Courses

  • ENGL-1123 Communication I: Written Communication

    The first course in college-level writing using contemporary technology. The course emphasizes the composing process, analytical thinking, various types of writing, basic research methods and documentation. Writing includes a journal, a personal essay, a research report, analytical essays and a short research paper sustaining a thesis. Students enrolled in ENGL-1123-Communication I: Written Communication must make a grade of C or better in order to enroll in COMM-1213-Communication II: Oral Communication. This course is normally offered every semester.

  • ENGL-1134 Communication for Engineers˝Engineers

    Written and oral communication for engineers including essay and report writing, structuring essays and oral presentations, informative and persuasive speaking, presentation skills and basic principles of interpersonal and group communication. This course is normally offered every semester.

  • ENGL-1331 TEFL Experience

    Supervised private tutoring of non-native English speakers. To receive credit, a student must work not less than 60 hours in a semester, part of which is preparation for the tutoring sessions and evaluation of the tutoree-s work. This course is normally offered every semester.

  • ENGL-2113 Communication III:Research/Presentation

    The final course in the communication series, emphasizing both oral and written presentation of research using contemporary technology. Students are taught to think critically in analyzing texts and evaluating sources and to communicate their ideas in an appropriate medium and style. This course includes both written and oral presentation of an extensive research project. This course is normally offered every semester.

  • ENGL-2213 Perspectives in Literature

    An introduction to great literature of the world, focusing on the deepening and broadening of the students- perspectives to help them become thinkers, readers, and writers for life. (CLEP test credit will not be accepted for this course.) This course is normally offered every semester.

  • ENGL-3013 Literary Criticism

    An introduction to critical methods with special attention to the elements of literary study and analysis, the major critical documents and present critical approaches. Recommended as the first course in the English major. This course is normally offered in the fall semester. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-3123 World Lit: Classical to Renaissance

    A study of representative world masterpieces through the sixteenth century. This course is normally offered in the fall semester of even numbered years. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-3133 World Lit: Renaissance to Modern

    A study of representative world masterpieces from the past four centuries. This course is normally offered in the spring semester of odd numbered years. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-3153 English Lit Survey I 680-1600

    A study of the major works of English literature from the Danish invasion to the close of the sixteenth century. This course is normally offered in the fall semester of odd numbered years. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-3253 English Lit Survey II

    A study of the major works of English literature from the late Renaissance through the Romantics. This course is normally offered in the spring semester of even numbered years. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-3313 Intro to Linguistics

    The basic concepts, scope and methodology of the science of language in its descriptive and historical aspects as well as an introduction to the phonemic, morphemic and syntactical features of language. The course also considers the applications of modern linguistics. This course is normally offered in the fall semester of even numbered years.

  • ENGL-3353 English Lit Survey III 1780 to Present

    A study of the major works of English literature from the Victorians to the present. This course is normally offered in the spring semester of odd numbered years. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-3413 Studies World Lit

    A study of one major genre (fiction, poetry, drama, or film) as it appears in major world texts. The course may be repeated as the content changes. This course is normally offered in the spring semester. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-3443 Bible As Literature

    In this course students will exam the Bible not only as God-s inspired word, but also as a literary text. Critiques and analyses from Biblical scholars will be explored. In addition, students will write about their personal interpretations of the Bible. Same as BIBL-3453. This course is normally offered in the spring semester.

  • ENGL-3493 Technical Writing

    An introduction to scientific, business and technical writing, including experience in conducting research and writing major types of reports as well as letters and memos. The course also includes basic information regarding graphics and design. This course is normally offered in the fall semester.

  • ENGL-3523 Creative Writing I

    A study of the theory of creative writing and practice in a workshop setting in the composition of fiction, poetry and-or drama. The course serves as an introduction to the sources of creative writing, the characteristics of the major genres and the process of revising and editing. This course is normally offered in the spring semester of even numbered years.

  • ENGL-3533 Creative Writing II

    An advanced study and practice of the craft of one major genre (usually fiction, poetry or drama). The course is a workshop in practicing the particular features of the genre under study and a study of the process of revising, editing and marketing manuscripts. This course is normally offered in the spring semester of odd numbered years.

  • ENGL-3673 Amer Lit Surv I

    A study of early American literature from the writings of the explorers and colonists through Edgar Allan Poe. This course is normally offered in the fall semester of even numbered years.

  • ENGL-3713 Structure of English Language

    An advanced analysis of English grammar, emphasizing constituent structure, levels of usage, and application to writing This course is normally offered in the fall semester of even numbered years.

  • ENGL-3773 Amer Lit Surv II

    A study of the major American authors of Romanticism, Realism, and Naturalism. This course is normally offered in the spring semester of odd numbered years.

  • ENGL-3803 Lit of the Pacific Rim

    A survey of poetry, fiction and drama of the cultures visited as a part of the Pacific Rim Study Abroad Program. Notes on all readings will be kept in a journal. A major paper will be submitted on a topic related to the readings. (Counts as a core literature course and for a major or minor in English). This course is normally offered every fall in conjunction with the Pacific Rim Program.

  • ENGL-3813 Individualized Writing

    Extensive practice, analysis and evaluation of writing in a seminar setting. Designed for beginning and advanced expository writers. This course is normally offered in the fall semester of odd numbered years.

  • ENGL-3873 Amer Lit Surv III

    A study of major American authors and literary movements from WWI to the present with English Lit II. This course is normally offered in the spring semester of even numbered years. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-4103 Modern Drama

    A study of major works, themes, and movements in modern drama. This course is offered as needed.

  • ENGL-4113 Studies in Chaucer

    A detailed study of Chaucer-s works and the modern criticism of Chaucer in the original middle English. This course is normally offered in the fall semester of even numbered years. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-4213 Studies in Shakespeare

    A thorough analysis of at least 11 of Shakespeare-s plays and the major criticism. This course is normally offered in the spring semester. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-4413 Studies in English Lit

    A detailed study of a specific genre, movement or writer in English literature. This course may be repeated as the content is changed. This course is normally offered in the spring semester. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-4513 Studies American Lit

    A detailed study of a specific genre, movement or writer in American literature. This course may be repeated as the content is changed. This course is normally offered in the fall semester.

  • ENGL-4633 Intercultural Comm I

    A survey of the basic concepts of how people communicate effectively across cultural boundaries, with special attention given to the complex nature culture plays in communication. ENGL-4633 fosters in students an understanding and appreciation of their own culture and cultural patterns of communication and those of other cultures. (Same as COMM-4633, MISS-4633 and SOCI-4633.) This course is normally offered in the spring semester of odd numbered years.

  • ENGL-4643 Intercultural Comm II

    A continuation of ENGL-4633, typically taught while a student is living in a foreign culture. (Same as MISS-4643 and SOCI-4643.) This course is normally offered in the fall semester of odd numbered years.

  • ENGL-4713 Methods of TEFL

    Survey of objectives, methods and philosophies of the teaching of English to non-native speakers of English, including practice in the development of teaching materials. This course is normally offered in the spring semester of even numbered years.

  • ENGL-4733 Senior Seminar

    A capstone course giving Language and Literature majors the opportunity to synthesize previous work, to interact with the faculty at an advanced level and to practice research skills in preparation for graduate school or for entry into their profession. GRE testing required at cost to student. This course is normally offered in the spring semester of even numbered years.

  • ENGL-4813 SS: Special Studies English

    A detailed study of a specific genre, movement or writer in literature, of genre writing or retoric; of culture, language or methodology. This course may be repeated as the content is changed. This course is normally offered every semester. Non-majors by permission only.

  • ENGL-4851 Practicum in Writing/Research/Editing

    Practical experience working with a publisher of books or periodicals (e.g., work with a textbook publisher, Soundings or Christian Chronicle.) This course is normally offered as needed.

  • ENGL-4863 Tefl Stu Teach Pract

    Observation and teaching experience in an ESL classroom or extensive practice in private tutoring with formal supervision. This course is normally offered as needed.

  • ENGL-4900 IS:INDEPENDENT STUDIES ENGL

    A reading, research or writing project related to a student-s special interest or need. The course may be taken only by juniors or seniors with approval of the departmental chair and agreement by an English instructor to direct the project. This course is normally offered as needed.

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