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College of Arts & Sciences > Department of English > Course Descriptions> English

ENGL: ENGLISH

ENGL 0099
See the Learning Skills section on the last page of the course offerings.

ENGL 1101 Composition I 3-0-3
A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts,
with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory
use of a variety of research skills. Students will develop analytical and evaluative skills by
reading and writing expository and/or argumentative essays.

ENGL 1101H Honors Composition I 3-0-3
An honors-level composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a
variety of contexts with emphasis on more advanced forms of critical analysis, exposition,
and argumentation/persuasion, and also stressing introductory use of a variety of research
skills.

ENGL 1102 Composition II 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1101H. A composition course focusing on writing
skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101 that emphasizes interpretation
and evaluation and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research skills. Students will
learn to organize and present ideas and information effectively in research essays.

ENGL 1102H Honors Composition II 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or 1101H. An honors-level composition course, focusing on
writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1102, that emphasizes
advanced rhetorical strategies and argument/persuasion. The course also stresses, via an
array of theme-based studies, more varied forms of interpretation and evaluation and incorporates
more advanced research skills than those taught in ENGL 1102.

ENGL 2000 Writing for Teachers 3-0-3
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1101 and 1102. A writing-intensive course
focusing on the analysis and production of discourse in various genres. Required for ECE and
MGE majors.

ENGL 2060 Introduction to English Studies 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H. An introduction to the field of English studies,
focusing on the skills in writing, critical reading, interpretation, research, and bibliography as
well as on the major critical approaches to language and literature essential to work in the
discipline. Required of all English majors.

ENGL 2110 World Literature I: The Ancient World 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or 1102H. A study of selected works of literature from the
beginning of writing to the end of the classical period. This course presents myths, epics,
dramas, and prose works from the Hebrew, Greek, Roman, and other traditions that laid the
foundation for modern intellectual thought. Selections from such writers as Homer, Sophocles,
and Plato and such works as the Bible and the Koran will be presented in their historical and
cultural contexts.

ENGL 2110H Honors World Literature I: The Ancient World 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or 1102H. An in-depth study of selected works of literature and
their cultural backgrounds from the beginning of writing to the end of the classical period.
This course, multicultural and comparative in focus, presents myths, epics, dramas, and
prose works from western and non-western traditions that laid the foundation for modern
intellectual thought.

ENGL 2120 World Literature II: The Age of Discovery 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or 1102H. A study of selected works of literature and their
cultural backgrounds from approximately the 7th into the 17th century. This course includes
introductions to the Medieval and Renaissance frames of mind and puts works such as those
by Dante, Chaucer, Machiavelli, Shakespeare, and Milton in the context of modern intellectual
issues.

ENGL 2120H Honors World Literature II: The Age of Discovery 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or 1102H. A study of selected works of literature and their
cultural backgrounds from approximately the 7th century into the 17th century. This course
includes introductions to the Medieval and Renaissance frames of mind of western Europe as
well as adding multicultural aspects. Trends in the development of modern thought are
emphasized, with a focus on intellectual history.

ENGL 2130 World Literature III: The Development of Modern Thought 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or 1102H. A study of selected works of literature and their
cultural backgrounds from the 17th century to the present. This course includes introductions
to the Enlightenment, Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Contemporary periods. Selected
works from writers such as Molière, Pope, Rousseau, Wordsworth, Keats, the Brownings,
Eliot, and Faulkner will be presented, emphasizing major trends in the development of
modern thought.

ENGL 2130H Honors World Literature III: The Development of Modern Thought 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or 1102H. An in-depth study of selected works of literature and
their cultural backgrounds from the 17th century to the present. This course includes introductions
to the major concepts and themes represented in trans-national and trans-generic
literary texts from periods such as the Enlightenment, Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and
Contemporary. Special emphasis on multicultural and comparative aspects of the literature
and on large, overarching themes and concepts.

ENGL 2140 World Literature IV: The Genres of World Literature 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or 1102H. A study of literary forms of cultural expression. This
course will cover works written in a broad range of cultures and periods and will include
introductions to major genres of world literature such as epic, drama, prose fiction, and film.
Selected works by figures such as Homer, Shakespeare, Ibsen, Austen, and Kurosawa will be
presented, emphasizing the connections between form, function, and culture.

ENGL 3010 Writing for Business 3-0-3
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 or 1102H. An advanced writing course focusing on the elements
of effective writing, particularly as they apply to business and the professions.

ENGL 3020 Technical Writing 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or 1102H. An advanced writing course focusing on the elements
of effective writing, particularly as they apply to the sciences, industry, and other technology-
oriented fields.

ENGL 3030 Writing for the Legal and Social Science Professions 3-0-3
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 or 1102H. An advanced writing course focusing on the strategies
used to write clear and effective legal and social science communications including
memos, case reports, proposals, and briefs.

ENGL 3050 Tutoring English Composition 1-0-1
Prerequisites: ENGL 2110 or 2110H, 2120 or 2120H, 2130 or 2130H, 2140, or 2060. A
review of the principles of English composition with focus on the revision of student writing.
Includes instruction in the holistic evaluation and careful rhetorical analysis of student writing,
discussion of the proper scope and available avenues of revision, and examination of the
use of computers in the writing and revision process. Students will have supervised tutoring
experience.

ENGL 3060 Literary Research and Writing 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 2140 or ENGL 2060. A advanced writing and research course,
focusing on the interpretation and evaluation of literature as well as on the role and function
of criticism in the study of literature.

ENGL 3080 Grammar and Editing 3-0-3
Also offered as JOUR 3080. Prerequisite: ENGL 2110 or 2110H, 2120 or 2120H, 2130
or 2130H, 2060, or 2140. An intensive review of grammar and usage as well as an introduction
to the purposes, practices, and techniques of editing standard English. The grammar
section of the course will cover such topics as parts of speech and their uses, sentence
elements and their effective uses, agreement, punctuation, and parallelism. Students will also
be taught fundamental approaches to editing and the practical application of editing techniques.

ENGL 3090 Advanced Composition 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 2110 or 2110H, 2120 or 2120H, 2130 or 2130H, 2060, or 2140. A
study of various rhetorical strategies with regular writing assignments emphasizing logical
organization of thought and effective composition. The course will develop sound grammatical
and compositional skills to a level clearly superior to that of ENGL 1102.

ENGL 3110 British Literature I 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 2140 or 2060. A survey of the historical and formal development of
British literature through the mid-18th century. Emphasis on major writers and movements
as well as on terms relevant to the study of British literature.

ENGL 3120 British Literature II 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 2140 or 2060. A survey of the historical and formal development of
British and post-Colonial literature from the late 18th century to the present. Emphasis on
major writers and movements as well as on terms relevant to the study of British literature.

ENGL 3210 American Literature 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 2140 or 2060. A survey of the historical and formal development of
American literature. Emphasis on major writers and movements as well as on terms relevant
to the study of American literature.

ENGL 3220 Studies in African American Literature 3-0-3
Also offered as AFAM 3220. Prerequisite: ENGL 2110 or 2110H, 2120 or 2120H, 2130
or 2130H, 2060, or 2140. A study of selected topics in African-American literature. May be
repeated, but only 3 hours may be counted toward distribution requirements for the English
major.

ENGL 3300 Special Studies in Literature 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ENGL 2110 or 2110H, 2120 or 2120H, 2130 or 2130H, 2060, or 2140.
Studies of selected topics in literature.

ENGL 3320 Studies in African Literature 3-0-3
Also offered as AFAM 3320. Prerequisite: ENGL 2110 or 2110H, 2120 or 2120H, 2130
or 2130H, 2060, or 2140. A study of selected topics in African literature. May be repeated,
but only 3 hours may be counted towards distribution requirements for the English major.

ENGL 3330 Studies in Women and Literature 3-0-3
Also offered as WMST 3330. Prerequisite: ENGL 2110 or 2110H, 2120 or 2120H, 2130
or 2130H, 2060, or 2140. An examination of selected topics in literature by or about
women.

ENGL 3600 Introduction to Professional Writing 1-0-1
Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENGL 3060 or 3080, depending upon major track. An
introduction to careers in professional writing as well as to the required skills, applicable
technology, and related professional concerns.

ENGL 4110 Studies in British Literature to 1500 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of medieval literature, focusing on
major works, figures (three or more), and/or themes.

ENGL 4120 Studies in British Literature 1500-1660 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of British literature of the Renaissance
period, focusing on major works, figures (three or more), and/or themes.

ENGL 4130 Studies in British Literature 1660-1800 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of British literature of the Restoration
and 18th century, focusing on major works, figures (three or more), and/or themes.

ENGL 4140 Studies in British Literature: The Romantics 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of British literature of the Romantic
period, focusing on major works, figures (three or more), and /or themes.

ENGL 4145 Studies in British Literature: The Victorians 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of British literature of the Victorian
period, focusing on major works, figures (three or more), and /or themes.

ENGL 4150 Studies in 20th-Century British Literature 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of British and Post-Colonial literature
of the 20th century, focusing on major works, figures (three or more), and/ or themes.

ENGL 4210 Studies in American Literature to 1800 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of the literature of America from its
beginning to 1800, focusing on major works, figures (three or more), and/or themes.

ENGL 4220 Studies in American Literature 1800-1865 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of the literature of America from 1800
to 1865, focusing on major works, figures (three or more), and/or themes.

ENGL 4230 Studies in American Literature 1865-1914 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of literature of America from 1865 to
1914, focusing major works, figures (three or more), and/or themes.

ENGL 4240 Studies in American Literature after 1914 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of literature of America after 1914,
focusing on major works, figures (three or more), and/or themes.

ENGL 4300 Special Topics 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. Studies of literature focusing on selected
topics.

ENGL 4310 Studies in Major Writers 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of the interrelationship of the life and
works of one or at most two major figures in literature.

ENGL 4320 Studies in Poetry 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of the historical and formal development
of poetry.

ENGL 4330 Studies in Prose 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of the historical and formal development
of prose (fiction and/or non-fiction).

ENGL 4340 Studies in Drama 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of the historical and formal development
of drama.

ENGL 4350 Studies in Criticism/Theory 3-0-3
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 3060. A study of literary theory and criticism since
Plato, with special emphasis on contemporary theories.

ENGL 4500 Document Design 3-0-3
Also offered as JOUR 4500. Prerequisite or corequisite: JOUR 3510, ENGL 3060, or
ENGL/JOUR 3080, or permission of instructor. A study of theory of layout and design,
including editorial decision making, photo editing, and production technology for print and
on-line media.

ENGL 4520 Literary Journalism 3-0-3
Also offered as JOUR 4520. Prerequisite or corequisite: JOUR 3510, ENGL 3060, or
ENGL/JOUR 3080, or permission of instructor. A study of the theory and practice of
applying fiction techniques to journalistic fact. The course will explore the relationship
between literature and journalism, especially in terms of style and subject matter.

ENGL 4600 Issues in Professional Writing 3-0-3
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 3060 or 3080, depending upon major track. An
advanced writing course examining the application of selected professional writing strategies
and principles to contexts in which key rhetorical issues arise. These issues include argument,
audience, collaboration, ethics, ethos, purpose, and style.

ENGL 4610 History of the English Language 3-0-3
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 3060 or ENGL 3080. A study of the origins and
development of the English language.

ENGL 4620 Survey of the History of Rhetoric 3-0-3
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 3060 or 3080, depending upon major program. A
study of rhetorical theory and its major figures from the classical period to the present.

ENGL 4630 Writing Technologies 3-0-3
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 3060 or 3080, depending upon major track. A study
of the technologies applicable to professional writing such as desktop publishing, on-line
documentation, hypertext, and Internet resources.

ENGL 4640 Studies in Composition Theory 3-0-3
Prerequisite or co-requisite: ENGL 3060 or ENGL 3080, depending upon major track.
A study of the theory and practice of composition pedagogy, including crafting assignments;
planning, drafting, and revising texts; and evaluating student writing.

ENGL 4700 Directed Study 1-0-1 to 3-0-3
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 3060 or 3080, depending upon major track. Individualized
studies in selected areas of language and literature, the amount of credit depending
upon the requirements. Permission to enroll must be secured from the instructor.

ENGL 4800 Internship in English 3 to 12 hours credit
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 3060 or 3080, depending upon major track. Graded
“Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory.” Supervised work involving writing, for example, in a
law office, an agency, a publishing company, or a business. The amount of credit depends
upon the requirements. Permission to enroll must be secured from the adviser and the
department head.

ENGL 4900 Senior Seminar 3-0-3
Prerequisite or corequisite: senior standing and ENGL 3060 or 3080, depending upon
major track. A capstone course, focused on selected topics and projects appropriate to the
students’ track, designed to help students synthesize their knowledge and reinforce the skills
they have acquired as English majors.

For additional offerings in the Department of English, see
English as a Second Language (ENSL), Creative Writing and
Contemporardy Literature(CWCL),
Journalism (JOUR), and Linguistics (LING).