Below are all of the courses offered by the English department. Not all courses will be offered in a given term.

General Education courses

Basic Skills

• 1550 and 1550H (Writing 1 and Honors Writing 1)
• 1551 and 1551H (Writing 2 and Honors Writing 2)

Artistic and Literary perspectives

• 1590 - Introduction to Literature
• 2610 - World Literature
• 2617 - Women in Literature
• 2618 - American Literature and Diversity
• 2631 - Mythology in Literature
• 2665 - Introduction to Film Study

English-as-a-Second-Language

1509. Academic English for Non-native Speakers. Development of writing and reading comprehension skills in English through outlining, summary, and response. Emphasis on vocabulary, main idea, detail, and conclusion in assigned reading and writing. Entrance on basis of English-as-a-Second-Language placement test. Must be taken until a grade of C or better is achieved. May be repeated once with a different topic. Does not count toward a degree. Grading is CR/NC. 3 s.h.

1512. English Conversation for Non-native Speakers. Development of conversation skills. Focus on oral/aural fluency, idiomaticity, extracting and organizing information, and situation-oriented communication strategies. Emphasis on meaningful topics relevant to the students' pursuit of their academic goals. Entrance on basis of English-as-a-Second-Language placement test. Does not count toward a degree. Grading is ABC/NC. 1 s.h.

Lower-Division Courses

1539. Fundamentals of College Writing. Intensive individualized instruction in written communication and college-level reading practices in a computer-assisted environment. Open to students based on their Composition and Reading Placement Test results; does not count toward the graduation requirement in composition. Grading for English 1539 is ABC/NC. 4 s.h. Does not count for college credit.

1540. Introduction to College Writing. Practice in adapting college-level writing conventions, organizational strategies, and revision and editing techniques to a variety of writing tasks. Focus on responding to written texts in ways that demonstrate expressive, analytical, and evaluative thinking. Students divide their time between regular classrooms and com- puter classrooms, where they have the opportunity to acquire and develop basic word-processing and electronic communication skills. Does not count English toward the graduation requirement in composition. Open to students on the basis of Composition and Reading Test results. Grading is ABC/NC. 3 s.h.

Does not count for college credit.

1550. Writing 1. Strategies for writing as a means of critical inquiry, with focus on writing processes and on the roles of writer, audience, and purpose as they affect writing. Students divide their time between regular classrooms and computer classrooms, where they have the opportunity to acquire and develop basic word-processing and electronic com- munication skills. Open to students on the basis of Composition and Reading Test results or successful completion of ENGL 1539 or ENGL 1540. Grading is ABC/NC. 3 s.h.

1550H. Honors Writing 1. Strategies for writing as a means of critical inquiry, with focus on writing processes and on the roles of writer, audience, and purpose as they affect writing. Writing assignments treat a broad range of ideas, especially in response to challenging readings. Stylistic experimentation is encouraged so that each student can develop a distinctive writing style. Students divide their time between regular classrooms and computer classrooms, where they have the opportunity to acquire and develop basic word-processing and electronic communication skills. Prerequisite: Eligibility for the Honors program and permit on the basis of Composition and Reading Test results or upon recommendation of 1550 instructor and approval of the Director of Composition. Grading is ABC/NC. 3 s.h.

1551. Writing 2. Practice in writing with emphasis on the process of investigation: exploration of topics, formulation of tentative theses, collection of data from suitable primary and secondary sources, and clear and appropriate presentation of the results of these inquiries. Students divide their time between regular classrooms and computer classrooms, where they have the opportunity to perform research on the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: ENGL 1550 or Composition and Reading Test results. Grading is ABC/NC. 3 s.h.

1551H. Honors Writing 2. Research on a topic of some depth, conducted independently and focused on a single project that results in a substantial investigative paper. Students divide their time between regular classrooms and computer classrooms, where they have the opportunity to perform research on the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: Eligibility for the Honors Program and either ENGL 1550H or recommendation of ENGL 1550 instructor and approval of Director of Composition. Grading is ABC/NC. 3 s.h.

1560. Language, Ethnicity, and Gender. Basic understanding of relations between ethnicity, gender, and speech style, distinguishing linguistics, sociolinguis- tics, and women's issues. Examination of topics such as language, socialization, oral vs written language, language and class membership and intra-ethnicity variation in Urban Vernacular English. Listed also as FNLG 1560. 3 s.h.

1590. Introduction to Literature. Primarily British or American works in a variety of genres, chosen to illuminate a central topic, are read and discussed critically to promote understanding and enjoyment of reading. Focused on one of four topics: Nature and the Environment, The Good Life, Science and Technology, or Social Justice. 3 s.h.

2601. Intermediate Writing for Teachers. A course to increase proficiency in critical reading and writing. Designed specifically for students entering the College of Education; reading, discussions and writing assignments emphasize current issues in Education. Assignments allow students to practice, collaboratively and individually, the kinds of writing used in teaching. Does not count toward the English major. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

2602. Media Writing. Introduction to writing for the mass media. Development of writing techniques and examination of styles and approaches used in writing for various mass audiences. Fulfills requirement for Integrated Language Arts Middle Childhood teaching license and may be applied to the Journalism minor and Professional Writing and Editing professional area. Listed also as JOURN 2602. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

2610. World Literature. Literature in translation from Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

2617. Women in Literature. Examination of works by and about women, drawn primarily from American and English writers. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

2618. American Literature and Diversity. Writers and works in relation to the diversity of American culture, politics, lifestyles, and social movements. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

2620. African Literature. Survey of pre-colonial, colonial, post-colonial, and modern African literature, with emphasis on experiences, styles, and themes of African writers. The effects of African literature on cultural discourse throughout the world. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

2622. News Reporting. Study of news reporting and writing, with emphasis on journalistic style, development of news judgment, interviewing, and coverage of special story types. Listed also as JOURN 2622. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

2626. American Journalism. The development of newspaper and magazine journalism in America, the role of the press and its effects on American society, including those led by women, people of color, and journalists of diverse cultural backgrounds, and journalism as a literary tradition. May be applied to the Journalism minor and Professional Writing and Editing professional area. Listed also as JOURN 2626. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

2631. Mythology in Literature. Introductory study of myths, chiefly classical, with some attention to their origins and cultural significance, and of literary works, both classical and modern, in which myths are used. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

2646. Introduction to Fiction Writing. Examination and application of narrative techniques and conventions designed to introduce the basic elements of writing fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h

2647. Introduction to Poetry Writing. Examination and application of poetic techniques and conventions designed to introduce the basic elements of writing poetry. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

2651. Introduction to Language. Introduction to language principally for prospective teachers, with emphasis on the nature and function of language and its history, variations, and acquisition. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

2665. Introduction to Film Study. Introduction to film as a medium of artistic expression. Technical aspects of film and the relationship of film to other media and to society. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

Upper-Division Courses

3700. Literary Study. Gateway course for English majors. Content to include key terms, strategies for reading, interpretation, research, and the conventions for assessing and using sources. Prereq.: Completion of ENGL 1551 with grade C or better. 3 s.h.

3702. British and American Literature 2: From the Enlightenment to the Present. Emphasis on learning how to read literature and how to write literary analysis. Students read from a selection of British and American literature from the Enlightenment to the present in the context of literary history. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3703. Literature for Young Children. Study of the development of children's literature, giving the prospective elementary teacher criteria for evaluating books for children. Required of all elementary education candidates. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3704. Literature for Middle School Readers. Study of fiction and nonfiction genres for students in the middle school grades, including characters and authors from various cultures and ethnicities. Required of middle childhood reading and language arts majors. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3705. Young Adult Literature. Study of literature for and about adolescents and of related topics, including young adults as readers, critical standards for evaluation, and the use of adolescent literature in secondary schools. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3706. Introduction to Literary Theory. Provides an introduction to literary theory and criticism for English majors, emphasizing the history and application of critical approaches to literature. By reading core works in literary theory, students will learn application of theoretical approaches to various texts. Prerequisite: 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

3716. Feature Writing. Development of techniques of writing feature stories, including generating feature ideas, gathering information, and polishing feature style. Practice in writing various types of features. Listed also as JOURN 3716. Prerequisite: ENGL 2622. 3 s.h.

3717. Editorial and Opinion Writing. Techniques, approaches, and practice in writing reviews, editorials, and opinion columns. Exercises in criticisms of the arts, editorial research, and editorial style. Listed also as JOURN 3717. Prerequisite: ENGL 2622. 3 s.h.

3721L. Journalism Workshop. Application through student publications of the principles of JOURN 2622 and an introduction to creating publications on computers. May be repeated once. Listed also as JOURN 3721L. Prerequisite: or concurrent: ENGL 2622. 3 s.h.

3723. Editing and Design for Newspapers. The practice of copy editing, headline writing, layout and design, photo editing, caption writing, and designing publications on computers. Listed also as JOURN 3723. Prerequisite: ENGL 2622. 3 s.h

3732. Images of Women. An examination through language, literature, folklore, film and myth of the ways in which the meanings and representations of women have been constructed and implemented in Western culture. Introduces key concepts and theoretical frameworks drawn from current scholarship about women. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3738. Selected Topics in World Literature. A com- parative examination of a genre, historical period, or literary movement. May be repeated once with different topic. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3739. Writing for Middle School Teachers. Designed to strengthen proficiency in writing, with emphasis on issues related to the teaching of English in middle school. Limited to students seeking middle childhood licensure with a concentration in Language Arts. Prerequisite: Admission to upper division status in the Beeghly College of Education. 3 s.h.

3740. Advanced Writing. Designed to strengthen proficiency in essay writing, with emphasis on the development of ideas, analysis of style, clarity of thought and expression, editing, and proofreading. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3741. Advanced Writing for Teachers. Designed to strengthen proficiency in writing, with emphasis on issues relating to the teaching of English. Limited to students seeking English or Integrated Language Arts certificates. Prerequisite: Admission to upper-divi-sion status in the College of Education. 3 s.h.

3743. Professional and Technical Communication. Intermediate composition course to introduce essential elements of professional and technical communication: audience and task analysis; techniques of gathering, interpreting, and presenting information; appropriate conventions, styles, and formats; elements of collaborative, global, and electronic communication; and application of computer technology to document design and production. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3744. Proposal and Report Writing. Application of rhetorical strategies and principles of design to the preparation of texts in two specific professional communication genres: the proposal and the report. Prerequisite: ENGL 3743. 3 s.h.

3745. Online Text Workshop. Practice in student online publications and oral presentations, with a focus on presentation applications. Prerequisite: ENGL 2622 or 3743. 3 s.h.

3746. Fiction Writing Workshop. Supervised work- shop in which students develop their individual narrative skills, styles, and talents. May be repeated once. Prerequisite: ENGL 2646. 3 s.h.

3747. Poetry Writing Workshop. Supervised work- shop in which students develop their individual poetic skills, styles, and talents. May be repeated once. Prerequisite: ENGL 2647. 3 s.h.

3748. Screenwriting. Examination and application of story concepts, theme and character development, structure, page design, and formatting. Students will develop their own story, treatment, and screenplay. May be repeated once. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3750. Language and Culture. Language structure as an instrument in human behavior and social institutions with emphasis on cross-cultural and intercultural communication. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3755. Principles of Linguistic Study. Survey of elements of linguistic structure, methods of analysis and description, theoretical models, and the role of language in human affairs. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3757. Development of the English Language. Sounds, vocabulary, grammar, and usage, from old to contemporary English. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

3760. Advanced News Reporting and Writing. Designed to strengthen news reporting skills, with emphasis on interviewing and research skills, narrative and investigative writing, and analysis of issue stories. Listed also as JOURN 3760. Prerequisite: ENGL 2622. 3 s.h.

3765. Film Genres. Study of a particular type of film, such as comedy, western, documentary, or science fiction. May be repeated once with a different topic. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701, 3702, or 2665. 3 s.h.

3770. American Literature in Historical Perspective. Poetry, prose, drama, and other forms of literary expression examined within the context of a specific aspect of American social, intellectual, and cultural history. May be repeated once with different topic. Cross-listed with AMER 3770. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

3780. American Genres. Study of a particular type of literature (e.g., short story, autobiography, or film) as it developed in the United States. May be repeated once with a different topic. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

3790. Selected Topics in Multicultural Studies. Concentrated study of discourse in English from cultures other than the dominant or majority culture of a given society, designed to develop awareness and sensitivity to issues of difference, power, and cross-cultural perspectives, and to address and facilitate students' multicultural literacy. May be repeated once with different topic. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551. 3 s.h.

4821. Advising Student Publications. Study of the role and responsibilities of the publication advisor in high school and college. Topics include the unique legal and ethical concerns of student publications, the training of writers and editors, the relationship of the student press to the academic administration, and a range of publication-management concerns. Listed also as JOURN 4821. Prerequisite: ENGL 2622. 3 s.h.

4824. Press Law and Ethics. Study of First Amendment rights of the press; examination of laws concerning libel, privacy, copyright, obscenity, censorship, open meetings and open records in Ohio; discussion of press responsibilities. Listed also as JOURN 4824. Prerequisite: ENGL 2622. 3 s.h.

4825. Selected Topics in Journalism. Study of approaches to and special aspects of journalism not covered in depth in other journalism courses. May be repeated once with change of topic. Listed also as JOURN 4825. Prerequisite: ENGL 2622. 3 s.h.

4830. Major Figures in British Literature. Concentrated study of the works of a British writer who has contributed significantly to the literary tradition. May be repeated once with different topic. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4831. British Genres, Circles, and Movements. Study of a literary genre, a group of writers who shared a cultural context or who influenced one another's work, or a trend or development in literature. May be repeated once with different topic. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4843. Advanced Professional and Technical Communication. Advanced instruction in professional writing and editing, further expanding skills developed in Professional and Technical Communication (English 3743) through the creation and design of documents such as newsletters, instruction manuals, product documentation, and books. Prerequisite: ENGL 3743. 3 s.h.

4849. Professional and Technical Editing. Study of the skills needed to make appropriate decisions about the content, grammar, mechanics, style, organization, and format of scholarly, trade, journalistic, and other professional publications, including newsletters and electronic publications. Topics include stages in the publishing process, proofreading, hard-copy versus online editing, mechanical and substantive editing, and the use of house and press styles. Prerequisite: ENGL 1551 and junior or senior standing. 3 s.h.

4850. Sociolinguistics. An investigation of the relationship between language and society. Includes discussion of dialects and standard language, language planning, linguistic identity, multi- and bilingualism, class, gender, ethnicity, and social interaction. Listed also as FNLG 4850. Prerequisite: ENGL 3755. 3 s.h.

4851. Language Acquisition. A study of research on the learning of first and second languages. Topics include developmental sequences, learner variables, critical periods and conditions for learning, and the roles of input and interaction. The course is designed for those planning to teach languages. Listed also as FNLG 4851. Prerequisite: ENGL 3755. 3 s.h.

4855. Advanced Linguistics. In-depth study of selected issues in contemporary linguistic theory. Especially recommended for students pursuing advanced studies or a minor in linguistics or planning graduate studies. Prerequisite: ENGL 3755. 3 s.h.

4856. TESOL Methods. Introduction to teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Focus on using communicative methods with non-native speakers. Prerequisite: ENGL 3755. 3 s.h.

4857. TESOL Practicum. Supervised teaching in English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Additionally, weekly seminar attendance required. Prerequisite: ENGL 4856. 3 s.h.

4858. English Grammar. Descriptions and analysis of English language structure. Prerequisite: ENGL 3755. 3 s.h.

4859. Selected Topics in Discourse. Study in depth of a specific topic such as stylistics, semantics, or rhetoric. May be repeated once with different topic. Prerequisite: ENGL 3740, 3741, or 3755 as appropriate to topic. 3 s.h.

4860. The Medieval World. British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the age of Chaucer, presented in the context of the period's history and culture. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4862. Themes in American Literature. In-depth examination of a significant theme in American literature and culture through analysis of prose, poetry, drama, and/or film from different historical periods. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4864. Selected Topics in American Literature. An important aspect of or approach to America's literary heritage not covered in other courses. May be repeated once with different topic. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4865. Selected Topics in Film. An important aspect of or approach to film not covered in other courses. May be repeated once with different topic. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701, 3702, or 2665. 3 s.h.

4870. Web Communications Capstone. A project course requiring the integration of website development tools and techniques, database development, effective writing for the web, and audience analysis, to produce a website of substantial depth and breadth. Oral and written presentations of final project. Listed also as CSIS 4870. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor. 3 s.h.

4871. The Black Experience in American Literature. Study of African-American literature that explores the intersections between race, gender, and class in America, with emphasis on black minority culture, experience, and perspective. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4880. Oral Communication for English Majors. Emphasis on improving oral communication skills for English majors. Students will receive instruction on effective oral communication and practice both individual and group presentations. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in upper-division British or American literature course. 1 s.h.

4881. Shakespeare and His World. Study of Shakespeare's works along with an exploration of the artistic and social forces that shaped his writing. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h

4882. The English Renaissance. Study of British literature from 1500 to 1660 and the social, cultural, and artistic forces that influenced it. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4886. Restoration and Eighteenth Century British Literature. Study of British literature of the period and the social, cultural, and artistic forces that influenced it. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4887. The Romantic Period. Study of British literature from 1776 to 1832 and the social, cultural, and artistic forces that influenced it. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4890. Senior Seminar. Study of literature, linguistics, or criticism and theory requiring a long, critical, research-based paper. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702, and six additional courses in the major. 3 s.h.

4892. Nineteenth Century British Literature Studies. Nineteenth-century writers, works, and themes read in the context of the period's culture and history. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4895. Early Twentieth Century British Studies. Literature read in the context of the period's literary movements, culture, and history. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4896. British Literature from World War II to the Present. Literature read in the context of the period's literary movements, culture, and history. Prerequisite: ENGL 3701 or 3702. 3 s.h.

4898. Professional Writing Internship. Supervised work-and-learning experiences in professional communication under the direction of a faculty member and an employee of a participating firm. Ten to 20 hours of student time each week. Enrollment is contingent upon the availability of internships. Students are selected on the basis of relevant qualifications, including GPA, courses taken, recommendations, and an interview. May be repeated with the approval of the department chairperson. Prerequisite: 12 s.h. in Journalism and/or Professional Writing and Editing. 1-3 s.h.

4899. Professional Writing Senior Project. Capstone experience for the Professional Writing and Editing major. Individualized research, analysis, develop- ment, and oral presentation of a project that incor- porates audience-appropriate writing, design, and/or editing in a usable high-quality product. Taken during the student's final undergraduate year. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of a Professional Writing and Editing advisor. 3 s.h.

Graduate Courses

6900. Methods of Literary Research. Basic concepts and methods of literary research and analysis. 3 s.h.

6901. Methods of Composition Research. Theories and methods of composition research; emphasis on strategies for conducting, analyzing, and writing about classroom and workplace studies. 3 s.h.

6902. Literary Thought. May focus on particular theoretical approaches or provide an overview of literary criticism. may be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6906. Teaching of Literature. Problems, issues, practices, and research that affect the teaching of literature at various grade levels and in college courses. 3 s.h.

6907. Teaching of Writing. Problems, issues, practices, and research that affect the teaching of writing at various grade levels and in college courses. 3 s.h.

6911. The Medieval World. Study of selected literary works reflecting medieval thought and culture. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6912. Sixteenth- and 17th-Century British Studies. Nondramatic literature of the British Renaissance. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6913. Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama. Varying emphases on the dramatic works of Shakespeare and/or his contemporaries. may be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6914. Restoration and 18th-Century British Studies. Prose, poetry, and/or drama of the period studied in historical and cultural context and from various critical perspectives. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6915. Early American Studies. Prose, poetry, and/or drama from the colonial period up to the early 19th century examined in their historical and cultural contexts. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6916. Nineteenth-Century British Studies. Prose, poetry, and/or drama of the period studied in historical and cultural context and from various critical perspectives. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6917. Nineteenth-Century American Studies. Examines 19th-century American literature and culture through particular themes, genres, styles, periods, and/or figures. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6918. Studies in Children�s Literature. contemporary children�s literature. Emphasis may be on development, trends, critical standards, cultural context, classroom selection and use. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6919. Studies in Young Adult Literature. contemporary young adult literature. Emphasis may be on development, trends, critical standards, cultural context, classroom selection and use. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6920. Twentieth-Century British Studies. Prose, poetry, and/or drama of the period studied in historical and cultural context and from various critical perspectives. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6921. Advising Student Publications. A study of the role and responsibilities of the publication advisor in high school and college. Topics include the unique legal and ethical concerns of student publications, the training of writers and editors, the relationship of the student press to the academic administration, and a range of publication-management concerns. 3 s.h.

6922. Twentieth-Century American Studies. Examines works in relation to the history and social and cultural developments of the period. Nonliterary texts may be included, such as film, visual arts, and music. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6923. Working Class Literature. A study of working-class literature, culture, and artistic production, with emphasis on the literary history, the material conditions, and the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation in the works of literature by and about the working class. 3 s.h.

6927. Historical Survey of Literature for Young People. Survey of historical developments from the 18th through mid-20th centuries in British and American literature for young people. 3 s.h.

6935. Studies in Romanticism. Prose, poetry, and/or drama of the period studied in historical 209Graduate Courses and cultural context and from various critical perspectives. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6943. Technical Communication. In-depth discussion of audience, format, document design, and corporate structure. Focus on refining skills and providing theoretical support for practical applications. Prereq.: ENGl 3743 Professional and Technical communication and ENGl 4849 Professional and Technical Editing or ENGl 6949. 3 s.h.

6944. Document Design and Production. Application of computer software and hardware to design and produce professional/technical documents. 3 s.h.

6945. Theory of Professional and Technical Communication.Examines theory and research in professional and technical communication with emphasis on the application of theoretical concepts and empirical findings to practical problems in the field. Introduces students to theories and research methods through reading in current literature and through class research projects. 3 s.h.

6946. Historical Editing. Project-based approach to theoretical and practical aspects of editing historical and literary documents for both print and digital contexts. Topics include document selection, transcription, verification, and annotation, as well as the implications for teaching and learning using traditional print and electronic archives and texts. Cross-listed with HIST 6946. 3 s.h.

6949. Professional and Technical Editing. A study of the skills needed to make appropriate changes in the content, grammar, mechanics, style, format, and organization of manuscripts for scholarly, trade, journalistic, and other professional publications. The course deals with stages in the publishing process, hard-copy versus online editing, mechanical and substantive editing, and the use of house and press styles. 3 s.h.

6950. Sociolinguistics. An investigation of the relationship between language and society. Includes discussion of dialects and standard languages, language planning, linguistic identity, multi- and bilingualism, class, gender, ethnicity, and social interaction. 3 s.h.

6951. Language Acquisition. A study of research on the learning of first and second languages. Topics include developmental sequences, learner variables, critical periods and conditions for learning, and the roles of input and interaction. The course is designed for those planning to teach languages. 3 s.h.

6953. Publications Issues and Management. Exploration of the issues involved in managing and producing professional publications, including publications in students� own fields. Focus on organizational, editorial, and authorial voice; editorial policies; audience analysis; and the processes by which publications are conceived, designed, and produced. 3 s.h.

6955. Advanced Linguistics. In-depth study of selected issues in contemporary linguistic theory. 3 s.h.

6956. TESOL Methods. Introduction to teaching English as a second language (ESL), including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. focus will be on using communicative methods with nonnative speakers. 3 s.h.

6957. TESOL Practicum. Supervised teaching in an English as a second language (ESL) program. Additionally, weekly seminar attendance is required. 3 s.h.

6958. English Grammar. Descriptions and analysis of English grammar structure. 3 s.h.

6960. Studies in Linguistics. Examines a specific topic such as stylistics, semantics, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition, TESOL, or computational linguistics. May be repeated twice with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6963. Perspectives in Multicultural Studies. An advanced study of primary and secondary texts from the field of multicultural literature and multicultural education. The course will emphasize the formation of social identities, the intersections of race, class, and gender, relationships among dominant and nondominant subjects in U.S. and other global cultures. The course will pay special attention to the theory and application of multiculturalist paradigms to education, professional work, and graduate study. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6965. Studies in Film. Analysis of motion pictures and their creators; topics may include classic and contemporary styles, genres, and methods of production, as well as film theory and criticism. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6966. Writing of Poetry. Discussion and application of approaches, techniques, and forms involved in the writing of poetry. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6967. Writing of Prose. Discussion and application of approaches, techniques, and forms involved in the writing of fiction and/or nonfiction. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6968. Studies in Literary Form. Examines forms such as poetry, the novel, the short story, essay, biography, autobiography, or travel literature. Emphasis may be on definition, development, cultural context, figures, or themes. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6974. English Education Workshop. Intensive study and activity in a topic related to teaching English and the language arts. Does not count toward degree credit. Grading is S/U. May be repeated. 1–3 S.H.

6975. English Education Seminar. Approaches to teaching English and the language arts. May be repeated once with a different topic. 1–3 S.H.

6976. Studies in English Education. Theories, issues, and/or criticism in the teaching of English. May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6989. Teaching Practicum. Techniques and strategies for teaching college composition, including course design and classroom practice. Required of and limited to graduate assistants who are teaching in the English Department. first-year graduate assistants must register for three semester hours of Teaching Practicum in two successive semesters for a total of six semester hours. Does not count toward degree credit. Grading is S/U. 1–3 s.h.

6990. Special Topics. May be repeated once. 3 s.h.

6991. Special Topics M.F.A. Special topics in literature and creative writing for students in the master of fine Arts (M.F.A.) program in creative writing. May be repeated once. Prereq.: Acceptance into the M.F.A. program. 3 s.h.

6992. Professional Communication. focus on a selected topic in technical writing or professional communication (e.g., proposal writing, science writing, computer documentation, nonfiction prose). May be repeated once with a different topic. 3 s.h.

6993. Discourse Theory. Examination and discussion of contemporary theories of discourse analysis, with some attention to the history and development of rhetorical theory. 3 s.h.

6997. English Internship. Supervised work-and-learning experience in English under the direction of an English Department faculty member and an employee of a participating firm. Ten to 20 hours a week of student time are expected. Enrollment is contingent upon the availability of internships. Students are selected on the basis of personal qualifications, including GPA, courses taken, recommendations, and an interview. Either ENGl 6997 or ENGl 6998 Professional Writing Internship may count toward the degree—not both. 1–3 S.H.