English
Professors
Scott Boltwood, Chair
Nicole Drewitz-Crockett
Mary Ellis Rice
Jennifer Krause
Degrees and Certificates
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English - Pre-Professional English 2: Library and Information Technology (B.A.)
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Interdisciplinary English (PK-3, PK-6, 6-8) & Teacher Preparation (B.A.)
Classes
ENGL 101 : Writing
Semester Hours
3ENGL 199 : Writing Review
Semester Hours
1ENGL 200 : Reading & Writing About Literature
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 230 : Introduction to Creative Writing
The writing of poetry, fiction, and other creative projects; instruction in reading literary texts with attention to the crafts of poetry, prose (fiction and nonfiction), and drama. Development of workshop practice and instruction in research for creative purposes.
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101 or permission of instructor.
ENGL 231 : Introduction to Poetry
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 232 : Introduction to Short Fiction
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 233 : Introduction to Drama
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 234 : Introduction to Film
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 245 : Introduction to African American Literature
Survey of African American literature form the 18th to the 21st century, with attention to the fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama across the African American experience and the resulting literary traditions. From slavery and its abolition, segregation and the Jim Crow South, the civil rights movement, to contemporary social movements and aesthetics.
Semester Hours
3ENGL 250 : Major British Writers I
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3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 251 : Major British Writers II
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 252 : Major British Writers III
Introduction to literature from 1945 to the present and its diverse cultural, social, and political contexts. Study of English-language authors from the British Isles, Africa, India, and the Caribbean, with attention to English as a language of world literature. English majors should complete this course before the end of their sophomore year. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Three semester hours.
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3Prerequisites
ENGL 255 : Major Us Writers I
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 256 : Major US Writers II
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 261X : Christian Faith in Literature
Analysis of the contribution of works of fiction and poetry to an understanding of contemporary life and the proclamation of the Christian faith.
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3ENGL 317 : Lit for Children & Young Adults
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 321 : Advanced Expository Writing
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3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 322 : Writing Poetry
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 323 : Writing Prose Fiction
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 325X : Introduction to Scriptwriting
Introduction to the major components of scriptwriting; emphasis on dramatic action, character, and dialogue; tools and techniques of scriptwriting; focus on the imagination and creativity of the student through the development of a short script.
Semester Hours
3ENGL 326 : Creative Nonfiction Workshop
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 328 : Nature Writing
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 332 : Critical Perspectives in Lit
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3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 333 : Linguistics
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 350 : Special Topics
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 360 : Shakespeare
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 362 : Studies in Major Authors
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 364 : Studies in Literary Traditions:
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
101.
ENGL 450 : Senior Seminar
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
for seniors in the English major only, except with permission of department chair.
ENGL 460 : Independent Study
Semester Hours
4Prerequisites
departmental approval.
ENGL 470 : Internship I
Semester Hours
6Prerequisites
departmental approval.
ENGL 471 : Internship II
Semester Hours
6Prerequisites
departmental approval.
ENGL 490 : Honors Project
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
senior status, GPA of 3.
ENGL 491 : Honors Project
Semester Hours
3Prerequisites
senior status, GPA of 3.