37 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.
This course provides intensive writing instruction and emphasizes the process of writing. Students compose primarily short informative, comparative, expressive, and/or summative writing. Special attention is paid to organizing essays and paragraphs for clarity and coherence.
An applied rhetoric course focusing on intensive practice in basic concepts of written communication; active reading skills, research strategies, MLA documentation conventions, principles of organization and coherence (prewriting, drafting, and revising practices), and surface correctness of sentences. Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or placement.
An introduction to the basic elements of poetry and their relevance to understanding, enjoying, and appreciating the various themes, meters, and forms of poetry.
An introduction to the short story and the novel as art forms.
An introduction to literature emphasizing close reading of a variety of texts. Each section is organized around a theme selected by the instructor.
An introduction to multiple perspectives on the people and cultures that share our globe through engagement with a range of literary expressions from these cultures. Students will be introduced to at least two non-western literary traditions.
A workshop course introducing the techniques of writing in three out of four genres (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or playwriting).
The study and practice of reading and writing arguments. Emphasis on the essay with attention to grammar, structure, style, and research skills. Prerequisite: ENGL 1103.
An introduction to tutoring theory and pedagogy emphasizing applications in writing center tutorials. This course is required of first-time tutors who have been hired to work in the Writing Center and cannot be used toward General Education. 179 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026–2027 Undergraduate Catalog
A practical approach to the professional work of literary editing and publishing, focusing on the production of the Arrowhead magazine. Limited to members of the Arrowhead staff. May be repeated twice for credit. Prerequisite: permission of Instructor.
A survey of British literature, covering diverse texts from the 14th through the 18th century, with special emphasis on cultural and literary movements.
A survey of British literature, covering diverse texts from the 19th through the 20th century, with special emphasis on cultural and literary movements.
A survey of American literature, covering diverse texts from the 17th through the 19th century, with special emphasis on cultural and literary movements.
A survey of American literature, covering diverse texts from the 19th through the 20th century, with special emphasis on cultural and literary movements.
A survey of African American literature from the 18th century to the present, emphasizing various genres (including songs, poetry, speeches, essays, short stories, plays, and novels).
A study of selected topics at the intermediate level, suitable for majors and non-majors alike. Topics will vary by instructor.
A study of selected topics in writing at the intermediate level, suitable for majors and non-majors alike. Topics will vary by instructor.
A study of historical rationales for studying literature and contemporary methods of interpreting literature.
English Literature Electives at any level .................................................................................................................. 6 English Literature Electives at 2000 level ............................................................................................................... 6 English Literature Elective at 3000 level or above ................................................................................................. 3 Total: 26 * Permission of the Teacher Education Council Required
Guidance and experimentation in the process of producing, revising, and evaluating poetry. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
Guidance and experimentation in the process of producing, revising, and evaluating short fiction and other prose forms.
Guidance and experimentation in the process of producing, revising, and evaluating non-fiction prose.
An introduction to the rhetorical contexts and genres of professional and technical communication, with emphasis on the production, revision, and editing of workplace documents.
COMM 2810 Organizational Communication ENGL 3310 Digital Writing COMM 3900 Intercultural Communication ENGL 3361 Topics in Writing COMM 3920 Persuasion ENGL 3801 Major Rhetorical Texts FLM 1501 TFSM Production FLM 2310 Storytelling
This course will introduce you to issues of writing in various digital environments including web pages, podcasts, augmented reality games, and Google documents. This class also introduces fundamentals of HTML authoring, digital rhetoric, and image and sound manipulation.
A study of the literature of Medieval England, to include the Arthurian legends, Chaucer and the Chaucerians, lyrics, and drama. (Offered in alternate years.)
A study of Renaissance literature with special attention to the works of Shakespeare. May be repeated once with instructor permission.
A study of either American or British contemporary fiction, ranging from the late 20th century works to the present moment. Area of emphasis determined by instructor. May be repeated once with instructor permission.
A study of either American or British contemporary poetry, ranging from the late 20th century works to the present moment. Area of emphasis determined by instructor. May be repeated once with instructor permission.
A study of selected topics. Topics will change from year to year to meet the needs of the department.
A study of selected topics in writing. Topics will vary to meet the needs of the department.
A survey of the major theorists and theories of rhetoric from ancient Greece to the late twentieth century.
A study of the novel as a literary form. Area of emphasis determined by instructor. May be repeated once with instructor permission.
Core Total: 18 In addition to the core, students must select one of the following concentrations:
Approved projects or field experience following a contractual plan approved by the Department Chair.
Concentration Hours: 22 Total (Concentration + Core): 40 111 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026–2027 Undergraduate Catalog
One additional 3000 level writing course ENGL Literature Electives at 3000 level or above................................................................................................... 6 Concentration Hours: 21 Total (Concentration + Core): 39 Public and Professional Writing Concentration COMM 2249 Applied Journalism OR ENGL 2155 Arrowhead Production ............................................................ 1
Source: Catawba College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
