Developmental

(Note: 0100-0180 courses do not count toward graduation. They are required for students whose scores on placement examinations indicate the need for additional writing and reading instruction prior to, or linked with, ENGL 1201 College English I.)

ENGL 0100 English Fundamentals
An intensive first-level course covering the writing process, sentence structure, and grammar in the context of paragraphs and short essays, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development. 3 institutional credits.

ENGL 0150 Skills for Effective Writing and Reading
A developmental writing and reading course designed to increase competence in writing essays and reading comprehension. For ESL and EOP students only. 4 institutional credits.

ENGL 0160 Reading and Writing Workshop
A 3-credit workshop linked with specified sections of ENGL 1201 required for students whose placement examinations indicate the need for additional reading and writing instruction in a focused, intensive environment. 3 institutional credits.

ENGL 0180 Second Language Writing Workshop
A 3-credit workshop linked with specified sections of ENGL 1201 required for second language students who need additional reading and writing instruction in a focused, intensive environment. 3 institutional credits.

NOTE: Specially denoted sections of 1201 and 1202 ZES and ZSL are available for students who have learned English as a second language on the advanced level. These courses are identical to regular sections of College English in content, text, instruction, and credits, but they provide additional instruction when necessary to aid non-native English speakers and writers.

Introductory

ENGL 1201 College English I
Structured exercises in writing and revising short essays based on themes suggested by representative readings. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on required placement test or ENGL 0100 or 0150 as appropriate. 3 credits.

ENGL 1202 College English II
Introduction to literature through representative readings in the three major genres of fiction, poetry, and drama. Training in methods of library research and the mechanics of citation, quotation, and paraphrase in the writing of longer research papers. Prerequisite: ENGL 1201. 3 credits.

ENGL 1204 Introduction to Literary Studies
Study of research techniques, history of the discipline, and introduction to major critical theories. Practice in applying critical discourse to literary texts. Required for all English majors in the sophomore year or as soon as they declare the major. 3 credits.

Advanced

College English I and II are prerequisites for all advanced writing courses.

ENGL 2511 Introduction to Creative Writing
Introduction to writing in several literary genres, including short story fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Not a prerequisite for ENGL 2512 or 2513. 3 credits.

ENGL 2512 Creative Writing: Fiction
Practical exercises in the techniques of composing short stories. Peer reviews and criticism. 3 credits.

ENGL 2513 Creative Writing: Poetry
Practical exercises in the techniques of composing poetry. Peer reviews and criticism. 3 credits.

ENGL 2514 Writing Workshop: Research and Analysis
Exercises and readings in expository prose, culminating in essays that further develop the skills of analysis required in effective writing. Peer review and criticism. (Note: only one section of Writing Workshop is required for the writing minor.) 3 credits

ENGL 2515 Writing Workshop: Creative Nonfiction
Reading and writing of analytical essays in a broad range of disciplines (literature, business, science, etc.) Peer review and criticism. (Note: only one section of Writing Workshop is required for the writing minor.) 3 credits.

ENGL 2516 Linguistics and Modern Grammar
Introduction to the study of language acquisition. Survey of various methods used to teach grammar and syntax, as well as the values implicit in those methods. Practical application through work in the Writing Center. 3 credits.

ENGL 2517 History of the English Language
The linguistic development of English from its first appearance on the island of Britain to its present function as a world language. 3 credits.

ENGL 3411 Literary Criticism
In-depth study of major critical theories, including classical, romantic, and contemporary discourses. Practice in applying literary criticism to textual analysis. 3 credits.

ENGL 3511 Advanced Composition
Practical techniques in the production of creative nonfiction: personal essay, memoir, travel narrative, review and cultural critique. Peer review and criticism. 3 credits.

ENGL 3512 Business Writing
Communication for the business world, such as letters, resumes, memos, electronic communication, short and long reports. 3 credits.

ENGL 3513 Scientific and Technical Writing
Writing styles for reporting scientific or technical information in formats such as abstracts, reports, manuals, grant proposals, and collaborative writing projects. 3 credits.

Graduate Writing Courses

ENGL 6411 The Art and Craft of Writing
Understanding the structure of various genres: the essay, the poem, the short story. Opportunity for students to undertake longer projects to develop these forms. 3 credits.

ENGL 6412 Modern Rhetoric and Writing
Exploration of writing as a theoretical and philosophical activity, helping students understand their own activity as writers and instructing prospective instructors of composition in the current pedagogy. 3 credits.

ENGL 6414 Scientific and Technical Writing
Development of skills in the clear, concise presentation of graduate level writing in various forms, such as dissertations, grant proposals, lab reports, and articles for publication. This course is offered to students in all graduate programs at the university as needed. 3 credits

ENGL 6415 Composition Theory and Practice
Strategies of teaching writing as a developmental process. 3 credits

ENGL 6420 Linguistic History of English
History of the language emphasizing cultural backgrounds as well as modern linguistic approaches. Concludes with a survey of modern approaches to English grammar and syntax. 3 credits.