Courses offered on a Pass/No Credit Only or Grade Only basis are so designated. All courses in the major, minor, options, concentrations and licensures must be taken on a Grade Only basis except Internships and Practicum's. The P/NC option is available to non-majors unless otherwise noted.

099 - Introduction to College Writing - 3 S.H.

Intensive writing practice with special focus on the fundamentals of sentence and paragraph structure. Offered each semester. Grade only. (Credit does not count toward graduation.)

105 - ESL: Listening to Academic Speech - 3 S.H.

Intensive practice in understanding lectures. Individualized pronunciation practice and grammar review. Designed to help students function successfully in university classrooms. Grade only. Offered yearly.

106 - ESL: Academic Reading and Writing I - 3 S.H.

Intensive advanced drill in reading and writing English. Designed to prepare the non-native speaker for more English courses. Grade only. Offered yearly.

107 - ESL: Academic Reading and Writing II - 3 S.H.

A continuation of ENG 106 for students needing more extensive writing practice before advancing to ENG 111. Grade only. Offered yearly.

111 - College Reading and Writing - 4 S.H.

Writing based on reading, interpreting, analyzing, critiquing and synthesizing texts; writing as a means of expression, learning and critical inquiry. Grade only. Offered every semester.

112 – College Research Writing – 1 S.H.

Course focuses on researching and composing a documented argumentative essay.  For students transferring an appropriate 3 s.h. composition course in order to meet University Studies Basic Skill requirement usually fulfilled by English 111. Department Chair’s permission required.

120 - Introduction to Literature - 3 S.H.

Intensive reading in selected major forms and themes of literature. Grade only. Offered every semester.

190 - Critical Reading - 2 S.H.

Improvement of college-level reading through critical examination of and response to academic texts. Application of various critical theories. Offered every two years.

210 - Advanced Expository Writing - 3 S.H.

An advanced course in writing essays, stressing the development of a mature writing style and evaluative abilities. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: ENG 111.

211 – Writing in Communities – 3 S.H.

The study and practice of writing as a means of participation in a diverse, democratic, and literate society. Offered yearly. Grade only. Prerequisite: English 111.

220 – Multicultural American Literatures – 3 S.H.

A study of literatures representing the diversity of North American culture: Native American, Asian American, African American, Gay/Lesbian, or others.Offered yearly. Grade only. Prerequisite: English 111.

221 – Topics in World Literature – 3 S.H. A general introduction to literatures which reflect cultures outside of the United States and Great Britain. Each class will have a specific focus. Offered yearly. Grade only. Prerequisite: English 111.

222 – Introduction to Creative Writing – 3 S.H.

An introduction to writing poetry, fiction and other creative genres (may include drama, screenwriting, or creative non-fiction). Covers basics of genre, style, and voice. Prerequisites: English 111. Offered yearly. Grade only..

223 - Classical Mythology-3 S.H.

The great myths of Greece and Rome as they appear in classical literature. Offered yearly. Grade only. Prerequisite: ENG 111.

224 - The Bible as Literature-3 S.H.

The literary structure and genres of the Hebrew and Christian scriptures with special attention to the cultures that created them and major translations. Grade only. Offered yearly. Prerequisite: ENG 111.

225 - Topics in Literature - 1-3 S.H.

Intensive study of a selected topic in English and foreign literature in translation. Variable content published in semester schedule.

226 - Topics in Writing - 1-3 S.H.

Focus on specialized kinds of writing; e.g. the journal. Variable content published in semester schedule.

227 – Topics in Language – 1-3 S.H.

Study of a topic of current importance in linguistics suchas language variation, world English, language and culture, language and gender or any other area of language in society.  Variable content published in semester schedule.  May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits.

250 - English Grammar and Usage - 2 S.H.

Study of basic concepts and elements of English grammar and usage. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

290 – Literary Studies - 5 S.H. CAO

An introductory course in literary analysis, focusing upon the major genres and introducing literary history, methods of interpretation, and research and documentation. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: ENG 111. 

301 - British Literature to 1660 - 3 S.H.

Beowulf to Aphra Behn: A survey course of early English literature from the old English period through 1660. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290..

302 – Enlightenment and Revolution-3 S.H.

A survey of major American and British authors and works from 1660 through the 18th century. Offered every two years. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

303 - British and American Romanticism-3 S.H.

A survey of the major British and American authors and works of earlier 19th century poetry and prose. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

304 - Realism and Naturalism-3 S.H.

A survey of the major British and American authors and works of late 19th and early 20th century poetry and prose. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

305 - Modernism and Postmodernism-3 S.H.

A survey of the major British and American authors and works from the early 20th century to the present. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

309 - Non-fiction Prose Writing-3 S.H.

Study and practice in the techniques and forms of nonfiction prose; reading and writing a variety of essay and nonfiction prose genres. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

310 - Story Writing-3 S.H.

Study and practice in the techniques and forms of fiction writing. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

312 - Poetry Writing-3 S.H.

Study and practice in the techniques and forms of poetry writing with emphasis on contemporary approaches. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

325 - Works of Literature - 1-3 S.H.

Emphasis upon a single major work of literature, including its creation, socio-historical context, and reception. Name of work announced in schedule.

326 - Figures in Literature - 1-3 S.H.

Study of a major literary figure through selected works, cultural context, and critical reception. Course content will vary according to figure selected.

327 - Genres in Literature - 1-3 S.H.

Intensive readings in selected forms. Note: This course will be offered under a variety of genres, e.g., sonnets, folklore, memoirs, short story. The genre will be announced in semester schedules.

328 – English Syntax-3 S.H.

The structure of modern English as described by traditional grammarians and modern linguists; application of linguistics to the analysis of style. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

350 - Introduction to Language Study-3 S.H.

An introduction to the study of language systems and their relationships to the cultures in which they function. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

399 - Internship - 1-12 S.H.

Supervised, practical experienced in a wide variety of fields. Must be arranged well in advance of the registration period. P/NC Only.

402 - Teaching Secondary English-4 S.H. OO

A study of the goals and methods of the secondary English teacher, and of the content and structure of the secondary English curriculum. Attention to young adult literature. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

405 - Chaucer-3 S.H.

The Canterbury Tales. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

409 – Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction-3 S.H.

Advanced practice in the writing and revising of creative nonfiction, with an emphasis on the development of the student’s individual style.  Variable content depends on the discretion of the instructor.  Examples of other topics may include: nature writing, the spiritual memoir, travel writing, etc. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

410 - Advanced Creative Writing: Prose-3 S.H.

Opportunity to produce a significant body of new fiction or creative nonfiction, and to develop a literary aesthetic and philosophy. Application of various expressive, imitative and experimental writing techniques. Offered every two years. Prerequisites: ENG 111, ENG 290 and ENG 310 or instructor’s permission.

412 - Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry-3 S.H.

Advanced study of selected poets and poetics; advanced practice in poetry writing. Offered every two years. Prerequisites: ENG 111, ENG 290 and ENG 312 or instructor’s permission.

414 - Shakespeare: Comedies and Histories-3 S.H. WO

Study of Shakespeare’s major comedies and history plays. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

417 - Shakespeare: Tragedies-3 S.H. WO

Study of Shakespeare’s major tragedies. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

432 - Comparative Literature-3 S.H.

An introduction to representative works of non-Western and postcolonial literature. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

439 - Technical Writing-3 S.H. WO

The theory and practice of technical writing. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 (and ENG 290 for English majors and minors).

447 - Literary Criticism: Theory and Practice-3 S.H. WO

A study of modern critical theories and their application in original critical evaluations. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

461 - Independent Studies-1-3 S.H.

Independent studies determined by the needs of the individual student. Offered by previous arrangement only. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: ENG 111 and ENG 290.

470 – Seminar in American Literature – 3 S.H. OO

Advanced study of a period, genre, or figure in American Literature. The course will focus on critical methodologies and student research. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111,  ENG 290, and ENG 447.

471 – Seminar in British Literature – 3 S.H. OO

Advanced study of a period, genre, or figure in British Literature. The course will focus on critical methodologies and student research. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: ENG 111, ENG 290, and ENG 447.

472 – Seminar in Language and Discourse- 3 S.H.

Advanced study of topics in linguistics or applied linguistics/TESOL.  Variable content depends on the discretion of the instructor.  Topics may include theories of second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, second language writing, psycholinguistics, language and social context, and applied linguistics research methods.  Prerequisites: ENG 111, ENG 290 or instructor’s permission.

481 – TESL: Theory and Methods – 3 S.H. OO

The course examines theories, methods and techniques of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) including psychological, socio-cultural, political and pedagogical factors affecting learning and teaching and the influence of these factors on current teaching methods.  Prerequisites: ENG 111, 290 or instructor’s permission.

490 - Portfolio-1 S.H.

Students compile portfolio materials including a vita, a critical introduction, and selected papers and projects from their former coursework. Required of all English majors as a capstone project in the senior year.

Humanities 140 - Approaches to Film-3 S.H.

A general introduction to the arts of the film with focus on the non-technical aspects of the art. Grade only. Offered every semester.