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WRIT 101, CRTW201: Click here to go to the Writing Program course page.
Upper Division ENGL Courses 500-level Courses Require Graduate Standing or Completion of Prerequisites for Enrollment. Check the Current Catalog for Prerequisites for Each Course. ENGL 507. History and Development of Modern English. Richardson. This course is an introduction to the major changes in the English language from the Old English period to the present. Primary emphasis will be on the kinds of changes that have taken place in our pronunciation, grammar, and word meanings. Secondary emphasis will be on the causes of these changes. Students will participate in daily class discussions, write two papers, complete three exams, and maintain a course notebook of language exercises. Prerequisite: Successful completion of one course in a foreign language. MW 5-6:15. ENGL 515. 20th-Century Southern Literature. Childers. Study of major fiction, poetry, drama, and prose writers from the Nashville Fugitives to James Dickey. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 211 or graduate status. Notes: Offered every even year in fall. MW 5-6:15.ENGL 525. Studies in Irish Literature. Neary. From the ancient Tain bo Cuailgne (The Cattle Raid of Cooley) to Irish bull, the literature of this small island, Eire, has contributed to its reputation as a land of saints and scholars and produced Nobel winning writers (Yeats, Beckett, Heaney) and banned works (Joyce, Shaw, O’Brien). This course will take a look at major Irish writers and their “recovery” from epic history, the Anglo Norman invasion, several potato famines, and the partition that divided the Republic from Northern Ireland; it will also address the self-imposed exile of so many Irish authors. We will pay particular attention to the self-reflexive and often comic writings of prominent novelists and poets, including Swift, Yeats, and Joyce, as well as the emerging voice of Irish women writers, such as O’Brien and McGuckian. Prerequisites include completion of ENGL 201, 202, or 203, and either CRTW 201 or WRIT 102 with a C or better; or graduate status. TR 3:30-4:45. ENGL 527. Romantic Literature. Naufftus. A study of British writers from 1798 to 1825, with also some attention to painting, architecture and music of the period. Poetry by Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Percy Shelley, and Keats. Prerequisites: ENGL 202 or 203, and either CRTW 201 or WRIT 102 with a C or better; or graduate status. R 6:30-9:15.
Graduate ENGL Courses Graduate Standing is required to register for 600-level courses. ENGL 600. Materials and Methods for Research in English. Brownson. This course introduces graduate students to how those in English studies pursue their discipline by outlining the how and what of the discipline as well as major approaches to the study of literature. Texts include a casebook, the MLA handbook, and an overview of literary theories. In addition, students will choose a primary text on which to base their major assignments – an annotated bibliography, a review of literature, and a critical essay. Other assignments include library exercises, short (1-1/2-2 page) essays, and a cumulative final exam. M 6:30-9:15. ENGL 625. Seminar: Unnatural Acts in Modern and Post-Modern American Literature. Neary. “Where every god, whether of waste land or of futility, has died…” Frederick Karl, speaking of the setting of Joseph Heller’s Catch 22, reminds of us of the despair of modern and post-modern literature. We will examine this despair as expressed in unnatural acts in the works of William Faulkner, Flannery O’Connor, Ralph Ellison, Saul Bellow, Carson McCullers, Kurt Vonnegut, Toni Morrison, Thomas Pynchon, Joyce Carol Oates, and William Kennedy in our study of 20th century American literature. Activities will include two critical reviews, a short “teach the class” session, a full length research paper, short tests and a final exam. T 6:30-9:15.
ENGL 640. Shakespeare.
Fike.
This
course surveys eight Shakespeare plays (two from each genre—comedy,
history, tragedy, and romance), with special emphasis on
Shakespeare’s development of the feminine. We will also read
information on the historical background, selected historical
documents, and criticism from a variety of theoretical approaches.
Requirements include four short response papers, two medium-length
research papers, oral reports, class participation, and a final
examination. The ultimate goal is to present one of the research
papers at a conference after the conclusion of the course.
W 6:30-9:15.
Upper Division Writing Courses WRIT 307. Fiction Writing. Childers. This course is designed to provide a foundation for those students interested in writing fiction. Each student will produce approximately ten thousand words, the written assignments consisting of short exercises, fully developed short stories, and revisions of those stories. In other words, the student is expected to do that which is required of the serious writer. The student is also expected to participate in all class discussions, including the critiquing of work presented by other class members. TR 5-6:15. WRIT 316. Poetry Writing. Weeks. The focus of this course is on student poetry, which will be discussed and critiqued in a workshop format. In addition to working on class poems, students will read the work of contemporary published poets and will do oral reports on recent collections of poems. A public reading of poems written in the class will be given at the end of the semester. Grades will be based on a portfolio of poems (with revisions) as well as on workshop participation and oral reports. ME 3:30-4:45. WRIT 350. Introduction to Composition Theory and Pedagogy. Gerald. Students in this class will gain knowledge about their own writing process, about theories of composition and rhetoric, and about the teaching of composition in the schools. This is an intensive writing class, so students should be prepared to write on an almost daily basis as well as discuss the readings and participate in small group activities. Students will write in a variety of formats for a variety of purposes. Also there will be a midterm, a final, and an oral presentation. The class is primarily discussion; there are also assignments specifically geared toward teaching writing (for example, teaching a grammar lesson, grading student papers). Note: This class is designed primarily for students who are considering teaching careers. MW 2-3:15.
WRIT 351.
Advanced Non-Fiction Workshop: The Non-Fiction Essay.
Smith.
In this creative
non-fiction course, students will write four essays aimed at
different audiences as well as a final exam. We will read and
discuss creative non-fiction essays from a variety of authors of
different nationalities and from different literary
periods, analyzing their rhetorical and stylistic strategies.
Students will focus on improving their voices and writing styles.
TR 11-12:15.
WRIT 431, 432, 433: Academic Internships in English. See your advisor or Ms. Montgomery. These courses allow students academic credit for supervised application of skills learned in the major. Students register for these courses after arrangements have been made with their advisors and have been approved by the chair. Prerequisites: 12 hours of ENGL (incl. ENGL 300) and/or WRIT courses beyond WRIT 102, a 2.5. GPA, and permission of the department chair. See Dr. William Naufftus, interim chair. WRIT 461, 462: Internship in Science Communication. See Dr. Rankin. WRIT 465. Preparation for Oral and Written Reports. Staff. This oral- and writing-intensive course simulates the kinds of communication tasks found in the workplace: producing appropriate, correct, and effective documents and oral presentations customized for particular audiences on short deadlines. The major focus of the class is on creating and presenting a long feasibility study or business plan based on a series of shorter assignments. Students also learn to use electronic communication tools effectively and develop a customized resume and job application package. There are frequent graded short writing assignments, revision assignments, electronic assignments, and oral presentations. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Upper-Division and Graduate Writing Courses WRIT 500. Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writers. Smith. The main purpose of this class is to train students to tutor in our Writing Center; students will be expected to spend two hours a week in the Center as well as to attend class. Over the fifteen-week semester, students will observe tutorials, tutor with an assigned "mentor" tutor in the Writing Center, and then qualified students will tutor on their own. The students who enroll will gain knowledge about the writing process, composition and rhetorical theory, and writing center theory and practice. Students will be required to write three reflective papers, two more formal papers, and a final examination in this class. The class is primarily discussion; there are also assignments specifically geared toward tutoring (for example, role playing tutorials and assessing student writing). Prerequisites: Completion of CRTW 201 or WRIT 102, or permission of department chair, or graduate standing. TR 3:30-4:45. WRIT 507. Short Story Writing. Ely. Students will write two stories of any length. The stories must go through a number of revisions. The workshop method will be used as beginnings of stories, revisions of stories, and completed stories are examined. Graduate students will write a report on a collection of stories. All students will write reports on stories. Prerequisite: ENGL 307 or graduate status. M 6:30-9:15. WRIT 510. Cyber-Rhetoric: Literature, Theory, Technology. Koster. In 2007, three of the top five best-selling novels in Japan were originally written and distributed on cellphones. Google successfully digitized more than a million books from college and university libraries. And PMLA, one of the leading journals of literary study, devoted over half an issue to debating Ed Folsom's contention that "database...is the genre of the twenty-first century." As the study of literature grows ever more interwoven with technology, how does this affect us as students of literature? This class will examine many of the challenging possibilities now open for literary study and literary theory. We will read works from Blake to Borges to cyberpunk, work with online materials such as the Blake Project and the Walt Whitman archive, wrestle with modern rhetorical and digital theorists, and experiment with creating our own online texts and critiquing them. No geek skills required, just a curiosity for where literary study may be going. Several project/presentations and a significant final text (which may be a traditional print text or a digital work). This class will meet the technology requirement for English majors.
Principles of Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools.
Furr,
Gerald.
This methods class examines special problems
encountered in the teaching of Language Arts. Activities range from
role-playing to presenting videotaped micro lessons, and topics
covered include dealing with students with exceptionalities, ESL
matters, gender balance in the English curriculum, multiculturalism,
learning styles, developing lesson
and unit plans, exploring alternate assessment methods such as
portfolios, and implementing technology in the classroom.
Enrollment is limited to students admitted to
the Teacher Education Program in English. Corequisites ENGE 392 and
EDUC 390. TR 2-3:15
ENGE 392. Field Experience in Teaching English. Furr, Gerald. This lab experience involves a field experience in the classroom at various schools in the Consortium. Students will be assigned a mentor, complete a collaborative document, and spend two mornings or one full school day each week working with public school students in grades 7-12. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the Teacher Education Program in English. Corequisites ENGE 391 and EDUC 390. Please note that Field Experience applications must also be submitted to the College of Education by Thursday April 10, 2008. TR 8-11:30ENGE 591. Principles of Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools. Furr, Gerald. This methods class examines special problems encountered in the teaching of Language Arts. Activities range from role-playing to presenting videotaped micro lessons, and topics covered include dealing with students with exceptionalities, ESL matters, gender balance in the English curriculum, multiculturalism, learning styles, developing lesson and unit plans, exploring alternate assessment methods such as portfolios, and implementing technology in the classroom. Graduate students will be expected to prepare an annotated bibliography, as well as show evidence in written assignments of research on literary, linguistic, or pedagogical issues. Enrollment is limited to graduate students admitted to the Teacher Education Program in English. Corequisite ENGE 592. TR 2-3:15ENGE 592. Field Experience in Teaching English. Furr, Gerald. This lab experience involves a field experience in the classroom at various schools in the Consortium. Students will be assigned a mentor, complete a collaborative document, and spend two mornings or one full school day each week working with public school students in grades 7-12. Enrollment is limited to graduate students admitted to the Teacher Education Program in English. Corequisite ENGE 591. Please note that Field Experience applications must also be submitted to the College of Education by Thursday, April 10, 2008. TR 8-11:30.
CRTW 201 and WRIT 465 will also be offered in Summer "B" term. Check Wingspan for sections and times. ENGL 200, Maymester. “Something Wicked This Way Comes”: Ghost Stories and Tales of the Supernatural. Brownson. During the three weeks of Maymester, we will read classic and contemporary ghostly and supernatural tales in the genres of short story, novel, and poetry, as well as view a film adaptation of the novel. Assignments will include daily reading responses, weekly exams, an oral presentation, and participation. MTWRF 9-11:40. ENGL 200, C Term. Myth, Archetype, and Genre in the Harry Potter Novels. Koster. J. K. Rowling’s novels about a boy wizard have sold over 400 million copies worldwide, but how do they stack up as literature? In this course we will look at the literary elements Rowling uses to develop her plots and attempt to judge whether or not the Harry Potter novels stand up as “literature.” Course will involve lots of reading and discussion, several House [group] activities, a paper, and a final examination. MTWR 3:30-5:30. ENGL 203, Maymester. Major British Authors. Fike . A study of major British writers: Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, and representative figures from the Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Postmodern eras. We will attempt to represent the major literary genres and to get a sense of both the historical development of British culture and some major critical approaches to the works under study. MTWRF 9-11:40. ENGL 211, C Term. Major American Authors. Graham. Study of the major periods, literary forms, and issues that characterize American literature, with a consideration of representative major works and authors over the course of American literary history. MTWR 10:30-12:30. ENGL 510, C Term. Medieval Literature and Film. Koster. This course will look at how the reader's sense of "medieval" is constructed through both primary literary texts and modern film adaptations. We will focus on four literary figures: Beowulf, the generic "medieval knight," King Arthur, and Robin Hood, reading about them in a variety of medieval texts ( in translation). Then we will examine their presentation in film by looking at films such as (but not limited to) the recent Beowulf, Beowulf & Grendel, The 13th Warrior, The Seventh Seal, A Knight's Tale, Black Knight, Knighty-Knight Bugs, Excalibur, King Arthur, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights. A number of other films such as Darkon, Flight of the Navigator, The Fisher King, Stealing Heaven, and The Two Towers may also pop up--you never know. Students will team up for an oral presentation, compose a filmography for their target film, and write a researched paper in this class. Popcorn is optional. (Note: Listed in print schedule of courses as ENGL 321 but will appear in Wingspan as ENGL 510 to meet student registration needs.) MTWR 6-8 PM. ENGL 510. D Term. Troubled and Troubling African American Male Characters. Dennis. This course will explore the social, emotional, and gendered complexities of African American males through the lens of several African American male characters from African American literary works. Students can expect to have spirited discussions, write several short responses, and a longer researched essay. 6-8 PM MTWR.
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