Course Descriptions

English
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* ENGL 204 Fundamentals of Creative Writing 3 cr. Prerequisite: WRIT 101.  Introduces the principles and techniques of various kinds of creative writing, ranging from personal expression in simple narrative and description to basic elements of fiction and poetry.

ENGL 213 Introduction to Language 3 cr.  Surveys introductory linguistic topics and methods of analysis as applied to the structure of English and as preparation for the scientific analysis of other language phenomena.

ENGL 292 Seminar V 1-3 cr.  Provides freshmen and sophomores an opportunity to investigate intensively topics pertinent to the fields of composition, literature and language.

ENGL 293 Workshop V 1-3 cr.  Provides freshmen and sophomores an opportunity for experimental study in an area of English or the teaching of English.

ENGL 296 Cooperative Education/Internship V 1-9 cr.  Provides university credit for a sophomore work experience in the area of English supervised by faculty.  Learning agreement must be completed prior to registration (restricted).

ENGL 312 English Grammar 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENGL 213.  Provides a thorough review of traditional grammatical terms and principles, as well as an overview of modern theories of syntactic analysis, including structural and transformational-generative grammars, for the prospective teacher of English.  (Course must be completed prior to student teaching.)

ENGL 314 History of the English Language 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENGL 213.  Presents a linguistic analysis of the history of the English language, including Old English, Middle English, and Modern English dialects and recent semantic and vocabulary changes as illustrated by writings from various historical periods.  Considers applications of such information in the classroom.

ENGL 315 Sociolinguistics 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENGL 213.  Surveys a variety of topics of interest to teachers and language arts students, including language variation, conversational interaction, the relationship between language and society, and language and power.

ENGL 318/PSYX 482 Psycholinguistics
[formerly ENGL/PSYC 318 Psycholinguistics]
3 cr. Prerequisite: ENGL 213.  Explores the relationship between the human brain and language, including brain anatomy, first and second language acquisition, abnormal language acquisition and functions, and mental language processes.

ENGL 321 Writing Fiction 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENGL 204 or consent of instructor.  Provides extensive practice in the writing of the short story.  Considers various narrative and stylistic techniques through discussion of selected professional and class-produced work and through exercises.  Promotes versatility in writing style.  Affords individual conferences.

ENGL 322 Writing Poetry 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENGL 204 or consent of instructor.  Promotes the writing of fresh, imaginative, distinctive poetry.  Covers many elements of the writing process, including the use of imagery, figurative language, metrical techniques, and specific poetic forms.  Enables students, through the production of numerous poems, to sharpen their sensitivity to the precise employment of their own language.

ENGL 323 Magazine Article Writing V 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: WRIT 101 or consent of instructor.  Provides guidance and practice in all stages of the magazine article writing process from idea through publication.  Completed articles will be the primary basis for student evaluation and the objectives of the course will be met through submission/publication of at least one article.

ENGL 324 Writing for Stage and Screen 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENGL 204.  Provides extensive practice in the writing of scenes, plays, and screenplays.  Develops various writing skills such as convincing dialogue, believable and interesting characterization, correct pacing of plot and action, appropriate use of setting, and screenwriting techniques.  Develops analytical skill through discussion of selected professional and student work.  ($10 photocopying fee).
ENGL 326 Creative Nonfiction 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENGL 204.  Provides extensive practice in the writing of creative nonfiction.  Considers various stylistic and technical approaches through discussion of selected professional and student-produced work and through exercises.  Promotes versatility.  Includes individual conferences.  ($10 photocopying fee).

ENGL 390 Peer Tutoring 1 cr. R-6. Prerequisites: English major or minor and approval of the instructor.  Provides practical experience imparting basic language skills to fellow students in the Writing Lab.

ENGL 394 Internship 1cr. R-6. Prerequisites: English major, Upper-division status and approval of department chair.  Places the upper-division English student in a section of WRIT 101 College Writing I, as a teaching assistant with a faculty member as mentor.  The student will assist the faculty member in teaching the class and have primary responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating at least one writing assignment.  The class provides direct teaching experience for students pursuing teacher licensure in English.

ENGL 421 Advanced Fiction Writing 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENGL 321 and consent of instructor.  Provides advanced practice in the writing of the short story.  Considers various narrative and stylistic techniques through discussion of selected professional and class-produced work.  Promotes versatility in writing style.  Affords individual conferences.

ENGL 422 Advanced Poetry Writing 3 cr. Prerequisites: ENGL 322 and consent of instructor.  Provides advanced practice in writing fresh, imaginative, distinctive poetry.  Offers continued discussion of the use of imagery, figurative language, metrical techniques, and specific poetic forms through discussion of professional and class-produced work.  Enables students to sharpen their sensitivity to the precise employment of their own language.

ENGL 424 Advanced Writing for Stage & Screen 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENGL 324.  Provides advanced practice in writing scenes, plays, and screenplays.  Advances various writing skills such as convincing dialogue, believable and interesting characterization, correct pacing of plot and action, appropriate use of setting, and screenwriting techniques.  Provides further development of analytical skill through discussion of selected professional and student work.

ENGL 426 Advanced Creative Nonfiction 3 cr. Prerequisites: ENGL 326 and consent of instructor.  Provides advanced practice in the writing of the creative nonfiction.  Considers various stylistic and technical approaches through discussion of selected professional and student-produced work.  Promotes versatility.  Includes individual conferences.

ENGL 466 Studies in Language and Linguistics V 1-3 cr. R-6. Prerequisite: Upper division status.  Provides advanced study in selected language/linguistics topics.  Course content will vary, and the course may be repeated for credit.

ENGL 467 Topics in Creative Writing V 1-3 cr. R-6. Prerequisite: upper division status.  Provides advanced study and practice in creative writing for experienced writers serious about their craft.  Course content will vary, and the course may be repeated for credit.

ENGL 490 Internship V 1-3 cr. Prerequisites: upper division status and approval of department chairperson.  Provides an opportunity for students to acquire field experience and material not covered by regular English courses.

ENGL 491 Independent Study V 1-3 cr. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and chairperson of the department.  Provides outstanding students with an opportunity for individually guided research and study in English.  A contract describing the study must be completed at the time of enrollment and filed in the English Department office.  (Note: Not more than 6 credits of ENGL 491 may be allowed toward any program in English.)

ENGL 492 Seminar V 1-3 cr.  Provides advanced students an opportunity to investigate intensively topics pertinent to the field of English.

ENGL 493 Workshop V 1-3 cr.  Provides an opportunity for experimental study in an area of English and the teaching of English.

ENGL 496 Cooperative Education/Internship V 1-9 cr.  Provides university credit for a work experience in the area of English, supervised by faculty.  Learning agreement must be completed prior to registration (restricted).

Graduate Level Course

The following is a graduate level course.  Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for the course description.

ENGL 591 Independent Study V 1-5 cr.