100
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