ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2008-2009
ENG, WRT (English)
ENG 100 Writing Skills Refresher
(1-3)
Review of methods of English composition, focusing on mastery
of writing skills. Requires writing a series of essays, working at student's own
pace, meeting with instructor weekly. Required for all students with ENG 102 or
equivalent credit, but who demonstrate inadequate writing skills. Pass/Fail
course.
ENG 102 English Composition
(3)
Effective use of the English language and exploration of
rhetorical modes in written composition. Review of structure, purpose, and
audience awareness in developing essays. Course should be completed prior to the
completion of 60 credit hours.
ENG 104 Research Writing (3)
Development of skills in research and writing of formal academic papers:
critical thinking, argumentation, and documentation. Prerequisites: Grade of C-
or higher in ENG 102. Course should be completed prior to the completion of 60
credit hours.
ENG 105 Honors English (3)
Advanced
English composition and research methods for invited exceptional students. Focus
on the art of the essay. Fulfills general education requirement for English
composition and research writing. Prerequisites: Score of 3 or higher on the
Advanced Placement English Literature exam, or a score of 30 or above on the
verbal section of the ACT exam, or by invitation of the English
department.
ENG 166 University Publications: Paragon
(1-2)
Editing, designing, and producing student literary/arts
magazine. Variable credit, depending upon responsibility. Repeatable for credit
for a maximum of 8 total credits toward graduation.
ENG 201 Introduction to Literature
(3)
Understand, experience, and evaluate
poetry, short fiction, essays, and drama genres, both American and
multinational. Prerequisites: successful completion of ENG 102 or
equivalent.
ENG 202 American Literature I (3)
Representative stories, poems, and documents in American literature from the
Colonial era to the early Republic (1776-1830) through the
Romantic-transcendentalist period (1830-1860). Includes readings from
multiethnic and women writers. Prerequisites: ENG 104 or equivalent.
ENG 203 American Literature II
(3)
Representative stories, poems, and drama in American literature
from the Civil War to the present. Nontraditional ethnic and women's voices
included. Emphasis on interpretation and criticism of American literature.
Prerequisites: ENG 104 or equivalent.
ENG 204 British Literature I
(3)
Surveys the history of literature in Britain until 1800 and
representative works by influential writers of the periods contained therein.
Prerequisites: ENG 104 or equivalent.
ENG 205 British Literature II
(3)
Surveys the history of literature in Britain from 1800 to the
present and representative works by influential writers. Prerequisites: ENG 104
or equivalent.
ENG 230 Introduction to Creative Writing
(3)
Study and practice the methods, structures, and conventions of
fiction and poetry. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or permission of the instructor.
ENG 306 Advanced Grammar (3)
Designed
for the students who are good writers and grammarians but who do not know how to
explain the rules for grammar they are using to their students, employees, or
co-workers. Also for advanced students who have had inadequate exposure to
grammar. Prerequisites: ENG 102 and 104 or equivalent.
ENG 307 Christian Writers Since 1950
(3)
Study of fiction, poetry and essays by the major Christian
authors in English since mid-twentieth century, characterized by literary
excellence, redemptive themes, and appeal to a wide audience. Prerequisites:
One of the following: ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 203, ENG 204 or ENG 205.
ENG 310 The Novel (3)
Representative
novels from various historical periods depicting human responses to differing
economic, political, psychological, and social issues. Interpretation and
criticism of the novel genre. Prerequisites: One of the following: ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 203,
ENG 204 or ENG 205.
ENG 320 Short Story (3)
Genre study
in a wide range of short fiction. Prerequisites: One of the following:
ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 203, ENG 204 or ENG 205.
ENG 330 Shakespeare (3)
Analysis of
literary and performance techniques for selected Shakespeare plays. Cross-listed
as THR 330. Prerequisites: One of the following: ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 203,
ENG 204 or ENG 205.
ENG 340 Ethnic Literature
(3)
Fiction, drama, and poetry by writers from American minority
ethnic groups. Prerequisites: One of the following: ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 203, ENG 204 or ENG 205.
ENG 350 Internship (1-12)
Supervised
experience in a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
Junior standing.
ENG 360 World Literature
(3)
Multinational works of contemporary literature in English
translation. Central human dilemmas and the role of literature in other
societies. Prerequisites: One of the following: ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 203, ENG 204 or ENG 205.
ENG 380 Classic Christian Writers
(3)
Foundational literary works: their scriptural, historical, and
cultural influences, and their relationship to poetry and fiction of
contemporary Christian writers. Prerequisites: One of the following:
ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 203, ENG 204 or ENG 205.
ENG 390 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided
independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or
minor advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be repeated for
credit.
ENG 400 Dramatic Theory and Criticism (3)
Examination of selected critical and theoretical ideas from Aristotle to the present,
with special emphasis on the development of each student's own evaluative criteria.
Cross-listed as THR 400. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing or permission of the instructor.
ENG 405 Poetry Seminar
(3)
Interpretation and critical reading, structures, and conventions
of poetry in English, past and present. Prerequisites: 6 semester hours of
upper-division English or Literature coursework.
ENG 410 History and Structure of the English
Language (3)
The development of English, with special emphasis on
the relationship of language development to cultural background and environment;
standard and non-standard dialect usage; grammatical structure. Prerequisites: 9
semester hours of upper-division English or Literature coursework.
ENG 420 Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry
(3)
Technique, writing practice, and criticism. Prerequisites: ENG
230 or permission of the instructor.
ENG 430 Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction
(3)
Technique, writing practice, and criticism. Publishing
guidelines. Prerequisites: ENG 230 or permission of the instructor.
ENG 435 Advanced Creative Writing: Special Topics
(3)
Technique, writing practice, and criticism. Publishing
guidelines. Topics will vary based on student interest and faculty availability.
Prerequisites: ENG 230 or permission of the instructor.
ENG 440 Literary Criticism (3)
Identification of critical issues and key works in the history of literary
study in English. Assessment of contemporary critical schools. Prerequisites: 6
semester hours of upper-division English or Literature coursework.
ENG 450 Internship (1-12)
Supervised
experience in a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
Senior standing.
ENG 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided
independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with faculty. See
Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be repeated for credit.
ENG 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided
group investigation and discussion of a selected topic. Graded; may be repeated
for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior status.
ENG 498 Teaching Assistantship
(1)
Supervised and limited preparation and delivery of lectures,
tutoring of students, and assisting in the preparation and grading of
examinations. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
WRT 107 Technical Writing (3)
The
principles and practices of writing in the business profession. The course deals
with the fundamental grammatical principles underlying comprehensible writing.
Note: Certain courses may be offered only through the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) or the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). Students should refer to their specific degree program in the Catalog or consult their academic advisor to confirm which courses are available in their program. For those course numbers that are similar or identical, “CUS” or “CAGS” will be used to differentiate.
