English (ENG

Emphasis on writing expository essays, conducting research, and reading discursive prose. Credit: 3 hours

This writing studio provides support in reading and writing for students enrolled in English 110. Topics will parallel those being studied in English 110 and the essential reading and writing skills needed to be successful in English 110. Taken with English 110, this is a workshop focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills. Credit: 1 hour

Representative American writers from the Colonial through the Romantic period. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Representative American writers from the Civil War period to the present. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

(formerly Global Perspectives 210) This course is an intersection of global literature, culture, and writing to enrich students’ self-understanding through comparative inquiry. Readings will include texts from a variety of genres, periods, and cultures across the globe. Course themes will vary depending on the instructor’s expertise and interests and will be published prior to registration each semester. Prerequisite: English 110 Credits: 3 hours

An introduction to contemporary Southern novel and short stories through the exploration of established themes. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Representative British texts from Beowulf through the Restoration. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Representative British authors from the Romantic movement through the contemporary period. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Survey of literature about health to promote inquiry into medical and public health concerns that impact communities and individuals. Readings will include prose, poetry, drama and film and analysis of cultural contexts and works that help students explore narratives about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Study of practical writing projects. Emphasis on 1) the process of completing on-the-job writing assignments, 2) commonly used formats, and 3) related communication tasks such as oral presentations and graphics. Not for Core or literature credit. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

An introduction to desktop publishing and fundamentals of design, including layout, formatting, imaging, and publishing. Assignments will include letterhead design, brochures, manuals, newsletters, and web pages using desktop publishing software and equipment. Not for Core or literature credit. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

A study of literary works which address such theological issues as the need to forgive, the role of the minister, the nature of Christ, the status of the church, and the relation of faith to doubt. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Study of major literary autobiographies from antiquity to the present. Research in autobiographical theory and analysis of the types of literary autobiography. Final project will be the composition of an original autobiographical narrative. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Survey of Irish writing, including fictional prose, poetry, and drama; from Britishcontrolled Victorian Ireland, through the establishment of the Irish Free State, to the independence of the 26 counties of the Irish Republic. Its aim is to familiarize students with aspects of Irish literature in English, including the influence of politics and history on Ireland’s literature. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Fiction, autobiography, poetry, cultural theory, and literary criticism related to Jews in America. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

African-American literature, including prose, poetry, and drama, from the 18th century to the present. Emphasis on movements and developments in writing by black Americans, from slave narratives to the novels of Toni Morrison. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Survey of Native American literature and culture from the 1770s to the present, with special attention to contemporary Native American authors. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Novels and short stories from various periods with emphasis on forms, ideas, and techniques. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Examination of American literature and culture from 1840 to 1880. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Survey of literature written in the British Isles from 1660 to 1800 with emphasis on European Neoclassical influences, scientific discovery, and the Industrial Revolution. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Extensive exploration of such topics as images, roles, and life stages of women in literature. Discussion and application of feminist perspective. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

English phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, language acquisition, neurolinguistics, and the history of writing. Not for Core literature credit. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Poetry from various periods and countries with emphasis on structure and meaning combined with creative writing techniques. Fulfills literature general education requirement. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

The study of the craft of fiction (structure, scene, setting, characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, point of view, theme) in published models and in the production/revision of student work. Student writing examined in class and in conference with professor. Cannot be used for English major or English minor credit or for Core or literature credit. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Selected literary genres and their film adaptations with emphasis on verbal and visual language, aesthetic effectiveness, and critical judgment. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

A study of reinterpretations of Shakespearean plays in film, dramas, novels, and other genres of contemporary culture. Exploration of how changing the medium changes the message. Emphasis on issues such as power, justice, love, hatred, and loyalty. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Drama from various periods with emphasis on forms, ideas, and techniques. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Advanced exploration of the interrelation between written, oral, and graphic communication. Emphasis on research, editing, and producing camera-ready documents. Not for Core or literature credit. Prerequisite: English 255: or consent of professor Credit: 3 hours

Advanced instruction in the various types of composition. Not for Core or literature credit. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Study of prominent works of Middle English literature, including Chaucer, Langland, the Pearl Poet, and Julian of Norwich. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Study of the form of English used prior to the Norman Invasion (1066), including its grammar and lexicon, in the service of appreciating and analyzing its literature. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Poetry, drama, fiction, and the essay from 1900 to the present. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

An intensive study of a special topic, individual author, or literary movement. Attention to be given to current critical and theoretical issues relevant to the area of study. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Prerequisite: Junior standing/consent of department head. Credit: 3 hours

Genres of recent American literature, focusing on the issues and themes confronting Americans; contributions by modern ethnic writers. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Selections from all major genres of the English Renaissance (1500-1650), including writers such as Spenser, Sidney, Shakespeare, Donne, and Milton. Prerequisite: English 110 & 210 Credit: 3 hours

Studies in poetry and prose of selected English Romantic writers with emphasis on the creation and characteristics of the English Romantic Movement. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

An overview of British prose and poetry written between 1830 and 1901 with an emphasis on dominant ideological Preoccupations of the period. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

An overview of Scottish literature from its beginnings to the present with emphasis on the relationship between history and literature. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Significant Southern writers from Colonial to Modern with emphasis on 20th Century works. Prerequisite: English 110 Credit: 3 hours

Representative comedies, histories, and tragedies showing the development of his thought and style. Shakespeare’s world and theatre examined. Prerequisite: English 210 or consent of professor Credit: 3 hours

A survey of theoretical reflection upon literature and its interpretation from Plato to the present. Capstone course in the major. Not for Core literature credit. Prerequisite: English 110, (6) hours of literature/consent of professor. Credit: 3 hours