ENG - English Language and Literature
Development of nonfiction prose writing skills. Students prepare a variety of texts by applying knowledge of composing processes, rhetorical strategies, and textual conventions. Satisfies Freshman Composition Competency. This course may be offered in an online format. Grade for
ENG 101 replaces existing grade in
ENG 103 or
ELI 198 and credit may only be earned in one of these courses. Recommended: Students with a Writing Placement Score above 57 should enroll in
ENG 101 and may add
ENG 299 if they feel they might need additional help with their writing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Development of skills in nonfiction prose writing. Small class sizes and substantial individualized support help students gain knowledge of composing processes, strategies, and conventions. With
ENG 193, meets university requirements for first-year writing competency; alternative to
ENG 101 and
ELI 198. Grade for
ENG 103 replaces existing grade in
ENG 101 or
ELI 198 and credit may only be earned in one of these courses. Co-requisite:
ENG 193 must be taken simultaneously with
ENG 103. Recommended: Students with a Writing Placement score of 57 or lower are encouraged to enroll in
ENG 103 and
ENG 193.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
ENG 193 must be taken simultaneously with ENG 103.
Examination of the novel, short story, poetry, and drama in a range of cultural and historical contexts. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of the history and meaning of comics, graphic novels, and other illustrated texts from a literary and cultural perspective. May be offered in an online or hybrid format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the art, history, and literary interpretation of sport. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Survey of the history, theory, and cultural function of comedy and satire in literature, film, drama, and other media. This course may be offered as Writing Intensive. May be offered in an online format. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examination of the significance of monsters in literature, film, and popular culture in a range of cultural and historical contexts. May be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Uses a range of popular and prizewinning fiction, non-fiction, and poetry to investigate why one work may be a bestseller, and another a critical success. May be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to diverse American literatures, with a thematic exploration of race and identity in American culture and racist ideologies and oppression. Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity in the United States)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examines the development of modern tabletop and video games (e.g., Catan, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon, Minecraft) with a focus on design and cultural impact. Identical to HST 160. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
HST 160
Introduction to the study of language and social systems. Topics include linguistic structures, acquisition, varieties, and change. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Individualized writing tutorial taken concurrently with
ENG 103. Work may include grammar, mechanics, and spelling as well as finding, narrowing, and developing ideas for writing. With
ENG 103, meets university requirements for Freshman Composition Competency; alternative to
ENG 101 and
ELI 198. CR/NC Only. Co-requisite:
ENG 103.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
ENG 103
An intensive writing course intended to prepare students for writing in their upper-level major courses and beyond. Satisfies Intermediate Composition Competency. May be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in
ENG 101,
ENG 103/193, or
ELI 198. Recommended: Students who feel they might need additional help with their writing should consider enrolling in
ENG 299 as a co-requisite.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Grade of C or better in ENG 101, ENG 103/193, or ELI 198
Corequisites
None.
Explores the social and cultural contributions of LGBTQ individuals and communities as well as discrimination based on gender identity and sexuality. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Identical to WGS 204 and SOC 204. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended: ENG 101. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 204, WGS 204
Introduction to foundational concepts and current topics in the field of English education. Includes a clinical experience. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 103, or ELI 198 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 101, ENG 103, or ELI 198 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to analytical techniques for reading and writing about literary texts from a variety of genres and historical periods, including fiction, drama, and poetry. Writing Intensive. Recommended: ENG 101 or ENG 103/193 or ELI 198 with grade of C or better. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Beginning to Romantic Period. Primarily for sophomores; open to freshmen. May be offered as Writing Intensive.(University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examines British literature from the Romantic period to present day in light of literary, historical, and philosophical influences. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Survey of major American writers and literary trends. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Survey of major American writers and literary trends. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Major world literature to the medieval period including Greek and Roman works. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I- A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
Enrollment in at least one other CMU course
Survey of significant European literature from the medieval through modern periods. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Descriptive analysis of English syntax (sentence structure), syntactic variation across dialects, and social norms influencing what constitutes 'Standard English.' This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
ENG 101 or 103/193 or
ELI 198 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 101 or ENG103/193 or ELI 198 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
The basic methods and techniques in creative writing, including, but not limited to, poetry and fiction. Writing Intensive. Recommended: ENG 101 or ENG 103/ENG 193 or ELI 198 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Individualized writing workshop offering assistance in planning, drafting, and revising writing, grammar, and citations. May be repeated, one credit per semester. This course may be offered in an online format. CR/NC Only. Co-requisite: Enrollment in at least one other CMU course.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
Enrollment in at least one other CMU course.
Study abroad course in English Studies. Course may be repeated up to six hours when content does not duplicate previous topic. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a grade of 'C' or higher; permission of instructor. Recommended: ENG 234.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of 'C' or higher; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Development of nonfiction writing skills through individual projects in diverse genres. This course may be offered in an online format. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a grade of 'C' or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of'C' or better
Corequisites
None.
Processes and strategies for writing technical correspondence, reports, proposals, and instructions; emphasizes ethics and usability. Writing Intensive. May be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a C or better; completion of 56 credits.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a C or better; 56 credit hours completed
Corequisites
None.
Methods of teaching literature and reading in middle and high schools. Includes clinical experience. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a C or better; ENG 211 or 56 credit hours completed; ENG 234.
Credits
3(3-1)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a C or better; ENG 211 or 56 credit hours completed; ENG 234
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to theories and pedagogies on writing in elementary and middle schools. Pre-student teaching field experience. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; Admission to Teacher Education.
Credits
4(3-1)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; Admission to Teacher Education
Corequisites
None.
Preparation for teaching writing and grammar in grades 3-6. Includes 20 student contact hours in local 3rd- 6th grade classroom. May be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better, ENG 381, EDU 330.
Credits
3(3-1)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better, ENG 381, EDU 330
Corequisites
None.
Methods of teaching writing and rhetoric in secondary English classrooms. Prerequisites: ENG 234, ENG 211, and 56 credit hours completed.
Credits
3(3-1)
Prerequisites
ENG 234, ENG 211, and 56 credit hours completed
Corequisites
None.
History, meaning, and influence of fantasy and science fiction. Emphasis on 19th-21st century literature and film. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of popular American art forms from their historical, sociocultural, critical, and/or theoretical contexts. Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
Discussion and comparison of folktales, songs, superstitions, and customs preserved in both oral and literary traditions. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a C or better
Corequisites
None.
Examination of the techniques and technologies of story as it is shifted from one frame of reference (media, format, intended audience, culture, time) to another. This course may be offered in an online format. Recommended:
ENG 201. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examination of women writers in a variety of historical and cultural traditions, approached through the lenses of feminist and queer theory. Identical to WGS 327. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 327
A study of Native American literature and film within their cultural contexts. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
Examines literary and cultural contributions of African Americans from colonial times to present through written and oral expression, e.g., poetry, fiction, drama, nonfiction, and music. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
The origins and development of mythic patterns with major emphasis on the adaptation and interpretation of classical and Northern myths to literary usage. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to literatures of non-Western cultures, such as African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Aboriginal, Caribbean, or Latin American. Repeatable up to 6 hours when content does not duplicate previous topics. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better or
ENG 234WI with a grade of C or better.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better or ENG 234WI with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
Intensive survey of theories of literature, interpretation, and culture that have been of historical importance to literature and cultural studies. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with grade of C or better; ENG 234. Recommended: at least three hours of literature courses at the 300-level or above.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with grade of C or better; ENG 234
Corequisites
None.
Focused topics introducing key literary movements and historical contexts from antiquity to 1500. Prerequisite: ENG 234.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 234
Corequisites
None.
Focused topics introducing key literary movements and historical contexts from 1500-1800. Prerequisite: ENG 234.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 234
Corequisites
None.
Topics that introduce key literary movements and historical contexts from 1790-1910 in one of the following traditions: A. American; B. British; C. World. Prerequisite: ENG 234.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 234
Corequisites
None.
Topics that introduce key literary movements and historical contexts from 1890-present in one of the following traditions: A. American; B. British; C. World. Prerequisite: ENG 234.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 234
Corequisites
None.
A study of selected sonnets and a variety of comedies, histories, and tragedies with consideration of their historical and cultural contexts. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better. Recommended: ENG 234.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
Teaching English learners in general education classrooms grades PK-6. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: ENG 101 with a grade of C or better; Admission to Teacher Education.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 101 with a grade of C or better; Admission to TeacherEducation
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to best practices for teaching K-6 students how to apply grammar concepts to their writing and other means of communication. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; admission to Teacher Education. Recommended: ENG 175.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; admission to Teacher Education
Corequisites
None.
Methods of teaching grammar in grades 5-12. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better. Admission to Teacher Education. Recommended: ENG 175.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
A survey of the field of linguistics, including discussion of sounds, word structure, sentence structure, meaning, acquisition, social use and historical change of language. May be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better. Recommended:
ENG 175.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
Examination and analysis of contemporary prose and poetry suitable for children from literary, aesthetic, sociocultural and educational perspectives. Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Examination of racism, racial identity and diversity, historically and in the present, through a range of genres of American literature for children and young adults. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a C or better; ENG 134 or ENG 234 or ENG 381. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a C or better; ENG 134 or ENG 234 or ENG 381
Corequisites
None.
Discussion of craft of fiction and constructive evaluation of student fiction. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENG 294 with a grade of B or better. Recommended: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 294 with a grade of B or better
Corequisites
None.
Discussion and critical evaluation of student poetry. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENG 294 with a grade of B or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 294 with a grade of B or better
Corequisites
None.
Consideration of subjects not listed in the regular department offerings. May be repeated when content is not a duplication of a previous special topic offering. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
Individualized study in an interest area related to English language, literature, writing, and/or pedagogy agreed upon by the student and supervising instructor. May be repeated when content does not duplicate a previous independent study. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; at least one other English course at the 200-level or higher; approval of the instructor and department chairperson required before registration.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; at least one other English course at the 200-level or higher; approval of the instructor and department chairperson required before registration
Corequisites
None.
Study of and practice using modern theories and techniques of argumentation and persuasive writing in contemporary civic, disciplinary, and professional discourse, contexts, and media. May be offered in an online or hybrid format. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; senior standing. Recommended: ENG 301 or 303 or COM 352.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; senior standing
Corequisites
None.
Intensive analysis of one or more complex literary texts, including an exploration of historical and critical contexts. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENG 334, 21 hours of ENG courses, and senior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 334, 21 hours of ENG courses, and senior standing
Corequisites
None.
Emphasis on Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Shelley, and Byron. Recommended: 6 hours of literature.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Important novelists and dramatists in contemporary Britain. Prerequisites: Grade of 'C' or better in
ENG 101,
ENG 103/193 or
ELI 198; grade of 'C' or better in
ENG 201;
ENG 134 or 234.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Grade of 'C' or better in ENG 101, ENG 103/193 or ELI 198; grade of 'C' or better in ENG 201; ENG 134 or ENG 234
Corequisites
None.
The development of the British novel considered historically or thematically. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better;
ENG 134 or 234.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 134 or ENG 234
Corequisites
None.
Theories, methodologies, and applications of Global Feminisms to women- authored texts in an international context. May include a study abroad component. Prerequisite:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234 or WGS 296.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234 or WGS 296
Corequisites
None.
Important novelists and dramatists in contemporary United States. Prerequisites:
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 234.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 101 or ENG 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.
Corequisites
None.
The development of the novel as seen in the works of representative authors. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a grade of 'C' or better; ENG 234.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of 'C' or better; ENG 234
Corequisites
None.
Exploration of the literary and cultural heritage of countries other than the United States through a diverse selection of international texts for today’s youth. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234 or 381.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234 or ENG 381
Corequisites
None.
Examination of modern fantasy for youth, its traditional and contemporary presentations of archetypes and motifs, and its value, purpose, and significance within literary traditions. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234 or 381.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234 or ENG 381
Corequisites
None.
Study of the nature, purpose, and value of poetry for children and young adults; emphasis on interpretation and performance. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a C or better;
ENG 134 or 234 or 381.
Credits
3(3-0)
Concentration upon individual projects in fiction. May be repeated up to 6 hours. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 391 with a grade of B or better.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 391 with a grade of B or better
Corequisites
None.
Concentration upon individual projects in poetry writing. May be repeated up to 6 hours. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234; 392.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234; ENG 392
Corequisites
None.
Credits
Workshop in contemporary approaches to writing creative nonfiction. Course may be repeated up to six hours. May be offered in an online format. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 294 or ENG 301.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 294 or ENG 301.
Corequisites
None.
Theories and applications of information design and visual rhetoric for print and electronic documents. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or ENG 303 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or ENG 303 with a grade of C or better
Corequisites
None.
Methods and technologies for editing technical documents; includes copyediting, proofreading, and comprehensive editing. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Graduate standing or ENG 303 with a grade of C or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or ENG 303 with a grade of C or better.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Permission of Instructor
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
86 credit hours completed; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or completion of 56 credit hours
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or completion of 56 hours
Corequisites
None.
Theory and methodologies of diachronic linguistics, with a focus on the development of the English language. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or
ENG 375.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or ENG 375
Corequisites
None.
Seminar in literary and cultural theories of historical and contemporary importance to literature studies. Prerequisite:
ENG 334 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 334 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a C or better; ENG 134 or ENG 234; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Study of the life, works, and world of Geoffrey Chaucer. Prerequisites:
ENG 201; 234; or graduate standing. Recommended:
ENG 334.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201; ENG 234; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
A study of one or more British writers, selected by the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours as long as the topic is different each time. Prerequisites: Graduate status or the following:
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better;
ENG 134 or 234. Recommended: 6-9 credit hours of ENG courses at the 300- or 400-level.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate status or the following: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 134 or ENG 235
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing or ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234; ENG 350
Corequisites
None.
A study of several American writers selected by the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours as long as the topic is different each time. Prerequisites:
ENG 201, 234; or graduate standing.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201, ENG 234; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Application of skills and knowledge for teaching English in secondary classrooms with diverse student populations. Includes a clinical experience. May be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: ENG 311. Pre/Co-requisites: ENG 319; or graduate standing.
Credits
4(3-3)
Prerequisites
ENG 311
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
ENG 234 and 6 hours of literature; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to any of the English department's MA programs or ENG 201 with a grade of C or better, ENG 134 or ENG 234.
Corequisites
None.
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 201 with a grade of C or better;
ENG 134 or 234. Recommended: 6-9 credit hours of ENG courses at 300- or ENG 400-level.
Credits
3-9(3-0)
Prerequisites
Graduate status or the following: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 134 or ENG 234.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Graduate Status or ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 134 or ENG 234.
Corequisites
None.
Principles and techniques for teaching English to students whose first language is not English. This course may be offered in an online format. Pre/Co-requisite: ENG 375, or admission into graduate program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
State and English language proficiency (ELP) standards and assessments, including administration, data analysis, and related instructional practices. ELP assessment certification: WIDA K-12. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; Admission to Teacher Education or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; Admission to Teacher Education or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to the principles and theories of second language acquisition and their implications for language teaching. This course may be offered in an online format. Pre/Co-requisite: ENG 375 or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Graduate status or the following: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234 or ENG 381
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Graduate status or the following: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234 or ENG 381
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Graduate status or the following: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 134 or ENG 234 or ENG 381
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; and one of ENG 234 or ENG 381; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
ENG 391; or admission to MA in English Language & Literature, Creative Writing Concentration
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
ENG 392; or admission to MA in English Language & Literature, Creative Writing Concentration
Corequisites
None.