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: six 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 nine 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) Sp (Odd Year)
A study of several English writers selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: six hours of English literature. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours.

ENG 549 Advanced Shakespeare: Tragedy and Problem Plays 3(3-0) Sp
Examines the development of Shakespearean tragedy and the final plays. Prerequisite: previous course in Shakespeare.

ENG 559 Seminar in Major American Writers 3-9(Spec) Sp (Even Year)
A study of several American writers selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: six hours of American literature. May be repeated to a maximum of nine 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) F
A study of major world writers selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: six hours of literature. May be repeated to a maximum of nine 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
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: 375 or 576.

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

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) Sp (Odd Year)
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) Sp (Odd Year)
Practical and theoretical problems involving language and its description. May be repeated to a maximum of nine 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 with LIB 580.

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 593 Seminar in Writing Nonfiction 3(3-0) Sp
Concentration on individual projects in nonfiction. Prerequisites: 301 or 303 or permission of instructor.

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

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: six 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: six hours of English literature. May be repeated to a maximum of nine 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: six 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 six 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: Six hours of American literature. May be repeated to a maximum of nine 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: six hours of world literature. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours.

ENG 672 Applied Linguistics in Written Communication 3(3-0) Sp
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
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
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 3-9(Spec) F
Problems in sociolinguistics, bilingualism, historical grammar, the application of modern linguistic theory to the teaching of English or foreign languages. Prerequisite: 375; some foreign language study. May be repeated to a maximum of nine 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 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 three hours. Prerequisites: Final one-credit unit requires the completion of ENG 571 or 577 or the equivalent.

ENG 691 Seminar Writing Fiction 3-6(Spec) F
Workshop in fiction writing. May be repeated up to six 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 six hours. Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. Creative Writing Concentration or permission of instructor based on portfolio of student's poetry.

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 six 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.
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