Schedule of Classes

Principles of clear and effective writing; analysis of essays as models for writing. Required for all freshmen.

Elements, techniques, and forms of fiction, drama, and poetry.

Literature about identity formation studied in a multidisciplinary context.

Introduction to African American literature from the 1700's to the present.

Introduction to Native American literatures from oral storytelling traditions to contemporary genres.

The study of representation of human values in literatures emerging from regions such as the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Introduction to the English major curriculum, professional expectations, curriculum planning (concentrations, minors, internships and practicum), and career exploration.

Introduction to imaginative writing. Writing and readings: fiction, poetry, plays.

Introduction to the aesthetic and cultural history and to significant texts.

Introduction to the aesthetic and cultural history and to significant texts.

Introduction to the study and practice of multiple methods of literary interpretation, criticism, and theory.

Trains ability to think critically and write persuasively; logical and emotional appeals in writing.

Major research paper on a topic related to student's major. Training in a variety of writing techniques.

For engineering and science students: techniques of exposition and report writing.

Principal types of business letters and reports.

Intermediate-level study of the aesthetic theory and practice of writing poetry.

In-depth study of aesthetic foundations and specialized practices of literary forms such as poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and drama. Special emphasis given to the examination of texts from writerly perspectives.

Introduction to the study of language; its structure, acquisition, and function in society. Cross listed as WLL 311.

Study of theories of English grammar and their application to the analysis of real-world written and spoken language.

Intensive study of Latinx Literature, and its themes, genres, and transformation in diasporic communities, to make distinctions and interconnections among diverse Latinx communities.

Intensive study of selected literary works, authors, and movements in African American literature.

Intensive study of selected plays and poetry of Shakespeare.

Intensive study of issues, movements, or themes characteristic of the period.

Advanced study of the aesthetic theory and practice of writing fiction. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours.

Study of the inter-relationships among writing, reading and interpreting texts, speaking, listening, speech, and technology for diverse student populations and diverse professional contexts in middle and high school language arts instruction; registration open only to English education and teacher education majors or by consent of instructor.

Systematic practice in research methods and development, production, and presentation of an individual project focused on students' career goals. Cannot be taken in addition to ENG 480.

Supervised writing projects in conjunction with student service, volunteer, or work activities. Pass/Fail. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit (only 3 credit hours may be used towards the English Major requirements).

Independent study and research in a specific field of English language or phase of literary production. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hrs. credit.

Craft and theory of writing fiction. Manuscript construction. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours.

Theory, analysis, and practice of literature within the context of an undergraduate literature course.

Theory, analysis, and practice of writing within the context of an undergraduate composition class.

Independent research in literature, writing, or theory. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit.