ENGL - English

Designed to improve literal, critical, and affective comprehension of college-level reading materials. Includes study skills and test-taking techniques. If the student scores below 450 on the SAT Critical Reading or below 18 on the ACT Reading placement will be in ENG1312. In order to appeal that placement, the student must take a current placement test in English. That test score will be used to determine placement. May not be taken once student has passed ENGL 1321. Does not count toward fulfilling English requirements in Academic Foundation nor any degree credit.

Study of the nature and uses of English. Detailed study of the grammar of English with emphasis on the student’s ability to construct correct and effective sentences and paragraphs. Much practice in writing. If the student scores below 450 on the SAT Writing or below 18 on the ACT Writing, placement will be ENG1311. In order to appeal that placement, the student must take a current placement test in English. That test score will be used to determine placement. May not be taken once student has passed ENGL 1321. Does not count toward fulfilling English requirements in Academic Foundation nor any degree credit.

Students will be introduced to the rhetorical triangle and the writing process as they write a serious of original essays. Students will explore various modes and aims of writing as the work through invention, planning, drafting, getting feedback, revising, editing, and proofreading. At the end of the semester, students should be able to create a thesis and adequately support it with a well-structured essay written in a clear coherent, and concrete style and present it to an audience either orally or in written form. Prerequisite: A grade of a "C" or higher in ENGL 1312 or appropriate score on placement test. (Offered Fall and Spring)

This course will introduce students to some of the history of rhetoric and the role it plays in civilization. The students will learn to apply an argumentative model in both analyses and composition of arguments. A variety of readings will allow the students the opportunity to think critically about the world and their relationship with it. The students will write essays which explore their own thinking and produce and argument that conveys their understanding. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321. (Offered Fall and Spring)

Survey of the development of British literature from its beginnings to 1785. Careful study of representative selections and development of types. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321, 1322. (Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer I)

A continuation of English 2321, a survey of the development of British literature from 1785 to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321, 1322. (Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer II)

This course is a historical survey introducing the literary and religious masterworks of great world civilizations. The course envisions cultural heritage on a world scale; the readings demonstrate that texts, in a variety of genres, come about through conquest, trade, discovery, the spread of faith and learning, and the crossing of global boundaries. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and 1322. (Offered Fall and Spring)

Students will read selected fiction, poetry, and drama in order to develop an understanding of the way in which literature functions. The course will explore the basics of literary analysis by requiring multiple levels of reading as well as differing interpretations of the various texts. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and 1322. (Offered Fall and Spring)

This course will argue that key pieces of "popular" literature are not only entertaining but also important to literary study. A primary focus will investigate why popular literature and the "literary" canon are often at odds with each other. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and 1322. (Offered Spring and Sumer of odd numbered years)

A study of works of literature with religious importance and themes, creative and nonfiction, spanning various time periods and genres. The course provides a focused and in-depth study of different aspects of literary and religious developments in England, America, and the World. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and 1322. (Offered Fall and Sumer of even numbered years)

This course aims to foster appreciation and understanding of the content of literature as an examination of human experiences and values. Readings from a variety of genres will illustrate a wide range of cultures, experiences, and perspectives. Topics might include, but are not limited to, racism, male-female relationships, money and work, peace and war, freedom and responsibility, or varieties of social protest.. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321, 1322. (Offered Fall and Spring,)

An overview of the study of English, the English major, and related professions and careers and opporunities for graduate study. Students will be introduced to the portfolio required for all majors. Students should take this course at the beginning of their work in the major. Course fee.

Survey of the major American writers and representative selections from colonial times to 1890. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321, 1322, and two 2000-level English courses. . (Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer I )

Survey of the major American writers and representative selections after 1890. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321, 1322, and two 2000-level English courses. . (Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer II)

A survey of world literature in translation. Prerequisites: 1321, 1322, & two 2000-level English Courses. (Offered Fall)

A study of specific literary periods and/or genres, such as (but not limited to) Modern literature (poetry drama, or fiction), Romantic or Victorian literature and Medieval literature. The course provides a focused and in-depth study of different aspects of literary developments in England, America, or the World. With approval of the department chair, this course may be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321, 1322, 2321, 2322.(Offered Fall & Spring)

A careful study of an individual author or a select group of authors through which students will learn to apply the tools of critical analysis. With approval of the department chair this course may be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321, 1322, and two 2000-level English courses. (Offered as needed)

An independent study open to Juniors and Seniors only, directed by a full-time faculty member in the Department of English. Courses must be proposed by the student in writing to the faculty member directing the study and approved by the department chairperson and dean of the school. ENGL 4190-4490 is not to be taken in place of existing courses. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100.

A study of a selected literary topic. With approval of the department chair, this course may be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100. (Offered as needed)

Practical experience in editing and production of literary journals. Students will serve on the staff of the UMHB literary magazine, The Baylorian, or they will assist with Windhover; A journal of Christian Literature and the Writers' Festival. This course may count only one time as a Set 2 course in the English major or minor, but may be repeated for elective cedit. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321, 1322, 2321, 2322, and approval of the instructor. ( Offered Fall & Spring)

A course designed to allow students to demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired in their work as English majors. This demonstration will involve three levels of assessmet. First, students must make a public demonstration of their mastery in a presentation of their work. Second, students must submit a portfolio deemed acceptable by the department committee. Third, students must complete exams for certification or entry into a selected graduate program of study. As a capstone, this course is required of all majors and must be taken during the student's final semster of work.

An independent study open to Juniors and Seni ors only, directed by a full-time faculty mem ber in the Department of English. Courses mu st be proposed by the student in writing to t he faculty member directing the study and app roved by the department chairperson and dean of the school. ENGL 4190-4490 is not to be t aken in place of existing courses. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100.

A study of a selected literary topic. With a pproval of the department chair, this course may be repeated for credit when content varie s. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100. (Offered as needed)

Practical experience in editing and productio n of literary journals. Students will serve on the staff of the UMHB literary magazine, The Baylorian, or they will assist with Windh over: A journal of Christian Literature and t he Writers' Fedtival. This course may count only one time as a Set 2 course in the Englis h major or minor, but may be repeated for ele ctive credit. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321, 1322 , 2321, 2322, and approval of the instructor. (Offered Fall & Spring)

Study of representative comedies, histories and tragedies by William Shakespeare. Parallel readings of other plays, poems, and criticism. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100. (Offered Fall)

Study of Geoffrey Chaucer's major works, in Middle English, with emphasis on The Canterbury Tales. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100.. (Offered Spring of even numbered years.)

Study of John Milton's life and works, with emphasis on Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100. (Offered Spring of odd numbered years)

A study of works by African American writers. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100.. (Offered Spring)

Study of methods and materials of literary research and interpretation. Introduction to major contemporary theories. Emphasis on "close reading" of literary texts in their historical contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321, 1322, 2321, and 2322. (Offered Fall)

An independent study open to Juniors and Seni ors only, directed by a full-time faculty mem ber in the Department of English. Courses mu st be proposed by the student in writing to t he faculty member directing the study and app roved by the department chairperson and dean of the shcool. ENGL 4190-4490 is not to be t aken in place of existing courses. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100.

A study of a selected literary topic. With a pproval of the department chair, this course may be repeated for credit when content varie s. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100. (Offered as needed)

Practical experience in editing and productio n of literary journals. Students will serve on the staff of the UMHB literary magazine, The Baylorian, or they will assist with Windh over: A Journal of Christian Literature and t he Writers' Festival. This course may count only one time as a Set 2 course in the Englis h major or minor, but may be repeated for ele ctive credit. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321, 1322 , 2321, 2322, and approval of the instructor. (Offered Fall & Spring)

An independent study open to Juniors and Seni ors only, directed by a full-time faculty mem ber in the Department of English. Courses mu st be proposed by the student in writing to t he faculty member directing the study and app roved by the department chairperson and dean of the school. ENGL 4190-4490 is not to be t aken in place of existing courses. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100.

A study of a selected literary topic. With a pproval of the department chair, this course may be repeated for credit when content varie s. Prerequisite: Two ENGL 3000-level courses-excluding 3100. (Offered as needed)

Practical experience in editing and productiograduate faculty member in the Department of English. Courses must be proposed by the student in writing to the faculty directing the study and approved by the department chairperson and dean of the school. Independent study courses are not to be taken in place of existing courses. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor, the department chair, and dean of the school.