ENGLISH (EN)
EN 001. Writing Portfolio.
A non-credit forum for undergraduate English B.A. majors (Literature and Writing) to complete the portfolio requirement of that degree program. Students will finalize revisions of the documents they have been accumulating throughout their undergraduate careers. (0)
EN 099. Writing Skills Workshop.
In-class workshop and individual tutorials in written communication. Students who do not earn a grade of 'C' or better are given "no credit" and must repeat the course. For students who score below requisite level on University Placement Test. (3)
EN 100. English Composition.
Focus on techniques of effective written expression. Prerequisite: EN 099 or TL 110 or appropriate score on University Placement Test. Pre or corequisite: TL 105 or appropriate score on University Placement Test. (3)
EN 140. Rhetoric and Critical Thinking.
Focus on effective written expression in the context of a liberal education; emphasis upon critical thinking and the research paper. Prerequisite: EN 100 or advanced placement. (University Studies course) (3)
EN 190. Writing and the Environment.
Focus on effective written expression, with particular emphasis on environmental issues; emphasis upon critical thinking and the research paper. All students must complete
a service-learning project. (University Studies course) (3)
EN 201. Writing About Literature.
Focuses primarily on the writing process within the academic discipline of literature. Emphasis on various critical theories of reading and their application to the writing process as well as to research in the field of English studies at the undergraduate level. Prerequisite: EN 140. (3)
EN 275. Introduction to Creative Writing.
Theory and practice in various forms of poetry and short fiction. Prerequisite: EN 140. (3)
EN 301. Writing for Science and Technology.
Practice in design and writing of technical and scientific literature, such as abstracts, lab notebooks, feasibility studies, research proposals, and reports for journals and conferences. Prerequisite: EN 140. (3)
EN 311. Literary Manuscript Editing Practicum.
A skills course for students who wish to study and practice the proofreading and copyediting of manuscripts which will include literary magazines, independent-press novels and poetry collections, memos, brochures, newsletters, and mass-media articles. (3)
EN 345-347. Independent Study in English.
Study of topics not included in the basic curriculum. (1-3)
EN 375. Intermediate Creative Writing.
For undergraduates who desire to improve their imaginative writing in fiction and poetry. In addition to special problems assigned, students will complete a portfolio of their work. (3)
EN 376. Advanced Composition.
Writing technique in stylistics, expository forms, analyses and criticism. Rhetorical emphasis on writer and audience. Prerequisites: EN 140; any 200-level literature course. (3)
EN 378. Grammars of English.
Traditional and modern American grammar and usage. Prerequisites: EN 140; any 200-level literature course. (3)
EN 379. Composition in the Secondary School.
Reviews current composition theory; emphasis on examining student's writing processes and on practical matters of high school composition instruction: design, evaluation, and sequencing of assignments. Prerequisites: EN 140; any 200-level literature course. (3)
EN 380. An Analysis of Writing Skills in the Elementary School.
Studies types of children's writings, evaluation techniques, and teacher's role in (1) identifying and developing children's writing readiness; (2) introducing children to writing; and (3) motivating children to write. Prerequisites: EN 140; any 200 level literature course. (3)
EN 381. Language Acquisition.
Introduction to theories of language acquisition, stages in language development, a thorough description of the language of children, and methods of evaluating and extending children's language skills. Prerequisites: EN 140; any 200-level literature course. (3)
EN 435. Internship in English.
Practical experience in writing in a professional organization. Prerequisites: English major; 75 hours; 9 hours in major option; cumulative GPA of 2.75; major GPA of 3.0. (3)
EN 470. Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry.
For undergraduate students who wish to create imaginative writing in poetry, including open form, the formal poem, and the prose poem. In addition to workshop sessions and special problems assigned in class, at least eight imaginative works in poetry must be completed during the term. Prerequisites: EN 140 or equivalent; EN 275 or consent of instructor; any 200-level literature course except LI 243. (3)
EN 478. Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction.
For undergraduate students who wish to create imaginative writing in fiction, including traditional and experimental short stories, novels, and drama. In addition to workshop sessions and special problems assigned in class, at least two imaginative works in fiction must be completed during the term. Prerequisites: EN 140 or equivalent; EN 275 or consent of instructor; any 200-level literature course except LI 243. (3)
EN 486. Sociolinguistics.
Study of language in context, particularly dialects, bilingualism, multilingualism, speech communities, genderlects, and regional/social variations as they relate to linguistic variables. On-campus course, which is also a synchronically interactive telecommunications course. Computer literacy and email access required. (3)
EN 550. Style in Writing.
Theory and practice of style in written expression, analyzing styles of writers representing various periods and types of writing; focus on the development of style in the student's own writing. Prerequisites: EN 140; any 200-level literature course. (3)
See University Studies (UI) listings for descriptions of:
UI 500. History of the English Language.
(3)
UI 501. Principles of Language.
(3)
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