An intensive writing course intended to prepare students for writing in their upper-level major courses and beyond. Must be taken before reaching 56 credits. Satisfies Intermediate Composition Competency. 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 at the same time.

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)

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.

Discussion, comparison, and interpretation of folktales, songs, superstitions, riddles, witchcraft, charms, faerie lore, fairytales, and traditional customs preserved in both oral and literary traditions. Recommended: ENG 101.

Introduces analytical and creative approaches for reading and responding to literary texts from a variety of genres and historical periods. Writing Intensive. Recommended: ENG 101 (or equivalent) with grade of C or better. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)

This course examines the history, mechanisms, and political consequences of conspiracy theories. This course may be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: ENG 101. (University Program Group I-A: Humanities: Human Events and Ideas)

Descriptive analysis of English syntax (sentence structure), syntactic variation across dialects, and social norms influencing what constitutes 'Standard English.' Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 103/ENG 193 or ELI 198 with a grade of C or better.

Applying fundamental concepts from statistics and probability to word games, text analysis, and more. Quantitative Reasoning.

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.

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.