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ENG 1100
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Preparatory
English (3)
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Developmental
instruction focusing on mastering rules of English grammar and composition
and developing skills needed to write clear, effective sentences. Involves
application of appropriate computer software and variety of written
activities. Students who do not pass the English placement essay will be
placed in this course. Depending upon the campus at which the course is
taken, the student may be required to attend weekly sessions at a writing
and/or Computer
Center. NOTE: This course will not substitute for any
General Studies requirement and will not be used in meeting minimum degree
requirements. Minimum grade of C required for credit.
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ENG 1101
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Composition
And Modern English I (3)
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Intensive
instruction in the writing process. Focuses on organization of ideas in
well-developed expository and argumentative essays (usually 6 to 8 essays),
with stress on grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary development. A grade of
C or better is required for credit. Must be completed within first 30 hours
of enrollment. Prerequisite: Placement
Testing.
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ENG 1102
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Composition
and Modern English II (3)
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Text-based
analyses and application of principles and tools of research in writing short
research papers. A grade of C or better is required for credit. Must be
taken within first 30 hours of enrollment. Prerequisite: ENG 1101 or equivalent
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ENG 1103
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Honors
English Composition I (3)
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Introductory
study and practice of composition for the superior student. (Prerequisite: Minimum English score of 27 on the
ACT or 640 on the SAT, or recommendation by an 1101 instructor
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ENG 1104
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Honors
English Composition II (3)
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Continuation
of study and practice of composition for the superior student. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENG 1103 or
recommendation by a 1101 or 1102 instructor
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ENG 1150
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Basic
Study Techniques (1)
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Presentation
of and practice in basic study techniques, including strategies for
planning personal success, outlining materials, studying for tests, and
taking tests.
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ENG 2205
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World
Literature before 1660 (3)
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Introduction
to attitudes, philosophies, and reflections of life in world literary
masterpieces from the ancient world, Middle Ages, and Renaissance. Requires
demonstration of acceptable writing skills. Prerequisite: ENG 1102 or equivalent
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ENG 2206
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World
Literature after 1660 (3)
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Introduction
to attitudes, philosophies, and reflections of life in world literary
masterpieces from the Enlightenment to the present. Requires demonstration
of acceptable writing skills. Prerequisite:
ENG 1102 or equivalent
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ENG 2207
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Honors
World Literature before 1660 (3)
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A
course for the superior student, focusing on representative selections of
the world’s dramatic masterpieces in prose and poetry. Prerequisite: ENG 1104 or permission of department
chair
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ENG 2208
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Honors
World Literature after 1660 (3)
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A
course for the superior student, focusing on representative selections of
the fictional masterpieces in Western literature. Prerequisite: ENG 1104 or permission of department
chair
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ENG 2210
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Word
Origins and Usage (2)
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Discussion
of principal ways by which words enter English language. Emphasizes
learning prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Requires memorizing much material.
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ENG 2211
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American
Literature before 1875 (3)
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Study
of works of selected writers in various American traditions and styles from
colonial times to 1875. Prerequisite:
ENG 1102 or equivalent
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ENG 2212
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American
Literature after 1875 (3)
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Study
of works of selected writers in various American traditions and styles from
1875 to the present. Prerequisite: ENG
1102 or equivalent
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ENG 2219
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Literature
and Scholarship (2)
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Philosophy
and practice of literary scholarship, including basic tools and methods of
literary research.
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ENG 2225
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Thematic
Approaches to Literature (3)
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An
exploration of major themes in the literatures of various cultures, across historical
periods and in a variety of genres. The course will focus on a selected
topic. Prerequisite: ENG 1102 or
equivalent
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ENG 2244
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British
Literature before 1785 (3)
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A
survey of British literature from its beginning to 1785. Prerequisite: ENG 1102 or equivalent
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ENG 2245
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British
Literature after 1785 (3)
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A
survey of British literature from 1785 to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 1102 or equivalent
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ENG 2260
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Introduction
to Technical and Professional Writing (3)
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Technical
communications for science, business, and professional work. Emphasis on
writing for specific purposes to particular audiences in an organizational
setting. Preparation of documents such as technical description of a
mechanism or process, instructions, recommendations, reports, and resumes. NOTE: course is a prerequisite for all required
3300- and 4400-level courses in the Professional Writing Emphasis. Students
may take elective courses concurrently with this course.
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ENG 2265
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History
of the American Cinema (3)
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A study
of the history and development of the American cinema from its inception
(c. 1895) to the end of the studio system (c. 1945). Emphasis will be on social
and historical ramifications, on appreciation of film as a literary and art
form, and on the major pioneers and contributors to the American movies. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000- level
English courses
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ENG 3301
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Women's
Literature (3)
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Representative
works of literature by women. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 3303
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Writing
across the Disciplines (3)
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An advanced
study of writing expository, nonfiction prose which focuses on a variety of
academic disciplines. NOTE: This course may not be used to meet English
degree requirements but may be taken for free elective credit. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses
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ENG 3305
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Folklore/Mythology
(3)
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A
multicultural survey of the forms and varieties of the mythology and
folklore of major western cultures, emphasizing stories of Scandinavian, German,
British, and American origin, and the application of these forms in modern
cultures and literature. This course is recommended for English teachers
seeking middle school certification. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 3310
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Fiction
and Film (3)
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Representation
of fiction on film, with attention to visual techniques and the translation
and representation of major literary themes. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 3315
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Modern
Drama (3)
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Study
of plays written between 1900 and the present. List of plays may vary with
each offering. Prerequisite: 6 semester
hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 3320
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Introduction
to Linguistics (3)
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Overview
to linguistics, the scientific study of language. The course will acquaint
students with the grammatical, social, biological, and technological
applications of language. Prerequisites:
ENG 1101, 1102
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ENG 3326
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Science
Fiction (3)
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An
exploration of the literary, social, and generic importance of science
fiction. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours
of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 3341
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Advanced
Grammar (3)
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Detailed
study of the structural system of English grammar. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000- level
English courses
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ENG 3345
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Technical
and Professional Editing (3)
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Principles
and practices of editing technical and scientific documents. Overview of
the editing process; defining the editor’s rules and responsibilities,
revising at structural and sentence levels, and addressing stylistic
conventions of technical fields. Includes technical and scientific
documents such as reports, proposals, and user manuals. Prerequisite: ENG 2260 or permission of
instructor.
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ENG 3351
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Introduction
to Creative Writing I (3)
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Practice
in writing poetry, short stories, and/or plays, along with a concentrated
study of the techniques and principles of creative writing in each genre. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses
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ENG 3352
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Advanced
Creative Writing I (3)
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Continued
practice in writing poetry, short stories, and/or plays, along with a more
advanced study of the techniques and principles of creative writing in each
genre. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of
2000- level English courses; ENG 3351 or permission of instructor
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ENG 3353
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Advanced
Creative Writing II (3)
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Practice
in writing poetry, short fiction, or plays for class and instructor
evaluation. Prerequisite: 6 semester
hours of 2000-level English courses; ENG 3351 or permission of instructor
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ENG 3354
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Advanced
Nonfiction Writing (3)
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The
literature of fact. Emphasis on student writing and analysis of nonfiction forms,
such as personal narrative, autobiography, lyric in prose, and New
Journalism. Prerequisite: 6 semester
hours of 2000- level English courses; ENG 3351 or permission of instructor
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ENG 3355
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Verse
Writing (3)
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Development
of techniques in the practice of poetry, including expression through
metrical patterns, rhyme, rhythm, imagery, metaphor, and symbolism. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000- level
English courses; ENG 3351 or permission of instructor
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ENG 3356
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Form
and Theory of Fiction (3)
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Primarily
a reading course for writers. Examination of the classic texts of literary
theory; analysis of the use and purpose of the elements of fiction; and
discussion of fiction form, from the short-short to hyper-text. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000- level
English courses
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ENG 3357
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Form
and Theory of Nonfiction Literature (3)
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Examination
of the theories behind various forms of nonfiction literature, whether autobiography,
biography, the essay, diaries, and/or travel writing, with special emphasis
on the historical evolution of a particular form. List of readings will
vary with each course offering. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 3361
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Children's
Literature (3)
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Literature
for children. Prerequisite: 6 semester
hours of 2000-level English courses. NOTE: No credit toward English major
or minor.
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ENG 3362
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The
Arthurian Legend through the Ages (3)
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Examination
of Arthur not only in literary and historical works from its earliest
traces in the Middle Ages to the present, but also in archaeology, the
visual and decorative arts (especially painting and sculpture), manuscript
decoration, film, musical, and opera. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000- level English courses
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ENG 3365
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Advanced
Technical and Professional Writing (3)
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Study
of technical communication as a dynamic process in organizational and social
environments, including the manner in which organizational hierarchies,
purposes, and stylistic conventions interact with the writing process.
Professional literature and professional associations concerned with
improving communications within students’ disciplines. Prerequisite: ENG 2260 or permission of
instructor.
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ENG 3366
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Professional
Document Design (3)
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Overview
of the fundamental concepts and techniques of information design and production
for both print and online documents, including the coordination of text,
typography, and graphics; principles of audience analysis, usability, and
readability; and an introduction to computer software for desktop
publication and web design. Prerequisite:
ENG 2260 or permission of instructor.
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ENG 3371
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Literature
for Adolescents (3)
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Principles
of and practice in the selection of literature for upper-elementary and for
junior and senior high school students, with attention given to
multicultural literature. Note: No
credit toward English major or minor. Credit applied only to middle school
education certification program in English. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours
of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4400
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Selected
Topics in Literature and/or Professional Writing (3)
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Study
of a topic of special interest and importance not covered in regularly
offered courses in English. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4401
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Chaucer
(3)
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Study
of Chaucer’s major poetry. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4402
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Studies
in Medieval Literature (3)
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Study of
non-Chaucerian British literature from the Middle Ages, including Beowulf,
Piers Plowman, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, mystery plays, Le Morte
d’Arthur, and other works. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4403
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English
Renaissance Literature (3)
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English
prose and poetry of the 16th and 17th centuries with an emphasis on Sidney,
Spenser, Donne, and Jonson. Prerequisite
6 semester hours of 2000- level English courses
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ENG 4404
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Milton (3)
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Milton’s poetry and major prose. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses
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ENG 4405
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History
of the English Language (3)
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Study
of the development of English from the Anglo- Saxon period through the present,
with reference to the Indo-European background of English. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses
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ENG 4406
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Studies
in British Literature Before 1660 (3)
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Selections
from Medieval and/or Renaissance British literatures, including classical,
historical, and cultural background. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4410
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Studies
in Eighteenth-Century British Literature (3)
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Selections
from Restoration and 18th-century British literature and its historical and
cultural background. Prerequisite: 6
semester hours of 2000- level English courses
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ENG 4413
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Studies
in Nineteenth-Century British Literature (3)
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Study
of Romantic and/or Victorian literatures. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000 level English courses
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ENG 4414
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British
Novel Before 1900 (3)
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Representative
novels by British writers of the 18th and 19th centuries. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses
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ENG 4415
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American
Renaissance (3)
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Selections
from the major writers of the American literary renaissance, including such
writers as Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, and Dickinson. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses
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ENG 4416
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Nineteenth-Century
American Novel (3)
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Study
of representative American novels of the 19th century. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses
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ENG 4417
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Modern
Short Story (3)
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Examination
of 20th and 21st century short stories. List of stories may vary with each
offering. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours
of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4418
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British
Culture on Location (3)
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An
intensive presentation of British culture on-site in London,
Oxford, and
other important British locations.
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ENG 4419
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Advanced
Writing (3)
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Provides
students the opportunity to write, review, and evaluate texts relevant to
the professions they plan to enter and to apply rhetorical analysis to
specific writing situations. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4421
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English
Novel (3)
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Selected
18th, 19th, and 20th century novels written in English. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses
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ENG 4422
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Dramaturgy
I (3)
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Study of
selected classical, period, and contemporary plays, with emphasis on
dramatic techniques, character development, and production. List of plays
may vary with each offering. May require attending local productions during
rehearsal and regular performances. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses.
NOTE: Only one dramaturgy course may be
used in English major or minor.
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ENG 4423
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Dramaturgy
II (3)
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Continuation
of study of selected classical, period, and contemporary plays, with
emphasis on dramatic techniques, character development, staging, and
production. List of plays may vary with each offering. May require
attending local productions during rehearsal and regular performances. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses. NOTE: Only one dramaturgy course may be used in English
major or minor.
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ENG 4425
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Modern
Novel (3)
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Study of
representative novels written in English in the 20th and 21st centuries. Prerequisites: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses
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ENG 4426
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Modern
Poetry (3)
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Study
of 20th- and 21st-century poetry. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4427
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Contemporary
American Literature (3)
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Examination
of representative American literature from the postmodern period (1960-present),
with special emphasis on the diversity of themes, styles, and cultural
contexts influencing the literary marketplace. Course readings may vary
with each offering. Prerequisite: 6
semester hours of 2000- level English courses
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ENG 4428
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The
Age of Johnson (3)
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A study
of the works of Samuel Johnson and of his most important contemporaries,
from about 1745 to 1798. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4430
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Shakespeare
I: The Tragedies (3)
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Study
of major and minor tragedies, with some attention to non-dramatic poetry.
List of plays may vary with each offering. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4431
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Shakespeare
II: The Comedies (3)
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Study
of comedies and romances. List of plays may vary with each offering. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses
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ENG 4432
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Shakespeare
III: The Histories (3)
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Study of
history plays, especially those concerning Wars of the Roses. List of plays
may vary with each offering. Prerequisite:
6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4433
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Literary
Criticism (3)
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Study of
the major literary critics and their works from classical times to the
present. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level English courses ENG
4434 Romantic Period in English Literature (3) Romantic prose and poetry
with emphasis on the writings of Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron,
Keats, and Shelley. Prerequisite: 6
semester hours of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4443
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Southern
Literature (3)
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Study
of works by writers from the American South from colonial times to the
present. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours
of 2000-level English courses
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ENG 4452
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Medieval
and Renaissance English Drama (3)
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Survey
of drama from the middle ages and Renaissance, excluding Shakespeare. Begins
with brief study of folk and liturgical origins of drama, includes a few
medieval mystery and morality plays, and features Renaissance plays by
Heywood, Udall, Kyd, Marlowe, Beaumont, Fletcher, Jonson, and Webster. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000- level
English courses
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ENG 4453
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English
Drama through the 18th Century (3)
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English
drama (excluding Shakespeare) from the 9th through the 18th century. Prerequisite: 6 semester hours of 2000-level
English courses
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ENG 4460
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Victorian
Poetry (3)
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