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ENG 510WI Writing Center Practicum

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.

ENG 513 Special Topics

Subjects not part of regular department offerings. May not be a duplication of a previous section. This course may be offered in an online orhybrid format. Prerequisites: 86 credit hours completed; or graduate standing.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

86 credit hours completed; or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

ENG 514 Language and Media Discourse

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.

ENG 517 Reading and the English Classroom

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.

ENG 519 Teaching Composition

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.

ENG 520 Diachronic Linguistics and the History of English

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.

ENG 535 Seminar in Literary and Cultural Theory

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.

ENG 539 Seminar in Major Nonfiction Writers

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.

ENG 545 Love, Plague, and Chivalry: Chaucer’s Works and World

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.

ENG 547 Seminar in Major British Writers

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.

ENG 549 Advanced Shakespeare

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.

ENG 559 Seminar in Major American Writers

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.

ENG 560 Clinical Practice in English Education

Application of skills and knowledge for teaching English in secondary classrooms with diverse student populations. Includes pre-student teaching clinical experience. Prerequisite: ENG 311; Pre/Co-requisite: ENG 319; or graduate standing.

Credits
4(Spec)

Prerequisites

ENG 311

ENG 561 European Romanticism

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.

ENG 566 Human Rights in Literature, Art, and Film

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.

ENG 569 Seminar in Major World Writers

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.

ENG 570 Old English

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.

ENG 571 Methods in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages

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.

ENG 574 TESOL Materials, Assessment, Curriculum

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.

ENG 575 English Learner Standards and Assessments: K-12

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.

ENG 577 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition

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.

ENG 578 Applied Sociolinguistics

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.

ENG 580 Young Adult Literature

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 ENG 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.

ENG 581 The History of Children's Literature in English

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.

ENG 582 Seminar in Diversity in Children’s and Young Adult Literature

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.

ENG 583 Texts for the Middle Grades

Study of genres, formats, and media appropriate for grades 5-9. Emphasizing print, film, and digital texts that reflect diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives. Prerequisites: Graduate status or the following: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234WI or ENG 381WI.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Graduate status or the following: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better; ENG 234WI or ENG 381WI.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 591 Seminar: Writing Fiction

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.

ENG 592 Seminar: Writing Poetry

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.

ENG 602 Introduction to Graduate English Studies

Instruction in materials and methods for literary research and writing in English studies. Prerequisites: Admission to graduate program in the department of English Language & Literature.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to graduate program in the department of English Language & Literature

Corequisites

None.

ENG 616 The Teaching of Creative Writing

Theory and practice of teaching creative writing. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Creative Writing (accelerated or regular).

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to the MA in Creative Writing (accelerated or regular).

Corequisites

None.

ENG 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

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)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 621 Seminar in Contemporary Poetry

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)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 622 Seminar in Contemporary Fiction

Study of notable fiction from 1945 to the present. Prerequisite: Admission to the MA in Creative Writing (accelerated or regular).

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to the MA in Creative Writing (accelerated or regular).

Corequisites

None.

ENG 635 Seminar in English Literature

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)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 636 Seminar in Critical Problems

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)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 656 Seminar in American Literature

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)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 665 Seminar in Comparative World Literatures

The study of Comparative and World Literatures from one of the following periods: A. Classical; B. Medieval/Renaissance; C. 18th /19th Century; D. Modern/Contemporary. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours as long as the topic is different each time. Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. program in English.

Credits
3-9(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to MA program in English

Corequisites

None.

ENG 672 Applied Linguistics for Written Communication

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)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 673 English Phonology for Language Teachers

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)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 680 Chippewa River Writing Project Institute

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)

Prerequisites

Admission by application for the institute as outlined by requirements from the Chippewa River Writing Project

Corequisites

None.

ENG 681 Seminar in Children's and Young Adult Literature

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)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 690 Practicum in TESOL

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)

Prerequisites

Final one-credit unit requires completion of ENG 571 or ENG 577

Corequisites

None.

ENG 691 Seminar: Writing Fiction

Graduate workshop in fiction writing. May be repeated up to six hours. Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. in Creative Writing.

Credits
3-6(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to the MA in Creative Writing

Corequisites

None.

ENG 692 Seminar in Writing Poetry

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)

Prerequisites

ENG 492; or admission to MA in English Language and Literature, Creative Writing Concentration; or permission of instructor based on a portfolio of student's poetry.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 693 Seminar: Writing Creative Nonfiction

Workshop in contemporary approaches to writing creative nonfiction. Course may be repeated up to six hours. May be offered in an online format.

Credits
3-6(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 694 The Craft of Fiction

Practice of fiction theories and techniques exemplified by the works of noted authors of short fiction, the novella, and the novel. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.A. in English Language & Literature - Creative Writing Concentration.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to the MA in English Language & Literature - Creative Writing Concentration

Corequisites

None.

ENG 695 The Craft of Poetry

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 M.A. in English Language & Literature—Creative Writing Concentration.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to the MA in English Language & Literature - Creative Writing Concentration

Corequisites

None.

ENG 696 The Craft of Creative Nonfiction

Creative nonfiction techniques, practices, theories, and approaches as exemplified in the works of noted authors and as examined in the genres of creative nonfiction. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Acceptance to any MA program in the Department of English Language and Literature.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Acceptance to any MA program in the Department of English Language and Literature.

Corequisites

None.

ENG 697 Independent Study

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.

Credits
3-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.