ENC 090: Foundations of College Writing I
An introduction to composition for students needing basic writing instruction and a comprehensive review of mechanics and grammar as these apply to their own writing. This course stresses clarity, organization, development, and correctness in writing, with an emphasis on paragraph-length assignments. Lecture: 3 hours.
ENC 091: Foundations of College Writing II
Designed for students with some writing experience, this course includes instruction in the following: the writing process, organization, multiparagraph writings, editorial improvement, and critical reading. An introduction to research and documentation is also included. Lecture: 3 hours.
English 101: Writing I
Focuses on academic writing. Provides instruction in drafting and revising essays that express ideas in Standard English, including reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, addressing specific audiences, researching and documenting sources. Includes review of grammar, mechanics, and usage. NOTES: (a) credit not available by special examination; (b) ENG 101 and ENG 102 may not be taken concurrently. Pre-requisites: Appropriate writing placement score or ENG 091. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
English 102: Writing II
Emphasizes argumentative writing. Provides further instruction in drafting and systematically revising essays that express ideas in Standard English. Includes continued instruction and practice in reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, addressing specific audiences, and researching and documenting credible academic sources. NOTE: Credit is not available by special examination. Pre-requisite: ENG 101. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours)
English 105: Writing: An Accelerated Course
An intensive course in writing that combines the content of ENG 101 and ENG 102, emphasizing argumentation and library research. ENG 105 satisfies the University Writing Requirement for students who qualify for admission by ACT score and special examination. NOTE: Credit for this course and for fulfillment of the University Writing Requirement possible by CLEP examination.
English 203: Business Writing
Provides instruction and experience in writing for business, industry and government. Emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and effectiveness in preparing letters, memos, and reports for specific audiences. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisites: English 102 or English 105.
English 204: Technical Writing
Provides instruction and experience in writing for science and technology. Emphasizes clarity, conciseness, and effectiveness in preparing instructions, proposals, and lab reports for specific audiences. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisites: English 102 or English 105.
English 207: Beginning Workshop in Imaginative Writing
A beginning course in the craft of writing, teaching students how to read critically and how to revise work in progress. The students provide an audience for each other's work. Exercises involve practice in aspects of craft and promote experimentation with different forms, subjects, and approaches; outside reading provides models and inspiration. May be repeated under different subtitle to a maximum of six credit hours. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
English 161: Introduction to Literature
An analytical rather than historical approach to literature intended to deepen the student's insight into the nature and purpose of literature. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours)
English 221: Survey of English Literature I
Acquaints students with significant texts in English literature from the Middle Ages to the early 17th Century. Focuses on the literature in its social, political, and cultural contexts. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: ENG 101 and Sophomore standing.
English 222: Survey of English Literature II
A survey of English literature from Dryden to the present. The emphasis is upon the more important writers, with attention to their cultural backgrounds.English 251: Survey of American Literature I
An analysis of significant texts in U.S. literature from the Colonial era to the Civil War focusing on social, political, and cultural contexts. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
English 252: Survey of American Literature II
An analysis of significant texts in U.S. literature from the post-Civil War era to the present focusing on its social, political, and cultural contexts. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).English 261: Survey of Western Literature from the Greeks Through the Renaissance
A study of works by major Western authors from the Bible and Ancient Greek literature through the Renaissance. NOTE: ENG 261 fulfills no requirements of the English major.
English 262: Survey of Western Literature from 1660 to the Present
A study of works by major Western authors from mid-17th Century to the present. NOTE: ENG 262 fulfills no requirements of the English major.
English 264: Major Black Writers
A cross-cultural and historical approach to written and oral works by major Black authors of Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States. The course includes writers such as Chinua Achebe (Africa), Wilson Harris (Caribbean), and Toni Morrison (USA).
English 271: The New Testament as Literature
A survey of the major types of New Testament literature in English translation. While attention will be paid to historical backgrounds, the emphasis is on careful analysis of literary forms and techniques.
English 281: Introduction to Film
An introduction to the study of the movies as a narrative art and a cultural document. Viewing of films outside of class is required. May not be taken concurrently with ENG 380.
Humanities 120: Introduction to the Humanities
Interdisciplinary course acquainting students with the humanities including five or more of the following topics: art, literature, drama, philosophy, music, architecture, religion, and mythology. Students will explore basic methods, themes, and forms of each discipline through exposure to primary materials. Lecture: 3 hours.