ENGL104
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College Writing I: Intro to Academic Writing |
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| Prerequisite: reading competency (ACT reading score of 23 or higher on
the most recent test results; SAT verbal score of 540 or higher on the
most recent test results) or concurrently enrolled in ENGL 145
This course emphasizes writing processes appropriate for narrative
and expository essays. The course helps students to express their own
ideas in lively prose that conforms to conventional standards of
style and usage. Some of the writing assignments will require responses
to assigned readings, but the focus throughout most of the course
remains on each student's expression of his/her own ideas. Students are
placed into this course by the English faculty. Grades assigned for
this course include the 12-point grading scale and the additions of an
"NC" and "P" grades. "NC" stands for no credit and doesn't affect the
GPA. "P" stands for passing and is only given to qualifying non-native
speakers.
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ENGL105
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College Writing I Tutorial:Intro to Academic Writing |
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| Prerequisite: an "NC" grade in ENGL 104 or placement by the English faculty.
An alternative version of ENGL 104, this course is designed for students
who need intensive instruction in order to satisfy the requirements of
ENGL 104. ENGL 105 may be taken for credit only if the student has not
received credit for ENGL 104. Grades assigned for this course include the
12-point grading scale and the additions of an "NC" and "P" grades. "NC"
stands for no credit and doesn't affect the GPA. "P" stands for passing
and is only given to qualifying non-native speakers.
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ENGL106
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College Writing II: Academic Writing and Research |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 104 or ENGL 105 or placement by the English faculty.
This course introduces students to writing processes and prose
conventions common to many academic disciplines, and it provides
opportunities for students to participate in one or more of the ongoing
conversations in particular communities of writers. The course emphasizes
analytic and persuasive writing based on critical reading of nonfiction
prose. At least one system of formal documentation is covered. Grades
assigned for this course include the 12-point grading scale and the
additions of an "NC" and "P" grades. "NC" stands for no credit and doesn't
affect the GPA. "P" stands for passing and is only given to qualifying
non-native speakers.
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ENGL107
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College Writing II Tutorial: Academic Writing and Research |
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| Prerequisite: "NC" in ENGL 106 or placement by the English faculty
An alternative version of ENGL 106, this course is designed for students
who need intensive instruction in order to satisfy the requirements of
ENGL 106. ENGL 107 may be taken for credit only if the student has not
received credit for ENGL 106. Grades assigned for this course include
the 12-point grading scale and the additions of an "NC" and "P" grades.
"NC" stands for no credit and doesn't affect the GPA. "P" stands for
passing and is only given to qualifying non-native speakers.
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ENGL130
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Experiences in English |
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| This is an active, experience-oriented course in which students can
work with writing, language, or literature in such areas as campus
publications, journalism, advertising, public relations, teaching, and
librarianship. This course is repeatable up to four semester hours.
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ENGL145
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College and Professional Reading |
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| This course is designed to help students develop vocabulary and
comprehension skills appropriate for university-and professional-
level reading.
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ENGL150
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Literature Appreciation |
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| Prerequisite: freshman standing or permission of the instructor.
This is an introductory course which, by focusing on the themes and values of selected works, builds student awareness and
appreciation of the nature of literature and the way it "speaks" to life's issues. Designed for first-year college students, the
course will stress discussion and the development of personal responses to literature.
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ENGL200
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Introduction to English Studies |
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| This cornerstone course acquaints students with topics in English studies;
it introduces basic bibliographic and research methods in literature, language, rhetoric, and composition; and it explains career and graduate school
opportunities to English majors.
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ENGL202
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Writing and Literature |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
Writing and Literature introduces students to a variety of writing and reading
assignments on a topic of general interest. Each
section of Writing and Literature will include a subtitle that indicates the
topical focus of the section. All sections will involve the
application of critical and analytical thinking to a variety of reading and
writing assignments, and students will extend their
experience in critical reading and in writing with sources.
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ENGL206
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College Writing II Advanced: Academic Writing and Research |
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| Prerequisite: placement by the English faculty
An advanced version of ENGL 106, this course introduces students to
writing processes and prose conventions common to many academic disciplines,
and it provides opportunities for students to participate in several
ongoing conversations in particular communities of writers. The course
emphasizes analytic and persuasive writing based on critical reading of
nonfiction prose. In addition, ENGL 206 specifically emphasizes effective
research methods and use of library databases. At least one system of
formal documentation is covered. Grades assigned for this course include
the 12-point grading scale and the additions of an "NC" and "P" grades.
"NC" stands for no credit and doesn't affect the GPA. "P" stands for
passing and is only given to qualifying non-native speakers.
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ENGL208
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Creative Writing |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206 or permission
of the English faculty.
This is a course in which students expand the range of their writing ability
through workshops, written work, readings, exercises, and
discussions focused on a particular literary genre, including, but not
limited to, creative non-fiction, fiction, and poetry. This course may be
taken three times, provided the topics are different.
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ENGL210
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Introduction to Style |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206
This course will serve as an introduction to theories of style, and it
will also provide students with practice in analyzing rhetorical
situations for the purpose of determining and then executing an appropriate
style. Theoretical topics will include the problem of defining style,
the relationships between style and rhetorical situation, the problem of
defining discourse community, the relationship between style and persuasion,
the problems relating to style and bias, and the ethical problems
associated with style. Practical issues will include diction, technical
terms and jargon, tone, sentence combining, emphasis, rhythm, sentence
variety, sentence elegance in technical prose, sentence faults, writing
on one topic, developing the paragraph topic, achieving an effective flow,
and providing adequate details.
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ENGL235
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Topics in Literature |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, 206, or permission of the instructor.
This course in the study of literature emphasizes genres found in literature: short story, novel, drama, poetry. Students will
learn the basics of each genre by analyzing theme-based works on topics such as science fiction, women's literature, minority
literature, literature on film, detective fiction, and so on. Although one genre may be emphasized, discussion will be given to
other genres. This course may be taken twice, provided the topics are different.
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ENGL260
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Public Relations Writing |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 270 or permission of the instructor.
This course examines how public relations practitioners think, plan, and write within their profession. Students will learn to
write news releases, basic feature stories, case study analyses, and other public relations-oriented materials.
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ENGL265
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Feature Writing |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 270 or permission of the instructor.
This course begins with the basics and moves through increasingly advanced forms of feature writing for newspapers and
magazines. Students will learn to generate feature story ideas, research the ideas through a variety of methods, conduct
in-depth interviews, and write feature stories for a variety of audiences. Students will also learn about the process of marketing
stories for freelance writing.
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ENGL270
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Newswriting |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course teaches students how journalists think, gather information, and write for newspapers on daily deadlines. Students
practice journalistic skills, which include covering news events, conducting interviews, and writing news stories.
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ENGL270L
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Newswriting Lab |
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| Co-requisite: ENGL 270
Students will practice journalistic skills learned in ENGL 270
by researching, interviewing sources, and writing basic news
stories that are targeted at the University audience. Types
of assignments will parallel topics being covered in ENGL 270
throughout the semester. Students will work with the instructor
to establish story angles, interview preparation, writing methods,
and deadlines. Students will spend a minimum of 50 hours working
as a reporter for The Pulse.
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ENGL271
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Non-Print Media Writing |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
Techniques and practical exercises in covering news stories and
writing and editing for radio and other non-print mass media are
included in this course. The course will utilize microcomputer word
processing.
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ENGL272
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Intro to Technical Communication |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206
This course emphasizes the design of clear and concise written, oral,
and electronic communication to meet the needs of particular audiences.
Students will create documents associated with fields of professional
and personal interest. Some sample assignments may include the
following: proposals, progress reports, completion reports, instructions,
descriptions, brochures, articles, and product and service information.
Design concepts that integrate both text and graphics will be applied
to documents and presentations. The course will also focus on conducting
research in technical communication, usability testing, and the
application of a variety of documentation styles.
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ENGL282
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Intro to Writing for Sciences |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course emphasizes writing for the general public, scientists,
and industry. Introduction to Writing for the Sciences teaches
students how to translate difficult scientific concepts into
concise, readable documents. Students learn how to become effective
writers through practice writing assignments including but not
limited to abstracts, research proposals, progress reports, and
ethnographies. Students are introduced to the process of effective
interpretation and analysis of complex scientific information for
a non-scientific audience and will be mentored to help develop their
writing style for their intended audience.
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ENGL300
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The English Language |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 202.
This course emphasizes the history of the English language and its
continuing development. The class also emphasizes the study of English
grammar as well as various linguistic fields, including the but not
limited to phonetics, morphology, semantics, and pragmatics.
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ENGL301
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Proj Mgmt & Adv Topics in Tech Communication |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 272, 282, or permission of the instructor.
This advanced writing course provides the opportunity for
students to manage and complete one or more special
projects in the area of technical communication. Examples
of special projects include brochures, manuals, websites,
reports, proposals, and instructions. Topics for study and
practice include strategies for effectively managing and
producing publications, analysis of rhetorical situations,
persuasion, and document design.
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ENGL302
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Advanced Writing |
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| Prerequisite(s): "B" or better in ENGL 106, 107, or 206
or "C" or better in ENGL 202, 272, 282, 305, or 306.
This is a course in which students with basically solid writing ability can
increase the sophistication and effectiveness of their writing beyond
conventional essay forms through analysis, revision, and practice.
Special attention is given in this course to analytical writing as well
as to preparation for graduate-level writing and research.
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ENGL303
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Technical Editing |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 272, 282, or permission of the instructor.
Technical editing is a professional activity that allows students to analyze the ways editors work and to learn how
information is evaluated before professional publications or distribution. The levels and types of editing, principles of
hardcopy and softcopy editing, and methods of working with writers, editors, copy editors, and proofreaders to produce
usable technical and scientific information are emphasized. Students work with samples of computer-based and printed
information but also edit materials for professional writers.
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ENGL305
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E-Rhetoric and Writing |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course introduces writing strategies for effective communication
within digital environments with an emphasis on non-literary spaces.
Students will write about and analyze multimodal digital texts created
for the Web including websites, videos, podcasts, wikis, blogs, and/or
social networking outlets. Effective rhetorical principles such as
the role of the ethos in digital communications, invention strategies
for multimodal writing, and arrangement and style of multimodal
texts will be emphasized.
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ENGL306
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E-Literature and Writing |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course examines how electronic media are reshaping literature. Students will survey important
concepts in poetics, and they will consider how these concepts can be applied to literature online. Reading and writing
assignments will acquaint students with established and emerging genres of literature, processes for composing and publishing
electronic texts, and literary resources on the Internet.
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ENGL307
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Critical Perspective of Nature, Technology, Society & Culture |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 202, 272, 282, 302, 305, or 306
This course will examine the relationship between nature and technology
from both historical and contemporary perspectives. The impact of
technology on nature, society, and culture will also be examined. Students
will read, discuss, and critique representative examples of fiction and
non-fiction literature with nature and technology themes. Students will
also apply critical and analytical thinking skills to predict the social,
environmental, and cultural impact of technology as well as practical
responses to technology in the workplace.
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ENGL308
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Advanced Creative Writing |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 208.
This course builds on the work of ENGL 208 through advanced
workshop, readings, and discussions to help students increase
the range and sophistication of their fiction/creative
non-fiction or poetry.
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ENGL309
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International Technical Comm. |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 272, 301, or permission of the instructor
Students will explore the cultural and ethical dimensions of technical
communication, including issues such as creating and maintaining
effective cross-cultural collaborative teams, conflicting values in
international settings, writing across cultures, and designing information,
composing visuals, explaining technical concepts, and incorporating
effective persuasive strategies for international audiences. Students
will also put theory into practice by designing information appropriate
and effective for an international community.
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ENGL310
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Principles of Linguistics |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course offers an introduction to the basic principles of language structure, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
Also explored are the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of language acquisition, production, and comprehension.
Examples and exercises are taken from a variety of languages, but knowledge of languages other than English is not required.
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ENGL314
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Visual Rhetoric |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 272, 282, or permission of the instructor
Visual rhetoric refers to conveying information through visual aspects
of communication rather than through its verbal aspects. Visual rhetoric
encompasses document design, the use of graphics, and visual depictions
of data. In other words, visual rhetoric explores ways of making documents
more effective for their audience, purpose, and content through designing
text and incorporating visual elements.
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ENGL318
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Readings in Rhetoric |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, 206, or permission of the instructor
This is a variable-topic course in which students study and write about significant issues related to the rhetoric of written texts.
The course is intended for intellectually lively students, such as prospective teachers, majors in writing, communication, and political
science, and others interested in learning more about the nature of writing and the "power" of texts. Specifically, the course will
explore how written texts persuade and act upon readers and how writers go about producing such texts. Possible topics include
invention, style, audience, argument, classical rhetoric, rhetoric of science, etc. This course is recommended as an upper-level general education
course for juniors and seniors. The course may be taken twice,
provided the topics are different.
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ENGL320
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Social Dimensions of Language |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, 206, or permission of the instructor
This is a variable-topic course that explores how topics and issues
surrounding language, literature, and literacy influence the worlds in
which people live. Possible topics include censorship, canon formation,
the ebonics debate, high literature vs. popular literature, illiteracy,
the uses and abuses of Standard English, etc. The course is also recommended
as an upper-level general education course for juniors and seniors. The
course may be taken twice, provided the topics are different.
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ENGL321
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Instructions and Manuals: Design and Usability |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 272, 282, or permission of the instructor
Students will learn how to design and usability-test effective online
and hardcopy instructions and manuals. The course will focus on the
following topics: situational analysis, audience analysis, structure,
style, design for selective reading, and graphics. Students will also
learn how to design and implement usability tests for instructions
and manuals.
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ENGL324
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Twentieth-Century Literature |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course covers representative modern and contemporary works of
British, American, and world literature. Designed for the intellectually
lively student, regardless of major, the course will focus on exciting
works, trends, and ideas. It is especially recommended as an elective for
juniors and seniors. The course may be taken twice, provided the topics
are different.
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ENGL325
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Major Authors |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course involves a study of representative works by one author
or group of authors who have made an important contribution to British,
American, or world literature. The course may be taken twice, provided
the topics are different.
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ENGL330
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Shakespeare |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course focuses on representative comedies, histories, tragedies,
tragicomedies, and sonnets written by William Shakespeare.
The course will emphasize Shakespeare's literary and dramatic technique
as well as the historical and cultural context of the literature.
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ENGL331
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Maj Works of World Lit - Early |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course offers a sampling of important works from classical civilizations. It emphasizes universal human concerns and distinctive
ideas and qualities in different cultures of the past. The course is intended for any interested student and is especially recommended
as an elective for juniors and seniors.
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ENGL332
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Maj Works of World Lit - Late |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course covers important works of world literature from the late 17th century through the 19th century. It is intended for any
interested student and is especially recommended as an elective for juniors and seniors.
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ENGL333
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Maj Works of World Lit - Global |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course offers a sampling of important works of global literature. It may include literature from India, Japan, China, the Islamic
countries, Africa, Central America, and/or South America. It introduces the ideas and qualities of these different cultures and
compares and contrasts them to Western cultures. The course is intended for any interested student and is especially
recommended as an elective for juniors and seniors.
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ENGL335
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Maj Works of Brit Lit - Old Engl Texts to the 18th Century |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course focuses on major authors and works from the Anglo-Saxon
period through the 18th century. It will also emphasize the literary traditions
and cultural context of the works studied.
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ENGL336
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Maj Works of Brit Lit- Romantic & Victorian Poetry and Prose |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course focuses on the poetry and prose of 19th century Britain. While the primary emphasis of the course is poetry, prose
works may also be considered, supplementing the discussion of the poetry. Attention will be given to the definitions of "Romantic"
and "Victorian," to the culture of these periods, and to male and female writers of both the Romantic and Victorian periods.
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ENGL337
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Maj Works of British Literature - The English Novel |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course examines the English novel and places it within cultural contexts. Although works and authors studied will vary, the
course will explore the rise of the English novel, will consider different categories within the genre, and will usually include both
male and female novelists.
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ENGL338
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Maj Works of American Literature Beginning to 1865 |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course focuses on the early stages of American literature, when people were working to create a literature that was distinctly
American. Topics include the literature of colonization, the Puritans, the Romantics, the Transcendentalists, and the Civil War, and
literature's role in the early formative years of America.
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ENGL339
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Maj Works of American Literature 1865 to 1945 |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course focuses on the literature written in America during
the establishing and evolving of modern America. Topics include
the Realists, Naturalists, Regionalism, and the beginning Modernists.
The role of literature in society from the mid-19th to the mid-20th
century will also be expected.
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ENGL340
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Maj Works of American Literature 1945 to present |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
This course focuses on post-World War II American literature, including
both the mid- to late-20th and early-21st century. Topics include the
Modernists, Post Modernists, Confessional, Regional Deep Image,
Metafiction, feminism and diversity, along with the myriad other
trends and schools. The role of literature in society from the mid-20th
to early-21st century will also be explored.
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ENGL341
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Young Adult Literature |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206.
The course is designed to fulfill one of the requirements for teacher licensure. Students are given an introduction to contemporary
young adult literature appropriate for middle-grade and secondary-level classrooms. Strategies for developing both reading interest
and comprehension skills are included.
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ENGL345
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Process & Teaching of Writing |
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| Prerequisite: "B" or better in ENGL 106, 107, or 206 or "C" or better
in ENGL 202, 272, 282, 302, 305, or 306.
This is an advanced writing course in which students study and write about writing processes, rhetoric, and the teaching of writing. The
course is intended for intellectually lively students, such as prospective teachers, majors in writing and communication, and others
interested in the complex processes of writing.
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ENGL350
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Literary Criticism and Theory |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 106, 107, or 206
This course offers an examination of the theoretical basis of
contemporary approaches to literature and the application of
these approaches to selected works.
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ENGL360
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News Editing |
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| Prerequisite: ENGL 270.
This course focuses on editing news and feature stories for accuracy, clarity, and completeness. Students will learn how to identify
and correct weaknesses in journalistic writing. Students will use a professional news style in editing wire copy and locally produced
copy. This course will also explore the managerial roles of editors.
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ENGL360L
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News Editing Lab |
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| Co-requisite: ENGL 360
Students will use editing skills, newsroom management theory,
and design principles learned in ENGL 306 to work on the
editorial staff of a campus medium (either The Pulse, UF-TV,
or WLFC, depending on campus media needs and the professional
interests of the students). Students will spend a minimum of
50 hours in editing lab time.
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ENGL370
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Advanced Newspractice |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 270, demonstrated word processing
ability.
This course builds on the basic skills taught in the introductory newswriting course. Students will learn to prepare professional journalistic
articles, including opinion columns, in-depth features, spot news, and investigative articles.
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ENGL370L
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Advanced Newspractice Lab |
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| Co-requisite: ENGL 370
Students will choose a news beat in ENGL 370 in which to
focus their journalistic stories. While ENGL 370 requires
four types of stories for the ending portfolio, the lab will
allow students to choose additional types of advanced
journalistic writing within their established news beats to
produce additional in-depth pieces (established through
discussions with the instructor and campus media leaders)
for campus media (either The Pulse, UF-TV, or WLFC,
depending on campus media needs and the professional
interests of the students). Students will spend a minimum
of 50 hours working as a journalist for the campus media.
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ENGL415
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Advanced Web Design: Online Help and Usability Testing |
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| Prerequisite(s): ENGL 272 or 282 and ENGL 321 or permission of
the instructor
This course will teach students how to create online help and design
usability tests to determine the effectiveness of that help. Students
will also learn industry standard software for creating online help,
and theories of effective online information design.
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ENGL480
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Practicum/Field Work in English |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106, 107, or 206, permission
of the English faculty.
This course involves a supervised project involving on-the-job or
off-campus experience in such areas as writing, public relations,
or education. This course is repeatable up to 12 semester hours.
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ENGL490
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Advanced Studies in English |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106, 107, or 206, permission
of English Chair.
This is an advanced course that may focus on literature, literary
theory, writing, linguistics, teaching, or tutoring. This course is
repeatable up to six semester hours.
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ENGL491
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Independent Study |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106, 107, or 206, permission
of the English faculty.
This course is a program of guided independent study in literature,
literary theory, linguistics, writing, or teaching. The course is
repeatable up to 10 hours, provided the topics are different.
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ENGL492
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Capstone Seminar in English |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 106, 107, or 206, junior or senior standing,
permission of the English faculty
This course is designed to be a capstone experience for English
majors who are in either their junior or senior years. Students
will be asked to narrow the focus of their studies to an area
of interest that they have developed during their previous course
work and/or through their experience in the field. Students will
then complete a project related to this area of interest; the project
might be a substantial research paper, a creative project, or some
other endeavor befitting a culminating university experience. All
projects will be conceived and executed with the guidance of the
course instructor.
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ENGL495
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Technical Comm Internship |
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| Prerequisites: ENGL 210, 272, 301, 314, 321, 415; cumulative
GPA of 2.5 at the end of the preceding semester; 3.0 GPA in all major
requirements completed prior to the internship; minimum of 30
semester hours from The University of Findlay
This course offers supervised work-and-learning experience in
technical communication under the direction of a faculty member of
the Department of English and an employee of a participating firm.
Ten to 40 hours a week of student time are expected during the
internship. Students may be compensated for their internship
at the discretion of the employing firm. Students are encouraged to
complete their internships during the summer semester, but they may
also do so during the fall and spring semesters. Enrollment is
contingent upon availability of internships. Students are selected
on the basis of personal qualifications, including GPA, courses taken,
recommendations, and an interview. This course will be graded S/U and
may be repeated with a maximum of 15 semester hours applying toward a degree.
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