Course
Descriptions
English
(ENG) Course
Schedules
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. Prerequisites: 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
instructor's permission.
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
Examines 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.
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.
Prerequisite: 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 the
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
3-9(Spec) D
Practical and theoretical problems involving language and its
description. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.
Prerequisite: ENG 375.
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.
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.
ENG 601 Graduate Composition
3(3-0) Sp
Applications of various approaches to writing nonfiction for
teaching and nonteaching majors who wish to perfect their own
writing.
ENG 602 Research Materials and
Methods 3(3-0) F
Acquisition and application of various research materials and
methods for teachers and scholars. Prerequisites: admission to
graduate program in English.
ENG 603 Advanced Professional
Communications 3(3-0) F (Odd Year)
A study of the requirements of effective writing in
professional fields. Prerequisites: ENG 303, or previous
work-related experience with a professional communications
focus, or permission of instructor.
ENG
614 Practicum in Teaching College Composition 3(3-0) F
Study and practice of the theories, methods, and materials
of teaching first-year college composition. Prerequisites:
open to English teaching assistants or by permission of
instructor.
ENG 615 Problems in Teaching
English 3(3-0) Sp
An analysis of the issues, methods, and techniques of teaching
English.
ENG 618 Teacher-Research
Methods 3(3-0) Sp
This course explores and implements classroom-based research
methods so that students will learn to become both
theorist-practitioners and teacher-practitioners.
ENG 619 Continuing
Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0) F, Sp
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed
all program credits but still need to use university resources
to complete their degree requirements.
ENG 621 Seminar in
Contemporary Poetry 3(3-0) Sp
A study of selected contemporary poets in the context of major
developments in the poetry of the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: 6 hours of literature at the graduate or
undergraduate level.
ENG 622 Seminar in
Contemporary Fiction 3(3-0) Sp
Study of significant and influential fiction from 1945 to the
present. Prerequisites: Two courses in literature at either
the graduate or undergraduate level.
ENG 635 Seminar in English
Literature 3-9(Spec) F, Sp (Even Year)
A study of one of the following periods of English literature:
A. Literature of Medieval England and the Renaissance; B.
Literature of 17th and 18th Century England; C. Literature of
19th Century England; D. Modern Period. Prerequisite: 6
hours of English literature. May be repeated to a maximum of
9 hours.
ENG 636 Seminar in Critical
Problems 3(3-0) Sp (Even Year)
A study of the major theories and theorists in contemporary
literary studies and selected critical problems generated by
them. Prerequisite: 6 hours of literature or permission of
the instructor.
ENG 637 Seminar in Rhetoric
and Composition 3-6(Spec) F
Theoretical issues, practices, history, texts, applications in
Rhetoric and Composition. May be repeated to maximum of 6
hours.
ENG 638 Seminar in Textual
Analysis and Editing 3(3-0) Sp (Even Year)
A course designed to prepare students for editing
responsibilities found in a variety of fields, including
education and scholarly publications.
ENG 656 Seminar in American
Literature 3-9(Spec) F, Sp (Odd Year)
The role of nature, frontier, or other factors in American
literature of one of the following periods: A. Pre-Romantic
Period; B .Romantic Period; C. Realistic and Naturalistic
Periods; D. Modern Period. Prerequisites: 6 hours of
American literature. May be repeated to a maximum of 9
hours.
ENG 665 Seminar in World
Literature 3-9(Spec) Sp
The tracing of ideas through world literatures from one of the
following periods: A. Classical literature; B. Medieval and
Renaissance literature; C. 18th and 19th Century literature;
D. Modern literature. Prerequisite: 6 hours of world
literature. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.
ENG 672 Applied Linguistics in
Written Communication 3(3-0) Sp (Odd Year)
This course explores linguistic approaches to textual
analysis, and the application of research findings in teaching
written standard English as a second language/dialect.
Prerequisites: ENG 375 or equivalent or permission of
instructor.
ENG 673 English Phonology for
Language Teachers 3(3-0) Sp (Even Year)
Basic elements of English pronunciation, including segmental
phonology, general articulation features, rhythm, and
intonation. Involves analysis of pronunciation of native and
non-native English speakers. Prerequisite: ENG 375.
ENG 674 English Grammar for
Language Teachers 3(3-0) F (Odd Year)
A functional approach to English grammar, examining the uses
of the major grammatical constructions. Includes analysis of
language of native and non-native speakers of English.
Prerequisite: ENG 271 or permission of instructor.
ENG 675 Seminar in English
Linguistics 3(3-9) F
Problems in sociolinguistics, bilingualism, historical
grammar, the application of modern linguistic theory to the
teaching of English or foreign languages. Prerequisite: ENG 375;
some foreign language study. May be repeated to a maximum of
9 hours.
ENG 681 Seminar in Children’s
Literature 3(3-0) F
Special problems in children’s literature. Open only to
those students who have taught in the elementary school or who
have had ENG 381 or its equivalent.
ENG 690 Practicum in TESOL 1-3
(Spec) F, Sp
An examination of methods and materials, classroom management
techniques and skills necessary to effectively teach English
to speakers of other languages. May be repeated to a maximum
of 3 hours. Prerequisites: Final 1-credit unit requires
the completion of ENG 571 or ENG 577 or the equivalent.
ENG 691 Seminar Writing
Fiction 3-6(Spec) F
Workshop in fiction writing. May be repeated up to 6 hours.
Prerequisite: admission to M.A. Creative Writing Concentration
or permission of instructor based on portfolio of student's
fiction.
ENG 692 Seminar in Writing
Poetry 3-6(Spec) F
Workshop in poetry writing. May be repeated up to 6 hours.
Prerequisite: admission to M.A. Creative Writing Concentration
or permission of instructor based on portfolio of student's
poetry.
ENG 693 Seminar in Writing Nonfiction
3-6(Spec) Sp (Even Year)
Workshop in contemporary approaches to nonfiction writing.
This is a 3 credit course that may be taken twice.
Prerequisite: none.
ENG 697 Independent Study
3-6(Spec) F, Sp
Prerequisite: approval by instructor and department
chairperson required before registration. May be repeated to a
maximum of 6 hours.
ENG 718 Internship: Teaching
6(Spec) (TBA)
Supervised teaching experience in community college for
pre-service teachers in Master of Arts in Composition and
Communication Program. Prerequisites: 24 hours of graduate
work in the MACC program, including ENG 519, ENG 601, ENG 637,
or permission of instructor.
ENG 719 Internship:
Professional Communication 6(Spec) (TBA)
Supervised experience in writing, editing, and/or similar
technical or professional activity for students in the Master
of Arts in Composition and Communication Program.
Prerequisites: 24 credit hour of MACC graduate work;
permission of instructor and approval of advisor.
ENG 799 Thesis 1-6(Spec) F, Sp
CR/NC only.
Unspecified
content or variable credit courses.
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courses. The following courses offered through the
department are of unspecified content or variable credit: ENG
513, 547, 559, 569.
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