61 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 102Composition I3
Emphasizes and develops basic and intermediate writing skills, written and oral communication, revision in the writing process, and connects writing and critical thinking. Students learn to write for different audiences and purposes, in different genres of writing including but not limited to narrative, informational and argumentative writing and rhetorical analysis. Offered: F; S.
This course builds on the foundation skills of Composition I. Students learn to write for different audiences and purposes, in different genres of writing but not limited to narrative, informational and argumentative writing and literary analysis with an emphasis on using and responding to research and sources. Students learn how to use a variety of research resources including the library and online sources. Offered: F; S.
This course serves as an introduction to the English major. Topics may include work in literary studies, creative writing, and composition studies. Students are introduced to the different career pathways for English majors including but not limited to teaching, public relations, writing, publishing, marketing. The class offers an introduction and foundation to literary theory and analysis, responding to scholarship, exploring their own interests, issues in the field, and teaching at a variety of levels.
Selected masterpieces of world literature read, discussed, and critiqued for their comments on life and the meaning of existence. Emphasizes genres and literary tempers (Classicism, Romanticism, Realism). Students are required to maintain satisfactory standards of written and spoken expression.
Selected masterpieces of world literature read, discussed, and critiqued for their comments on life and the meaning of existence. Emphasizes genres and literary tempers (Classicism, Romanticism, Realism). Students are required to maintain satisfactory standards of written and spoken expression.
Survey of major figures in Black literature. Content could include African American Literature, Literature of the Diaspora, Literature of the Middle Passage, and Postcolonial literature.
This course introduces students to elements of study after Composition. The class focuses on how to critique, how to interact with sources, how to closely read texts, how to use supporting evidence. The class will also have a focus on expository writing. Offered: F; S
This course builds on the lessons learned in Composition I and II to teach students about awareness of style, voice, purpose, and rhetoric as choices the writer makes. Students will explore a variety of genres- speeches, essays, non-fiction texts, and media, and identify topics, stances, support, and how the format fits the rhetoric and purpose. In addition to reading and responding to a variety of genres, students will create a variety of texts demonstrating knowledge of how format, genre, audience, and purpose should inform writing.
Laboratory course for students who have demonstrated some creative writing talent and wish to develop individual interests and creative capacities. Short story, poetry, the formal essay, and student writings read and criticized informally by members of the class.
This course serves as an introduction to the English major. Topics may include work in literary studies, creative writing, and composition studies. Students are introduced to the different career pathways for English majors including but not limited to teaching, public relations, writing, publishing, marketing. The class offers an introduction and foundation to literary theory and analysis, responding to scholarship, exploring their own interests, issues in the field, and teaching at a variety of levels.
This class is a survey of English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh literature from Britain’s pre-modern origins and creation as a nation up through 1800, examining literature that is understood as “British” as well as understanding the historical and cultural influences of the time. Students will read and respond to a variety of genres and formats as well as literary time periods, able to identify terms, authors, and major works.
This survey course emphasizes the continuity of historical and cultural elements in the works of major American writers from the Colonial Period through 1865.
A survey of major works of literature from the American South with emphasis on historical and cultural impact from the antebellum period to contemporary authors. Texts will be by authors of various racial, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Offered: S (alternating years).
America has gone through so many changes in its over 200 years of existence. This is due to the many diverse groups that have more and more populated the country. In this course we will examine how different minority groups have interpreted what it means to be ethnic and American. We will examine native American, Asian American, Latino, and white ethnic immigrant literature to illustrate how these groups navigated their places within American society. What does American mean to these different groups? These literary works show the contradictions between what America says it is vs. how the different ethnic groups perceive America. Writers that may be taught are Alice Walker, Junot Diaz, Edward P. Jones, Amy Tan and Octavia Butler. Through these works and authors students will examine the many different definitions and constructions of American identity.
This course looks at the diverse literature of the Caribbean. Through its literature, students will study and analyze the Caribbean. How did European colonialism affect the region then and now? What does a Post-Colonial world look like through the literature of its people? Often viewed as a pleasure dome, the Caribbean is also depicted as a wild and mysterious colonial enterprise. The literature that has come out of the Caribbean has become more and more diverse after the different islands have tried to create their own identities. Spain, England, France and later the United States colonized the islands and made an indelible footprint on its history and culture. Studying the unique manner of colonization by the aforementioned countries will provide students with a composite representation of the multi-status islands today. We will look at the various islands and examine how their history is tied to their literature and cultural identity. What particular authors/poets have been and are inspirational and influential to the formation of the Caribbean and its fight for independence? As we study, analyze and write on the works of these writers, we will consider the effect of literature in combination with cultural, historical and political aspects of the Caribbean. Some authors the course may examine are Jamaica Kincaid, Edwidge Danticat, Derek Walcott, and Caryl Phillips.
This course will analyze the major aspects of the Harlem Renaissance such as The New Negro Movement; political views of W.E.B. Dubois; and issues such as patronage, passing, gender, sexuality, and the influence of the West Indies.
This course will examine women’s literature in America and how the changing role of women in society is reflected in the literature. How are women ’ s roles impacted by race, sexuality, class and work? As America acknowledges our diversity, we expand the way we see women’s literature. This course will look at women writers of different groups such as African American, native, Asian, Latino, Jewish and white. This course asks who is the American Woman? We will examine how the American woman has reacted to the change in society through culture, diversity, and history. Various approaches to women’s literature will be critiqued, such as minority, feminist, traditional. Possible writers are Alice Walker, Edith Wharton, Julia Alvarez, and Toni Morrison.
Course will incorporate a wide variety of Humanities topics such as: English, History, Music, Research, Art(visuals) and allow students to explore their interests while creating an Interdisciplinary style final project for the semester. Students will explore source material, an expanse of writing genres, and gain experience in creating conference style presentations.
At its core rhetoric is argument and composition is the creation of form. How do we communicate with each other and in different situations? How do we speak and write effectively? Persuasively? What are the elements and building blocks of rhetoric and composition that we see across genres and fields? The field of rhetoric and composition has its roots in the ancient world and still plays a vital role in informational and digital literacy in just about every aspect of the modem world from literature, primary sources, news, politics, and advertisements. In this class we will explore the skills and elements of rhetoric and composition, analyze and evaluate how they are applied and seen, and write our own compositions applying these skills and elements.
Like most composition classes, this course emphasizes research and writing as processes, so in class we will model the smaller steps and work that are the building blocks for larger projects. A lot of writing is also an awareness of what you are writing, for what purpose, and what audience, so you will learn to write for specific rhetorical situations, and ask what the specific rhetorical situation and occasion is for a piece of writing. All of this is intended to help you improve your writing skills for your specific field and be able to produce a variety of writing in that field. I encourage you to think of your work in this class as your contribution to the conversations in the field of composition studies and in your own field.
Since 2000, electronic literature has altered how we interpret meaning. This course studies iconic interactive works ranging from hyperlink narratives to digital poetry. There will also be an opportunity to create a digital literary work.
This course is for students interested in teaching English Language Arts (ELA) at the middle and high school level. We will focus on specific strategies for teaching a variety of genres and texts as well as examine the historical roots of specific trends and ideas in education. This course will also introduce students to the basics of unit design, assessment, course mapping, as well as the current issues and conversations in education. Students will end the course with the beginning of a teaching portfolio, a foundation for developing unit and lesson plans, as well as a toolbox of strategies to engage students and teach content.
Graphic novels and comic books are complex storytelling mediums. The combination of visual art and textual elements presents a unique reading experience. This class will focus on these unique aspects of visual storytelling and how they may differ from other literary mediums. We will study the origins or graphic novels up to the present status of the field.
This course is a critical analysis of the current issues and topics in American literature. The instructor rotates, choosing topics to highlight their expe11ise and the current conversations in the field. Topics will vary year to year and may include genre. studies, thematic approaches, author studies, literary time periods, text and adaptation, or focus on the application of a specific literary theory. Can be repeated for credit.
This course is a critical analysis of current issues and topics in the study of Black authors. The instructor rotates, choosing topics to highlight their expertise and the current conversations in the field. Topics will vary year to year and may include genre studies, thematic approaches, author studies, literary time periods, text and adaptation, or focus on the application of a specific literary theory in African American, African, and Diasporic literatures. Can be repeated for credit.
This course is a critical analysis of the current issues and topics in British literature. The instructor rotates, choosing topics to highlight their expertise and the current conversations in the field. Topics will vary year to year and may include genre studies, thematic approaches, author studies, literary time periods, text and adaptation, or focus on the application of a specific literary theory. Can be repeated for credit.
In this course we will work on reading, interpreting, and crafting a variety of stories. Students will focus on the craft of writing, authorial voice and style, and using the readings as models for their own work.
This course will introduce you to the style and form of poetry as well as the history of poetic forms. We will read a variety of genres, authors, and historical periods. Our aim will be to understand the historical and cultural context of these pieces as well as how the techniques and genres are applied and understood. The course emphasizes close reading the texts as a form of response in addition to imitating and writing poetry of your own.
Laboratory course: short story, poetry, the formal essay, and/or drama writing. Student writings are read and criticized informally by members of the class.
A study of Asian American Fiction. How this nation grew out of many nations and cultures. How Asian American experience reflects inter-generational conflicts, bilingualism, and the cultural legacy from mother countries.
ENGL 103 and Junior standing. Offered: (alternating years).
ENGL 401Technical Writing3
In this course, students will learn the skills and principles needed to master writing in a business and technical context. In the instructional setting, models of appropriate technical writing will be provided along with opportunities for the students to hone their own skills. Assignments for this class include some of the following: reports, correspondence, proposals, pamphlets, and procedural manuals.
ENGL 103 and Junior Standing. Offered: S (alternating years).
ENGL 403Creative Writing: Short Fiction3
Laboratory course for students who have demonstrated talent in the writing of fiction and seek to develop their skills in this genre. Students will study contemporary short stories and gain a deeper understanding of key techniques of story-telling, including dialogue, plotting, pacing, and characterization. One hour weekly devoted to the study of stories; two hours a week deveoted to reading, critiquing and revising student writing. Course requirements include a semester project consisting the production of three short stories or one novella. Students will be encouraged to submit their work to regional and national journals for publication.
This course is a comparative study and exploration of the complex interplay of films and literature upon which they are based. The course explores how character development, plot, narrative, symbols, and language are translated from literary texts to film while also considering the limitations of film adaptations.
ENGL 103 and Junior standing. Offered: F (alternating years).
ENGL 406Intermediate Creative Writing: Poetry3
It is expected that the students already have a writing habit. Critical and Creative work will be provided depending on the direction of the course. At the discretion of the instructor, a portfolio/chapbook containing revised work will be submitted at the end of the term.
ENGL 103 and Junior standing. Offered: S (alternating years).
ENGL 407Special Topics in Creative Writing3
Students will analyze literary genres, forms, conventions, structures, techniques, and creative writing strategies and apply these analyses to their own creative writing efforts and to critiquing the work of their peers. Can be repeated for credit.
ENGL 103 and Junior standing. Offered: S (alternating years).
ENGL 411Postcolonial Literature3
This class serves as a general introduction to postcolonial literature and theory. It will study the impact of the aesthetic, colonial, psychological, and discursive conditions of imperialism and colonialism. Issues considered in this course include: how do we define the term postcolonial and what issues are there with this term? Are there distinct literary forms used by postcolonial writers? How do these writers navigate the intersections of colonizing and indigenous traditions? How do postcolonial writers respond to the politics of colonization?
ENGL 103 and Junior Standing. Offered: S (alternating years).
ENGL 425Shakespeare3
This course will use film, theatrical performances, as well as close reading and discussion to analyze and unpack Shakespeare’s plays. We will learn to read, interpret, and analyze a variety of Shakespeare’s plays (tragedies, comedies, histories). We will focus on the historical and cultural context of the plays, their relationship to other early modem plays, playwrights, figures, and issues. We will research, read, and apply a variety of literary theories and approaches to our understanding and discussion of these plays. This is a seminar style class. Students are expected to come to class prepared to lead the discussion on the assigned text(s).
ENGL 103 and Junior Standing. Offered: F (alternating years).
ENGL 427English Literature of the Renaissance
Poetry, prose, and drama (exclusive of Shakespeare) of representative authors studied against the background of historical and cultural forces shaping Renaissance thought.
ENGL 103 and Junior Standing. Offered: (alternating years).
ENGL 428English Literature of the 18th Century3
Poetry and prose (exclusive of the novel) of the eighteenth century. Emphasis on the triumph and decline of Neoclassicism and approach of Romanticism, with review of historical and cultural forces affecting both.
ENGL 103 and Junior Standing. Offered: (alternating years).
ENGL 429English Literature of the 19th Century3
Major writings of the nineteenth century (exclusive of novel). Triumph of Romanticism and Victorian Age studied against historical and social influences of the times.
ENGL 103 and Junior Standing. Offered: F (alternating years).
ENGL 431Early Modern Global Texts3
Students will study a variety of genres (poetry, polemic, drama, novels) that represent global concerns and historical moments from the early modern period. Students will focus on how larger themes such as exploration, discovery, and colonization, political structures like monarchies and parliament, and global market economies and how they both influenced literature and texts and responded to larger movements and events.
Introduction to the Bible as literature. Students read the major books of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the four Gospels, Acts, major Epistles, and Revelation in the New Testament. Rather than focusing on doctrine, the course accents aesthetic values in scripture.
ENGL 103 and Junior Standing. Offered: S (alternating years).
ENGL 458African American Literature3
A survey course of African American writers. Emphasizes genres, literary tempers, and major movements influenced by historical, social, literary, and cultural factors. Reflects the African American literary experience.
ENGL 103 and Junior Standing. Offered: S (alternating years).
ENGL 479Special Studies & Research in Language and Literature1-3
In this course students will delve into a particular literary subject and discuss its complexity. Depending upon the professor, the subjects that could be discussed are race and literature, issues pertaining to sexuality and gender, and the reality of the American dream. These topics will be examined through research, discussion, analysis, multi-media and literature. An example: A course on race and literature may look at the representation of black women within a world that does not see their reality. Black women representation would be analyzed through literature and representation on television or film. Does the medium change the representation? This class is a rotational class and subject matter will vary based on the Professor. Can be repeated for credit.
Completion of five upper level courses. Requires approval of department chair.
ENGL 498Research Methods in English–Capstone3
This course is the coda to the Introduction to English Studies course. Students will survey different aspects of the English major and career pathways such as literary analysis, teaching, writing and publication fields, public relations, and marketing, as well as the application of English major skills to larger, interdisciplinary fields and careers. Students will prepare and present a Capstone paper and presentation on a topic connected to their study as English majors/career pathways.
