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2010-2011 General Catalog 
    
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Course Descriptions


 

English

  
  • ENGL 3070 - Perspectives in Folklore (DHA)

    DHADepth Humanities and Creative Arts
    3

    n-depth study of folklore for nonmajors. Topics vary according to faculty expertise.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 3070 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 3080 - Introduction to Technical Communication (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Introduces students to a variety of technical documents and improves their written and oral communication skills. Available to nonmajors as a technical communication service course.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL2 requirement.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3300 - Period Studies in American Literature


    3

    Exploration of single period or movement in literary history of the United States, or a comparative study of a topic during various periods. Periods and topics will vary.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3310 - Period Studies in British Literature


    3

    Exploration of single period or movement in British literary history, or a comparative study of a topic during various periods. Periods and topics will vary.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3320 - Period Studies in World Literature


    3

    Exploration of single period or movement in literary history outside the United States and Great Britain, or a comparative study of a topic during various periods. Periods and topics will vary.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3330 - Literary Theory


    3

    Covers a range of different critical approaches to literature, helping students to analyze literature from a variety of theoretical perspectives and preparing them for upper-division English major coursework.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ENGL 2600 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3400 - Professional Writing (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Introduces students to workplace writing as a profession, emphasizing transition from writing for academic audiences to writing for readers of workplace documents. Students learn to design and write professional documents for science, industry, business, and/or government, including print portfolios and other job search materials.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to English majors only.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3410 - Professional Writing Technology


    3

    Introduces students to technologies of professional writing. Surveys software used in the Professional and Technical Writing emphasis curriculum. Students learn to design and implement electronic portfolios documenting their work in the program.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to English majors only.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3420 - Fiction Writing


    3

    Covers basic elements of writing fiction: form, structure, plot, theme, characterization, dialogue, point of view, and imagery.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3430 - Poetry Writing


    3

    Covers basic elements of writing poetry: language, detail, voice, tone, literal and figurative imagery, rhythm, open and closed form, structure, and theme.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3440 - Creative Nonfiction Writing


    3

    Focuses on the essay as creative nonfiction, emphasizing persona, audience, purpose, tone, and style. Students study difference between fiction and nonfiction. Goal is to write publishable nonfiction.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3450 - Methods and Research in Professional and Technical Communication


    3

    Teaches students to conduct research using methods employed by professional and technical communicators in the workplace. Students learn to work with Subject Matter Experts, gather data in organizational contexts, and design user-centered documents.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3460 - Modern Rhetorical Theory


    3

    Teaches students to analyze rhetoric as it is enacted in a variety of texts and contexts. Students learn to define and understand rhetorical situations and to evaluate rhetorical strategies chosen by other writers.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 3510 - Young Adult Literature


    3

    Study of a variety of genres written specifically for adolescent audience. Intended for those interested in teaching secondary school English.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 3520 - Multicultural American Literature


    3

    Introduction to study of diverse literatures of the United States, including Native American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, and African American.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3530 - Children’s Literature


    3

    Study of aesthetic merit of poetry and prose available for children, ages 1-12. Intended for those interested in teaching or writing for children.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3620 - Native American Studies


    3

    Multidisciplinary introduction to study of Native Americans, emphasizing folklore, history, anthropology, literature, traditions, and contemporary issues such as the environment.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3700 - Regional Folklore (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Study of folklore and folklife as they relate to regional cultures.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 3700 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 3710 - Folklore Colloquium (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Issues, problems, and methodologies in folklore study. Focus and instructor variable.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 3710  and RELS 3710 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4200 - Linguistic Structures


    3

    Introduction to linguistic science: phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax, especially as relating to English. Exposure to other aspects of linguistic analysis, including language origins and linguistic diversity.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 4210 - History of the English Language


    3

    Introduction to linguistic history of English, beginning with its Indo-European roots and continuing through Old English and Middle English to Modern English. Covers sociolinguistic aspects of English use, as well as strict grammatical history.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4220 - Ethnic Literacy


    3

    Examines the diversity of literacy skills in American ethnic groups and explores appropriate teaching methods. Topics include effects of socio-economic status, child-rearing practices, first and second language acquisition, American dialects, etc.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4230 - Language and Society


    3

    Covers sciences of sociolinguistics and anthropological linguistics. Indroduces concepts dealing with relationship of language to society and culture, and interaction of language with society and culture.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 4250 - Playwriting


    3

    Study of dramatic theory and sample plays, combined with practice in writing short plays. Students must write a minimum of three plays.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: THEA 1713 .

    Cross-listed as: THEA 4250 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 4300 - Shakespeare


    3

    Selected works of William Shakespeare, with attention to biographical and cultural contexts.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4310 - American Writers


    3

    Selected works of either a single author or a closely related group of authors based in the United States, with attention to biographical and cultural contexts.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4320 - British Writers


    3

    Selected works of either a single author or a closely related group of authors based in Great Britain, with attention to biographical and cultural contexts.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4330 - World Writers


    3

    Selected works of either a single author or a closely related group of authors based outside the United States, with attention to biographical and cultural contexts.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 4340 - Studies in Prose


    3

    Analysis of the genre of prose fiction and/or prose nonfiction, emphasizing nature and evolution of specific forms.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4350 - Studies in Poetry


    3

    Analysis of the genre of poetry, emphasizing nature and evolution of specific forms.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 4360 - Studies in Drama/Film


    3

    Analysis of dramatic and cinematic genres, emphasizing nature and evolution of specific forms.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4370 - Studies in Nonfiction Prose


    3

    Analysis of the genre of nonfiction prose, emphasizing nature and evolution of specific forms.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 4400 - Professional Editing (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Editing of technical and scientific documents; working with deadlines, different levels of editing, and editing marks; working with groups of editors and clients; and revising document design.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to program and completion of ENGL 3400  and ENGL 3410  with grades of B- or better.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4410 - Document Design and Graphics


    3

    Explores elements of page layout, graphic design, type fonts, and design of documents to suit client’s needs for print (F) or digital (Sp) media.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to program and completion of ENGL 3400  and ENGL 3410  with grades of B- or better.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4420 - Advanced Fiction Writing (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Offers advanced study in art and skill of writing publishable fiction. Relies on workshop method.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ENGL 3420  or equivalent.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4430 - Advanced Poetry Writing (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Provides course for undergraduate students desiring to write publishable poetry. Relies on workshop method.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ENGL 3430  or equivalent.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4440 - Advanced Nonfiction Writing (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Offers advanced study in the art and skill of writing publishable literary or creative nonfiction.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ENGL 3440 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4500 - Teaching Writing (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Prepares students to teach writing at secondary level. Teaches appropriate pedagogical techniques for teaching writing for a variety of purposes and contexts to diverse students. Techniques taught include designing effective writing assignments, responding constructively to student writing, assessing student writing, and incorporating technology into writing courses.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4510 - Teaching Literature (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Prepares students to teach literature through a variety of texts. Explores multiple pedagogical strategies for teaching diverse literary traditions to students of various backgrounds and developmental levels.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4610 - Western American Literature


    3

    Examines major themes and important writers (both “popular” and “literary”) in western regional writing. Investigation of significance of environment, history, gender, and ethnicity in a variety of genres. Appropriate for American Studies majors and minors.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4620 - Advanced Seminar in American Studies (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Practical introduction to theories and methods of American Studies, utilizing interdisciplinary research around a central theme, subject, or text(s). Strongly recommended for American Studies majors and American Studies minors. Open to students who have taken three courses in literature and/or history.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 4620 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4630 - American Nature Writers


    3

    Interdisciplinary study of historical, social, literary, and environmental contexts of nature writing. Examines key authors, major theories, enduring concerns (e.g., conservation, preservation, and management), and current issues (including gender and ethnicity). Appropriate for American Studies majors and minors.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4640 - Studies in the American West (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Interdisciplinary course in American Studies, exploring the region of the West through the analysis of literary texts, historical sources, and socio-cultural materials.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 4640 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4700 - Folk Material Culture


    3

    Study of folk objects and their connections with culture and history.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 4700 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 4750 - Advanced Folklore Workshop: Fife Conference


    3

    Focuses on a theme or topic in folklore, and offers lectures from nationally prominent scholars in the area. Taught during one week, every day and all day.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 4750 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 4900 - Internship/Cooperative Work Experience


    1-15

    Offers credit for professional experience obtained outside the classroom, prior to graduation. Requires statement of professional goals and summary report following the experience.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-15
  
  • ENGL 4910 - Tutoring Practicum


    1

    Inservice training class for first-semester Writing Center staff members. Repeatable for up to 2 credits.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • ENGL 5210 - Topics in Linguistics


    3

    Provides students with opportunity to study topics which are not regularly taught, but which are designed to enrich understanding of linguistics. Typical topics include Old English, roots of English in Germanic, discourse analysis, and English as a world language.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 5300 - Literature, Arts and Culture (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    The interdisciplinary study of literature in relation to other arts and areas of culture. Topics vary.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 5320 - Literature, Politics and Society (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    The interdisciplinary study of literature in relation to political and social contexts. Topics vary.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 5340 - Literature, Science and Environment (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    The interdisciplinary study of literature in relation to science and environmental issues. Topics vary.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 5400 - Specialized Documents


    3

    Students in the Professional and Technical Writing emphasis prepare documents frequently encountered in business and government, including proposals, environmental impact statements, brochures, and newsletters.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to program and completion of ENGL 3400  and ENGL 3410  with grades of B- or better.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 5410 - Studies in Writing for Digital Media Production


    3

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 5420 - Publications Production


    3

    Students in the Professional and Technical Writing emphasis examine process of publishing printed documents, beginning with idea and ending with hard copy, printed and bound.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to program and completion of ENGL 3400  and ENGL 3410  with grades of B- or better.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 5430 - Professional Writing Capstone (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Capstone course for students in Professional and Technical Writing emphasis, in which students develop a professional portfolio of their own writing. Should be taken during the senior year.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to program and completion of ENGL 3400  and ENGL 3410  with grades of B- or better.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 5490 - Topics in Professional and Technical Writing


    3

    Provides students with opportunity to study topics designed to enrich understanding of professional and technical writing. Typical topics include usability studies, career investigation, game theory, medical writing, and writing for magazines and journals.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admittance to program and completion of ENGL 3400  and ENGL 3410  with grades of B- or better.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 5550 - English Teaching Capstone


    3

    Students synthesize and assess their knowledge of the field and their teaching, reading, and writing strengths; and evaluate the program through formal reflection on their own professional growth.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to English majors only.

3
  
  • ENGL 5690 - American Studies Capstone Seminar (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    3

    Required for students majoring in American Studies. Enables students to synthesize American Studies theory and methods with interdisciplinary cognate courses. Supports senior thesis design and writing, allowing topics to reflect individual programs of study.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 5690 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 5700 - Folk Narrative


    3

    Forms and functions of folk narrative genres: myth, legend, folktale, memorate, and ballad. P.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL2 requirement and completion of a 3000-level course having an ANTH, ENGL, or HIST prefix.

    Cross-listed as: ANTH 5700  and HIST 5700 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 5900 - Senior Honors Seminar


    1-3

    Capstone course for students enrolled in English Honors Program.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment in English Honors Program.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ENGL 5910 - Senior Honors Thesis (CI)

    CICommunications Intensive
    1-6

    Students work in conjunction with English faculty member to write a thesis.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment in English Honors Program.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ENGL 5920 - Directed Study


    1-3

    Provides students with opportunity to work individually with faculty member. Contract for work to be completed must be signed by faculty member and student, then filed with English Department.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ENGL 6320 - Literary Theory


    3

    Introduces students to advanced literary theories and provides training in sophisticated critical method.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6330 - Topics in Literary Studies


    3

    Allows in-depth study of specific literary topics and theoretical questions.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6340 - British Literature and Culture


    3

    Explores British literature and provides training in literary and cultural criticism. Promotes research and writing skills.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6350 - American Literature and Culture


    3

    Explores American literature and provides training in literary and cultural criticism. Promotes research and writing skills.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6360 - World Literature and Culture


    3

    Explores world literature and provides training in literary and cultural criticism. Promotes research and writing skills.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6400 - Advanced Editing


    3

    Examines complex roles editors assume in creating technical and nontechnical documents. Principal components include working with substance of documents, mediating the writer-reader relationship, and exemplifying the application of rhetorical theory in editing.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7400 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6410 - Theory and Research in Professional Communication


    3

    Introduction to contemporary theories of written discourse. Emphasizes the implications of these theories for research in professional communication.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7410 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6420 - Usability Studies and Human Factors in Professional Communiation


    3

    Examines concepts and practices of usability studies and human factors in the design and production of print and online documents. Emphasizes developing objectives, criteria, and measures for conducting tests in the lab and field.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7420 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6430 - Publications Management


    3

    Covers processes for developing and producing publications, including information development cycles, supervision, and budgets.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7430 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6440 - Studies in Culture and Professional Communication


    3

    Covers topics in rhetorical, critical, and cultural theory, emphasizing their application to contemporary practices in professional communication.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7440 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6450 - Reading Theory and Document Design


    3

    Examines how reading theory interacts with rhetoric of graphics, layout, and type to influence the way documents are designed for maximum information and readability.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7450 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6460 - Studies in Digital Media


    3

    Focuses on the production of advanced digital media documents. Examination of theories underlying such publications, plus the related hardware and software. Topics vary.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7460 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6470 - Studies in Specialized Documents


    3

    Focuses on writing and design of specific genres in professional communication. Genres include environmental impact statements, software documentation, proposals, manuals, annual reports, newsletters, and fact sheets. Topics vary.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7470 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6480 - Studies in Technology and Writing


    3

    Study of theoretical aspects of technologies affecting writing in professional contexts. Course topics may include an examination of the history of computing, rhetorics of hypertext, or theories of communication in virtual space. Topics vary.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7480 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6490 - Portfolio


    3

    Design and preparation of a portfolio containing at least five documents, each accompanied by a justification and discussion.

3
  
  • ENGL 6600 - American Studies Theory and Method


    3

    Provides students with theory and method of graduate-level research in American Studies.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6600 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 6610 - Seminar on the American West


    3-4

    Readings and research on topics in the American West. Interdisciplinary focus suitable for graduate students in History and American Studies.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6610 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3-4
  
  • ENGL 6620 - Seminar in Native American Studies


    3-4

    Readings and research on topics in Native American history and culture. Interdisciplinary focus suitable for graduate students in History and American Studies.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6620 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3-4
  
  • ENGL 6630 - Studies in Film and Popular Culture


    3

    Offered annually on a rotating basis by professors in folklore and English (Cultural Studies, Literature, British and Commonwealth). Topics and theoretical approaches vary, but the primary focus is on feature films.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6630 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6700 - Folklore Theory and Method


    3

    Serves as orientation for new graduate students in folklore. Introduces students to comparative annotation, folklore indices, oral-formulaic theory, performance theory, contextual analysis, and other approaches.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6700 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 6710 - Space, Place and Folklore


    3

    Study of expressive culture in relation to space and place in social theory. Perspectives range from ideas about landscape and region to globalization.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6710 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6720 - Folklore Fieldwork


    3

    Basic methodology class for folklorists and oral historians. Students learn interviewing techniques and other methods for observing and recording the performance of tradition and traditional history.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6720 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6730 - Public Folklore


    3

    Provides history and analysis of governmental involvement in protecting, promoting, and otherwise manipulating and utilizing cultural heritage.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6730 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 6740 - Folk Narrative


    3

    Covers principal narrative genres in folk tradition (myth, tale, legend, ballad) and the basic theories for their analysis and discussion.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6740 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6750 - Advanced Folklore Workshop: Fife Conference


    3

    Intensive workshop focusing on a topic in folklore. Brings in nationally known experts as lecturers and discussants. Taught during one week, every day and all day.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6750 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 6760 - Cultural and Historical Museums


    3

    Examines outdoor cultural and historical museums, examining their function in modern multi-cultural societies.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6760 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6770 - Seminar in Folklore and Folklife


    3

    Conducts close, professional-level study of major areas of folklore and folklife research. A.

    Cross-listed as: HIST 6770 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 6800 - Theory and Practice of Online Education in Writing


    3

    Examination of principles and their implementation in online writing instruction. Emphasis placed on writing instruction within English departments.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7800 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6810 - Introduction to Composition Studies


    3

    Introduces students to scholarship in the field of composition studies. Students become acquainted with scholars, forums, themes, and methods of the field.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6820 - Practicum in Teaching English


    3

    Introduction to teaching writing, designed specifically for graduate instructors teaching in the English Department writing program. Focuses on theory and practice of teaching writing, specifically ENGL 1010 , but also prepares graduate instructors for further teaching responsibilities.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ENGL 6830 - Rhetorical Theory


    3

    Covers intellectual traditions of rhetoric from classical times to the present. As students study major theories, theoreticians, and controversies in the field, they come to understand rhetoric as the study of relations between discourse, knowledge, and power.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7830 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6850 - Advanced Studies in the Teaching of English


    3

    Provides a critical approach to English pedagogy. Prepares students to teach English classes such as literature, composition, and creative writing.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6860 - Teaching Technical Writing


    3

    Prepares students to teach general purpose technical writing courses at the undergraduate level. Students read and discuss articles on technical writing and practice writing a series of technical documents.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7860 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ENGL 6880 - Topics in Creative Writing


    3

    Examines field of creative writing as an art, concentrating on issues of craft and creation. May study the fundamentals of a particular genre, the history of a genre, theories of form, how writers work, how they approach their genre, etc., all with an eye toward craft and examined from a writer’s perspective.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to graduate students only.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 6882 - Fiction Writing Workshop


    3

    Students write fiction and participate in writing workshops, where their work is critiqued by the class. Course also involves study of the art and craft of fiction, its history, form, and content, especially that of contemporary fiction examined from a writer’s perspective.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to graduate students only.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 6883 - Poetry Writing Workshop


    3

    Students write poetry and participate in writing workshops, where their work is critiqued by the class. Course also involves study of the art and craft of poetry, its history, form, and content, especially that of contemporary poetry examined from a writer’s perspective.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to graduate students only.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 6884 - Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop


    3

    Students write creative nonfiction and participate in writing workshops, where their work is critiqued by the class. Course also involves study of the art and craft of creative nonfiction, its history, form, and content, especially that of contemporary creative nonfiction examined from a writer’s perspective.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to graduate students only.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • ENGL 6890 - Studies in Writing and Rhetoric


    3

    Allows in-depth study of specific rhetorical topics and theoretical questions.

    Cross-listed as: ENGL 7890 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
 

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