ENG - English Language and Literature
Theories and applications of information design and visual rhetoric for print and electronic documents. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or
ENG 201 with a C or better. Recommended: ENG 303.
Credits
3(3-0)
Methods and technologies used in editing and publishing technical documents in print and electronic media; publication management and production. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or
ENG 201 with a B or better and 86 credit hours completed. Recommended: ENG 303.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examines key issues in writing and teaching writing and provides a mediated, instructional experience for working one-on-one with writing. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Subjects not part of regular department offerings. May not be a duplication of a previous section. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: 86 credit hours completed; or graduate standing.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Examination and application of rhetorical and discourse theory and techniques in media. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or completion of 56 credit hours. Recommended: ENG 301.
Credits
3(3-0)
The relationship of reading to the teaching of English through an introduction to the reading process, the needs of reluctant readers, and K-12 and ESL literacy issues.
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3(3-0)
Research and methodology in the teaching of composition. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or completion of 56 hours.
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3(3-0)
Theory and methodologies of diachronic linguistics, with a focus on the development of the English language. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or
ENG 375.
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3(3-0)
Review of critical attitudes and approaches of enduring significance. Prerequisite: 6 hours of literature.
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3(3-0)
Creative and critical approaches to the study of representative works by selected major nonfiction writers. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours. May be offered in a hybrid or online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a C or better;
ENG 134 or 234; or graduate standing.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Middle English grammar and pronunciation. The life and works of Chaucer with emphasis on the Canterbury Tales and Troilus and Criseyde.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of one or more British writers, selected by the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours. Prerequisites: Graduate status or the following: Grade of 'C' or better in
ENG 101,
ENG 103/193 or
ELI 198; Grade of 'C' or better in
ENG 201; either
ENG 134 or ENG 234.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Close study of a selection of Shakespearean texts. May be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234;
ENG 349.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of one or more American writers selected by the instructor. May be repeated a maximum of nine hours. Prerequisites: Graduate status or the following:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better;
ENG 134 or 234. Recommended: Six hours of American Literature.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Comparative exploration of the Romantic movement in literature and philosophy with special attention to Germany and France. Prerequisites: ENG 234 and 6 hours of literature; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Exploration of the history, development, and application of human rights as represented in literature, the arts, and film. Prerequisite: Admission to any of the English department's MA programs or
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better,
ENG 134 or 234.
Credits
3(3-0)
A study of one or more writers, selected by the instructor, from various regions of the world. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours. Prerequisites: Graduate status or the following:
ENG 101 or 103/193 or
ELI 198 with a grade of C or better;
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better;
ENG 134 or ENG 234. Recommended: 6-9 hours of
ENG 300 and/or ENG 400 level courses.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Study of the grammar and pronunciation of Old English and analysis of Old English literary texts. Prerequisites: Graduate Status or
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better;
ENG 134 or 234.
Credits
3(3-0)
Principles and techniques for teaching English to students whose first language is not English. Prerequisite:
ENG 375.
Credits
3(3-0)
The reading process, the effects of language on reading, the relation between language and writing, and the ways people process information. Prerequisite:
ENG 375 or ENG 576.
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3(3-0)
Techniques for designing curricula, teaching materials, and tests and other assessment tools for K-12 and adult ESL/EFL or bilingual/bicultural classrooms. This course may be offered in an online format. Pre/Corequisite:
ENG 571.
Credits
3(3-0)
An introduction to the principles and theories of second language acquisition, and their implications for language teaching. Recommended:
ENG 375.
Credits
3(3-0)
Topics include language variation and identity, bilingualism/multilingualism in both social and institutional structures, language contact, and language standardization, discrimination, and policy. This course may be offered in an online format. Pre/Co-requisite:
ENG 375 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of literary texts designed for and about adolescents and adolescence. Prerequisites: Graduate status or the following:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234 or 381.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of the historical development of British and American Children’s Literature (including colonial, multicultural, and European Fairy Tale traditions) with attention to socio-cultural influences. Prerequisites: Graduate status or the following:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234 or 381.
Credits
3(3-0)
Rotating topics course exploring diversity in children’s and young adult literature; a focus may include race/ethnicity, disability, gender/orientation, nationality, and/or intersectionalities. May be repeated up to 9 hours when content does not duplicate previous topics. Prerequisite: Graduate status or the following:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better;
ENG 134 or 234 or 381.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
Study of the heroic tradition and its development in classic and contemporary Children’s Literature as influenced by epic, myth, folktale, and legend. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; and one of ENG 234 or ENG 381; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Undergraduate/Graduate workshop in fiction writing. May be repeated up to 6 hours. Prerequisite: ENG 391; or admission to MA in English Language & Literature, Creative Writing Concentration. Recommended: Permission of instructor based on portfolio of student's fiction.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
Undergraduate/Graduate workshop in poetry writing. May be repeated up to 6 hours. Prerequisite: ENG 392; or admission to MA in English Language & Literature, Creative Writing Concentration. Recommended: Permission of instructor based on portfolio of student's poetry.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
For graduate students seeking to develop advanced nonfiction writing skills in various academic and non-academic genres. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Instruction in materials and methods for research in language and literature. Prerequisites: Admission to Graduate Program in English.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced study of the theory and practice of professional and technical communication. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Recommended: ENG 303, 503, and/or 504 or previous work-related experience with a professional/technical communication focus.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Study and practice of the theories, methods, and materials of teaching first-year college composition. Prerequisites: Open to English graduate assistants assigned to teach
ENG 101: Freshman Composition.
Credits
3(3-0)
Engages students to explore a current topic, pressing question, or content-area method via an historical, conceptual, or theoretical framework. Repeatable up to six hours as long as the topic is different. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and one of the following: ENG 510, 519, 614. Recommended:
ENG 618.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Theory and practice of teaching creative writing. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program in English.
Credits
3(3-0)
Designing and evaluating empirical research in the field of English studies. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program in the Department of English Language & Literature. Recommended:
ENG 601 or 602.
Credits
3(3-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
A study of selected contemporary poets in the context of major developments in the poetry of the twentieth century. Recommended: 6 hours of literature at the graduate or undergraduate level.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
Study of notable fiction from 1945 to the present.
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3(3-0)
A study of English literature from one of four historical periods: prior to 1650, from 1650-1800, from 1800-1900, or from 1900 to the present. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
A study of the major theories and theorists in contemporary literary studies and selected critical problems generated by them. Recommended: 6 hours of literature.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theoretical issues, practices, history, texts, and applications in rhetoric and composition. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
A course designed to prepare students for editing responsibilities found in a variety of fields, including education and scholarly publications.
Credits
3(3-0)
The role of nature, frontier, or other factors in American literature of one of the following periods: A. Pre-Romantic Period; B. Romantic Period; C. Realistic and Naturalistic Periods; D. Modern Period. Recommended: 6 hours of American literature. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
The tracing of ideas through World Literatures from one of the following periods: A. Classical literature; B. Medieval and Renaissance literature; C. 18th and 19th Century literature; D. Modern literature. Recommended: 6 hours of world literature. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.
Credits
3-9(Spec)
Linguistic approaches to textual analysis and the application of research findings in teaching written standard English. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of the sound patterns of English at the segmental and suprasegmental levels with applications for teaching English as a second or foreign language. This course may be offered in an online format. Pre/Co-requisites:
ENG 571, 574, 577.
Credits
3(3-0)
A functional approach to English grammar, examining the uses of the major grammatical constructions. Includes analysis of language of native and non-native speakers of English. This course may be offered in an online format. Recommended:
ENG 571 or 574.
Credits
3(3-0)
Problems in sociolinguistics, discourse, bilingualism, historical grammar, the applications of modern linguistic theory to the teaching of English or foreign languages. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours. Prerequisites:
ENG 375 or equivalent and some foreign language study recommended.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
Writing workshop, composition pedagogy, educational technology, and classroom research. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission by application for the institute as outlined by requirements from the Chippewa River Writing Project.
Credits
3(3-0)
A graduate seminar that explores issues in the studies of Children’s and/or Young Adult Literature. Repeatable up to nine hours when content does not duplicate previous topics.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
An examination and application of methods, materials, and classroom management techniques necessary to teach English effectively to speakers of other languages. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours. Prerequisites: Final one-credit unit requires completion of
ENG 571 or 577.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Graduate workshop in fiction writing. May be repeated up to six hours. Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. Creative Writing Concentration. Recommended: Permission of instructor based on portfolio of student's fiction.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
Graduate workshop in poetry writing. May be repeated up to 6 hours. Prerequisites:
ENG 492; or admission to M.A. in English Language and Literature, Creative Writing Concentration; or permission of instructor based on a portfolio of student's poetry.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
Workshop in contemporary approaches to writing literary nonfiction. Course may be repeated up to six hours. May be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Practice of fiction theories and techniques exemplified by the works of noted authors of short fiction, the novella, and the novel. Prerequisite: Acceptance to any of the English department's MA programs.
Credits
3(3-0)
Poetic techniques, practices, theories, and approaches as exemplified in the works of notable poets and as examined in prosody and poetic forms. Prerequisites: Admission to the English department graduate program in Creative Writing or permission of the instructor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Creative Nonfiction techniques, practices, theories, and approaches as exemplified in the works of noted authors and as examined in the genres of creative nonfiction. Prerequisite: Acceptance to any of the English department's MA programs.
Credits
3(3-0)
Explorations of special problems in language and literature individually agreed upon by student and instructor. May be repeated a maximum of six hours. Prerequisites: Approval by instructor and department chairperson required before registration.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Supervised teaching experience in community college for pre-service teachers in Master of Arts in Composition and Communication Program. Prerequisites: 21 credit hours of MAECC graduate work, including the following specific courses:
ENG 519, 601, 637, and 638; permission of instructor.
Credits
6(Spec)
Supervised workplace experience in writing, editing and/or similar technical or professional communication activity for students in the Master of Arts in Composition and Communication Program. Prerequisites: 21 credit hours of MAECC graduate work, including:
ENG 601, 603, 637, and 638; permission of Internship Advisor.
Credits
6(Spec)
An in-depth, research-oriented study on a topic or a creative work completed in consultation with the thesis advisor as a capstone demonstration of the student's learning. CR/NC only.
Credits
1-6(Spec)