53 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 100Writing for College 3 SH
This intensive workshop prepares students for the courses of ENGL 101: Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 102: College Writing. Through intentional and close mentorship, students will develop as writers with extensive guided practice. The course will also support them as they learn how to study and write outside of class and how to access important campus resources. Students will practice and apply effective writing strategies for a variety of audiences while they build confidence as emerging academic writers. Note: Students may not dually enroll in both ENGL 100 and/or ENGL 101/ENGL 102. There is a requirement to pass ENGL100. Students who have already attempted ENGL101 or 102 are not allowed to go backwards in the curriculum and enroll in ENGL100. Students will be placed in this course based firstly on their written assessments, high school GPAs, SAT scores, advisor guidance, and/or English program discretion. Secondly, if slots are available, directed self- placement will be offered as an option. Students who excel in ENGL100 may choose at the end of the course to take a pass/fail departmental placement exam to attempt to bypass ENGL101 and enter ENGL102 instead. All departmental placement exams will be scored by three faculty members. The deadline for student requests for placement exams in an upcoming semester is the first day of the final exam period in the previous semester.
In this introduction to academic reading, writing and critical thinking, students will undertake a review of the grammar of standard written English and the mechanics of collegiate writing through the study of exemplary texts drawn from across the academic disciplines. Students will produce short essays, paraphrases and summaries and explore the concept of plagiarism and learn how to avoid it through the use of proper attribution of sources. This course must be passed with a grade of C- or better to meet the University writing requirement. Students must successfully complete or place out of this course before enrolling in ENGL 102W College Writing.
Literary Study (3SH general Education) ENGL/EDUC 299L Children’s Literature Historical Perspective (3SH general Education; 3 SH licensure requirement) 1 course selected in consultation with advisor.
3 SH Theme and genre in literature, moving from simple myths to complex modern works. Critical composition and research writing are required. recommended as an introduction to all other literature courses.
In the creative writing course, students explore and discover the genre of poetry. Through close analysis, criticism and interpretation of contemporary poetry, beginning writers then turn to the creation of their own work. Then through workshopping, performing, and focusing on audience awareness, emerging student writers uncover the power of the written word. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
This course will introduce students to a selection of works from important and emerging fiction writers. Through discussing the diversity and great richness of the short story and its hybrid forms, students will closely analyze what makes this the most popular genre within creative writing. Then, turning to their own ideas, students will create short stories that engage readers and, ultimately, develop their creative self-expression abilities. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
Four additional courses in English. Minor in History (18 SH minimum) The Minor in History offers students the opportunity to study in depth the History of the United States or World History. This 6-course minor provides both focused content to correspond with student interest and practical development of the research, writing and critical thinking skills necessary to the historian’s craft. Choose 9 SH from the following courses:
Through imaginative writing-such as fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction- students discover the complications and nuances of what it means to be human both on this planet and even beyond any world we know. Techniques for completing a manuscript of writing are provided, with an opportunity for performance at the course's finality.
This writing intensive creative writing workshop immerses students in the genre of creative nonfiction: writing stories that are true. Students will both explore and analyze famous and emerging writers in the field, as well as learn how to write in the genre. Workshop tactics, revision, performance, and publication will be discussed, and the course will conclude with a portfolio of written work. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
This course offers students a survey of American literature beginning with the Native-American oral tradition and running through 1865. Texts include discovery narratives, stories, poetry, autobiographies, slave narratives, sermons, oratories and foundational documents of American democracy. Course discussion will focus on the forces that allowed a distinctly American literature, with its own unique forms and themes, to emerge. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
ENGL 218LAmerican Literature from 1865 to the Present 3 SH
This course allows students the chance to explore the innovation and experimentation that characterized American literature after the Civil War all the way to the present. The major periods of focus will be Modernism and Postmodernism. Texts include short stories, poetry, short fiction, essays and manifestos. Course discussions will allow students to see how writers across time grappled with major historical events (like World War I and II) and how they developed new ways of conceiving of their art during these times of great world-wide uncertainty.
In this course, students will learn about writing theory and best practices for working with writers one-on-one and in the secondary classroom. Students will learn to interpret, give feedback on, and create assignment sheets for
Students in this course will take on the stage and the page first through critically reading contemporary plays, then engaging with those plays on stage, and then, finally, through writing a short play. Film adaptations of plays will also be analyzed, as well as the foundational knowledge of the genre and historical implications. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
The courses under this course title study the characteristics and/or development of a genre or subgenre. Focuses of this course may be related to specific authors (Maya Angelou, John Green, or so on), or to specific forms of writing (Young Adult Literature, Graphic Novels, Utopian and Dystopian Literature, and so on). Students may take this course multiple times, providing the course topics are different. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
Great Britain produced literature that profoundly influenced the art and culture of the world, especially which of America, and thus understanding the beginnings of canonical literature is vital to comprehending the genre-defying works of today. This course provides a survey of 400 years of British literature, spanning the Middle Ages through the Enlightenment. Through reading the works of early English authors, students will explore ideas surrounding gender, sexuality, politics, religion and race as they evolve through time. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
This course provides a survey of British literature from the Romantic era to today. Students will carefully consider evolutions in genre within the context of the Romantic, Victorian, Modernist, and contemporary periods. The course will examine not only Britain's influence on cultures outside the United Kingdom, but also the ways in which encounters with diverse cultures impacted Britain's own identity. Over the course of the semester, students will explore issues of empire, suffrage, subjectivity and war. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
In this course, students will explore short fiction and its history through exposure to major historical and contemporary texts and their authors, including James Baldwin, Flannery O’Connor, and Jorge Luis Borges. Students will learn the history of short fiction as a genre and learn about its many sub-genres, including flash fiction, hybrid works, and hyperlink fiction. Students will engage in reading and interpreting works of short fiction and even compose their own short works. Prerequisites: ENGL102.
This course introduces students to poetry across diverse periods and traditions, emphasizing close reading, interpretation, and discussion of form, imagery, rhythm, and sound. Students will analyze how poets convey meaning and emotion within historical and cultural contexts and experiment with writing original poems to develop their own expressive voices. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
This course explores the novel’s evolution from early works to contemporary narratives. Students will study historical and cultural contexts, analyze character, plot, and narrative techniques, and examine evolving themes and literary styles. Writing assignments offer opportunities to experiment with narrative form and engage directly with the genre.
S even (3 SH) Survey of world literature from 1,500 BCE to 1500 CE. Literature from the Ancient world through the Middle Ages from outside the English tradition. Epic, lyric and dramatic works will be considered in cultural context.
This course features literature that dates from ancient times to the seventeenth century, including texts from outside the Western canon. Students will encounter texts from different genres, such as fable, epic, ballad, lyric, and sonnet, and they will compare and contrast these distinct forms. Students will also explore topics such as religion, nation and romance from a variety of cultural perspectives and consider how these ideas evolve through time. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
This course features literature that dates from ancient times to the seventeenth century, including texts from outside the Western canon. Students will encounter texts from different genres, such as fable, epic, ballad, lyric, and sonnet, and they will compare and contrast these distinct forms. Students will also explore topics such as religion, nation and romance from a variety of cultural perspectives and consider how these ideas evolve through time. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
Children’s reading interests; significant authors and illustrators; indices to children’s literature; bibliographies and aids in the selection of children’s books; readings in books for children through the intermediate level. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, ENGL 214L and at least six additional hours in ENGL courses at the 300 level. Cross- listed as EDUC 299. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
S even 3 SH This course examines the cultural construction of race in literature. Students will be asked to think critically about the ways race informs human experience, as well as the manner in which racism has influenced our societal institutions. Through reading various texts, students will compare and contrast the distinct ways authors address race in literature.
This course covers special topics in literary themes and genres such as African American writers, detective fiction, fiction of the American West, Southern writers, and women writers. The course may be taken more than once providing a different topic is offered each time. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
3 SH Study of major plays through the medium of film and within the framework of adaption theory. Students will analyze and reflect upon the impact of realizing in film the written texts of the plays, especially compromises.
This course examines Shakespeare within the context of his era and through his influence on our own culture. Students will consider the ways in which Shakespeare’s writing communicates early modern ideas about gender, monarchy, race, social status and homosexuality, among others. Students will also explore the meaning embodied in more current performance and adaptation choices of Shakespeare, and how these ideas depart from the ways in which an audience of his contemporaries would have interpreted his works. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
Advanced study and practice in writing. This course is conducted in a workshop format and will offer advanced practice in genres such as the professional essay, composition, writing in the professions, script writing, electronic writing, the memoir, and technical writing. Topics may be taken twice for credit towards the English major or minor.
This course explores the historical, linguistic, and grammatical aspects of the English language with a focus on the application of these concepts in professional careers and creative spaces across the disciplines. Students will study the beginnings of the language in Old English texts and follow its fascinating timeline to arrive at today’s version of Modern English. The story of English’s evolution will focus as well on technological factors (such as digitization, mobile device usage, and the influence of social media and advertising) that have such a profound impact on the way language is applied. The course will also include an intensive review of English grammar that students from across the disciplines will find useful as they enter the workforce and are expected to use the language proficiently or as they consider the writing assignments they will encounter in graduate school. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
ENGL 333Professional Experiences in English 1 SH; to be taken 3 times for a total of 3 SH
The Professional Experiences in English course is designed to provide English Majors and Minors with opportunities to interact with individuals from a variety of humanities-related career paths, to assist students as they begin to plan their own career trajectories. Guest speakers include but are not limited to creative writers, publicists, graduate students, journal editors, and publishers. Additionally, the course introduces students to advanced research methods, such as archival work. Students must attend a majority of sessions to receive a passing grade. Grading is Pass/No Pass.
ENGL 102W. Majors: to be taken 3 times for a total of 3 SH Minors: to be taken twice for a total of 2 SH
ENGL 334Editing & Publishing I 3 SH
This course delivers practical experience in publishing through work on The Phoenix, the campus literary journal. Students will solicit and evaluate work for publication, and then will gain practical experience in editing, layout, and production of the journal, as well as publicizing and promoting the finished product. Approval of instructor is required to register. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W Cross-listed: COMM 334 May be taken more than once for credit.
S even (3 SH) (WI) An exploration of major prose works of each writer including essays, short stories, and novels. The course will also examine the contributions made by Lewis and Tolkien to theological, philosophical, and literary discussions in the twentieth and twenty first centuries through their writings on faith, fantasy, sci ence fiction and mythology. Special emphasis will be given to the role of friendship in the development of the writers’ works and Lewis and Tolkien’s enduring place in popular culture. This is a writing intensive course. (Cross- listed as RAPT 343L.)
This course critically analyzes the manner in which the environment is represented in literature. Through concepts including but not limited to pastoral, wilderness, apocalyptic landscape, and animals, students will become familiar with the ways that authors interrogate themes such as gender, race, and industrial development through incorporating the environment into their writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
This course examines influential writers whose works have shaped literature and culture. Students will study authors such as Petrarch, Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens, Kafka, Morrison, and others, exploring their styles, contexts, and innovations. Through analysis and research, students will deepen their understanding of literary influence, authorial voice, and enduring cultural impact. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
This course explores rhetoric as the art of persuasion and effective communication. Students will study classical and contemporary theories, analyze written, spoken, and digital texts, and examine how language shapes meaning and influences audiences. Through reading, discussion, and writing, students will craft persuasive arguments and refine
This course surveys major literary periods and movements from the Homeric era to the present. Students will analyze key texts within their historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts, exploring how literary forms, styles, and themes evolve in response to social change and how past works continue to shape contemporary literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
This course provides practical experience in literary publishing through work on The Phoenix, the campus literary journal. Students will solicit and evaluate work for publication, and then will gain practical experience in editing, layout and productions of the journal, as well as in publicizing and promoting the finished product. The course includes introduction to the larger literary market, and instruction in preparing creative work for submission and publication. Approval of department head and instruction required to register for credit. Cross listed as COMM 351. May be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W
3 SH Further study and practice in imaginative writing with emphasis in the student’s special interest: Poetry, fiction, or play-writing. An extensive writing portfolio will constitute the final exam. Prerequisites: ENGL 315 and Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
English Education: Students seeking licensure in secondary English complete the English major and the minor in Secondary Education. English majors seeking licensure are advised in both the English and Education programs. English Minor (17 SH)
Students enrolled in this class will engage in a research project with a faculty member that is of mutual interest to the participants. Students must be English majors or minors, have senior standing, and have an outlined research project developed with a member of the department faculty and approved by the Department chair at least one semester in advance of taking the course. Faculty and Student s will work together on completing and writing up the project results. May be repeated twice for additional credit with permission of the program coordinator.
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May be repeated twice for additional credit with permission of the program coordinator.
3 SH Supervised by English Department faculty, the internship requires a minimum of 98 hours of supervised activity. Internships include but are not limited to The Phoenix (literary journal) and Falcon's Eye editorial staff, Writing Center tutor, English faculty assistant, research assistant and library assistant. Community placements are also available. May be taken twice for credit with permission of the department coordinator. Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of the department chair. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W, ENGL 214L
3 SH Required of all English majors, this capstone course may be offered as a seminar or as an independent research project supervised by department faculty. In either case, it will result in a 20-25 page essay that will demonstrate the student’s achievement of the student learning outcomes for the major. Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of the department chair. Prerequisite: ENGL 102W, ENGL 214L
