English

ENGL 108 — College Writing. 4 hours.

First-year course that emphasizes college-level writing with sources. Promotes the development of writing skills and critical thinking about written and visual texts. Begins with summary and progresses to an argumentative synthesis paper with emphasis on thesis development, organization, and evidence. Students become familiar with MLA documentation. Students must complete the course with a grade of C- or above to enroll in ENGL 209/210. Prerequisite: ACT English score of 16-19.

ENGL 109 — College Writing I. 3 hours.

First-year course that emphasizes writing with sources. Promotes the development of writing skills and critical thinking about written and visual texts. Begins with summary and progresses to an argumentative synthesis paper with emphasis on thesis development, organization, and evidence. Students become familiar with MLA documentation. Students must complete the course with a grade of C- or above to enroll in ENGL 209/210. Prerequisite: ACT English score of 20 or above.

ENGL 120 — Introduction to Theatre. 3 hours.

Same as COMM 120.

ENGL 141 — Introduction to Journalism. 3 hours.

Same as COMM 141.

ENGL 202 — Introduction to Creative Writing. 3 hours

Emphasis on the writing of fiction and poetry. Students experiment with personal experience writing and with various techniques in writing fiction and poetry, particularly open form poetry. Students are required to submit writing to the University literary magazine for possible publication. Prerequisite: C- or above in ENGL 108/109.

ENGL 209 — College Writing II. 3 hours.

Writing course designed to build on the skills demonstrated in ENGL 108/109. Focuses on the process of inquiry and emphasizes research, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and documentation sources in MLA style. Emphasizes writing in the disciplines. Prerequisite: C- or above in ENGL 108/109.

ENGL 210 — College Writing II. 3 hours.

Writing course designed to build on the skills demonstrated in ENGL 108/109. Focuses on the process of inquiry and emphasizes research, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and documentation sources in APA style. Emphasizes writing in the disciplines. Prerequisite: C- or above in ENGL 108/109.

ENGL 301 — Understanding Language: An Introduction to Linguistics. 3 hours.

A study of language as a means of communication, its purposes, and uses in society. Emphasis is on sounds, word formation, language meaning, and language varieties. Includes four hours of field experience for ESL minors. Prerequisite: C- or above in ENGL 108 or 109.

ENGL 303 — Descriptive English Grammar. 3 hours.

A study of grammar and its acquisition. Attention given to traditional, structural, transformational-generative, and cognitive grammars. Central to the course is the analysis of sentence structure and the study of usage. Includes eight hours of field experience for ESL minors. Prerequisite: C- or above in ENGL 108 or 109.

ENGL 306 — Advanced Writing. 3 hours.

Examination of one's writing process, voice, style, and skills that reflect awareness of language, logic, organization, and usage. Activities include personal, imaginative, and informational writing in a non-graded workshop environment. Students also complete specific writing assignments in their major disciplines. Prerequisite: ENGL 209 or 210.

ENGL 315 — Business and Technical Writing. 3 hours.

A course in analytical writing with specific application to various types of communication in business and organizations. Work will be case-oriented with an emphasis on the development of writing styles and strategies to meet situations in practical communication. Includes a 30-hour practicum. Prerequisite: ENGL 209 or 210.

ENGL 320 — Reading: Process and Skills. 2 hours.

Introduction to the principles and processes of reading. Emphasizes methods of reading instruction and assessment appropriate to middle and secondary education. Attention given to reading instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisites: C- or above in ENGL 108 or 109.

ENGL 321 — Teaching Reading through Young Adult Literature. 2 hours.

Designed to teach reading strategies and assessment techniques through the genre of young adult literature. Introduces the genre of texts targeted for adolescent/young adult readers. Prepares teachers of middle and secondary English language arts to develop reader-centered approaches and multicultural curricula for teaching and learning in a diverse society. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite: ENGL 320 or consent of the instructor.

ENGL 329 — Writing Fiction and Poetry. 3 hours.

Continued instruction and guided workshop in the writing of poetry and fiction. Students develop works in fiction and poetry through the study of professional models and involvement in the writing process. Student are required to submit writing to the University literary magazine and other markets for possible publication. Prerequisite: ENGL 202.

ENGL 330 — Visual Literacy. 2 hours.

A study concerned with helping students develop an informed and critical understanding of the nature of visual media, the techniques used in visual representation, and the impact of these techniques on the individual and society. Emphasis is on the interpretation of visual text, such as photographs, paintings, graphics, television, video, and film. Prerequisite: "C-" or above in ENGL 108/109.

ENGL 346 — Magazine and Feature Article Writing. 3 hours.

Same as COMM 346.

ENGL 450 — Professional Portfolio Preparation. 1 hour.

A capstone course for both tracks of the writing minor. Emphasizes professional considerations in beginning a career that requires writing expertise. Students develop a portfolio of work from writing experiences to help market their skills.

ENGL 477 — Senior Seminar. 1 hour.

Designed to integrate previous studies in English, this capstone course stresses refinement of the student's analytical abilities by providing for the presentation of the student's personal philosophy as it relates to the discipline of English and its integration with faith, learning, and living. Other considerations include preparation for graduate entrance examinations (GRE, NTE, MAT), graduate study, and career options and preparation. Assessment of the major takes place through a national test of literature and submission of the departmental portfolio. Students must be classified as seniors to take this course.