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English
The courses listed below are for the 2012-13 Academic Catalog and are subject to change. Please reference the Academic Catalog for further information and course descriptions. If you are a current student, please reference the catalog in which you come under.
Minor in English 18 credit hours
Minor in Writing 18 credit hours
Advanced Topics in Writing
ENG 312An upper-level writing course designed to focus on style and complexity of development. The theme or topic of the course may vary, but the emphasis will be on the development of mature writing styles. The course will offer practice in writing non-fiction: profiles, essays, opinion pieces, investigative reports, interviews, and/or personal narratives. Students will use rhetorical strategies, principles, and standards of proof appropriate to subject matter, audience, and language.
Professional Writing
ENG 314Study of written communication in professional organizations, emphasizing specialized documents, technical editing, and publication management. Intensive practice in preparing documents Ð such as letters, proposals, reports and memos Ð according to appropriate principles of writing and design.
Advanced Grammar
ENG 316An in-depth study of grammar, with attention given to etymology.
Literary Magazine Publication
ENG 147A course in which student editor(s) and students design and produce the Prism. Responsibilities include organization of staff, establishment of procedures and standards, solicitation of student contributions of prose, poetry, and artwork, and work with layout and desktop publishing.
British Literature before 1800
ENG 211An introduction to major works of British literature from its beginnings through the eighteenth century, including such figures as Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and Swift.
British Literature after 1700
ENG 212An examination of British literature from 1700 until the present, focusing on theme and ideology within literary, historical and cultural contexts. The course treats various genres, with emphasis on poetry and fiction.
Studies in Fiction
ENG 214An introduction to novels and short fiction by representative English, American, and continental authors, illustrating the evolution of fiction as a genre. The formal elements of fiction are examined in historical contexts.
American Literature after 1700
ENG 216An introduction to the works and authors of American literature from 1700 to the present. The course examines works within their historical, cultural, and literary contexts.
Latin American Literature
ENG 219This course introduces students to the main periods and movements of Latin American literature from the conquest and colonial periods to Òthe BoomÓ and Òpost-BoomÓ movements of the twentieth century and beyond. All selections will be taught in translation, including authors such as: Col?n, de las Casas, Sor Juana, Bol?var, Dar?o, Mart?, Mistral, Vallejo, Neruda, Rulfo, Garc?a M?rquez, Fuentes
World Literature before 1700
ENG 220This course provides an introduction to world literature from its ancient beginnings through 1700 C.E. An emphasis will be placed on genre or literary style, as well as the beliefs and practices of the cultures that produced these important literary works. Several overarching themes, such as the journey, cross-cultural encounters, and the definition of love, are explored in an attempt to discover more about ourselves and the human condition.
World Literature after 1700
ENG 221This course provides an introduction to literature from 1700 forward. An emphasis will be placed on genre or literary style, as well as the beliefs and practices of the cultures that produced these important literary works. Several overarching themes, such as colonialism, womenÕs rights, and the meeting of East and West, are explored in an attempt to discover more about ourselves and the human condition.
Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 285A writing workshop emphasizing poetry and short fiction. Parallel reading includes contemporary works and current periodicals. Student writing will be analyzed in class and in individual conferences. A portfolio of creative work is required.
Advanced Topics in Writing
ENG 312An upper-level writing course designed to focus on style and complexity of development. The theme or topic of the course may vary, but the emphasis will be on the development of mature writing styles. The course will offer practice in writing non-fiction: profiles, essays, opinion pieces, investigative reports, interviews, and/or personal narratives. Students will use rhetorical strategies, principles, and standards of proof appropriate to subject matter, audience, and language.
Writing about Story Telling in Simulation
ENG 313This course satisfies the third-year writing requirement by asking students to analyze how our contemporary technology-driven society understands the concept of story. To what degree have traditional terms such as ÒplotÓ and ÒcharacterÓ changed in a culture that experiences them primarily through television, movies, and video games? How have new forms of pop culture narratives affected what we expect from beginnings and endings in the stories that we tell about ourselves? Students will write analysis papers, conduct research, and propose arguments that evaluate changes in a range of storytelling techniques from traditional fictions to the newer interactive standards inspired by video games, cloud computing, and social networks.
Professional Writing
ENG 314Study of written communication in professional organizations, emphasizing specialized documents, technical editing, and publication management. Intensive practice in preparing documents Ð such as letters, proposals, reports and memos Ð according to appropriate principles of writing and design.
Advanced Grammar
ENG 316An in-depth study of grammar, with attention given to etymology.
