ENGL - English

Students will be introduced to the rhetorical triangle and the writing process as they write a series of original essays. Students will explore various modes and aims of writing as they 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. A student must achieve a “C” or higher in ENGL 1321 to pass the course.

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 an argument that conveys their understanding. A student must achieve a “C” or higher in ENGL 1322 to pass the course. Prerequisite: A grade of a "C" or higher in ENGL 1321.

Survey of the development of British literature from its beginnings to 1785. Careful study of representative selections and development of types. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321 and ENGL 1322.

A continuation of English 2321, a survey of the development of British literature from 1785 to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321 and 1322.

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.

This course explores the dichotomy of U.S. and foreign viewpoints within the perspectives of the various cultures which produce their texts. Primary focus is determining how these entities continue to affect not only current literature but also modern thought and culture. During the semester of the course, students will participate in a study abroad trip in order to gain insight and perspectives on these cultures. Offered only during the semester of the study abroad experience. Trip fee. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and ENGL 1322.

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.

This course covers 19th-21st century American literature written by historically under-represented authors.  Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and ENGL 1322.

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.

This course examines the interaction of film and literary texts as well as the qualities of each. By exploring topics or genres, this course will explore what happens when a variety of short stories, novels, or plays are made into a film; if approaches to film and literary texts are different; how literary works and films are both “texts” open to analysis and interpretation; or how the cultures out of which the texts come affect them. No background in film studies is needed but students will read about and view the films from a variety of perspectives; responses to these texts and close viewing as well as reading of the texts will be important components of this class. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENGL 1321 and 1322.

This course examines a variety of genres that discuss topics related to healthcare and medicine. Themes may include doctor/patient relationships, patient/family relationships, medical school education, mental illness, epidemics and contagion, and disability. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and ENGL 1322.

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.

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. The course will allow students to demonstrate an understanding of contemporary ideas and events by analyzing (a) current world issue(s) in societies, cultures, and/or geographic locations beyond the United States. Prerequisites: 1321 and 1322.  

An in-depth exploration of literature employing literary devices and critical analysis. The course will focus on a central theme, genre, author, or topic. The goal of the course is seeing literature as means of thinking critically about, becoming globally aware of, and civically engaging with the world and each student’s place in it. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321 and ENGL 1322.

An overview of the study of English, the English major, and related professions and careers and opportunities 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.  Prerequisite: One 2000-level English course.

Survey of the major American writers and representative selections from colonial times to 1890. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321, 1322, and one 2000-level English course.

Survey of the major American writers and representative selections after 1890. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321, 1322, and one 2000-level English course.

A survey of world literature in translation. Prerequisites: 1321, 1322, and one 2000-level English Course.

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 one 2000-level English course.

This course provides a cross-cultural survey of 20^th and 21^st-Century multi-ethnic literature from the United States and a variety of other countries. The course explores several genres- including the short story, novel, poetry, drama and film, and critical essays-by analyzing their themes and literary style and by situating them within their historical and cultural contexts in order to provide insight to multiple cultures and their viewpoints. Prerequisites: 1321, 1322, and one 2000-level English course.

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 assessment. 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 semester of work.

Part or full-time paid or unpaid internship experience in an English-related field off campus. Students will complete a combination of course-related and job-related tasks designed to provide professional/vocational experience in the discipline. Both the faculty of record and on-site mentors will evaluate the student’s performance. This course must be taken in conjunction with ENGL 4100.

Study of representative comedies, histories and tragedies by William Shakespeare. Parallel readings of other plays, poems, and criticism. Prerequisite: One ENGL 3000-level course, excluding 3100.

A study of specific literary periods such as, but not limited to, the High Middles Ages, the Victorian Era, the Romantic Era, etc. The course provides a focused and in-depth study of a specific period from English, American, or World literature. With approval of the department chair, this course may be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321, 1322, and one 3000-level English course.

A study of specific literary genres such as, but not limited to, Gothic fiction, epic poetry, allegory, etc. The course provides a focused and in-depth study of a specific genre from English, American, or World literature. With approval of the department chair, this course may be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321, ENGL 1322, and one 2000-level English course.

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: One ENGL 3000-level course, excluding 3100.

Part or full-time experience in an English-related field off campus, with special focus on internship abroad opportunities. Students will complete a combination of course-related and job-related tasks designed to provide professional/vocational experience in the discipline. Both the faculty of record and on-site mentors will evaluate the student’s performance. Trip fee. This course must be taken in conjunction with or the Summer prior to ENGL 4100.