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Proposed schedules are tentative, reflecting recent trends, but dependent on student
need and other factors.

 

92. Transitional English. Credit 4 hours. Placement: 17 or below on English ACT score. Instruction and practice
in basic principles of essay writing. Instruction in grammar and mechanics as they
apply to writing. Introduction to writing with computers. Computer-assisted instruction,
learning communities, service learning, and supplemental instruction offered. Internet
classes available. Credit hours do not count toward graduation. The final course grade
will be a Pass (P) or Unsatisfactory (U). Mutliple sections offered during the Fall, Spring, and some Summer semesters.

 

101. Freshman Composition. Credit 3 hours. Required of all students who do not qualify for English 102, 121H
or 122H. Instruction and practice in the basic principles of expository writing: the
paragraph and the whole composition, the methods of development, the thesis, the outline
and organization, the structure and style. Instruction in functional grammar, sentence
structure, diction and spelling, punctuation and mechanics, in direct relation to
the student’s writing. For placement in English 101, see English Placement section
of the General Catalog. Mutliple sections offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

 

102. Critical Reading and Writing. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 101 or 121H. Development of skills in reading
critically, analyzing models of good writing, and writing in response to a variety
of texts, including imaginative literature. Writing the argumentative essay, the critical
essay, the research paper, and the essay examination. For placement in English 102,
see English Placement section of the General Catalog. Mutliple sections offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

 

121H. Ancient Epic: Literature and Composition. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: Minimum ACT composite of 24. English 121H is required
of all students pursuing either an Honors Diploma or an Honors in Liberal Studies
Diploma. Students in the University Honors Program who are pursuing either an Honors
Diploma or an Honors in Liberal Studies Diploma who enroll in this course must concurrently
enroll in History 101H (Honors History of Western Civilization). English 121H includes
reading of ancient through early medieval epics, an introduction to lyric poetry,
review of grammar, instruction in basic principles of composition, and practice in
writing different types of expository essays. Students are required to attend the
lab that is part of the course. A student may not receive credit for both English
121H and English 230. Mutliple sections offered during the Fall semester; one section offered in the Spring
semester.

 

122H. Modern Epic: Literature and Composition. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in English 121H or 123H, or demonstration
of superior ability in English 101 or a minimum ACT English score of 32. English 122H
is required of all students pursuing either an Honors Diploma or an Honors in Liberal
Studies Diploma. Students in the University Honors Program who are pursuing either
an Honors Diploma or an Honors in Liberal Studies Diploma who enroll in this course
must concurrently enroll in History 102H (Honors History of Western Civilization).
English 122H includes reading of works since the medieval period that amplify or question
norms of the epic genre, study of selected lyric poetry and prose, and practice in
writing critical essays and the research paper. Students are required to attend the
lab that is part of this course. A student may not receive credit for both 122H and
English 230. One section offered during the Fall semester; multiple sections offered during the
Spring semester.

 

123H. Topics in Critical Reading and Writing. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: Minimum ACT English score of 24. A variable content,
writing intensive course engaging with significant texts in literature and culture.

 

124H. Topics in Reading and Research-Based Writing. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in English 121H or 123H, or demonstration
of superior ability in English 101 or a minimum ACT English score of 32. A variable
content, writing intensive course, incorporating research and engaging students with
significant texts in literature and culture.

 

210H. Honors Studies in Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in English 122H or 124H. A seminar
focused on a particular topic, area, major author, text, or literary period. Course content varies by instructor and semester.

 

230. World Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102 or 124H. A survey of major writings of
the Western tradition from classical times to the present. For placement in English
230, see English Placement section of the General Catalog. A student may not receive
credit for both English 230 and English 121H or 122H. Mutliple sections offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

 

231. English Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. A course in the study of
prose, drama, and poetry by major writers of English literature. Emphasis on the development
of appreciation. For placement in English 231, see English Placement section of the
GeneralCatalog. Mutliple sections offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

 

232. American Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. A course in the study of
prose, drama, and poetry by major writers of American literature. Emphasis on the
development of appreciation. For placement in English 232, see English Placement section
of the General Catalog. Mutliple sections offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

 

291H. Tragedy and Comedy. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: Demonstration of superior ability in English 102 or
a minimum grade of “C” in English 122H or 124H. A study of representative works from
the great periods of drama to understand the tragic and comic visions of life. Emphasis
on literature as a criticism of life, appreciation, and improvement of writing skills.
For placement in English 291H, see English Placement sectionof the GeneralCatalog.
One section offered during the Fall semester.

 

292H. Modern Fiction. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: Demonstration of superior ability in English 102 or
a minimum grade of “C” in English 122H or 124H. A study of nineteenth- and twentieth-century
classic novels and short stories as documents and critiques of society and culture.
Emphasis on the interpretive process, critical evaluation, and refinement of writing
skills. For placement in English 292H, see English Placement Section of theGeneralCatalog.
One section offered duringthe Spring semester.

 

300. Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. An introductory course
focusing on the major genres (prose fiction, poetry, drama), the basics of analysis
and theory, research methods, and the writing skills crucial to the study of literature.
This course is designed for students planning to major in English or a related discipline.
Multiple sections offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.

 

301. British Literature I. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. Selected readings (some
in translation) from Medieval and Renaissance, Restoration, and Enlightenment periods
in the British Isles. Two sections offered during the Fall semester; one section during the Spring semester.

 

303. British Literature II. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. Selected readings of major
writers from the Romantics to the present in the British Isles. One section offered during the Fall semester; two sections offered during the Spring
semester.

 

309. Introduction to Publishing Studies. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 102, 122H or 124H. An introduction to the field
of print and digital publishing. Study and practice of editing, production, printing
and posting online, and marketing processes involved with publishing newspapers, books,
or serials. One section offered during the Fall and/or Spring semesters.

 

310. Literature of the African Diaspora. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. Credit 3 hours. A survey
of African American writers and other writers from the African Diaspora. Term and section to be announced.

 

312. Advanced Grammar. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. Study of structural and
functional grammars, modern syntax, morphology, and usage. Special attention to the
applications of grammatical knowledge to writing, teaching, and the study of literature.
One section offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.

 

315. Special Studies in English. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. A variable content course
which treats subjects of special interest to students who are not studying English
professionally. Recommended as an elective for those majoring in other disciplines
and as an enrichment course for members of the community. The content will change
from semester to semester and will be advertised in advance. Students majoring or
minoring in English, English Education, or Liberal Arts Studies may use 315 for only
3 hours of major course requirements. For all others, the course may be repeated for
a total of 6 hours credit. Multiple sections offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

 

316. The Bible as Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. A study of writing from
the Hebrew and New Testaments from a literary perspective. Emphasis on genres, continuities
of theme, narratology, typology, and modes of interpretation will underscore the role
of the Bible in shaping the imagination of writers to the present time. Term and section to be announced.

 

317. Folklore and Oral Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. Study of stories, poetry,
song lyrics, and cultural performances created in local communities. Term and section to be announced.

 

321. Advanced Composition. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. Principles and practice
in writing academic expository prose, personal essays, and narrative forms for different
audiences and purposes. Special attention to logical and rhetorical analysis, invention,
organization, revision, and style. For students in all disciplines. Term and section to be announced.

 

322. Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. An introduction to the
genres of writing used in the technical and professional workplace, including memos,
letters, instructions, directions, proposals, resumes, and short reports. Multiple sections offered during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

 

351. Early World Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102 or 122H. A study of world literatures and
cultures, excluding the British Isles, through a reading of their Ancient, Medieval,
and Renaissance texts in translation. One section offered during the Fall semester.

 

352. Modern World Literature.. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. A study of world literature
in translation, excluding the U.S. and the British Isles, from the mid- seventeenth
century to contemporary times. One section offered during the Spring semester.

 

369. Living Writers. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. A survey of important living
authors, including those connected to the Southeastern community. Class activities
will include attending readings from visiting authors and sessions with writers-in-residence.
Term and section to be announced.

 

370. Life Writing and Autobiography. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. Theory, principles, and
practical application of life writing; reading and analysis of relevant texts; special
emphasis on literary trends in this genre. Term and section to be announced.

 

371. Creative Writing: Poetry. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. An introductory course
in writing poetry. Intensive lectures on poetical theory and technique. Criticism
of manuscripts through group meetings and individual conferences with the instructor.
One section offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.

 

372. Creative Writing: Fiction. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. An introductory course
in writing fiction. Intensive lectures on theory and technique of fiction writing.
Criticism of manuscripts through group meetings and individual conferences with the
instructor. One section offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.

 

373. Film Criticism. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. A study of the basic elements
of film appreciation with detailed analysis of specific films. This course is cross-listed
as Communication 373 and may be taken only once for credit. Laboratory fee: $15.00.
One section offered during the Fall semester.

 

374. Literature and Film. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. A study of the relationship
between film and literature, especially but not exclusively the short story and the
novel. Laboratory fee: $15.00. One section offered during the Spring semester.

 

380. Creative Writing: Drama. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. A course in drama composition
featuring lecture and workshop sessions dealing with one-act plays. Discussion given
to related topics such as full length plays and script writing. Criticism of student
manuscripts through group discussion and individual conference. Term and section to be announced.

 

392. Native American Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 232, 231, 291H, 292H, 301, 303,
or 351. A study of Native American myths, legends, and contemporary texts. Term and section to be announced.

 

395. Early American Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. The major writers and their
works from the Colonial Period to 1860. Two sections offered in the Fall semester; one section offered in the Spring semester.

 

396. American Literature Since 1860. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. Representative writers
with attention to trends and innovations in American literature. One section offered in the Fall semester; two sections offered in the Spring semester.  

 

413/508. The Development of the English Language. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. Junior standing or permission
of the Department Head. Study of Modern English in historical perspective. Term and section to be announced.

 

414/524. Introduction to Linguistics. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H (Prior completion of English
312 recommended). Junior standing or permission of the Department Head. Survey of
major elements and schools of modern linguistics. Special attention to the applications
of linguistic knowledge to writing, the teaching of first and second languages, and
the study of literature. One section offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.

 

415/525. Special Topics in English.Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 300, 301, 303, 310,
351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or permission of the Department Head. A variable
content course covering topics of special interest not similarly treated in existing
courses. Intended primarily for majors, but open to all students. May be repeated
once for credit.

 

428/528. African American Literature Since 1900. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisites: English 210H, 230. 231, 232, 291H, 300, 301, 303,
310, 351, 352, 395 or 396 and Junior standing or permission of the Department Head.
A study of African American literature since 1900 with special attention to critical
and historical contexts. Term and section to be announced.

 

429/527. Gender Studies and Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or permission of Department Head.
Representations of gender and sexuality in literature. Readings in identity construction
and gender epistemology, as well as feminist philosophy and scholarship. Term and section to be announced.

 

430/530. Restoration and Eighteenth Century. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or permission of the Department Head.
Literature from 1660 to 1800, with emphasis on Dryden, Pope, Swift, and Johnson. Special
emphasis on the nature and method of satire. Term and section to be announced.

 

435/535 [331]. Shakespeare: Comedies and Romances. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisites: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395 or 396 and Junior standing orpermission of the Department
Head. A close reading of selected comedies and romances as drama, as literature, and
as documents of Elizabethan culture. Two sections offered during the Fall and Spring semesters; one section may be offered
during the Summer semester.

 

436/536 [332]. Shakespeare: Tragedies and Histories. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisites: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 300, 301, 303,
310, 351, 352, 395 or 396 and Junior standing or permission of the Department Head.
A close reading of selected tragedies and histories as drama, as literature, and as
documents of Elizabethan culture. Two sections offered during the Fall and Spring semesters; one section may be offered
during the Summer semester.

 

437/537. Major Periods in Drama. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing orpermission of the Department Head.
Study of dramatic literature in one important period, such as Restoration/18th Century
England, or contemporary Africa. A variable content course. May be repeated if content
is different. Term and section to be announced.

 

438/538. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or permission of the Department Head.
Introduction to interdisciplinary approaches through the study of selected texts.
Term and section to be announced.

 

439/539. Louisiana Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisites: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or permission of the Department Head.
A survey of the best and most representative writers from Louisiana. Term and section to be announced.

 

446/517. Independent Study in English. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or permission of the Department Head.
The course offers the individual student an opportunity to engage in a creative, critical,
or reading project with an English professor of his/her choice. This course may be
repeated for a total of six hours credit. Term and section to be announced.

 

447/518. Advanced Writing Workshop. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. Junior standing or permission
of the Department Head. For advanced undergraduate and new graduate students in all
disciplines. Instruction, practice, and group-based support in planning, development,
and completion of individualized writing projects. Possible individual emphases include
such areas as academic research, creative nonfiction, professional/technical writing,
theses, and writing for publication. Term and section to be announced.

 

448/548. Advanced Professional and Technical Writing. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 102, 122H, or 124H. Junior standing or permission
of the Department Head. Designed for students in all disciplines. A practical study
of writing for professional audiences, with emphasis on the genres specific to professional
and technical writing (feasibility studies, proposals, reports, and professional correspondence).
Individualized instruction and a choice of writing topics. Term and section to be announced.

 

449/549. History of the Book. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, 122H, or 124H and junior standing or permission
of Department Head. Designed for students in all disciplines. A survey of the physical
and cultural constructions of the book from tablet to World Wide Web; projects in
analysis and creation of book design, both print and digital. Term and section to be announced.

 

455/555. Old English. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or permission of the Department Head.
Study of the Old English language, with selected readings from the literature of the
period. Term and section to be announced.

 

456/556. Medieval England. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing orpermission of the Department Head.
Literature in the British Isles from the early Anglo-Saxon period to 1485. Term and section to be announced.

 

457/557. Early Modern Non-Dramatic Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing orpermission of the Department Head.
Non-dramatic English literature from 1485 to 1660; representative authors and their
works. Term and section to be announced.

 

458/558. Major British Authors. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing orpermission of the Department Head.
A study of selected authors, singly or in small related groups, from 1660 to the present.
A variable content course. May be repeated if content is different. Term and section to be announced.

 

459/559. Nineteenth Century British Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing orpermission of the Department Head.
Literature from the romantic movement in the late 18th Century to the turn of the
century; representative authors and their works. Term and section to be announced.

 

465/565. Literary Criticism. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or permission of Department Head.
An examination of the development of critical theories from classical times to the
present, with an emphasis on the reading of the major texts; a study of the trends
in twentieth century criticism and examples of their application. Term and section to be announced.

 

467/567. The Teaching of Writing. Credit 4 hours. Prerequisites: English 102, 122H, or 124H and Junior standing or
permission of the Department Head. For prospective and returning teachers. Theory
and methods for teaching writing. Emphasis on students’ own writing development through
hands-on creation of original teaching materials. Students gain practical experience
by serving as writing consultants for two hours per week in area schools and/or in
the Southeastern Writing Center. Three hours lecture, and two hours of laboratory
per week. Two sections offered during the Fall semester; one section offered during the Spring
semester.

 

468/564. The Teaching of Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisites: Two literature courses in English at the 300/400-level.
Junior standing or permission of Department Head. This course prepares English Education
majors to become effective teachers of literature at the secondary level. Students
will explore the methods and literary texts vital to a secondary school curriculum
in Language Arts. Students will also develop teaching materials appropriate for use
in the high school classroom. Significant field experiences will include educational
interactions with students. Three hours of lecture and one to two hours of laboratory
per week. One section offered during the Fall semester; two sections offered during the Spring
semester.

 

471/522. Chaucer. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or permission of the Department Head.
Readings from Chaucer’s major works, chiefly The Canterbury Tales.Term and section to be announced.

 

472/523. Milton. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or permission of the Department Head.
Critical study of Milton’s major poetry and selections from the prose works. Emphasis
on Paradise Lost. Consideration of religious and intellectual milieu. Term and section to be announced.

 

475/575. Introduction to Contemporary Criticism. Graduate status or permission of the Department Head. Preparation for advanced study
in English, including bibliographic and critical skills. Instruction in bibliography
centers on basic literary research resources and methods, and instruction in literary
criticism centers on contemporary theoretical methods. English 575 is a requirement
for students in the M.A. Program in English. One section offered during the Fall semester.

 

476/576. The Rhetorical Tradition. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the Department Head.
A survey of key texts from the rhetorical tradition, from Plato to Derrida. An examination
of the relevance of this tradition to students’ needs as writers (including professional/technical
and creative writers), as teachers of writing, and as students of literature and modes
of public discourse. Term and section to be announced.

 

477/577. Foundations in Language and Literacy. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the Department Head.
Introduces students to the scholarship, research methods, instructional practices,
and professional opportunities in the related disciplines of grammar and linguistics
(including the teaching of English to speakers of other languages, or TESOL), composition
and rhetoric, and literacy studies. Successful completion of the course will give
students preliminary grounding in these areas needed to pursue graduate course work
in the Language and Literacy concentration and to pursue meaningful careers in the
disciplines following graduation. Term and section to be announced.

 

482/582. Intermediate Poetry Workshop. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 371 or permission of the Department Head. Writing
of poetry of literary quality and intermediate study of poetry theory and technique
with emphasized study of contemporary poetry. Intensive discussion of student manuscripts
in group meetings and in conferences with instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Term and section to be announced.

 

483/583. Intermediate Fiction Workshop. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 372 or permission of the Department Head. Writing
of fiction of literary quality and intermediate study of technique and theory of fiction
writing with emphasized study of contemporary fiction. Intensive discussion of student
manuscripts in group meetings and in conferences with instructor. May be repeated
once for credit. Term and section to be announced.

 

485/585. Foundations in Professional Writing. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing, English 322, or permission of the
Department Head. Designed to introduce students to the theoretical issues and bibliographic
skills fundamental to an advanced study of Professional Writing. Includes the use,
evaluation and organization of both traditional and on-line bibliographic materials,
with emphasis on the Internet, World Wide Web, and on-line catalogs. Instruction focuses
on theoretical issues necessary to the study of Professional Writing. Term and section to be announced.

 

486/586. Document Production & Design. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing, English 322, or permission of the
Department Head. Designed for students from all disciplines. A study of documents,
both printed and electronic. Emphasis on visual rhetoric, desk top publishing, hypertext,
web page authoring, and electronic presentations. Individualized instruction and assignments
relevant to students’ needs and interests. Term and section to be announced.

 

487/587. Major World Authors. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or consent of the Department Head.
A study of selected authors, singly or in small related groups, from the ancient periods
to the present. A variable content course. May be repeated if content is different.
Term and section to be announced.

 

488/588. Modernism. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or consent of the Department Head.
Representative writers from the 1890s to 1945 with attention to trends and innovations
in the major literary genres. Term and section to be announced.

 

489/589. Postmodern and Contemporary Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or consent of the Department Head.
World, and/or American, and /or British literatures’ representative writers from 1945
into the 21st Century with attention to trends and innovations in the major literary
genres. A variable content course. May be repeated if content is different. Term and section to be announced.

 

490/590. Nineteenth Century American Literature. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or consent of the Department Head.
A study of works organized to highlight the intellectual grounds of selected literary
movements (e.g., transcendentalism, romance, realism), the aesthetic principles of
major genres (novel, poetry, essay), or the literary interactions of authors whose
work led intellectual, cultural, and /or aesthetic innovation. Term and section to be announced.

 

491/591. Major American Authors. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: English 210H, 230, 231, 232, 291H, 292H, 300, 301,
303, 310, 351, 352, 395, or 396. Junior standing or consent of the Department Head.
Study of selected authors, singly or in small related groups, from the colonial period
to the present. A variable content course. May be repeated if content is different.
Term and section to be announced.

 

492/592. Introduction to Literary and Technical Editing. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, 122H, or 124H and junior standing or permission Department
Head. This workshop class will acquaint students with current literary and technical
editing and publishing practices, including online publishing. Students will practice
editing texts to make the texts readable and conform to the norms of professional
editing. Students will also have some chance to design, lay out, and produce small
publications in print and online, utilizing professional software. Term and section to be announced.

 

493/593. Practicum in Humanities Print Publishing. Credit 3 hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 492/592 or COMM 341; or permission of Department
Head. Advanced application of editorial, design, and production skills to a major
print humanities publishing project, such as a journal, magazine, chapbook, book,
etc., from manuscript acquisition to printed product. Students develop design and
advanced editing abilities along with professional facility with industry-standard
publishing software. Term and section to be announced.

 

494/594. Publishing in Digital Humanities. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, 122H, or 124H and junior standing or permission of the Department
Head. Designed for students in all disciplines. A workshop course in publising digital
texts, principally online. Theoretical readings on digital forms of the book; HTML,
XML/TEI, and creation of digital texts using industry-standard web design software;
analysis of emerging trends and platforms in digital publication. Term and section to be announced.

 

495/595. Internship. Credit 3 Hours. Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of Department Head.
Supervised field experience in English with local, state, national, and international
businesses, agencies, institutions (including colleges and universities), and organizations.
This internship will allow students to utilize skills learned in the classroom and
hone them in a modern workplace. Students will work with the internship supervisor
to secure their own internships. All internship students will meet occasionally (either
face to face or via Blackboard) during the semester to examine issues associated with
the experience. May be repeated for up to 6 hours. Term and section to be announced.