ENG 360 Advanced Composition Study and practice in the art of writing expository prose. Working in a seminar setting, students develop their rhetorical skills by analyzing the essays of professional writers, writing essays themselves, editing the papers of other class members, and participating in critiques of papers in class. Prerequisite: LAR 111 and LAR 112. (3 s.h.) ENG 366 Evolving Canons A seminar course focusing on the study of culturally diverse literature, including contemporary works by and about historically marginalized groups within the American tradition and works from nonWestern cultures. Course contents will vary by semester and instructor, with specific course descriptions published for each semester the course is offered. Prerequisite: ENG 200, 220, 221, 222, 223, or 224. (3 s.h.) ENG 370 Departmental Practicum in Teaching English Supervised practice in skills associated with the teaching of English. By observing and assisting University faculty in lower division English courses, the student has the opportunity to develop competencies in activities such as instructing in composition, grammar and literature; developing, presenting and grading exercises, tests and paragraphto-paper-length writing assignments; and tutoring individual students to remediate deficiencies. Prerequisites: Junior or senior English major status and consent of English faculty. (3 s.h.)
and criticism from the classical to the contemporary. Course contents will vary by semester and instructor, with specific course descriptions published for each semester the course is offered. Prerequisite: At least two literature courses. (3 s.h.)
dynamics of sales and marketing from an entrepreneur’s perspective. The course will cover the anatomy of sales and marketing on a personalized level. Discussion topics will include scheduling and planning meetings, presentation skills, answering difficult questions, closing a sale and ENG 450 English Colloquium follow-up skills to maintain an ongoing The course consists of presentations mutually beneficial customer relationship. given by senior English majors who have (3 s.h.) worked closely with advisors in order to prepare the English Major Writing Portfolio, ENT 245 Entrepreneurial Management which serves as the source of content Designed to provide an understanding of for the presentation. Faculty and guests, the entrepreneurial mindset, the emphasis on occasion, may also be invited to give of this course is placed on alternative ways presentations. A letter grade is assigned of approaching challenges and issues based on the quality of the presentation, one might encounter as an entrepreneur. the portfolio, and attendance. Prerequisite: The areas covered include dealing Senior English major. (1 s.h.) with uncertainty, simplifying complex problems and risk tolerance. In addition, ENG 490 Special Topics in English the coursework covers the process of Studies of works and authors not covered in identifying entrepreneurial opportunities regular courses. Topics are determined by by addressing market concerns. (3 s.h.) student and faculty interests. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. (1-3 s.h.) ENT 250 Entrepreneurial Team Project The purpose of this course is to explore ENG 491, 492 Independent Study the interaction between management, (1-3 s.h. each) strategy, finance and entrepreneurship. Students will work with an existing entity Entrepreneurial Studies to identify and resolve a current issue. This course is cross-disciplinary in nature. (ENT) Students will be asked to “demonstrate by implementation� the mastery of many ENT 225 Innovation and Problem dimensions of entrepreneurial education Solving An innovation is a new idea. Often including entrepreneurial start-up, it is an entrepreneur that has the idea management, sales, and creative thinking and attempts to turn it into a product, skills. (3 s.h.) service, or company. Innovation and ENT 260 Computerized Accounting entrepreneurship are processes occurring Cross listed as ACC 250 Computerized in the context of social and cultural Accounting organizations. Networking and people skills will be specifically addressed. This course ENT 305 Entrepreneurial Financing will be of value to students of all majors Financing is an essential component of and requires no specialized knowledge. operating a small business. This course (3 s.h.) will look at the financing needs of start-
ENG 395 Internship in Writing Practical experience in applying the skills of effective expository writing in a vocational setting such as a business or non-profit service organization. An offcampus supervisor and a faculty internship coordinator direct and certify the experience. Prerequisites: Junior or senior ENT 235 Entrepreneurial Dynamics English major status and consent of English Setting up and building a business from faculty. (2-4 s.h.) the ground up can be an exciting and rewarding challenge. The better prepared ENG 403 Teaching of English one is for the realities of starting a business, A study of methods of teaching literature, the greater chance one has at being composition, grammar and reading at successful. Topics include entrepreneurship the secondary level. Consideration of and new business ventures, selecting a philosophical bases and instructional business structure and creating a business objectives for the teaching of English. plan outline. This course will be of value Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher to students of all majors and requires no Education Program or instructor specialized knowledge. (3 s.h.) permission. (3 s.h.) ENT 240 Entrepreneurial Sales and ENG 423 Literary Criticism Marketing A seminar course focusing on the study This course discusses the various of principal works of literary aesthetics
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ups, seasonal businesses, franchises, acquisitions, public offerings and other types of organizations. The material will cover financial techniques, understanding and reading financial documents, using financial statements to manage your business, reviewing legal documents and negotiating a deal. Prerequisite: ENT 225 Innovation and Problem-Solving. (3 s.h.) ENT 380 Entrepreneurial Leadership and Ethics Students will study leadership theories, skills and practices necessary for effectiveness in varied entrepreneurial settings including private businesses, corporations, not-for-profit organizations