ENG - English Language and Literature
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 orhybrid 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 pre-student teaching clinical experience. Prerequisite: ENG 311; Pre/Co-requisite: ENG 319; or graduate standing.
Credits
4(Spec)
Prerequisites
ENG 311
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.