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ENGL - 1112 British Literature II (3)
Examines British Literature from 1786 to present. Equivalent to ENGL-3112. Prerequisites: Students must have passed one college-level Composition/Writing class with a grade of C or better.
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ENGL - 1221 American Literature I (3)
Focuses on the major writers, works, and related background in American literature before 1865. Equivalent to ENGL-3121, ENGL-321.
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ENGL - 1222 American Literature II (3)
Focuses on the major writers, works, and related background in American literature, from 1865 to the present. Equivalent to ENGL-3121, ENGL-1221 . Prerequisites: Students must have passed one college-level Composition/Writing class with a grade of C or better.
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ENGL - 2131 Literature for Children and Adolescents (3)
Introduces the major genres, themes, and critical concerns of literature written for children and early adolescents. Explores opportunities for enhancing literacy development using literature as well as methods of implementing the use of literature across the curriculum. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 : Writing Studies II or equivalent.
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ENGL - 2331 World Literature I (3)
Examines World Literature from its beginnings to 1699. Prerequisites: Students must have passed one college-level Composition/Writing class with a grade of C or better.
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ENGL - 2332 World Literature II (3)
Examines World Literature from 1700 to the present. Prerequisites: Students must have passed one college-level Composition/Writing class with a grade of C or better.
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ENGL - 2333 Regional World Literature (3)
Examines World Literature from a particular nationality, language, historical period, or region of the world. Prerequisites: Students must have passed one college-level Composition/Writing class with a grade of C or better.
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ENGL - 2610 Introduction To Creative Writing (3)
Introduces students to the art and craft of writing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion Prerequisites: ENGL-1000 and ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 2910 Writing Principles (3)
Emphasizes principles, techniques, form, and style in writing. Equivalent to ENGL-310.
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ENGL - 2920 The Writing Studio (1-3)
Emphasizes academic writing and self-editing and will supplement current writing intensive courses. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion
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ENGL - 2950 Scientific and Public Writing in Environmental Studies (3)
Investigates rhetorical, stylistic, and generic aspects of documents and other texts designed for communication contexts pertinent to Environmental Studies. Students will read, analyze, and produce documents directed toward both scientific and general audiences. Prerequisite: ENGL- 1010
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ENGL - 3099 Literary Criticism (3)
Examines major approaches to criticism as a means of critiquing literature from a variety of perspectives on a variety of levels. As the program’s junior seminar, supports students’ transition from the broad intellectual goals of general education to the focused study of English language and literature. Junior Seminar Course. Prerequisites:ENGL-1000 and ENGL-1010 , or their equivalent.
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ENGL - 3105 Writing, Information , and Technology Across the Disciplines (3)
Helps students develop and integrate skills for writing, accessing, and analyzing information, and using information-based technology across subject disciplines. Students will analyze and practice discourse conventions, critical thinking, and information access within the humanities, social sciences, and physical sciences. Instruction in library research skills and the web as a presentation tool are central to this course. Online course. Equivalent to ENGL-305. Prerequisite: take ENGL-3099 .
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ENGL - 3108 Living Literature: The Classics and You (3)
Explores the relevance of classic texts to contemporary lives includes Genesis, Homer, Sophocles, Virgil, Dante, Shakespeare, Moliere, Milton, Voltaire, Goethe, Flaubert, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Kafka. Equivalent to ENGL-308. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 3115 Studies in Mythology (3)
Introduces world mythology with special emphasis on the ancient Greek and Roman classical periods. Explores the mythological cultural contexts and the aesthetic influences in literature, art, and music. Equivalent to ENGL-315. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 3123 Modern American Poetry: Voices and Visions (3)
An introductory literature course emphasizing relationships of the poets, their influence on each other and on those who followed them, and their place in American literature. Compares and contrasts the American vernacular voice with modern European idiom, the democratic image of society with the poet as a privileged visionary, and the poetry of social conscience with a poetry of metaphysical rumination. Equivalent to ENGL-420. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 3330 Studies in Literature (3)
Emphasizes the relationship between critical reading and critical writing about literature. Introduces a variety of literary genres, criticism, research and documentation according to Modern Language Association guideline. Equivalent to ENGL-330. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4080 English Special Topics (3)
Offers an in-depth analysis of selected topics in writing, language, literature, and/or English education. Applies and evaluates several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. Note: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Equivalent to ENGL-5080, ENGL-580. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4100 Advanced Composition (3)
Advanced writing is a course in critical reading, critical thinking, research, and writing. Tackling this enterprise by a combination of four approaches, we will 1) study composition techniques, rhetorical principles, and questions of usage; 2) analyze samples of professional writing; 3) practice writing and rewriting to acquire a habit of literate expression; and 4) share our own work and respond helpfully to the work of others. Equivalent to ENGL-400. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4105 Studies In Rhetoric (3)
Emphasizes a singular aspect of rhetoric: classical rhetoric; the relationship of composition theory and literature; research in rhetoric, composition, and computing. Focuses also on the student’s ability to write analytically about the readings. Equivalent to ENGL-410. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4110 Linguistics (3)
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the ways in which linguistics describe language, focusing especially on English. Explores linguistic structure from sound (phonetics and phonology) to meaning and use (semantics and pragmatics). Examines major issues and subdisciplines in the systematic study of language, including dialects, prescriptivism, and language abuse, style, historical change, usage and definitions of standards, and the differences between speech and writing. Equivalent to ENGL-501. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4111 African Novel (3)
A critical analysis of the literature written by selected major African writers. Equivalent to ENGL-511. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4121 Advanced Survey of Black Literature (3)
An advanced survey course of black literature. Covers a wide variety of works from several genres. Provides a model for approaching Black literature from a variety of literary and sociocultural perspectives. Equivalent to ENGL-512. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1221 or ENGL-1222
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ENGL - 4131 Comparative Latin American Literature (3)
Studies the Latin American novel. Covers major writers of different Latin American countries and the poetry of protest and revolution in the 20th century. Equivalent to ENGL-521. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1221 or ENGL-1222
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ENGL - 4141 American Poets (3)
Emphasizes the relationships of the American poets, their unique features, and critical response to their work. Explores historical and critical contexts that requires integration of poetry and criticism. Equivalent to ENGL-522. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4151 Literature of Immigrant Children (3)
Readings and analysis of fiction produced by the immigrant children, the white ethnics, who emigrated to the U.S. in the late 19th century. Set in context with mainstream American writers and Black American literature. Equivalent to ENGL-532. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1221 or ENGL-1222
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ENGL - 4161 Chinese Literature and Culture (3)
Introduces Chinese culture through the progress and splendor of its literature. Emphasizes the different literary genres presented by the major writers of China, the structures of the language, and their varying native influences on Chinese culture. Equivalent to ENGL-541. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4171 Native American Literature (3)
This course serves as an introduction to the novels and poetry written by Native American authors. In order to understand the development of the novels, we will also read essays relevant to the events, issues, and concerns attending the historical interactions between Native Americans and Euro-Americans in North America. Equivalent to ENGL-556. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4172 Contemporary Native American Authors (3)
This telecourse is an introduction to the fictional literature produced by contemporary Native Americans. The authors of the works studied were guests for the taping segments. Modes of discourse and the impact of Native American cultures, concerns, and philosophy on the fiction and poetry of these authors are the primary foci of the course. Equivalent to ENGL-5172, ENGL-558. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4173 Native Americans in Film (3)
Examines the use of the stereotypical “celluloid Indian” in films of the last 100 years. Special attention will be paid to the political and social ramifications of the representation of Native Americans. Equivalent to ENGL-559. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4181 Asian American Literature (3)
Asian-Americans have a commonality in their immigration experiences, all of which are being articulated and fast becoming the threads of a literary tradition shaping the now maturing Asian-American literature. It tells the story that “Asian and Pacific Americans have shed sweat and blood in the struggle for America’s nationhood … they have greatly enriched our cultural heritage and institutions.” (Proclamation 4727 of President Carter for APA week.) Equivalent to ENGL-502. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4205 Modern English Grammar (3)
Studies the structure of English from a variety of perspectives. Emphasizes traditional components of English, such as the parts of speech, sentence construction, mechanics and issues of style. The course develops portable skills future teachers may carry into their classrooms. While the bulk of the course focuses on standard usage, the cultural relevance of grammar study will be the subject of ongoing discussion. Equivalent to ENGL-505. Prerequisite: take ENGL-1010 or C1-901.
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ENGL - 4210 Writing Poetry (3)
Integrated poetry study with directed practice in the writing of poetry. Special attention to the types and structures available to the poetry writer. Equivalent to ENGL-421. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4300 Historical Studies in the English Language (3)
Focuses on the historical development of English language studies. Emphasizes the major contemporary theories of grammar, including structural, transformational, tagmemic, and traditional. Also examines two major approaches to language, psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic. Equivalent to ENGL-592. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4307 African American English (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to African American Vernacular English (AAVE), also known as Ebonics, and explores its historical and sociocultural contexts. It includes extensive written and oral applications of the semantics, syntax, and phonology of the Ebonic language system. Equivalent to ENGL-507. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4387 Exploding the Barriers: Studies in Race, Class, and Gender (3)
Offers an in-depth study of politics, economics, and social implications of race, class and gender. Focuses on the ways the discourses of race, class, and gender are produced as well as on the ways these discourse patterns orchestrate the relations between people everyday lives and the various social/political institutions that govern them. Equivalent to ENGL-587. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4431 Literature for Children and Adolescents (3)
Introduces the student to the variety of literature available for children and adolescents. Examines establishing criteria for selection of literature for children and adolescents, including criteria related to reading levels, student interests, quality of materials, and psychological, cultural, and social issues. Equivalent to ENGL-531. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4435 Literature and History (3)
Explores the relationships among ideas that have political, social, and historical importance and the developments in history for which these ideas have consequences. Topics vary and include the 1920s and modern Europe (19th and 20th centuries). Equivalent to ENGL-5435, ENGL-535. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4460 Philosophical Themes in Contemporary Literature (3)
Examines philosophical ideas embodied in literary works of art and presents a methodology of thematic studies in literature. Equivalent to ENGL-560. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4462 Studies in Literary Genre (3)
Examines a selected literary genre, drawn from traditional categories and/or contemporary forms, placing the selected genre in the context of its historical development. This is a variable offering and may be taken more than once under different subtitles. Equivalent to ENGL-562. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4475 The Short Story: Crossing Cultures (3)
Examines the short story as genre and analyzes the ways in which writers from a variety of backgrounds and contexts make meaning. Encourages analytic responses to the texts that help to understand cross-cultural boundaries. Equivalent to ENGL-575. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4483 Literature of the Environment (3)
Involves many forms of dialogue on issues pertinent to humanity’s relationship with the Earth. By reading works by writers from diverse fields and by writing in response, the student will gain a better understanding of our planet and its needs and a better control of writing in response to learning. Equivalent to ENGL-5483, ENGL-583. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4485 Film: Analysis, Criticism, Ideologies (3)
Course examines, analyzes, and, where appropriate, “reads against” a canon of American and foreign films using contexts from social, political, and literary-critical theory. Equivalent to ENGL-585. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1222
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ENGL - 4500 Play Analysis (3)
Study of drama, with emphasis on critical analysis of structure, genre, theme, style, character, language, dramatic event, and points of view (actor, director, critic, audience). Introduction to theatre research methods. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1111 or ENGL-1112
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ENGL - 4505 Major English Authors (3)
Concentrated study of selected authors. Students may take course for credit more than once, because the selected authors selected change from year to year. Equivalent to ENGL-510. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1111 or ENGL-1112
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ENGL - 4510 Major American Authors (3)
Individual American writers will be studied in-depth. Students may take course for credit three times providing different authors are studied. Equivalent to ENGL-520. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1221 or ENGL-1222
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ENGL - 4515 Major Black Authors (3)
Concentrated study of selected Black authors. Students may take course for credit more than once, because the authors change from year to year. Equivalent to ENGL-515. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1221 or ENGL-1222
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ENGL - 4520 Contemporary Literature (3)
Focuses on the work and related background of Anglophone writers after 1945. Course may be taken for credit three times providing different authors or topics are studied. Equivalent to ENGL-524. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1112 or ENGL-1222
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ENGL - 4525 Women Writers (3)
Examines works by women writers with attention to their cultural and historical contexts. Explores ideas about women’s writing, its reception, and its place in the literary canon. May be repeated for credit under a different topic. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1112 or ENGL-1222
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ENGL - 4550 Shakespeare’s Plays (3)
Reading and analysis of Shakespeare’s plays. This course is offered in two segments “Plays before 1600” and “Plays after 1600.” When both courses are taken, the first meets core requirements and the second is credited as an elective. Graduate students will address textual problems. Equivalent to ENGL-551. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-1111 or ENGL-1112
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ENGL - 4570 Writing Theory and Practice in the Secondary Classroom (3)
Provides a forum for sharing ideas and proven strategies for teaching writing at the high school level and models an inquiry-oriented classroom to learn, practice, and reflect upon instructional strategies in writing at the secondary level. Equivalent to ENGL-573. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 , EDUC-2310 , and ENGL-4110 or ENGL-4205 .
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ENGL - 4575 Reading Theory and Practice in the Secondary Schools (3)
Focuses on building reading comprehension strategies appropriate for readers in secondary schools. Teacher processes for developing critical literacy, engaging students, and connecting to texts. Reveals how highly engaged young adult readers produce meaning, and teaches meaning-making strategies to use with reluctant readers. Includes 12.5 hours of micro-teaching field experiences for undergraduates seeking certification in English secondary education. Equivalent to ENGL-574. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 , ENGL-1111 , ENGL-1112 , ENGL-1221 , ENGL-1222 , EDUC-2310 , and ENGL-4110 or ENGL-4205 .
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ENGL - 4580 Read and Rap: Literature for Young Adult Readers (3)
Introduces the variety of literatures available for young adult readers (middle school and high school students). Examines establishing criteria for the selection of literature for young adults, including criteria related to student interests, reading levels, quality of materials, and psychological, historical, cultural, political, and social issues. Emphasizes the components necessary for the creation of thematic literature units to be used in secondary language arts classrooms. Equivalent to ENGL-533. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010 , ENGL-1112 , ENGL-1222 , ENGL-4570 , ENGL-4575 , and EDUC-2310 .
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ENGL - 4600 Rhetorical Theory and Practice (3)
Examines the history of rhetoric and composition and applies this to contemporary issues in rhetorical theory and pedagogical practice. Develops the student’s abilities as a writer and/or as a teacher of writing. Writing intensive course. Equivalent to ENGL-570. Prerequisite: ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4610 Writing Fiction (3)
Explores the techniques and practice of writing narrative fiction in a workshop setting. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion Prerequisites: ENGL-1010 and ENGL-2610
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ENGL - 4620 Writing Creative Nonfiction (3)
Explores the techniques and practice of writing creative nonfiction in a workshop setting. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion Prerequisite: ENGL-2610
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ENGL - 4625 Advanced Writing (3)
An advanced writing course for students who want further work in editing their own writing and improving its style. Will treat issues of style and revision in a workshop environment. Open to students in all disciplines. Will help students develop strategies to respond to any writing situation, whether personal, academic, business, or on the Internet. Equivalent to ENGL-525. Prerequisite: take ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4626 Technical Writing I (3)
Study, discussion, and writing of technical descriptions and processes, business communications and correspondence, formal and informal proposals, and reports. Equivalent to ENGL-526. Prerequisite: take ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4627 Technical Writing II: Computer Sciences; Technical Writing II: Health Industry; Technical Writing II: Business Applications; Technical Writing II: Sciences (3)
Designed as a continuation of ENGL-4626 . Students will apply the basics learned in that introductory course to the specific applications necessary for given general fields. Equivalent to ENGL-527. Prerequisite: take ENGL-4626 .
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ENGL - 4630 Persuasion Analysis (3)
Studies modern persuasion techniques used by advertising, political parties, and the government. Examines specific counter-propaganda techniques. Designed primarily for high school teachers who teach persuasion and propaganda analysis, consumer education, and the like. Equivalent to ENGL-545. Prerequisite: take ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4635 Writing Fellows Practicum (3)
Exploration of theory and practice of tutoring in the context of Writing Across the Curriculum. Students will read theoretical materials about teaching writing, the writing process, and transfer theory as well as pedagogical materials about one-to-one conferences, writing groups, peer review, and writing in the disciplines. Students will complete a variety of hands-on tasks, including responding to student writing, interviewing professors, and working with student writers. Prerequisite: take ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4700 Independent Study (1-4)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in English under the supervision of the faculty. May be repeated once for additional credit, under different topic. Equivalent to ENGL-470. Prerequisite: take ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4800 English Internship (1-3)
Provides English majors and minors with meaningful opportunities to apply and refine their academic skills in supervised, professional environments. Prerequisite: take ENGL-1010
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ENGL - 4900 English Capstone (3)
Leads English majors in a culminating experience in writing, research, and literary analysis. Students will synthesize the skills and knowledge they have developed in their major and showcase these by completing a capstone project. Students will also project how their English skills may be adapted to serve their future personal and professional goals. Prerequisites: take ENGL-4100 and take ENGL-4505 or ENGL-4510 .
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ENGL - 5628 Advanced Technical Writing (3)
Students will apply what they have learned in the introductory course and the field-focused course. The class will be made up of students who have chosen differing pathways. In helping each other during this course, students will have an opportunity to refine their own skills and learn from their peers in other fields. Equivalent to ENGL-528.
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ENGL - 6080 English Special Topics (3)
Offers an in-depth analysis of selected topics in writing, language, literature, and/or English education. Applies and evaluates several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. Note: May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Equivalent to ENGL-5080, ENGL-580. Prerequisites: College composition and enrollment In the M.A. In English, Post-BA English Education Certificate (EEDC) program, or other graduate programs.
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ENGL - 6111 African Novel (3)
A critical analysis of the literature written by selected major African writers. Equivalent to ENGL-511.
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ENGL - 6121 Advanced Survey of Black Literature (3)
An advanced survey course of black literature. Covers a wide variety of works from several genres. Provides a model for approaching Black literature from a variety of literary and sociocultural perspectives. Equivalent to ENGL-512.
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ENGL - 6131 Comparative Latin American Literature (3)
Studies the Latin American novel. Covers major writers of different Latin American countries and the poetry of protest and revolution in the 20th century. Equivalent to ENGL-521.
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ENGL - 6141 American Poets (3)
Emphasizes the relationships of the American poets, their unique features, and critical response to their work. Explores historical and critical contexts that requires integration of poetry and criticism. Equivalent to ENGL-522.
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ENGL - 6151 Literature of Immigrant Children (3)
Readings and analysis of fiction produced by the immigrant children, the white ethnics, who emigrated to the U.S. in the late 19th century. Set in context with mainstream American writers and Black American literature. Equivalent to ENGL-532.
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ENGL - 6161 Chinese Literature and Culture (3)
Introduces Chinese culture through the progress and splendor of its literature. Emphasizes the different literary genres presented by the major writers of China, the structures of the language, and their varying native influences on Chinese culture. Equivalent to ENGL-541.
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ENGL - 6171 Native American Literature (3)
This course serves as an introduction to the novels and poetry written by Native American authors. In order to understand the development of the novels, we will also read essays relevant to the events, issues, and concerns attending the historical interactions between Native Americans and Euro-Americans in North America. Equivalent to ENGL-556.
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ENGL - 6172 Contemporary Native American Authors (3)
This telecourse is an introduction to the fictional literature produced by contemporary Native Americans. The authors of the works studied were guests for the taping segments. Modes of discourse and the impact of Native American cultures, concerns, and philosophy on the fiction and poetry of these authors are the primary foci of the course. Equivalent to ENGL-5172, ENGL-558.
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ENGL - 6173 Native Americans in Film (3)
Examines the use of the stereotypical “celluloid Indian” in films of the last 100 years. Special attention will be paid to the political and social ramifications of the representation of Native Americans. Equivalent to ENGL-559.
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ENGL - 6181 Asian-American Literature (3)
Asian-Americans have a commonality in their immigration experiences, all of which are being articulated and fast becoming the threads of a literary tradition shaping the now maturing Asian-American literature. It tells the story that “Asian and Pacific Americans have shed sweat and blood in the struggle for America’s nationhood … they have greatly enriched our cultural heritage and institutions.” (Proclamation 4727 of President Carter for APA week.) Equivalent to ENGL-502.
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ENGL - 6220 Women in Latin American Literature (3)
Studies literary works produced by women in Latin America. Includes a critical analysis of other works that reflect the role women play in society. Equivalent to ENGL-620.
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ENGL - 6307 African-American English (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to African American Vernacular English (AAVE), also known as Ebonics, and explores its historical and sociocultural contexts. It includes extensive written and oral applications of the semantics, syntax, and phonology of the Ebonic language system. Equivalent to ENGL-507.
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ENGL - 6387 Exploding the Barriers: Studies in Race, Class, and Gender (3)
Offers an in-depth study of politics, economics, and social implications of race, class and gender. Focuses on the ways the discourses of race, class, and gender are produced as well as on the ways these discourse patterns orchestrate the relations between people everyday lives and the various social/political institutions that govern them. Equivalent to ENGL-587.
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ENGL - 6400 Pro-Seminar Teachers of Writing (3)
Emphasizes the methods and practice of teaching writing. Focuses on methods of motivating students, pre-writing, free writing, style development, revision, and evaluation. Equivalent to ENGL-690.
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ENGL - 6431 Literature for Children and Adolescents (3)
Introduces the student to the variety of literature available for children and adolescents. Examines establishing criteria for selection of literature for children and adolescents, including criteria related to reading levels, student interests, quality of materials, and psychological, cultural, and social issues. Equivalent to ENGL-531.
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ENGL - 6435 Literature and History (3)
Explores the relationships among ideas that have political, social, and historical importance and the developments in history for which these ideas have consequences. Topics vary and include the 1920s and modern Europe (19th and 20th centuries). Equivalent to ENGL-5435, ENGL-535.
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ENGL - 6460 Philosophical Themes in Contemporary Literature (3)
Examines philosophical ideas embodied in literary works of art and presents a methodology of thematic studies in literature. Equivalent to ENGL-560.
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ENGL - 6462 Studies in Literary Genre (3)
Examines a selected literary genre, drawn from traditional categories and/or contemporary forms, placing the selected genre in the context of its historical development. This is a variable offering and may be taken more than once under different subtitles. Equivalent to ENGL-562.
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ENGL - 6475 The Short Story: Crossing Cultures (3)
Examines the short story as genre and analyzes the ways in which writers from a variety of backgrounds and contexts make meaning. Encourages analytic responses to the texts that help to understand cross-cultural boundaries. Equivalent to ENGL-575.
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ENGL - 6483 Literature of the Environment (3)
Involves many forms of dialogue on issues pertinent to humanity’s relationship with the Earth. By reading works by writers from diverse fields and by writing in response, the student will gain a better understanding of our planet and its needs and a better control of writing in response to learning. Equivalent to ENGL-5483, ENGL-583.
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ENGL - 6485 Film: Analysis, Criticism, Ideologies (3)
Course examines, analyzes, and, where appropriate, “reads against” a canon of American and foreign films using contexts from social, political, and literary-critical theory. Equivalent to ENGL-585.
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ENGL - 6500 Play Analysis (3)
Study of drama, with emphasis on critical analysis of structure, genre, theme, style, character, language, dramatic event, and points of view (actor, director, critic, audience). Introduction to theatre research methods.
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ENGL - 6505 Major English Authors (3)
Concentrated study of selected authors. Students may take course for credit more than once, because the selected authors selected change from year to year. Equivalent to ENGL-510.
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ENGL - 6510 Major American Authors (3)
Individual American writers will be studied in-depth. Students may take course for credit three times providing different authors are studied. Equivalent to ENGL-520.
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ENGL - 6515 Major Black Authors (3)
Concentrated study of selected Black authors. Students may take course for credit more than once, because the authors change from year to year. Equivalent to ENGL-515.
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ENGL - 6520 Contemporary Literature (3)
Focuses on the work and related background of Anglophone writers after 1945. Course may be taken for credit three times providing different authors or topics are studied. Equivalent to ENGL-524.
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ENGL - 6525 Women Writers (3)
Examines works by women writers with attention to their cultural and historical contexts. Explores ideas about women’s writing, its reception, and its place in the literary canon. May be repeated for credit under a different topic.
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ENGL - 6550 Shakespeare’s Plays (3)
Reading and analysis of Shakespeare’s plays. This course is offered in two segments “Plays before 1600” and “Plays after 1600.” When both courses are taken, the first meets core requirements and the second is credited as an elective. Graduate students will address textual problems. Equivalent to ENGL-551.
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ENGL - 6570 Writing Theory and Practice in the Secondary Classroom (3)
Provides a forum for sharing ideas and proven strategies for teaching writing at the high school level and models an inquiry-oriented classroom to learn, practice, and reflect upon instructional strategies in writing at the secondary level. Equivalent to ENGL-573.
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ENGL - 6575 Reading Theory and Practice in the Secondary Schools (3)
Focuses on building reading comprehension strategies appropriate for readers in secondary schools. Teacher processes for developing critical literacy, engaging students, and connecting to texts. Reveals how highly engaged young adult readers produce meaning, and teaches meaning-making strategies to use with reluctant readers. Includes 12.5 hours of micro-teaching field experiences for undergraduates seeking certification in English secondary education. Equivalent to ENGL-574.
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ENGL - 6580 Read and Rap: Literature for Young Adult Readers (3)
Introduces the variety of literatures available for young adult readers (middle school and high school students). Examines establishing criteria for the selection of literature for young adults, including criteria related to student interests, reading levels, quality of materials, and psychological, historical, cultural, political, and social issues. Emphasizes the components necessary for the creation of thematic literature units to be used in secondary language arts classrooms. Equivalent to ENGL-533.
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ENGL - 6610 Writing Fiction (3)
Explores the techniques and practice of writing narrative fiction in a workshop setting. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion
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ENGL - 6620 Writing Creative Nonfiction (3)
Explores the techniques and practice of writing creative nonfiction in a workshop setting. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion
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ENGL - 6635 Writing Fellows Practicum (3)
Exploration of theory and practice of tutoring in the context of Writing Across the Curriculum. Students will read theoretical materials about teaching writing, the writing process, and transfer theory as well as pedagogical materials about one-to-one conferences, writing groups, peer review, and writing in the disciplines. Students will complete a variety of hands-on tasks, including responding to student writing, interviewing professors, and working with student writers. Prerequisite: none.
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