English Course Descriptions

ENG 101 Composition I: Essay Writing*
Helps students become competent academic writers by giving them practice and guidance in preparing college level essays utilizing various rhetorical strategies and applying particular academic conventions. The course introduces basic research techniques and MLA Style citing conventions. Prerequisite: Satisfactory grade C* (2.0) in ENG 097 and ENG 098 or equivalent placement test scores.

ENG 102 Composition II: Research and Writing*
Reinforces the process approach to researched writing while continuing to develop writing skills for multiple purposes including analysis, evaluation, synthesis, and argument. Students learn to craft responses to texts and put their ideas into conversation with other texts. Students learn the basics of visual rhetoric. Prerequisite: ENG 101.

ENG 105 Intensive Composition
Provides intensive, individualized instruction and practice in writing. Ideal for students who already have credit for ENG 101 and ENG 102 but need additional help to develop their writing skills. Students must be recommended by a faculty member or have permission of the chairperson of the English Department.

ENG 200 Introduction to Literature
Introduces literary genres and approaches to fiction, poetry, and drama. Gives students practice in interpretive, analytical, and critical discussion and writing about literature. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102.

ENG 211 Postcolonial Literature
Introduces students to a wide range of postcolonial literature through the formal study of examples of fiction, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes analytical writing about literature. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102.

ENG 212 Gender and Literature
Introduces students to a variety of literature with emphasis on gender as a category of analysis, through the formal study of examples of fiction, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes analytical writing about literature. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102.

ENG 213 Multiethnic U.S. Literature
Introduces students to U.S. multiethnic literatures, through the formal study of examples of fiction, poetry, and drama.  Emphasizes analytical writing about literature. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102.

ENG 214 Ecology and Literature
Introduces students to the formal study of fiction, poetry, and drama, examining the construction and treatment of nature in literature. Emphasizes analytical writing about literature. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102.

ENG 220 Structures of the English Language
Provides an overview of linguistic theory and explores in depth advanced principles of grammar. Students analyze their own writing and apply to their writing sound principles of grammar, rhetoric, and style.

ENG 300 Foundations of Western Literature
Provides a foundation in western texts, both literary and theoretical, that have influenced the development of literature in English. Prerequisite: ENG 200.

ENG 301 Studies in English Literature I
Presents a study of the various forms of poetry and prose of major English writers through the eighteenth century. Includes experience in historical, analytical, and critical study. Introduces the techniques of literary research. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 and ENG 200.

ENG 302 Studies in English Literature II
Presents a study of English literature from the nineteenth century to the present day. Includes experience in historical, analytical, and critical study. Introduces the techniques of literary research. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 and ENG 200.

ENG 303 Studies in American Literature I
Presents a study of American literature from the Colonial to Civil War periods with emphasis on major writers and literary movements of those eras. Introduces the techniques of literary research. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 and ENG 200.

ENG 304 Studies in American Literature II
Presents a study of American literature from the Civil War to the present. Emphasizes major writers, literary movements, and significant contributions from various American cultures. Introduces the techniques of literary research. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 and ENG 200.

ENG 305 Creative Writing
Develops creative writing ability through readings, writing practice, peer criticism and discussion. Emphasizes poetry, short story, and script writing. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 and ENG 200.

ENG 315 Studies in Non-Western Literature
Studies works of literature and cultural texts outside of the Western tradition. Requires substantial research on a literary topic. Prerequisite: ENG 200.

ENG 316 Foundations of Rhetoric
Provides study of key texts in the development of rhetorical traditions both ancient and modern. Introduces the historical and theoretical frameworks for reading and applying language concepts. Prerequisites: ENG 200, ENG 220.

ENG 351 Media Writing
This course introduces students to the history, theory and practice of media writing. It emphasizes several forms of writing for the mass media including newswriting, broadcast journalism, advertising and public relations, and screenwriting.

ENG 352 Professional Writing
This course introduces students to fundamentals of writing in contemporary professional contexts, including practicing audience analysis and ethical awareness, designing and composing a range of documents and electronic texts, and beginning HTML programming and web design. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102.

ENG 360 Writing Internship
This course allows a qualified student to complete an internship for academic credit, as an enhancement to class work.  For each credit hour, students will work at least 40 hours during a semester on an internship project and/or at an internship site, mentored by a faculty member. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, permission of department chair.

ENG 390 Approaches to Literary Theory
Presents a survey of theoretical approaches to studying literature (cultural, historical, feminist, etc.) This course includes adopting approaches from which to write critical papers. Prerequisite: ENG 200.

ENG 399 Enduring Questions: Disability & Humanity
This course examines the question: How does disability impact humanity? The course will analyze disability as a social, cultural, historical, and political phenomenon that impacts individual attitudes and institutional practices.

ENG 401 Studies in Fiction
Includes reading and analysis of selected works of fiction by significant writers. Emphasizes aesthetic and social values in fiction. Requires substantial scholarly research on a literary topic. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 200.

ENG 402 Studies in Drama
Includes reading and analysis of selected plays. Focuses on variety in period, type, and techniques. Requires substantial scholarly research on a literary topic. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 200.

ENG 403 Studies in Poetry
Includes reading and analysis of selected poems covering a range of period, authors, forms, and content. Requires substantial scholarly research on a literary topic. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 200.

ENG 405 Shakespeare
Presents a study of Shakespeare as poet and playwright including critical and interpretive studies of selected plays. Emphasizes appreciation, understanding, and analysis of his poetry and drama. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, and ENG 200.

ENG 410 Studies in Film
This course provides in depth examination of topics in film criticism as well as related topics in cultural studies, such as aesthetics and media studies. Prerequisites: ENG 200, or one of the following: ENG 211, ENG 212, ENG 213, ENG 214.

ENG 411 Single Author Study
Presents a study of a single author including critical and interpretive studies of selected works.  Emphasizes analysis of the author’s canon and broader historical and cultural contextualization of the author’s work.  Requires substantial research on a literary topic. Prerequisites: ENG 200, or one of the following: ENG 211, ENG 212, ENG 213, ENG 214.

ENG 440 Studies in Rhetoric
Provides in depth examination of topics of rhetorical and cultural interest. Students utilize the tools of rhetorical analysis to question, deconstruct, evaluate, and engage events, movements, and theorists clustered around a given theme.

ENG 470 Advanced Writing for Health Professionals
Offers students the opportunity to learn, analyze, and practice advanced principles of scholarly and professional writing. This study of advanced concepts of style is based in a foundation of rhetorical theory. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or equivalent.

ENG 498 Senior Research
Provides an intensive research and report experience in literary topics agreed to by the instructor and the student. This course is designed to synthesize the student’s work in English/Language Arts studies. Prerequisites: ENG 390, and Senior Standing.

 

ADDITIONAL COURSE OUTLINES

ASL 101: Introductory American Sign Language
Introduces study of American Sign Language and deaf culture.

ASL 102: Introductory American Sign Language II
Presents instruction and practice in American Sign Language and study of deaf culture. Prerequisite: ASL 101

ASL 105: American Sign Language for Health Care Workers
Students will learn how to assess a Deaf and Hard of Hearing patient’s communication preference and learn basic communication methods to ease barriers in the everyday health care setting. The communication methods include, but are not limited to, basic key ASL (American Sign Language) vocabulary and finger spelling.

COM 100: Oral Communication
Provides students with the variety of speaking and listening skills necessary to be effective and in control in an ever-broadening visual/verbal environment. In addition to learning the theories and applications of classical speech preparation and delivery, students engage in a study of the current issues of oral communication in society, mass media’s print and non-print traditions, and relationships to the world including ethics and publication law.

COM 102: Interpersonal Communication
Introduces interpersonal communication with emphasis on one-to-one relationships and group discussions. Includes practice in articulation of ideas, feelings, ideals; develops understanding and appreciation of these through listening and decision-making skills as well as semantics.

FRN 101: Elementary French I
Presents basic conversational study of the French language.

FRN 102: Elementary French II
Presents basic conversational study of the French language. Prerequisite: FRN 101. Prerequisite: French 101 or equivalent

FRN 201: Intermediate French I
Presents an advanced approach to the grammatical structure of the French Language. Prerequisite: French 102 or two years of high school French

FRN 202: Intermediate French II
Presents an advanced approach to the grammatical structure of the French language. Prerequisite: French 201, 201 or two years of high school French

ND 106: College Study Skills
Introduces techniques for improving goal setting, time management, listening, memory, note-taking, and test taking skills. Textbook reading techniques and communication skills in a classroom context are emphasized.

SPA 101: Elementary Spanish I
Introduces conversational Spanish through the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Presents basic grammar and Hispanic culture.

SPA 102: Elementary Spanish I
Continues conversational Spanish study. Prerequisite: SPA 101. Prerequisite: Spanish 101

SPA 105: Spanish for Health Care Workers
Merges grammar and health care vocabulary in various medical contexts to facilitate the acquisition of the basic skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking.

SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish II
Completes grammar essentials and further develops audio-lingual skills with emphasis on speaking, reading, writing, and Hispanic culture. Prerequisites SPA 101, SPA 102 or equivalent. Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or equivalent

SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish II
Presents an advanced approach to grammar study and audio-lingual skills. Prerequisite: SPA 201. Prerequisite: Spanish 201 or equivalent