174 | Academic Courses
355. Contemporary Literature for Writers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Study of selected contemporary fiction (or poetry)with a focus on techniques, form, and theory. This course is designed to enhance the reading and writing skills of creative writers and presupposes writing experience in ENG 315 or ENG 316. This course is required for Creative Writing majors. Prerequisites ENG 102 or equivalent and ENG 315 or ENG 316. May be repeated once for credit.
College of Arts & Sciences
361. Nineteenth Century American Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Study of American authors from 1820 to 1900. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or equivalent and a sophomore literature survey. 362. Twentieth Century American Fiction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Study of the works of important American authors of the twentieth century. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or equivalent and a sophomore literature survey. 365. Film Studies: From Fiction to Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) A study of how fiction is adapted to film. The class focuses on developing clear thinking, organization, and reasoning in response to something about which we rarely analyze extensively: the movies. More importantly, we will examine also just as thoroughly the original sources of these films—short fiction, novels, and plays. As a foundation for analysis, students will develop a vocabulary for discussing film and integrate it into their discussion of how the two genres are related. Some use of library research materials is required. 375. Modern British and American Poetry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Study of modern English and American poetry and the origins, themes, and techniques which shape it. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or equivalent and a sophomore literature survey. 390. Literary Editing and Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) Practical experience in publishing through work on Ivy Leaves, the campus literary journal. Focuses on soliciting and evaluating poetry, fiction, and non-fiction essays for publication; emphasizes practical experience in editing, producing, publicizing, and promoting the journal. Prerequisite: ENG 315 or ENG 316. May be repeated four times. 401. History of the English Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Study of the nature, structure, and varieties of the English language in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and semantics. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or equivalent and a sophomore literature survey. 411. Shakespeare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Study of selected Shakespearean sonnets, tragedies, comedies and history plays. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or equivalent and a sophomore literature survey. 415. Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Continuation of study and writing of poetry in a workshop setting; emphasis on traditional and modern poetic forms. Prerequisite: ENG 315. Course may be repeated. 416. Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Continuation of study and writing of short fiction in a workshop setting; emphasis on revision and the writing process. Prerequisite: ENG 316. Course may be repeated. 431. Techniques of Persuasive Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Study of theories of argument and persuasion; practice in persuasive writing. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or equivalent.