English Courses
English Department Course Rotation Schedule
EN 105 - Writing Strategies and Concepts (C)
The course involves students in various modes of writing while exploring contemporary issues. It also helps strengthen their ability to think critically, read and listen intelligently, and write clearly and effectively.
EN 106 - Writing Purposes and Research (C)
The course teaches students to write effectively for various purposes and audiences. It also helps to develop further skills in critical thinking and reading. Special emphasis is given to information retrieval and writing a research paper.
EN 201 - (GE) Introduction to Literature (GE)
Develops skills in reading, interpreting, and evaluating literature and surveys some of the major concerns and movements in literary criticism.
EN 203 - Explorations in Language and Literature
Introductory study of language and literature as they relate to popular culture and other areas of contemporary interest. May be repeated for credit when topics change.
EN 221 - (MGE) Afro-American Literature (MGE)
An introduction to major Afro-American writers from the earliest expressions to the present. An examination of the cultural milieu from which the writing arose, the ideological stance of each writer studied, and they styles and structure of the works considered.
EN 231 - Introduction to Language
As an introduction to a general study of language, the course deals with the origin, nature and function of language as a uniquely human phenomenon. The history of English language and a survey of approaches to the analysis of languages are important components.
EN 232 - Introduction to Poetry (MGE)
A study of approaches to reading, understanding, and analyzing lyric poetry in English and American literature.
EN 233 - Introduction to Drama (GE)
A study of dramatic literature with emphasis on Anglo-American drama.
EN 234 - Introduction to Fiction (GE)
Close reading of selected works of English and American prose fiction, emphasizing the historical development of the novel and short story.
EN 304 - Special Topics in Language and Literature
PREREQUISITE: Permission of Instructor
A seminar course treating various topics of contemporary interest.
EN 307 - Professional Writing in English Studies (C)
PREREQUISITES: EN 105, EN 106, passing the WCT, and 60 accumulated hours
Experience in research, writing, and editing in the professional context of contemporary work in English Studies. English majors only. This course fulfills the requirement for EN 306 for English majors.
EN 311 - Creative Writing (C)
Practice in various forms of imaginative writing, particularly prose fiction and drama, and lyric and narrative poetry. May be repeated with permission of instructor. Recommended prerequisite: one or more literature courses.
EN 315 - Earlier English Literature
A survey of major authors and works from the medieval beginnings of English literature to approximately 1700. Special attention to Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare and Milton.
EN 316 - Later English Literature
A survey of major authors, works, and movements from approximately 1700 to 1900. Special attention to the Romantic and Victorian periods.
EN 317 - Earlier American Literature (MLL)
Study of significant American writers from the colonial period to the Civil War with attention to the historical and cultural contexts if their works.
EN 318 - Later American Literature (MLL)
Study of significant American writers from the Civil War to the present, with attention to the historical and cultural contexts of their works.
EN 319 - Modern Literature (LL)
A study of European literature, particularly English, of the first half of the twentieth century, considered in its historical and cultural context.
EN 320 - Literature for Young Adults (EDM/EDS 320)
Students in this course will survey literature appropriate for children in grades six through twelve. Students will also determine criteria for selecting and evaluating literature for adolescents and will develop lesson plans for teaching literature at various grade levels.
EN 325 - Modern Grammar (EDU 325)
This course concentrates on modern approaches to English grammar and its teaching after a brief historical perspective of transformational, structural, and traditional methodologies.
EN 341 - Literature and Film (LL)
Investigation of the relationship between written literature and the moving image of film and video as media for both narrative an lyrical expression, with close study of selected examples.
EN 351 - Foundations of Literature (MLL)
A study of major texts that form a foundation for modern literature. The course includes texts from around the world which function as models for modern writers and provide hints regarding the origins of 20th century thought and culture.
EN 355 - American Ethnic Literature (MLL)
The course presents American ethnic literary expressions including selected short stories, poems, personal narratives, essays, and plays from the earliest examples to the present. The heaviest concentration of works is from the 20th century. Examination of the cultures from which the literature emerges and of literary styles and structures is a regular feature of the course.
EN 356 - Women's Literature (MLL)
A study of literary works by and about women which will encourage students to explore the historical, political, and social contexts in which women live and write.
EN 359 - Mythology and Science Fiction (MLL)
The first half of this course examines the myths and legends of a variety of western and non-western cultures while the second half of the course examines science fiction as a tool for understanding and interpreting the world in which we live.
EN 361 - Contemporary Novel: 1940 - 1965
In this course the student reads a wide variety of novels by American, British, and other English speaking writers. The novels differ widely in theme, style, and subject matter. The aim is to teach the student the techniques of literary criticism as they apply to the novel.
EN 362 - Contemporary Novel: 1965 - present
In this course the student reads a wide variety of novels by American, British, and other English speaking writers. The novels differ widely in theme, style, and subject matter. The aim is to teach the student the techniques of literary criticism as they apply to the novel.
EN 380 - Literary Theory and Criticism
An examination of key questions in contemporary theory and their historical roots, along with the practice of literary criticism today. English majors only.
EN 401 - Independent Project in Language, Literature, or Writing
PREREQUISITE: EN 201
An opportunity for advanced students to pursue special interests not covered in regular course offerings, including writing projects. Material and credit arranged by the instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of the discipline coordinator. Variable credit: 1-6 hours.
EN 440 - Shakespeare
A survey of major comedies, histories, tragedies, and non-dramatic poetry.
EN 450 - Romanticism in Literature (LL)
A study of the Romantic movement in European literature, particularly English, with particular emphasis on the later eighteenth and early nineteenth century.
EN 490 - Capstone Seminar
The seminar will focus on a general topic in English studies on the model of an academic conference. Students will develop 20 - minute conference papers in the first portion of the course and deliver them before the class and an invited audience in a series of seminar meetings late in the semester. Attention will be paid to both the research and the rhetorical demand of this task, and to the relationship between each individual contribution and the wider topic.
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