texts, and key forms in the major creative writing genres. Identify and analyze works in diverse American literary traditions. 104

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 331Advanced Academic Writing []4

Multiple definitions, purposes, audiences, genres and ethics in academic writing; relationship to workplace and civic writing. Historical and theoretical assumptions. Writing practice in various written and electronic genres. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL190 or ENGL191 or ENGL198 or ENGL291 or HONS160

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 332Writing for the Professions []4

Rhetorical situations, purposes, audience and ethical issues in workplace writing genres. Collaboration processes, layout/format conventions, clarity and correctness. May include oral presentations, usability testing, portfolios. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL190 or ENGL191 or ENGL198 or ENGL291 or HONS160

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 333Advanced Civic Writing []4

Review of rhetorical theory. Purposes, audiences, ethical issues in various writing and electronic genres related to political/civic engagement. Attention to conventions of style, layout and format, clarity and correctness. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL190 or ENGL191 or ENGL198 or ENGL291 or HONS160

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 334Grammar and Style in Writing []3

Writing about current issues with an emphasis on learning to recognize and describe grammar and the parts of speech; designed to prepare students for writing, tutoring, and teaching. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL190 or ENGL191 or ENGL198 or ENGL291 or HONS160 d

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 341Creative Writing: Nonfiction []4

Principles, practices and purposes of nonfiction creative writing, 179

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 342Creative Writing: Fiction []4

Practice of fiction writing. Description, dialogue, and characterization in the complete short story. Reading of contemporary fiction as models. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL190 or ENGL191 or ENGL198 or ENGL291 or HONS160

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 343Creative Writing: Poetry []3

The writing of poetry at the beginning level. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL191 or ENGL190 or ENGL198 or ENGL291 or HONS160 or HONS161 or HONS163 or TH198 or ART198

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 344Creative Writing: Screenwriting []3

Introduction to writing scripts for film. Analysis of successful screenplays. Writing and revision of original screenplays.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 351Introduction to Language Arts Pedagogy Theory []3

Theory, pedagogy, and practice: rhetorical situations, composition, literature, and languages applied to 5-12 grade teaching. Initial preparation for field experiences/student teaching and licensure. Demonstrate development through portfolio.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 353Introduction to Writing Center Theory and Practice [Credits

4] Writing center scholarship and pedagogy: literacy theory, composition theory, history of individualized writing instruction; diversity and politi of literacy education; development of reflective tutoring practices. Required of all undergraduate students seeking employment as coaches in the writing center. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL190 or ENGL191 or ENGL198 or ENGL291 or HONS160

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 361Introduction to Linguistics Systematic Study of Language

[Credits: 4] Systematic study of language: nature and acquisition of language; linguistic analysis of sound patterns; word and sentence structures, meanings; writing systems; linguistic variation, history and language families.

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 395Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 399Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 400Undergraduate Research or Scholarly Activity [1.00

16.00] Credit for independent research by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 402Literary Theory and Criticism []3

The concepts which apply to such problems as the writer's creative process, the various purposes of literary art, form, and technique, and the responses that literature elicits.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 403Digital Rhetoric, Discourse, and Culture []3

Impact of technology in humanities and English studies: history, theory, and practice of electronically mediated communication; print and electronic literacies; modes of discourse and theories of language, community, and self.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 405Principles and Theories of Professional Communication

[Credits: 3] Historical, cultural and social exploration of Professional Communication as a situated discourse practice in job and portfolio preparation. Consent of instructor required for undergraduates.

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 414Advanced Studies in American Multicultural Literature

[Credits: 3] In-depth study of the literature of one or more groups, such as American Indian, African American, Asian American, Jewish American, Chicano/a Mexican American, and European American.

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 423Shakespeare II []3

The texts, background and criticism of Shakespeare.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 430Principles of Document Content and Design []3

Theoretical and cultural perspectives on the visual content and design of genres and media in Professional Communication. Instruction and practice in creating print and digital workplace documents.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 432American Literature (4

ENGL 310, ENGL 311, ENGL 312, ENGL 313 or ENGL 454. British Literature (3-4 credits, choose one course from): ENGL 321, ENGL 322, ENGL 323, ENGL 325, ENGL 326, ENGL 327, or ENGL 328 [ENGL 481, ENGL 495 or another topics course may count as British literature]. Capstone (3-4 credits, choose one course from): ENGL 402, ENGL 405, ENGL 434, ENGL 437, ENGL 444, ENGL 446, ENGL 453, ENGL 481, ENGL 490, or ENGL 495. Electives (13-19 credits): Take additional courses in ENGL at the 200- level or above to meet 40 credits. Students may select from creative writing, linguistics, literature, or professional writing and communication. Ask an advisor about including courses in Film Studies.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 434Editing and Publishing []4

Editor's responsibilities and relationships to writers, political and ethical dimensions of editing and editorial processes, and changing purposes and rhetorical constraints of writing for publication.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 437Topics in Professional Writing []3

Focus on a specific field within professional writing such as grant writing, social media writing, or strategies for digital content. Pre- Requisite(s): ENGL190 or ENGL191 or ENGL198 or ENGL291 or HONS160

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 441Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction []3

The writing of nonfiction at the advanced level. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL341

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 442Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction []3

The writing of fiction at the advanced level. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL342

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 443Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry []3

The writing of poetry at the advanced level. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL343

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 444Internship: Undergraduate []1.00-16.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 447Practicum in Creative Writing []1.00-4.00

Advanced projects in creative writing, including literary magazine editing and other advanced editing or writing projects. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL440 or ENGL441 or ENGL442 or ENGL443 180

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 451Advanced Language Arts Pedagogy []3

Theory and pedagogy in rhetoric, composition, literature, and language for grades 5-12. Preparation for student teaching. Professional development portfolios. May be taken in conjunction with field experience. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL351

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 454Teaching Young Adult Literature []3

Theory, background and reading of young adult literature. Focus on genres and reading strategies, including options for teaching grades 5- 12.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 455Communication Arts and Literature Practicum and Field

Experience [Credits: 3] Practicum and field experience for Communication Arts and Literature majors. Have to be admitted to Teacher Education. Pre-Requisite(s): ED300

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 460Teaching English Language Learners in K-12 []2

Theory and methods for English Language Learners and bilingual education for non-ESL and non-bilingual teachers. Issues for English Language Learners and instructional strategies. Pre-Requisite(s): ED300

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 461Teaching ESL: Theory and Methods []3

Emphasis on the variety of methods used in teaching English as a second language with special attention to oral skills.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 462TESL Methods: Reading and Writing []3

Application of TESL theory and methods to the teaching of reading and composition, including psycholinguistic models, the process approach, and contrastive rhetoric.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 463ESL and Culture []3

Preparation of ESL teachers for the multicultural experience of the ESL classroom. Original research in schooling across cultures and on the teaching of culture in ESL.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 464English Syntax []3

Application of modern linguistics to the description of English grammar, including an introduction to the theories and methods of structural and generative-transformational grammars. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL361

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 465History of the English Language []3

The development of English sounds, grammatical structures, and vocabulary from Old English to Modern English; the reading and analysis of selected texts. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL361

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 466American English []3

Spoken American English, its historical development, contemporary social, ethnic, gendered, and regional varieties, and the implications of language variation for education.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 467Topics in TESL []3

Variable topics in teaching English as a second language and second language acquisition, stressing the integration of theory, method, and practice. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 credits with permission of instructor and adviser.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated to a maximum of 8 credits with permission of instructor and adviser.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 468An Introduction to Testing for Language Teachers []3

Assessment methods of language skills of non-native English speakers: receptive (listening and reading) and productive (speaking, writing, structure). Kinds of tests, test validity, test reliability, and test washback/backwash.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 469Topics in Linguistics []3

One or more topics of current importance in linguistics. May be repeated to maximum of 6 credits with permission of instructor and adviser.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated to maximum of 6 credits with permission of instructor and adviser.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 473Introduction to Phonology []3

Application of phonological theories to the description of sounds, sound structure, phonological processes with application to speaking and reading.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 477TESL Student Teaching []4

Supervised teaching for students with the TESL minor leading to Pre K- 12 ESL licensure.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 478TESL Internship []1.00-3.00

Capstone course for Linguistics emphasis in English major. Supervised tutoring or teaching in linguistics or English as a second language.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 481Topics in Literature []3

A literary theme, genre, or major author considered in the relevant historical, cultural, and critical contexts. May be repeated with a different topic.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated with a different topic.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 490Senior Seminar []1.00-3.00

Capstone experience for English BA majors that integrates knowledge, skills, and concepts from their major program. May take the form of a seminar, portfolio, research project, or advanced paper. Pre- Requisite(s): ENGL300 or ENGL331 or ENGL332 or ENGL333

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 495Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 497Workplace Writing Internship []4.00-16.00

Department approved and directed field experience in a professional environment requiring the research, writing, editing, technology, and analytical skills of an undergraduate English student.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 499Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 500Special Problems in English []1.00-3.00

A seminar or conference course for advanced students wishing to work out a special problem the academic area.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 501Credit by Arrangement, Masters Level []1.00-3.00

Credit by Arrangement.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 502Literary Theory and Criticism []3

The concepts which apply to such problems as the writer's creative process, the various purposes of literary art, form, and techniques, and the responses that literature elicits.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 503Digital Rhetoric, Discourse, and Culture []3

Impact of technology in humanities and English studies: history, theory, and practice of electronically mediated communication; print and electronic literacies; modes of discourse and theories of language, community, and self.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 505Principles and Theories of Professional Communication

[Credits: 3] Historical, cultural and social exploration of Professional Communication as a situated discourse practice in job and portfolio preparation. Consent of instructor required for undergraduates.

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 514Advanced Studies in American Multicultural Literature

[Credits: 3] In-depth study of the literature of one or more groups, such as American Indian, African American, Asian American, Jewish American, Latino/a Mexican American, and European American.

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 523Shakespeare II []3

The texts, background and criticism of Shakespeare.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 530Principles of Document Content and Design []3

Theoretical and cultural perspectives on the visual content and design of genres and media in Professional Communication. Instruction and practice in creating print and digital workplace documents.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 532Rhetoric for Diverse Audiences []3

Composing and delivery strategies for diverse audiences. Writing for audiences of different cultures, ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, and abilities. Cultural sensitivity and the ethical implications of intercultural rhetorical situations.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 534Editing and Publishing []4

Editor's responsibilities and relationships to writers, political and ethical dimensions of editing and editorial processes, and changing purposes and rhetorical constraints of writing for publication.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 537Topics in Professional Writing []3

Focus on a specific field within professional writing such as grant writing, social media writing, or strategies for digital content. Content varies.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 541Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction []3

The writing of nonfiction at the advanced level.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 542Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction []3

The writing of fiction at the advanced level.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 543Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry []3

The writing of poetry at the advanced level.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 546Topics in Creative Writing []3

Advanced creative writing seminar with a special focus, such as novel writing, study of a specific theme, or a multi-genre workshop. May be repeated with a different topic. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL340, ENGL341 or ENGL340, ENGL342 or ENGL340, ENGL343 or ENGL340, ENGL344 or ENGL340, FS360 or ENGL341, ENGL342 or ENGL341, ENGL343 or ENGL341, ENGL344 or ENGL341, FS360 or ENGL342, ENGL343 or ENGL342, ENGL344 or ENGL342, FS360 or ENGL343, ENGL344 or ENGL343, FS360 or ENGL344, FS360

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated with a different topic.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 547Practicum in Creative Writing []1.00-4.00

Advanced projects in creative writing, including literary magazine editing and other advanced editing or writing projects. 255

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 551Advanced Language Arts Pedagogy []3

Theory and pedagogy in rhetoric, composition, literature, and language for grades 5-12. Professional development demonstrated in portfolios.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 553Topics in Teaching Composition []3

Strategies and theories for teachers of English/Language Arts. Themes and format vary. Sample topics: recent theory and practice, evaluation methods, portfolio development.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 554Teaching Young Adult Literature []3

Theory, background and reading of young adult literature as applied to 5-8 grade teaching. Focus on genres and reading strategies.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 560Teaching English Language Learners in K-12 []2

Theory and methods for English Language Learners and bilingual education for non-ESL and non-bilingual teachers. Issues for English Language Learners and instructional strategies.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 561Teaching ESL: Theory and Methods []3

Linguistics and language acquisition theory. Emphasis on the variety of methods used in teaching English as a second language with special attention to oral skills.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 562TESL Methods: Reading and Writing []3

Application of TESL theory and methods to the teaching of reading and composition, including psycholinguistic models, the process approach, and contrastive rhetoric.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 563ESL and Culture []3

Preparation of ESL teachers for the multicultural experience of the ESL classroom. Original research in schooling across cultures and on the teaching of culture in ESL.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 564English Syntax []3

Application of modern linguistics to the description of English grammar, including an introduction to the theories and methods of structural and generative-transformational grammars.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 566American English []3

Spoken American English, its historical development, contemporary social, ethnic, gendered, and regional varieties, and the implications of language variation for educational.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 567Topics in TESL []3

Variable topics in teaching English as a second language and second language acquisition, stressing the integration of theory, method, and practice. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits with permission of instructor and adviser.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits with permission of instructor and adviser.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 569Topics in Linguistics []3

One or more topics of current importance in linguistics. May be repeated to maximum of 6 credits with permission of instructor and adviser.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated to maximum of 6 credits with permission of instructor and adviser.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 573Introduction to Phonology []3

Application of phonological theories to the description of sounds, sound structure, phonological processes with application to speaking and reading.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 577TESL Student Teaching []4

Supervised teaching for students with the TESL minor leading to Pre K- 12 ESL licensure.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 581Topics in Literature []3

A literary theme, genre, or major author considered in the relevant historical, cultural, and critical contexts. May be repeated with a different topic.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated with a different topic.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 588Professional Workshop/Continuing Education [1.00

3.00] This course allows a mechanism for masters' level students to receive credit for participation in otherwise noncredit-bearing professional workshops or continuing education course. According to Graduate School policy, there is a limit of 6 credits which applies toward a specific program.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 595Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number. According to Graduate School policy, there is a limit of 9 credits which applies toward a specific program.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 599Independent Study []1.00-3.00

Offered at the discretion of departments, this program is intended for the very able, motivated student whose intellectual needs are partially served by serious independent study.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 600Graduate Research or Scholarly Activity []1.00-6.00

Credit for independent research by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member. Not intended for culminating project research such as thesis or starred paper.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 606Introduction to Graduate Studies in English []3

English research methods and application of theories in fields of literature, language, and writing.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 607Research in English: Empirical Designs []3

Empirical research as applied to rhetoric/composition and ESL: design, research methodology, and interpretation, with some attention to statistical procedures.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 608Seminar in World Literatures []3

Literature from any region of the world except England or the United States: style, genre, historical, or regional

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 611Seminar in American Literature of the Later Nineteenth

Century [Credits: 3] The writings of one or more major literary figures, such as Twain, James, Dickinson, Howells, and Crane.

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 612Seminar in American Literature of the Early Twentieth

Century [Credits: 3] Selected studies in American literature from early to mid twentieth century.

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 613Seminar in American Literature of the Later Twentieth

Century [Credits: 3] 256

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 627Seminar in Nineteenth-Century British Literature []3

A selected aspect of nineteenth-century British literature. Content will vary.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 631History of Rhetorical Theory []3

The development of rhetoric from its classical origins through the present. Focus on theories and how they affect our understanding of literacy and writing in contemporary applications.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 632Specialized Studies in Critical Literacy []3

Topics in specialized areas and practices of critical literacy such as cultural rhetorics, new media, and critical pedagogies.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 633Specialized Studies in Professional Communication [Credits

3] Topics in specialized areas and practices of Professional Communication such as visual rhetoric, rhetoric of science and technology, or special research methods.

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 636Rhetoric, Critical Theory, and Cultural Studies []3

Cultural studies as a mode of rhetorical and critical inquiry. Analyzing cultural artifacts to understand the social, political, and economic impact on individuals and communities.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 640Advanced Creative Writing Seminar []3

Projects in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and playwriting. Course will focus on one genre. Pre-Requisite(s): appropriate 500-level course in genre or permission of the instructor. May be repeated in alternate genres to a maximum of 6 credits.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated in alternate genres to a maximum of 6 credits.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 644Internship: Graduate Masters Level []1.00-12.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies. Can serve as a graduate culminating experience in conjunction with a portfolio demonstrating mastery of associated learning outcomes.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 647Issues in Writing Center Administration []3

Administering a writing center for E-12 schools, 2-year colleges or 4-year universities, including funding, budget, technology, record-keeping, and assessment.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 648Writing Center Staffing and Training []2

Developing position descriptions; hiring consultants; professional development; and designing modules for seminar, on-the-job, and semester-length training. Explore various delivery options.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 649Writing Center Case Studies []2

Case studies exploring problem-solving contexts including, but not limited to, technology decisions, space issues, policies and procedures, diversity issues, and relationships with faculty and administration.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 650Topics in Teaching English []3

Seminar in teaching English/Language Arts. Topics might include current research in teaching English/Language Arts, professional writing for educators, creative writing pedagogy, issues in teaching English in grades 5-12.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 653Supervised Tutoring []1

Ongoing training in tutoring in a writing center. Limited to writing center graduate assistants and required every semester they tutor. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 654Writing Center Theory and Practice []3

Primary texts in writing center scholarship; intersections between composition and writing center theory; writing processes and critical intervention; academic culture and literacies; diversity and politics of literacy education. Required of all graduate assistants in English assigned to tutor in the writing center.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 655Supervised Teaching []1

Ongoing training in teaching college writing. Limited to teaching assistants and required every semester they teach, to a maximum of 4 credits.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 656College Composition Theories and Practices []3

A survey of significant approaches to the teaching of college composition; analysis of theoretical perspectives and pedagogical materials and methods in rhetoric and composition. Required for all teaching assistants in the first-year writing program.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 661Theories in Second Language Acquisition []3

Interlanguage, nativist, environmentalist, and interactionist theories. Also contrastive, error, performance, discourse analyses, and research methodology.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 662Seminar in TESL Methods []3

TESL and TEFL teaching methods for K-12, college, adult education classrooms. Methods to teach listening, speaking, reading, and writing and methods to integrate these four skills with grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 664Pedagogical Grammar for ESL Teachers []3

Descriptive and pedagogical English grammar, focusing on grammatical structures that cause difficulties for ESL learners and incorporating the teaching of grammar into the ESL classroom.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 665TESL Practicum []1

Practical preparation for TESL teaching assignments in grammar, listening/speaking, reading, writing, or cultural orientation classes. Lesson preparation and assessment/evaluation. Required for all teaching assistants up to four credits.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 666Seminar in Sociolinguistics []3

International and intercultural issues of language, such as world English, multilingualism, pidgins and creoles, language policy, planning, education, language and social class, ethnicity, and gender.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 667Assessment, Evaluation, and Testing in TESL []3

Introduction to test design, development, and administration for English as a second/foreign language. Focus on speaking, reading, writing, listening, grammar, and vocabulary.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 669Topics Seminar in TESL Theory and Practice []3

Critical review of research in TESL and language acquisition. Sample topics: first and second language acquisition, language assessment, error analysis, discourse analysis, and TESL methods and materials. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of instructor and graduate adviser. 257

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits with consent of instructor and graduate adviser.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 670Seminar in Vocabulary Acquisition in Second Language

[Credits: 3] Explores major issues in second language vocabulary acquisition. Emphasis on practical application of research findings in teaching and developing instructional materials.

Subject
ENGL
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 672Computer-Assisted Language Learning []3

History of technology in language teaching and learning; second language digital literacy, relationship between digital technology and second language learning, relevant standards and research literature; lesson development integrating digital technologies.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 673Seminar in ESL and Culture []3

Advanced preparation of TESL teachers for the multicultural experience of the ESL classroom with perspectives from Anthropology and Education, bilingual education, critical theory, sociocultural theory, and Sociolinguistics.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 674Global Englishes []3

The evolution of English over the centuries in various cultures. Issues associated with becoming a lingua franca for many industries around the globe, such as education, business, tourism, politics, and scientific inquiry.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 675Multilingual Writing []3

Theoretical foundations and pedagogical practices of multilingual writing (not limited to English) as it pertains to the teaching and learni of writing for academic purposes. Explores issues of teaching and learning to write in an additional language, particularly students with a SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education) background.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 688Practicum: Graduate Level []1.00-6.00

Observational learning experience. May include supervised work in a single setting.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 690Starred Papers []3

Independent, guided study for the completion of starred papers (Plan B).

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 691Enrollment Continuation: Masters Level []1

Allows continuous enrollment for Master's students who have completed all required coursework, but are still working on a culminating project. Can be used in final term to meet Graduate Enrollment policy requirement.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 695Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number. According to Graduate School policy, there is a limit of 9 credits which applies toward a specific program. 1-4 Cr. F, S, Sum.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 698Creative Work []1.00-6.00

Creative Work.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ENGL 699Master's Culminating Project []1.00-6.00

A graduate only course that is used for completion of the culminating project of a Master's Degree, including Master's Thesis, Starred Paper and Creative Work. Six credits total are required for graduation for Thesis and Creative Work. Three credits are normally required for Starred Paper. ETHS505 Women of Color (same as WS 505) [Credits: 3] Examination of historical and contemporary issues facing American Indian, African American, Asian American, Latina, and immigrant women living primarily in the United States. The impact of race, gender, class, and other social inequalities on the lives of women of color will be discussed.

Subject
ENGL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
Alias
WS 505

Source: Saint Cloud State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61