English Language and Literature (ENG)          Course Schedules

The complete description of the Department of English Language and Literature is found in the College of Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences

Descriptions of courses approved for the University Program appear in italic type.

Distance Learning Courses: Courses in the department approved for offering in a distance learning format include: ENG 323.

ENG 070 Grammar for International Students I 3(3-0) F, Sp
An intensive grammar class for non-active English speakers enrolled in the English Language Institute at the beginning or intermediate levels. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to ELI.

ENG 071 Grammar for International Students II 3(3-0) F, Sp
An intensive grammar class for non-native speakers enrolled in the English Language Institute at the intermediate or advanced levels. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to ELI.

ENG 072 ELI Composition I 3(3-0) F, Sp
A course in basic composition for students enrolled in the English Language Institute. Focus will be on paragraph development. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to ELI.

ENG 073 ELI Composition II 3(3-0) F, Sp
A course in advanced composition for students enrolled in the English Language Institute. Focus will be on writing formal essays. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to ELI.

ENG 074 College Skills I 3(3-0) F, Sp
Intensive and timed reading skills, computer use, and academic vocabulary development for beginning and intermediate students enrolled in the English Language Institute. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to ELI.

ENG 075 College Skills II 3(3-0) F, Sp
Advanced note-taking, reading skills, and academic vocabulary development for students enrolled in the English Language Institute. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to ELI.

ENG 076 American English Pronunciation for International Students I 3(3-0) F, Sp
Basic English pronunciation for students enrolled in the English Language Institute. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to ELI.

ENG 077 American English Pronunciation for International Students II 3(3-0) F, Sp
An advanced pronunciation course for non-native English speaking students who wish to work on accent reduction. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to ELI or permission of instructor.

ENG 080 Beginning English - Core 8(8-0) F, Sp
Intensive development of basic English skills for beginning students; open to ELI students only. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to ELI.

ENG 081 Intermediate Intensive English Core 8(8-0) F, Sp
Intensive development of intermediate English skills for students with some proficiency in English. Open to ELI students only. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to ELI.

ENG 082 Advanced Intensive English Core 8(8-0) F, Sp
Intensive development of advanced English skills for students with substantial proficiency in English. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to ELI.

ENG 083 Advanced Grammar for International Students 3(3-0)
An advanced course in the structure of English for international students who require further instruction in grammar to alleviate problems in speaking and writing skills. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: undergraduate or graduate status; TOEFL score of 500-547 (paper-based TOEFL), 173-210 (computer-based TOEFL), or Dual Placement on the ELI Placement Test Series; permission of the director of the English Language Institute.

ENG 084 Academic Reading Skills for International Students 3(3-0) F, Sp
For non-native speakers of English, this course focuses on developing proficiency in reading for academic purposes; improving overall reading comprehension, speed, and vocabulary development. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: TOEFL score between 500 and 550.

ENG 086 Academic Writing for International Students 3(3-0) F, Sp
For non-native speakers of English at the undergraduate level, this course focuses on developing proficiency in writing English for academic purposes. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: TOEFL score between 500 and 550.

ENG 088 Spoken English for International Students 3(3-0) F, Sp
Developing proficiency in pronunciation and oral communication. Emphasis on accent reduction, oral fluency, and academic communication situations. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: TOEFL score above 500.

ENG 089 Academic Listening and Notetaking for International Students 3(3-0) F, Sp
Developing proficiency in listening/note taking skills. Emphasis on listening comprehension and structure of academic lectures. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: TOEFL score above 500.

ENG 090 Oral Proficiency for Graduate Students 3(3-0) F, Sp
Developing proficiency in oral communication and listening/note-taking skills. Emphasis on listening, comprehension, accent reduction, oral fluency, oral reports, and graduate level presentations. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: graduate level status; TOEFL score above 500.

ENG 091 Writing Seminar for Graduate Students 3(3-0) F, Sp
Developing proficiency in academic writing styles, emphasizing synthesis of sources, summary and paraphrase, documentation, revision, and improvement of grammar. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: graduate level status; TOEFL score above 520.

ENG 099 Writing Workshop 1 (Spec) F, Sp
Individualized writing tutorial taken concurrently with 103. Work includes grammar, mechanics, and spelling as well as finding, narrowing, and developing ideas for writing. Credit in this course does not count toward the total number of hours required for graduation. It does count in determining whether you are a full-time student. CR/NC. Corequisite: ENG 103.

ENG 100 Basic Writing 3(3-0) F
Introductory course in analytic writing and Standard Written English. Provides eligible students with a semester of writing prior to taking English 101 or its equivalent.

ENG 101 Freshman Composition 3(3-0) F, Sp
Development of increasingly skilled nonfiction prose writing. Students prepare a variety of public texts by applying knowledge of composing processes, rhetorical strategies, and textual conventions. May be exempted or substituted by passing the Advanced Placement Test or approved CLEP examination in college composition. Prerequisites: ENG 100 or a satisfactory Freshman Writing Placement score. Prerequisites: ENG 100 or a satisfactory Freshman Writing Placement score.

ENG 103 Freshman Writing 3(3-0) F, Sp
Alternative to 101. Open only to freshmen notified of their eligibility. Individualized instruction. Not open to former ENG 101 students. Corequisite: ENG 099.

ENG 134 Introduction to Literature 3(3-0) F, Sp
The novel, short story, poetry, and drama. (Group I-B)

ENG 175 The Nature of Language 3(3-0) F, Sp
An introduction to the study of language in relation to social systems. Topics include linguistic structures, language acquisition, dialects, and language change. (Group III-B)

ENG 198 American Language for International Students: Writing Component 3(3-0) F, Sp
Fundamental principles of nonfiction prose writing for students whose native language is not English. Practice in developing college-level competency in writing skills. Alternative to 101. Identical to SDA 198. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

ENG 199 American Language for International Students: Speech Component 3(3-0) F, Sp
Theory and process of human communication. Practice in developing oral communication skills. Alternate to SDA 101. Identical to SDA 199. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

ENG 201 Advanced Composition 3(3-0) F, Sp
A course in academic writing, analytical thinking, and research skills, focused on one of the following: A. Humanities, B. Natural Sciences, C. Social Sciences, or D. Departmental Fields of Study. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in ENG 101; completion of 36 semester hours.

ENG 234 Introduction to Literary Analysis 3(3-0) F, Sp
Intensive study of perspectives for interpreting and evaluating texts of various literary genres, such as narrative, fiction, drama, and poetry.

ENG 235 English Literature: Beginning to Romantic Period 3(3-0) F, Sp
Beginning to Romantic Period. Primarily for sophomores; open to freshmen. (Group I-A)

ENG 236 English Literature: Romantic Period to Present 3(3-0) F, Sp
Romantic period to present. Primarily for sophomores; open to freshmen. (Group I-A)

ENG 251 American Literature: Colonial Through the Romantic Period 3(3-0) F, Sp
Emphasis on major writers and trends. Primarily a sophomore course but open to freshmen. (Group I-A)

ENG 252 American Literature: Realistic Period to the Present. 3(3-0) F, Sp
Emphasis on major writers and trends. Primarily a sophomore course but open to freshmen. (Group I-A)

ENG 260 Introduction to General Semantics 3(3-0) F, Sp
Examines the language assumptions underlying communication and surveys the evaluations which result from a failure to understand the symbolizing process.

ENG 261 Masterpieces of Ancient Literature 3(3-0) F, Sp
Major world literature to the medieval period including Greek and Roman works. (Group I-A)

ENG 262 Masterpieces of European Literature 3(3-0) F, Sp
Significant works of medieval and modern periods. (Group I-A)

ENG 271 Modern Grammar 3(3-0) F, Sp
Analysis of American English in the light of current linguistic theory and its application to pedagogical problems.

ENG 294 Introduction to Creative Writing 3(3-0) F, Sp
The basic methods and techniques in writing poetry and fiction. Prerequisites: ENG 101.

ENG 301 Nonfiction Writing 3(3-0) F
Emphasis on skillful writing through individual projects in nonfiction prose forms. Prerequisites: none.

ENG 303 Technical and Professional Report Writing 3(3-0) F, Sp
Conducting research, organizing data, and writing technical and professional reports. Not open to freshmen.

ENG 305 Legal Writing 3(3-0) D
Advanced composition for pre-law and paralegal students. Particular emphasis on writing law school and bar exams. Prerequisite: ENG 101.

ENG 311 Teaching Literature in the Secondary School 3(3-0) F, Sp
Methods of teaching students to read extensively and critically. Open only to juniors and seniors preparing to teach.

ENG 315 Teaching Writing in the Elementary School 4(3-1) F, Sp
Developing methods and constructing materials for teaching writing, developing ways to integrate writing across subject areas, practicing these methodologies through mid-tier experiences. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing; acceptance to Education program preferred.

ENG 319 Teaching Composition in the Secondary School 4(3-1) F, Sp
Methods for teaching students to communicate clearly in writing. Open only to juniors and seniors preparing to teach. Prerequisite: students must be accepted into the Teacher Education program.

ENG 321 Modern Poetry 3(3-0) F, Sp
Major modern poets such as Frost, Yeats, Williams, Pound, Eliot, followed by more recent poets.

ENG 323 Fantasy and Science Fiction 3(3-0) F, Sp
History, art, and meaning of fantasy and science fiction. Strong emphasis on twentieth-century materials and prize-winning literature. (Group I-A)

ENG 324 Popular Culture in America 3(3-0) Sp
Historical and other relationships between popular and elitist art forms; the role of popular arts in the growth of American culture.

ENG 325 American Folklore 3(3-0) F
Discussion and comparison of American folktales, songs, superstitions, and customs preserved in both the oral and literary traditions.

ENG 326 The Literary Dimensions of Film 3(2-2) F, Sp
Study of film from the viewpoints of formal literary criticism and cultural history through analysis of original screenplays, genre movies, and adaptations. (Group I-B)

ENG 327 Women Writers 3(3-0) Sp
Readings in fiction, poetry, and autobiography by women writers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, approached through contemporary feminist views. Identical to WST 327. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

ENG 328 Literature of the North American Indian 3(3-0) F
A study of Native American literature within its historical context.

ENG 329 African American Literature 3(3-0) F, Sp
Examines the literary and cultural contribution of African Americans from colonial times to present through written and orally communicated poetry, fiction, drama, non-fiction. (Group IV-C)

ENG 330 Mythological Backgrounds of Western Literature 3(3-0) F, Sp
The origins and development of mythic patterns with major emphasis on the adaptation and interpretation of classical and Northern myths to literary usage. (Group I-A)

ENG 332 Contemporary Literature and Thought 3(3-0) F
Readings in contemporary (post-World War II) literary genres relative to contemporary thought.

ENG 333 Literatures of Non-Western Cultures 3(3-0) F
Introduction to literatures of non-Western cultures, emphasizing cultural differences from the west, that is, the United States and western Europe. Prerequisites: sophomore standing or permission of instructor.

ENG 334 Literary Theory 3(3-0) F, Sp
Basic terminology and techniques of literary criticism. Prerequisite: 3 hours in literature. (Group I-B)

ENG 336 Early Modern English Literature 3(3-0)
Major literary works of the late fifteenth through early seventeenth centuries in England (excluding Shakespeare), with social, philosophical, religious, economic, and political backgrounds. Prerequisites: ENG 234.

ENG 339 Victorian Literature and Thought 3(3-0) Sp 
Social, economic, industrial, philosophical, and religious ideas as expressed in the literature of the nineteenth century.

ENG 340 Modern British Literature 3(3-0) F (Even Year)
Selected works in British literature since the 1920s, including poetry, fiction, drama, and general prose.

ENG 345 Studies in Authors 3(3-0) F, Sp
Intensive reading of one, two or three authors investigating the way a body of work develops and reflects the author's interests, concerns, and changing literary skills. Prerequisite: ENG 234.

ENG 349 Shakespeare 3(3-0) F, Sp
Study of 8-12 major comedies, histories, and tragedies, with consideration of their Elizabethan and Jacobean background. Prerequisite to ENG 549.

ENG 351 American Literature: Colonial and Early National Periods 3(3-0) F (Even Year)
The various literary genres from the formative years of America.

ENG 352 American Literature: Romantic Period 3(3-0) F (Odd Year)
Major literary movements and major authors of the first half of the nineteenth century.

ENG 353 American Literature: Realistic Period 3(3-0) Sp (Even Year)
Significant trends in later nineteenth century and early twentieth century American literature; local colorists, major Realists, early Naturalists.

ENG 354 American Literature: Modern Period 3(3-0) Sp (Odd Year)
Major literary movements and authors from the early twentieth century to WWII. Special emphasis on literary modernism.

ENG 362 Literature of the Medieval World 3(3-0) Sp
The study of epic tradition during the medieval period and the rise of the romance.

ENG 365 The Bible as Literature 3(3-0) Sp
A study of the content and literary forms of Biblical literature.

ENG 371 Pedagogic Grammar 2(2-0) F, Sp
Links the study of college level grammar and its application in the classroom. Focuses on both professionally written and student generated texts. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor.

ENG 375 Introduction to Linguistics 3(3-0) F, Sp
A survey of the field of linguistics, including discussion of the sounds, grammar, and semantics of language.

ENG 379 History and Development of the English Language 3(3-0) F (Odd Year)
A study of the English language from its origin to the present.

ENG 381 Children's Literature 3(3-0) F, Sp
Literary analysis of prose and poetry suitable for children grades K through nine. Open only to juniors and seniors.

ENG 385 Poetry for Children and Young Adults 3(3-0) Sp
Enhancing appreciation and knowledge of poetry for children and young adults; developing effective ways of presenting this poetry in the elementary/middle school classroom. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor.

ENG 391 Creative Writing: Fiction 3(3-0) F, Sp
Discussion and critical evaluation of student fiction. Prerequisite: ENG 294 or permission of instructor.

ENG 392 Creative Writing: Poetry 3(3-0) F, Sp
Discussion and critical evaluation of student poetry. Prerequisite: ENG 294 or permission of instructor.

ENG 395 Special Topics 1-12(Spec) F, Sp
Consideration of subjects not listed in the regular department offerings. May be repeated when the content is not a duplication of a previous special topics offering. English majors and minors see general statement A. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

ENG 396 Honors Studies in English 3-9(Spec) F
Opportunities for Honors students to study topics not offered in the regular curriculum. Repeatable when content does not duplicate previous offerings.

ENG 397 Independent Study 1-9(Spec) F, Sp
Explorations of special problems in language and literature individually agreed upon by student and instructor. Approval by instructor and department chairperson required before registration.

ENG 402 Argumentation and Exposition 3(3-0) F
A study of modern theories and techniques of persuasion and analysis, focusing on their uses in contemporary culture. Prerequisites: two writing courses (ENG 101, ENG 201, or ENG 301).

ENG 435 Studies in Texts 3(3-0) F, Sp
Intensive reading of one, two or three major literary works in English, with historical and critical backgrounds and biographical and creative contexts. Prerequisites: ENG 234.

ENG 439 English Romantic Poetry and Prose 3(3-0) F (Even Year)
Emphasis on Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Shelley, and Byron. Prerequisite: 6 hours of literature.

ENG 441 Contemporary English Prose 3(3-0) Sp (Even Year)
Important novelists and dramatists in contemporary Britain. Prerequisite: 6 hours of literature.

ENG 454 Contemporary American Prose 3(3-0) Sp
Important novelists and dramatists in contemporary United States. Prerequisite: 6 hours of literature.

ENG 455 The American Novel 3(3-0) Sp
The development of the novel as seen in the works of representative authors. Prerequisite: 6 hours of literature.

ENG 460 Senior Seminar: Current Issues in English 3(3-0) F, Sp
Explores current scholarly and pedagogical issues culminating in a major creative and/or written academic paper presented orally. Prerequisite: open to senior English majors only.

ENG 481 International Literature for Children and Young Adults 3(3-0) F
Exploration of the literary and cultural heritage of countries other than the U.S. through modern and folk literature suitable for today's youth.

ENG 482 Fantasy for Youth 3(3-0) F, Sp
Nature, purpose, and value of fantasy for youth; emphasis on contemporary types. Prerequisite: ENG 381 or permission of instructor.

ENG 491 Advanced Fiction Writing 3-6(3-0) Sp
Concentration upon individual projects in fiction. May be repeated up to 6 hours. Prerequisites: ENG 391 or permission of instructor.

ENG 492 Advanced Poetry Writing 3-6(3-0) F
Concentration upon individual projects in poetry. May be repeated up to 6 hours. Prerequisites: ENG 392 or permission of instructor.

ENG 493 Advanced Nonfiction Writing 3-6(3-0) F
Concentration on individual projects in nonfiction. May be repeated up to 6 hours. Prerequisite: ENG 301 or ENG 294 or permission of the instructor.

ENG 510 Writing Center Practicum 3(1-4) F, Sp
Examines the major problems of dealing with less-skilled writers and offers a mediated tutoring experience with such writers. Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor.

ENG 513 Special Topics 1-6(Spec) D

ENG 514 Language and Media Discourse 3(3-0) Sp (Odd Year)
Rhetorical theory and techniques in print and non-print media.

ENG 517 Reading and the English Classroom 3(3-0) F
The relationship of reading to the teaching of English through an introduction to the reading process, the needs of reluctant readers, and K-12 and ESL literacy issues.

ENG 519 Teaching of Composition 3(3-0) F
Research and methodology in the teaching of composition.

ENG 535 History of Literary Criticism 3(3-0) F
Review of critical attitudes and approaches of enduring significance. Prerequisite: 6 hours of literature, or permission of instructor.

ENG 539 Seminar in Major Nonfiction Writers 3-9(Spec) F
Creative and critical approaches to the study of representative works by selected major writers of literary or creative nonfiction. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisites: restricted to seniors and graduate students.

ENG 545 Chaucer 3(3-0) F (Odd Year)
Middle English grammar and pronunciation. The life and works of Chaucer with emphasis on the Canterbury Tales and Troilus and Criseyde.

ENG 547 Seminar in Major British Writers 3-9(Spec) D
A study of several English writers selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: 6 hours of English literature. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.

ENG 549 Advanced Shakespeare: Tragedy and Problem Plays 3(3-0) Sp
Examination of the development of Shakespearean tragedy and the final plays. Prerequisite: a previous university course in Shakespeare (ENG 349 or equivalent).

ENG 559 Seminar in Major American Writers 3-9(Spec) D
A study of several American writers selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: 6 hours of American literature. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.

ENG 561 European Romanticism: A Comparative Approach 3(3-0) F (Odd Year)
Comparative study of representative works written during the Romantic movement in Europe. Literary themes will be evaluated from an interdisciplinary perspective. (Group IV-A)

ENG 569 Seminar in Major World Writers 3-9(Spec) D
A study of major world writers selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: 6 hours of literature. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.

ENG 570 Old English 3(3-0) F (Even Year)
Grammar and pronunciation with readings from literature of the Old English period.

ENG 571 Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages 3(3-0) F (Even Year)
Principles and techniques for teaching English to students whose first language is not English. Prerequisite: ENG 375 or equivalent.

ENG 573 Linguistics and Reading 3(3-0) Sp (Even Year)
The reading process, the effects of language on reading, the relation between language and writing, and the ways people process information. Prerequisite: ENG 375 or ENG 576.

ENG 574 TESOL Materials, Assessment, Curriculum 3(3-0) Sp (Even Year)
Techniques for designing curricula, teaching materials, and tests and other assessment tools for ESL classrooms. Prerequisites: ENG 571.

ENG 576 Fundamental Issues in Language 3(3-0) Sp
A study of the basic facts of language acquisition, language history, language variation across cultures and social groups, and meaning and reality.

ENG 577 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition 3(3-0) F
An introduction to the principles and theories of second language acquisition, and their implications for language teaching. Prerequisites: ENG 375 or permission of instructor.

ENG 578 Applied Sociolinguistics 3(3-0) D
Topics include cross-cultural aspects of conversation, speech act theory language and gender, non-verbal behavior. Role of socio-cultural variables in language acquisition will also be discussed. Prerequisites: ENG 375 or permission of instructor.

ENG 579 Topics in English Linguistics 3(Spec) D
Practical and theoretical problems involving language and its description. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours. Prerequisite: ENG 375 or permission of instructor.

ENG 580 Literature for Young Adults 3(3-0) F, Sp
Reading interests and library materials of junior and senior high school students; methods of stimulating reading.  Subject grouping of books related to adolescent reading interests and needs.  Identical to LIB 580. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

ENG 581 The History of Children's Literature 3(3-0) Sp
Major trends in the history of children's literature as they emerged under certain philosophical, educational, and social influences in England, America, and Europe. Emphasis on literary analysis.

ENG 582 Cultural Pluralism in Young Adult and Children's Literature 3(3-0) F, Sp
The exploration of the literary and cultural heritage of American minorities including Black, Mexican, and Native American, primarily through folk literature, fiction, and biography. Prerequisites: ENG 381 or instructor permission. (Group IV-C)

ENG 583 The Heroic Tradition in Children's Literature 3(3-0) F
Study of the hero in epic, myth, folktale, and legend; including modern examples.

For 600 and 700 level course descriptions consult the current Graduate Bulletin.

ENG 601 Graduate Composition 3(3-0) Sp

ENG 602 Research Materials and Methods 3(3-0) F

ENG 603 Advanced Professional Communications 3(3-0) F (Odd Year)

ENG 614 Practicum in Teaching College Composition 3(3-0)

ENG 615 Problems in Teaching English 3(3-0) Sp

ENG 618 Teacher-Research Methods 3(3-0) Sp

ENG 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0) F, Sp

ENG 621 Seminar in Contemporary Poetry 3(3-0) Sp

ENG 622 Seminar in Contemporary Fiction 3(3-0) Sp

ENG 635 Seminar in English Literature 3-9(Spec) F, Sp (Even Year)

ENG 636 Seminar in Critical Problems 3(3-0) D

ENG 637 Seminar in Rhetoric and Composition 3-6(Spec) F

ENG 638 Seminar in Textual Analysis and Editing 3(3-0) Sp (Even Year)

ENG 656 Seminar in American Literature 3-9(Spec) F, Sp (Odd Year)

ENG 665 Seminar in World Literature 3-9(Spec) Sp

ENG 672 Applied Linguistics in Written Communications 3(3-0) Sp (Odd Year)

ENG 673 English Phonology for Language Teachers 3(3-0) Sp (Even Year)

ENG 674 English Grammar for Language Teachers 3(3-0) F (Odd Year)

ENG 675 Seminar in English Linguistics 3(3-9) F

ENG 681 Seminar in Children's Literature 3(3-0) F

ENG 690 Practicum in TESOL 1-3(Spec) F, Sp

ENG 691 Seminar: Writing Fiction 3-6(Spec) F

ENG 692 Seminar: Writing Poetry 3-6(Spec) Sp (Even Year)

ENG 693 Seminar in Writing Nonfiction 3-6(Spec)

ENG 697 Independent Study 3-6(Spec) F, Sp

ENG 718 Teaching Internship 6(Spec) (TBA)

ENG 719 Internship: Professional Communication 3-6(Spec) (TBA)

ENG 799 Thesis 1-6(Spec) F, Sp

Credit Limitation. Courses in the department that are subject to graduate credit limitation under the policy covering unspecified content or variable credit are: ENG 513, 547, 559, 569, 579, 697.

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