ENG 111 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE WRITING1-3 Credits
Develop responsible writing practices and close reading techniques applicable in an academic setting.
Add Consent: Department Consent
Drop Consent: Department Consent
Notes: Students will be placed in this course if they have a high school GPA of 2.9 or lower or receive placement by two CSC English faculty members after completion of assessment
ENG 135 RHETORIC AND WRITING3 Credits
Guided practice in reading, writing, and revising texts, with attention to issues of purpose, audience, organization, style, and conventions for diverse writing situations.
Requirements: High school GPA of 3.0 or higher, or placement in SLO #2 outcome by two CSC English faculty members after completion of assessment
ENG 136 TOPICS IN WRITING3 Credits
Each section of this course will focus upon a specific issue or theme that students will explore through diverse writing situations, composing texts that make appropriate use of evidence and conventions. Topics will vary.
Notes: See the placement matrix in Essential Studies for further details.
Requirements: High school GPA of 3.0 or higher, or placement in SLO #2 outcome by two CSC English faculty members after completion of assessment
ENG 137 TECHNICAL WRITING3 Credits
Interdisciplinary writing course emphasizing workplace and technical communication and editing appropriate to diverse populations.
Notes: See the placement matrix in Essential Studies for further details.
Requirements: High school GPA of 3.0 or higher, or placement in SLO #2 outcome by two CSC English faculty members after completion of assessment
ENG 232A HISTORY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 18653 Credits
A study of American literature from its beginning to 1865.
ENG 232B HISTORY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE FROM 18653 Credits
A study of American literature from 1865 to the present.
ENG 233 ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE3 Credits
A study of the elements of poetry, drama, and fiction as well as an introduction to a variety of lenses of critical analysis.
ENG 235 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE3 Credits
A study of literature written for children that provides a critical background for interpreting, evaluating and teaching the literature.
ENG 236A HISTORY OF BRITISH LITERATURE TO 17953 Credits
A study of literature and its influence on the development of the English language and national identities across Great Britain and its colonies from its beginnings to 1795.
ENG 236B HISTORY OF BRITISH LITERATURE FROM 17953 Credits
A study of literature, popular authors, and literary movements throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, the Commonwealth, and the colonies from 1795 to the present.
ENG 260 LITERARY EXPLORATIONS3 Credits
Special Topics Seminar in English.
Notes: May be repeated with a change of emphasis.
ENG 299 INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING3 Credits
Beginning course in creative writing that introduces students to writing in various genres.
ENG 300 GRAPHIC NOVEL: STUDIES IN DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENCE3 Credits
An examination of contemporary issues in global diversity through the lens of the graphic novel, a literary genre that creates meaning through the sequencing and juxtaposition of visual images and words. The goal is to understand the graphic novel as a cultural product and a cultural practice, paying careful attention to the ways that graphic storytellers manipulate historical and contemporary economic, political, and social issues in their art.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
ENG 311 THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TEACHING READING3 Credits
Introduction to research in the cognitive and linguistic processes of reading; research in the motivational and sociocultural foundations of literacy; evidence-based instructional practices and strategies that support literacy; and a range of assessment practices that inform reading instruction. Particular focus will be placed on lesson planning with attention to issues of linguistic and cultural difference in reading instruction, including social justice, equity, and development of readerly identities.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
ENG 320 ENGLISH GRAMMAR3 Credits
An introduction to descriptive and prescriptive grammar with attention to concepts such as grammatical and lexical word classes, syntax, and graphophonemics with attention to relevance in secondary education.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
ENG 321 SOCIOLINGUISTICS3 Credits
An exploration of how humans use language in their everyday lives, how social context and social identities shape language use, how the way groups of people use language influences how other groups perceive them, and how sociolinguists do practical research on these topics.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
ENG 331 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TEACHING WRITING3 Credits
An examination of various pedagogical approaches to teaching secondary composition, including the creation of lesson plans and the development of techniques for and practical experience in responding to student writing.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
ENG 340 CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE3 Credits
A study of various issues, authors and topics in contemporary literature from diverse genres.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
ENG 341 LITERATURE OF THE AMERICAN WEST3 Credits
An exploration of writers and works of literature related to the American West.
ENG 342 MULTIETHNIC LITERATURE IN ENGLISH3 Credits
An exploration of works from diverse genres by writers from around the world and literary criticism that confront race, ethnicity, nationality, and the intersectionality of these issues.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
ENG 343 LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY3 Credits
An examination of literary works at the intersection of philosophy and literature that raises such philosophical issues as the nature of reality, truth, knowledge, and identity or that vividly illustrates the meaning of abstract thought about those issues.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
ENG 344 LITERATURE OF THE ENVIRONMENT3 Credits
An examination of literary theory, criticism, and works from a variety of genres that treat the relationship between people and their natural environments.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
ENG 345 GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND LITERATURE3 Credits
A study of masculinity and femininity, the fluidity of these categories, and how these categories intersect with questions pertaining to sexual orientation in literature and literary criticism.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
ENG 361 DIGITAL COMPOSITION3 Credits
An examination of the theory and practice of literacy in the digital age, with an emphasis on using digital tools and technologies to read, write, and learn.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
ENG 390 INTERNSHIP IN ENGLISH1-12 Credits
Provides practical experience in a field related to Literature and/or English.
Add Consent: Department Consent
Requirements: Interested students should contact the Internship and Career Services office to secure application materials; application should be made prior to the semester the internship will be started; the amount of credit will be based on the availability of a suitable work position, the qualifications of the applicant, and the work hours.
ENG 399A INTERMEDIATE CREATIVE WRITING: NONFICTION3 Credits
Intermediate course in creative writing focused on the genre of Creative Nonfiction.
Prerequisites: ENG 299 and Sophomore or above status, or permission of instructor
Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credit hours.
ENG 399B INTERMEDIATE CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION3 Credits
Intermediate course in creative writing focused on the genre of Fiction.
Prerequisites: ENG 299 and Sophomore or above status, or permission of instructor
Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credit hours.
ENG 399C INTERMEDIATE CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY3 Credits
Intermediate course in creative writing focused on the genre of Poetry.
Prerequisites: ENG 299 and Sophomore or above status, or permission of instructor
Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credit hours.
ENG 400 INDEPENDENT STUDY OR RESEARCH3 Credits
Study or research in an area of special interest. Students of senior standing, under the guidance of a professor in their major, may complete a Thesis and Capstone Project in their area of study and present it publicly.
Add Consent: Instructor Consent
Notes: The number of credit hours is determined by the topic and the amount of work required.
Requirements: Permission of instructor, Dean and Academic Vice President is required.
ENG 431 TOPICS IN ENGLISH3 Credits
Special topics in English.
Prerequisites: Junior or above status
Notes: May be repeated with a change of emphasis.
ENG 432 SHAKESPEARE3 Credits
A study of Shakespeare's works (both plays and sonnets), with consideration given to the history of performance.
Prerequisites: Junior or above status
ENG 435 NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE3 Credits
A study of the history, themes, and/or genres of literature produced by and about Native Americans.
Prerequisites: Junior or above status
ENG 436 WORLD LITERATURE3 Credits
A study of representative poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction prose selected from global literature. Texts not originally published in the English language will be read in English translation.
Prerequisites: Junior or above status
ENG 438 ADOLESCENT LITERATURE3 Credits
A study of literature written and published for adolescents and young adults, with opportunities for critical conversations about the teaching of such literature.
Prerequisites: Junior or above status
ENG 440 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF LITERARY CRITICISM3 Credits
A study of literary criticism that applies selected theories to analyze specific texts. Students will compose their own piece of literary criticism based on a chosen theory.
ENG 441 NOVELS3 Credits
A study of the novel as a genre and literary criticism focused on reading it as such.
Prerequisites: Junior or above status
ENG 442 MAJOR WRITERS3 Credits
An examination of the works of one or more major writers in literature with consideration of the historical and cultural contexts in which they wrote.
Prerequisites: Junior or above status
Notes: Course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.
ENG 446 CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES/LITERATURE1-3 Credits
A study of the cross-cultural differences in literature composed in specific places in historical times. This course examines the impact of cultural factors (historical, religious, social, and political) on the production and interpretation of a work of literature.
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status
Add Consent: Instructor Consent
Drop Consent: Instructor Consent
Requirements: This course requires participation in a study abroad program.
ENG 461 SPECIALIZED METHODS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS3 Credits
The laboratory and lecture course includes instruction, managerial, and curricular pedagogy unique to the endorsement subject area.
Prerequisites: EDUC 131, EDUC 300, PSYC 231, SPED 230, SPED 334, and Junior or above status
ENG 490 RESEARCHING PROFESSIONAL FUTURES3 Credits
A study of professional options for majors and minors. The course will focus on student-driven research into career and graduate school options, drafting of job or application materials, and interview practice. Will result in the creation of either a thesis or professional portfolio.
Prerequisites: Senior status or permission of instructor
ENG 496 SEMINAR IN POETICS3 Credits
Study of the elements and theories of poetics and their application to the creation of original poetic work.
Prerequisites: ENG 299 or permission of instructor and junior status or above
ENG 497 SEMINAR IN NARRATIVE STRATEGIES3 Credits
Study in the elements of narrative strategies and theory and their application to the creation or original narrative work.
Prerequisites: ENG 299 or permission of instructor and junior status or above
ENG 498 ADVANCED TOPICS IN CREATIVE WRITING3 Credits
Special topics in Advanced Creative Writing.
Prerequisites: ENG 299 or permission of instructor and junior status or above
ENG 499 CREATIVE WRITING CAPSTONE3 Credits
Capstone course for creative writing students.
Prerequisites: Junior or above status
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