ENGL 080 Writing Skills (3) Emphasis on the recognition and elimination of errors in usage and sentence structure. Practice in generating clear and correct short units of English discourse the sentence, the paragraph and the short essay. Attention to individual needs. Pass/no credit. See note under Basic Skills.

ENGL 082 Fundamentals of College Reading and Learning (3) An intensive, individualized course in reading, vocabulary development, and study strategies designed to ready a student for college course work. Includes three hours of laboratory work per week. Should be taken in the first year of college study. A grade of "P" permits concurrent enrollment in English 104 and 104L. Pass/No credit (2-3). See note under Basic Skills.

ENGL 101 English as a Second Language (3) A course designed for students for whom English is a second language; individualized attention to aspects of the written and spoken language that present difficulties to non-native students. Offered for pass/no credit.

ENGL 104L Individualized Reading and Vocabulary Development (1) Practice of strategies designed to promote effective learning of university-level reading materials. Should be taken concurrently with or prior to ENGL 104. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the Course Placement Test in reading or a grade of "P" in English 082, or Junior class standing. (0-3). See note under Basic Skills.

ENGL 104 Strategies for Academic Success (3) A university-level reading and learning strategies course. Topics include efficient and critical reading, lecture notetaking, concentration, memory development, time management, study techniques, exam taking and vocabulary development. Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the Course Placement Test in reading or a grade of "P" in ENGL 082 and concurrent or prior enrollment in English 104L. The ENGL 082 requirement does not apply to students with Junior or Senior status. See note under Basic Skills.

ENGL 111 Composition I (3) Frequent writing assignments to produce informal and formal texts, with emphasis on academic thinking and writing. Develops effective writing processes, from inventing and investigating through organizing, drafting, revising, and editing. Helps students meet the needs of their readers. Includes workshop approaches to develop students' ability to analyze and evaluate their own writings as well as the writings of others. Prerequisite: "P" grade in ENGL 080 or satisfactory performance on Course Placement Test in writing.

ENGL 112 Composition II (3) Frequent writing assignments with emphasis on essay, summary, and research writing. May be offered as a topics course. Prerequisite: C grade or better in ENGL 111 or satisfactory performance on Course Placement Test in writing.

ENGL 200 Literary Interpretation (3) Understanding and appreciation of some major texts from several genres novels, short stories, poems, plays, film and nonfiction prose. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104, and 111 or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 201 What is Literature? (3) Emphasis on defining literature as a field of study, and acquaintance with literary genres and critical terms. Practice in talking, reading, and writing about literature. Exploration of canonical and non-canonical texts and disciplinary debates. Prerequisite: ENGL 111 and 112.

ENGL 219 Interpretation of Film (3) Study of the film as a distinctive art form of the 20th century. Emphasis will be on film appreciation rather than history of the cinema or film making. Viewing and discussion of films by major international directors. (2-2) (Cross listed with HUM 219).

ENGL 225 Classic Literary Texts (3) Survey of writings that have had significant historical or cultural influence in the West for example, classical Greek and Roman works, the Bible, or Medieval and Renaissance texts, or later texts. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104 and 111, or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 226 Thematic Approaches to Literature (3) Readings on a specific topic or theme in literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104 and 111, or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 228 Studies in World Literature (3) A study of selected texts by authors from outside the United States and Great Britain. This course may focus on topics, genres, or geographically-based literature. Works not originally in English will be read in English translation. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104 and 111, or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 229 Literature as Cultural Text (3) Interpreting literature in conjunction with popular writings or other materials. Examination of ways in which literary texts function culturally. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104 and 111, or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 230 Reading Poetry (3) Introduction to the arts and purposes of poetry. Discussions of a wide range of shorter poems from several historical periods. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104 and 111 or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 244 Introduction to Language Study (3) The nature and structures of language; language development and contrastive linguistics; language use in culture and society; fundamental aspect of English language study. Includes selected issues of current significance, such as language and gender, dialects, and language and social class.

ENGL 250 Gender Studies (3) Exploration of literature and other cultural texts with emphasis on ways in which concepts of gender have affected the creation of texts and their reception. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104 and 111, or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 253 African Literature (3) A survey of literature from sub-Saharan Africa. Works not originally in English will be taught in translation.

ENGL 254 Young Adult Literature (3) Reading and critical analysis of young adult literature and its role in the secondary school curriculum. (Cross-listed with TE 319).

ENGL 261 Introduction to Creative Writing (3) An introduction to writing fiction and poetry. A workshop-based class with frequent writing assignments and small group work. Prerequisite: ENGL 111 or permission of instructor.

ENGL 262 Introduction to Journalism (3) News reporting and writing. Emphasis on stylistic elements peculiar to journalism. Prerequisite: ENGL 112 or permission of instructor.

ENGL 264 Literature of the Middle East (3) An exploration of Middle Eastern cultures through indigenous literatures. Survey of the development of Middle Eastern literary traditions, with a focus on selected contemporary issues as portrayed through literature. All readings in English translation.

ENGL 270 Forms of Popular Literature (3) An exploration of one or more forms of popular literature, such as fantasy, science fiction, westerns, mysteries, and comedies, among others. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104, and 111, or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 271 American Literature (3) A survey of major authors and literary movements from the beginning to 1900. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104 and 111, or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 272 American Literature (3) A study of major authors and literary movements from 1900 to present. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104 and 111, or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 281 British Literature (3) Survey of British literature from the medieval period through the later 18th century. This course is strongly recommended as a preparation for all 300-400 level literature courses. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104 and 111, or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 282 British Literature (3) Survey of British literature from the Romantic Period through the later 20th century. This course is strongly recommended as a preparation for all 300-400 level literature courses. Prerequisite: ENGL 080, 082, 104L, 104 and 111, or waiver thereof. Satisfactory completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 112 is required.

ENGL 290 Special Topics in Writing (1-3) Prerequisite: ENGL 111-112 or permission of instructor.

ENGL 299 Selected Topics in Literature (1-4)

ENGL 300 Writing in the Professions (3) Emphasis on transactional writing writing to get things done. Focuses on purpose, audience analysis, and writing as problem solving, but also includes work in organization and editing. Prerequisite: ENGL 111 and 112.

ENGL 301 Writing Interpretive Papers (3) Developing writing skills appropriate to more extended and in-depth literary interpretations. Emphasis on generating and framing questions for inquiry, supporting ideas, and summarizing and synthesizing secondary sources to develop interpretation. Includes introduction to library resources in English Studies. Prerequisite: ENGL 111, 112, and 201 (latter may be taken concurrently.) To be taken prior to or concurrently with 300-400 literature courses.

ENGL 304 Technical Report Writing (3) Report writing for scientists and engineers. Theory and practice of audience analysis, report organization, revision, editing, oral presentations and visual aids. Prerequisite: ENGL 111 and 112 or equivalent.

ENGL 305 Creative Writing: Poetry (3) The writing of poetry in different forms and on different subjects. A workshop-based class with frequent writing assignments and small group work. Prerequisite: ENGL 261 or permission of instructor.

ENGL 306 Creative Writing: Fiction (3) The writing of fiction. A workshop-based class with frequent writing assignments and small group work. Prerequisite: ENGL 261 or permission of instructor.

ENGL 307 Minority Literature in the U.S. (3) A study of the literature of various minority groups. Specific subject to be announced by instructor. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 311 Literature of Great Britain and the U.S. I (3) A study of selected significant authors, genres, and historical trends and cultural influences in British literature and literature of the United States through 1800, with attention to intertextuality. Emphasis upon British literature, with consideration of literature of the United States.

ENGL 312 Literature of Great Britain and the U.S. II (3) A continuation of English 311 to the present. Emphasis upon literature of the United States, with consideration of British Literature.

ENGL 315 Survey of Shakespeare (3) A study of representative plays including comedies, tragedies, histories and problem plays. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 334 Modern Poetry (3) Major English and American poets: may include, among others, Whitman, Yeats, Pound, T.S. Eliot, Auden, Moore, Roethke, Stevens, Cummings and Frost. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 336 20th Century Novel (3) A study of representative European and American novelists of the 20th century. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 338 Modern Drama (3) Plays of European and American theatre from the late 19th century to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 341 Contemporary American Fiction (3) A study of major American fiction from 1960 to the present. May include such authors as Barth, Brautigan, Heller, Hawkes, Nabokov, Pynchon and Vonnegut. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 345 History of the English Language (3) A study of the origins and development of English.

ENGL 350 Dialects in Contemporary English (3) A study of English Dialects around the world with a focus on American varieties. Topics may include social and regional variation, sociolinguistic methodology, English-based creoles, and African-American and Hispanic varieties of English as they may appear in oral and written forms.

ENGL 355 Language in Society (3) Exploration of the structure and functions of language in speech communities around the world. Topics include such issues as language, gender, class and ethnicity; the politics and economics of language, language maintenance and shift; and language planning and standard language.

ENGL 360 Grammar of Contemporary English (3) A descriptive approach to analyzing the sentence structure of standard written English. Designed to produce a comprehensive understanding of sentence grammar.

ENGL 365 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (3) Fundamental aspects of second-language acquisition and teaching as applied to English. Focus on methodology includes teaching, resource, and assessment components. Must be taken prior to enrolling in a TESOL practicum.

ENGL 370 Language in Education (3) This course will focus on language theory, practice and policies; language variety in the classroom and its relationship to speech, writing and reading; and language as it is affected by other sociolinguistic issues.

ENGL 372 History of Literary Criticism (3) A selective study of principal ideas in literary criticism from classical to contemporary times. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 373 Literary Theory (3) A study of selected 20th century approaches to literature (e.g. formalist, psychoanalytical, reader-response, post-structuralist, feminist). Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 380 Teaching the Art of Writing (3) This course provides theoretical foundations and practical experiences as a basis for teaching writing. It focuses on contemporary theories and research on the writing process and the ways K-12 students learn to write and can use writing to learn in all disciplines. Prerequisites: ENGL 300 or ENGL 301 and admission to College of Education.

ENGL 401 Old English (3) Introduction to the grammar and pronunciation of Old English. Selected readings from Anglo-Saxon prose and poetry. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 404 Chaucer (3) Introduction to Chaucer's works, including The Canterbury Tales; readings in Middle English. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 410 Renaissance Literature (3) A study of the literature (including drama) of the latter half of the 16th century and the first part of the 17th century. Shakespeare and Milton excluded. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 415 Shakespeare I (3) An intensive study designed to increase the student's understanding of Shakespeare's art and thought. Comedies and historical plays. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 416 Shakespeare II (3) Tragedies and problem plays. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 417 Milton (3) An intensive study of Paradise Lost, the shorter poems and some prose. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 426 Neoclassic Literature (3) Prose and poetry of the neoclassic period: Dryden, Pope, Swift, Johnson. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 431 Romantic Period (3) A study of the major English writers of the Romantic period: Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley and Keats. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 434 Victorian Literature (3) A study of poets, novelists and essayists of the Victorian period; these may include Arnold, Carlyle, Dickens, Thackeray, Tennyson, Browning, George Eliot and Hardy among others. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 435 Development of the English Novel (3) A study of the structure, development and use of ideas in the English novel during the 18th and 19th centuries. Major authors may include Defoe, Fielding, Richardson, Sterne, Austen, Dickens, Thackeray, the Brontes, G. Eliot and Hardy. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 441 Major American Authors of the 19th Century (3) An intensive study of one or more major writers such as Melville, Hawthorne, Dickinson, Poe, Whitman, James and Twain. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 442 Major American Authors of the 20th Century (3) An intensive study of one or more major writers such as O'Neill, Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, Stevens and Williams. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 461 Seminar in Creative Writing (3) A seminar on various topics in creative writing. Particular emphasis determined by instructor. Prerequisite: a minimum of six previous hours of creative writing courses. May be repeated once for credit, with permission of instructor.

ENGL 480 Rhetorical Theory (3) A study of the theories of selected classical and modern rhetoricians. Attention may be given to Isocrates, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Burke, Booth, Jakobsen, Corbett, and Knobloch, among others.

ENGL 482 Methods of Teaching English (3) An examination of the components that make up the English curriculum and their integration in secondary English classrooms. These include expository and creative writing, the reading and appreciation of literature, language study, classroom drama, and non-print media. Prerequisite: ENGL 300 and TE 308.

ENGL 483 Tutoring Writing (3) Study of principles for effective tutoring in writing, models of the writing process, the underlying assumptions of an academic discourse community, and approaches to error analysis. Concurrent tutoring experience required. Prerequisite: ENGL 300, 301, or 304 and permission of the instructor.

ENGL 491 Seminar in Selected Author, Period or Topic (1-4).

ENGL 493 Directed Study (1-4) Intensive study of an author, literary form or period. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Student must submit a plan of study for approval before enrolling. Prerequisite: ENGL 201.

ENGL 499 English Colloquium: Theory and Practice of English (1) Capstone for English majors; specific topics will vary. Students will discuss readings in colloquium format, which will assist them in considering English as a discipline and examining their own place within the discipline. course work will include developing and assessing a portfolio of projects from previous English classes. Prerequisite: Senior class standing, completion of English core, and at least three of the four courses required for English concentration.

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