2005-2006 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

ENGL - English

099 Composition Fundamentals
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
Not for GE
Not a degree credit course
Audit enrollment not allowed
A-F grading system, with credit toward GPA; required for students with a UWENGL standard score lower than 375 (UWEPT lower than 490) and an ACT/English score lower than 18 (SAT I/Verbal 430).
Prepares students for Engl 110, stressing writing processes (generating, drafting, revising, editing) and the development of short essays.

100 Academic Reading and Writing for Bi-Cultural Students
3 crs (3-0). V.
Not for GE
Experience in academic reading and writing, concentration on processes and skills needed for success in university work; development of short academic essays; emphasis on patterns of American English (organization, sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary).

110 Introduction to College Writing
5 crs (5-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: To enroll in Engl 110 a student must have achieved one
of the following:(1) a UWENGL standard score of 375 or
higher, (2) a UWEPT standard score of 490 or higher,
(3) an ACT English score of 18 or higher, (4) an SAT I
verbal score of 430 or higher, (5) a grade of C or
above in ENGL 099, (6) a grade of B or above in ESL
305, (7) a score of 600 or higher on the TOEFL.
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Development of basic skills evolving from reading and discussion of various kinds of writing; practice in gathering and expressing ideas, including the writing of the documented paper.

Eligibility to Test Out of ENGL 110. Exemption by examination is available for students who score 28 or higher on the ACT English and who are either in the upper ten percent of their high school class or have a high school English GPA of 3.50 or higher. It is also available for students not required to submit ACT scores who have a UWENGL score of 565 or higher. Students should contact the Director of English Composition for information about eligibility.

112 College Writing for Transfer Students
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: 2.66-4 credits in college composition with a grade of
C or above earned outside of the UW System; partial
completion (with a grade of C or above) of the
composition requirement from a school within the UW
System.
Not for GE
Essay development skills with emphasis on library research and documented writing.

125 English Grammar and Usage
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IA
May not be substituted for any required English composition or English language course.
A comprehensive and thorough study of English grammar and usage from the traditional viewpoint, informed by insights from the new grammars, with emphasis on application to reading and writing.

131 Introduction to World Literatures
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD
Not available for juniors or seniors
The study of fiction, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and film (in translation where appropriate) of a country or region other than England or the United States: such as “Introduction to” Japanese or Australian literature (see current Class Schedule).

140 Critical Reading
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IA
Development of analytical and critical skills of reading nonfiction prose. Group and individual instruction in comprehension of content; analysis of patterns of exposition; and evaluation of purpose, authority, style, and integrity.

142 Introduction to Literature of the American Indian
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD; CD3
Cross-listed with AIS 142
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 142 and AIS 142 or if
taken after ENGL 346 or AIS 346
Not available for juniors or seniors
A study of the literature by and about American Indians, with special attention to the cultural background.

150 Introduction to Literature
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD
Not available for juniors or seniors
Appreciation and analysis of great works of literature in fiction (short story and novel), poetry, and drama, through the application of a range of critical techniques.

181 Introduction to Film, Video, and Moving-Image Culture
4 crs (2.5-3.5). F, Sp.
(Formerly ENGL 190)
GE-IVD
Not available for juniors or seniors
Introduction to critical study of classic and contemporary audio-visual texts, organized around the moving-image, from varied film, video, and other sources. Considerations of art and technology, form and style, and production and reception.

201 Advanced College Writing
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: ENGL 110 or equivalent, or HNRS 101
GE-IA
Further development of the principles and practices of effective writing. Emphasis on academic writing and on the development of a personal style suitable to a student’s pre-professional needs.

205 Introduction to Technical and Professional Communication
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Grade of C or above in ENGL 110 or equivalent
GE-IA
S/U grade basis not allowed
No credit if taken after ENGL 305
Introduction to processes of technical and professional communication, emphasizing application of rhetorical principles and problem-solving strategies to an array of written and oral assignments such as memos, summaries, instructions, formal reports, and proposals.

210 Introduction to Texts
5 crs (5-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD; CD2
A basic course in the analytical principles employed in the close reading of a variety of texts—literary, commercial, legal, and informational texts in print as well as visual and film or video texts.

211 Writing About Literature
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: ENGL 110 or equivalent, or HNRS 101; and ENGL 210 or
three credits of literature
GE-IA
Applies the knowledge about textuality and the interpretation skills gained in English 210 to the formal practice of writing about literature. Focuses on close reading, critical analysis, research, and citation skills.

220 Introduction to Creative Writing
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IA
Introduction to creative writing with opportunities for the student to create and evaluate several forms of verbal art (poetry, fiction, drama).

221 The English Language
3 crs (2-1).
GE-IA
The major areas and methods of modern language study: the sound system, grammar, and general history of the English language; regional and social dialects of English; language acquisition.

225 Word Studies
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IA
A broad, systematic approach to vocabulary enrichment through the study of word origins and word structure in English, stylistic alternatives, and imaginative uses of language, with appropriate attention to spelling.

231 World Literature I
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD
Comparative study of Eastern and Western literary classics from ancient times to the 1300s. Emphasis on variety and types of prose, poetry, and drama.

232 World Literature II
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD
Comparative study of Eastern, Western (excluding British and American), and Third World literature from the 1300s to the modern age. Emphasis on variety and types of prose, poetry, drama, and film.

242 The American Indian in Literature and Film
3 crs (2-2). Sp.
GE-IVD; CD3
Cross-listed with AIS 242
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 242 and AIS 242
A critical, cultural examination of the origins and evolution of film images of American Indians; analysis based on study and application of film techniques as well as literary and historical textual analysis.

243 American Literature to 1865
3 crs (3-0).
(Formerly ENGL 341)
GE-IVD; CD1
A survey of literature created in America from the pre- Columbian period to the end of the Civil War.

244 American Literature from 1865-1945
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly ENGL 342)
GE-IVD; CD1
Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama of the late nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth, from Dickinson and Twain to Eliot, Faulkner, and O’Neill.

245 American Literature Since 1945
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly ENGL 343)
GE-IVD; CD1
Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama since 1945, including such authors as Miller, Lowell, Didion, and Warren.

257 Representative Shakespeare
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly ENGL 356)
GE-IVD
Analysis of a representative group of texts (plays and verse) with attention to genre, historical contexts, or theoretical approaches. Does not duplicate English 357.

259 Perspectives on British Literature After 1790
3 crs (3-0). V.
GE-IVD
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
This course investigates a specific topic or group of British authors situated across a major shift of at least two literary periods (e.g., Romanticism to Victorianism) ranging from 1790 to the present.

268 Survey of American Ethnic Literature
3 crs (3-0). Sp, V.
GE-IVD
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
Focuses on literary techniques/forms that represent experiences of a particular ethnic group in North America. Analyzes relationships between an ethnic culture and the dominant culture, emphasizing the intersection in literature of ethnic/dominant traditions, histories, cultural values.

273 The Literature of Fact
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
Cross-listed with C J 273
Credit cannot be earned in both ENGL 273 and CJ 273
Survey of nonfiction works (reportage, autobiography, travel, and nature writing) which combine factual reporting with literary techniques to reveal American society.

274 The Short Story
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD
Analysis and discussion of ideas and literary techniques found in the short story with attention to such writers as Chekhov, Dinesen, Borges, Welty.

275 The Novel
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD
Analysis and discussion of ideas and literary techniques found in the novel with attention to such writers as Austen, Hawthorne, Twain, Joyce, Dostoevsky, Woolf, Heller.

276 Poetry
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD
Analysis and discussion of ideas and literary techniques found in poetry with attention to such writers as Shakespeare, Frost, Yeats, Dickinson, Whitman.

277 Drama
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD
Analysis and discussion of ideas, literary techniques, and conventions found in drama. Selections will normally range from classical to contemporary and include examples from diverse cultures.

285 Introduction to Theory and Criticism
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly ENGL 385)
P: ENGL 210 (formerly 160) or concurrent enrollment
Not for GE
Introduction to a range of positions concerning what, how, and why we read within English Studies. Students will develop their ability to recognize, explain, and argue for their own positions in relation to these issues.

290 Images of Women in Contemporary Literature
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IVD; CD1
Cross-listed with WMNS 290
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 290 and WMNS 290
Images of women as reflected in literature from the late nineteenth century to the present.

301 Advanced Creative Writing
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: ENGL 220 or consent of instructor
GE-IA
Creation and evaluation of fiction and poetry for the advanced student. May also include either drama or literary nonfiction writing.

302 /502 Teaching Writing in the Elementary and Middle School
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in ENGL 110 or equivalent; limited
to elementary education, middle/early adolescence
majors
Not for GE
Writing intensive course focused on writing theory and pedagogy in the elementary and middle school. Students will develop their writing skills as well as learn to support writing development of children in a writing workshop.

305 /505 Communicating Scientific Subjects to General Audiences
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in ENGL 110 or equivalent
GE-IA
S/U grade basis not allowed
Minimum junior standing
Principles and strategies for communicating scientific subjects to non-expert readers. Students explore science’s persuasive, ethical role in society, and produce documents that reflect an understanding of the benefits of a scientifically knowledgeable public.

307 /507 Editing and Publications Management
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 305 or 308 or concurrent enrollment, or consent
of instructor
Not for GE
Initial preference to declared technical writing majors and minors during preassignment period.
Copyediting and substantive editing of text and art. Addresses use of style guides and stylesheets, editor/author rapport, document design, indexing, and the publication process. Flexible strategies that consider conventions, cognition, and rhetorical situation.

308 /508 Scientific Communication for Expert Audiences
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in ENGL 110 or equivalent
GE-IA
Minimum junior standing
Introduces principles and strategies for communicating scientific material to expert audiences. Discusses ways that scientific texts and visuals support scientific reasoning and scientific discovery. Considers the ethics and social responsibility of scientists.

309 /509 Writing Electronic Texts
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 305 or consent of instructor
SL-Optional; Not for GE
Examines the special writing skills demanded by the nature of electronic documents (e-mail, websites, interactive fiction, online manuals, etc.). Poets and programmers will benefit equally. Individual and group projects for real clients.

321 /521 Structure of the English Language
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: ENGL 125 or 221
GE-IA
Introduction to the theories and to the structural and transformational-generative models of English grammar.

325 /525 History of the English Language
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: ENGL 125, ENGL 221, or CSD 262
GE-IA
Development from Old to Modern English; introduction to comparative and historical linguistics.

330 Topics in World/Postcolonial Literature
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Three credits in literature at the 100 or 200 level or
ENGL 210
GE-IVD; FC
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
A thematic analysis of issues pertaining to the study of world (excluding British and American) and/or postcolonial literatures.

332 Women in African Literature
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD; FC
Cross-listed with WMNS 332
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 332 and WMNS 332
Using cultural and historical perspectives, the course interprets images of women in African literature, emphasizing how the experiences of phases of colonialism have continued to transform women’s images, roles, and prospects in society.

340 Topics in American Literature to 1865
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: ENGL 210, or three credits of literature courses at
the 100 or 200 level, or consent of instructor
GE-IVD
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
9 credits
This focused study of American literature may include works from the pre-European contact period through 1865. A major author, genre, theme, or movement may be the subject of this course (see current Class Schedule).

345 American Indian Autobiography
3 crs (3-0).
P: Three credits of English Literature (GE-IVD) or one of
the following: AIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 480, AIS/HIST
240, AIS/POLS 250, AIS/ARTH 324, AIS/ANTH 325,
AIS/HIST 468, AIS/HIST 482 or consent of instructor.
GE-IVD; CD3
Cross-listed with AIS 345
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 345/545 & AIS 345/545
Explores evolving forms and political implications of the creation and production of American Indian autobiographies and collaborative personal narratives.

346 Major Works in American Indian Literature
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: Three credits of English Literature (GE-IVD) or one of
the following: AIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 480, AIS/HIST
240, AIS/POLS 250, AIS/ARTH 324, AIS/ANTH 325,
AIS/HIST 468, AIS/HIST 482 or consent of instructor.
GE-IVD; CD3
Cross-listed with AIS 346
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 346/546 & AIS 346/546
Major and supporting works of American Indian literature, from oral and written sources.

347 Studies in Women's Literature
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD
Cross-listed with WMNS 347
Credit may not be earned in both ENGL 347 and WMNS 347
Study of a particular problem, genre, or literary period within that literature written by or about women, such as “Our Literary Foremothers” or “Jane Eyre’s Literary Daughters” (see current Class Schedule).

348 Topics in American Literature: 1865 - Present
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: ENGL 210, or three credits of literature courses at
the 100 or 200 level, or consent of instructor
GE-IVD
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
9 credits
A focused study of American literature between the end of Civil War and the present. A major author, genre, theme, or movement related to this period may be the subject (see current Class Schedule).

352 Topics in British Literature Before 1790
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: ENGL 210, or three credits of literature courses at
the 100 or 200 level, or consent of instructor
GE-IVD
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
9 credits
This course will investigate a specific literary period, topic, or group of authors in British literature before 1790 (see current Class Schedule).

357 Shakespearean Topics
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Three credits in literature at the 100-200 level or
higher, or consent of instructor
GE-IVD
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
Analysis of a selected group of plays or poems in terms of a specific thematic or theoretical topic. See current Class Schedule for specific theme or topic.

359 Topics in British Literature After 1790
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: ENGL 210, or three credits of literature courses at
the 100 or 200 level, or consent of instructor
GE-IVD
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
9 credits
This course will investigate a specific literary period, topic, or group of British authors within the period ranging from 1790 to the present (see current Class Schedule).

362 Studies in Transatlantic Romanticism
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Examines Romanticism as an Anglo-American literary dialogue concerned with topics such as abolition of slavery, environmental preservation, women’s rights, etc. Explores how the successes and failures of political, poetical, and industrial revolutions shaped Romantic literature.

370 Studies in an Individual Author
1-3 crs.
GE-IVD
May be repeated when topic differs
The reputation, art, and themes of a single author, through several critical approaches (see current Class Schedule).

375 English Literature Survey I
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IVD
The traditions, ideas, and forms of English literature in Old and Middle English, including Beowulf and Chaucer; and the Renaissance and seventeenth century, including More, Spenser, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Donne, Herbert, Vaughan, Marvell, and Milton.

380 /580 Studies in Film
3 crs (2-2).
GE-IVD
Course may be taken 2 times
The study of film as literature with emphasis on film artists, techniques, genres, themes, or history. Titles such as “Fiction into Film” or “The Master Directors.”

381 /581 Topics in Film, Video, and Moving-Image Culture
4 crs (2.5-3.5).
P: ENGL 181 or consent of instructor
GE-IVD
Course may be taken for a maximum of 8 credits
Field trip(s)
Advanced introduction to the critical study of diverse topics in the theory, history, art, and politics of film, video, and moving-image culture. Examples: The Art and Politics of Representation, Pleasure and Performance, Expressionism and Surrealism.

384 /584 Studies in Theory and Criticism
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: ENGL 284
Not for GE
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
9 credits
Study and analysis of selected theory and/or criticism. Specific offerings under this course title will vary, focusing on author, theme, period, genre. See current Class Schedule for specific theme or topic.

391 /591 Travel Seminar
1-3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 150 or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Course offered only when sufficient enrollment has been recruited; may be offered in cooperation with UW-Extension. May be used in English major or minor programs.
Study in the region associated with a writer or writers, e.g., Thomas Hardy’s Wessex, The Lake Country of Wordsworth and Coleridge, Thoreau’s Walden, Faulkner’s Yoknapatawpha County. Emphasizes visits to libraries, museums, cities, countryside, and special sites associated with the literature (see current Class Schedule).

392 Major Themes in Literature
1-3 crs.
GE-IVD
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
The study of fiction, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and film as it illustrates a specific major theme in literature: such as “Love in Western Literature” (see current Class Schedule).

393 Science Fiction-Future Tense
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD
Human capabilities and limitations in alien environments considered through discussion and analysis of literary forms and themes.

394 Student Mentor
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: ENGL 110 or equivalent
SL-Variable; Not for GE
S/U only grade basis
Audit enrollment not allowed
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
Department permission required
Qualified students, selected and supervised by English faculty, provide a variety of services for Freshman Experience courses and other composition courses: assist with classroom activities, initiate and participate in student-life activities, explore campus opportunities, model successful student traits.

395 /595 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Study of a problem or special area in language or literature.

397 English Composition Tutoring
2 crs (1-3). F, Sp.
P: Grade of C or above in ENGL 110 or equivalent
SL-Full; Not for GE
S/U only grade basis
Minimum sophomore standing
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
Instructor approval required
Introduction to Writing Center Theory and its application to English composition tutoring. Students tutor three to five hours per week in the English Writing Center. This course is open to non-majors.

399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office

402 /602 Composition for Teachers
3 crs (3-0).
P: Limited to English teaching majors and minors
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
English education minors required to tutor one hour per week in Composition Lab.
Practice in varied forms of writing; understanding and practice in writing process; practice in procedures based on current research for teaching composition in middle and secondary schools.

404 /604 Literature for Teachers
3 crs (3-0).
P: Six credits of literature above 200-level; limited to
English teaching majors and minors
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Instructional applications of theories of literary study specifically for secondary teachers. Interpreting text; selecting literature; specific teaching strategies; discussing and writing in response to literature; assessing student performance and development; curriculum and instruction in literature.

406 /606 Language for Teachers
3 crs (3-0).
P: Limited to English teaching majors and minors and
TESOL minors
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Exploration and application of theories and principles of language for secondary teachers. Nature of language and language acquisition (native and second); linguistic diversity in classroom; teaching grammar; oral language activities; curriculum and instruction in language.

408 Seminar in Teaching English
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
P: ENGL 402, 404, 406
Not for GE; CP
Must be taken with C I 470
S/U only grade basis
Audit enrollment not allowed
Forum for discussing problems and issues as they occur during student teaching and for integrating theory and practice in English language arts.

409 /609 Grant Proposal Writing
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 205 or 305 or 308, or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Students will gain knowledge of various grant proposal forms (government, corporate, foundation), with emphasis on conceptualizing, developing, and writing proposals for real clients. Each student will complete an individual and a collaborative proposal.

410 /610 Creative Writing Workshop - Poetry
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: ENGL 210, 221, 285, 301, or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
May be repeated only with permission of the department
Department permission required
Special emphasis on class discussion and personal conferences for advanced writers of poetry.

411 /611 Creative Writing Workshop - Fiction
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 210, 221, 285, 301, or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
May be repeated only with permission of the department
Department permission required
Special emphasis on class discussion and personal conferences for advanced writers of fiction.

412 /612 Seminar in Nonfiction Writing
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: ENGL/C J 273 and 301, or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Writing and reading nonfiction, with an emphasis on producing an essay of publishable quality for a general, literate audience.

413 Writing for Children
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 210, 220, 221, 285, 301; or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Creation and evaluation of children’s writing, including picture books, fairy tales, nonfiction, and juvenile novels and short stories.

414 Seminar in Traditional Poetic Forms
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 276 and 301, or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Writing and reading poetry in traditional forms such as blank verse, the villanelle, the sonnet, and the sestina, with an emphasis on producing poetry of publishable quality.

415 /615 Seminar in Science and Nature Writing
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: ENGL 210, 221, 285; and either 205 or 305; and either
301 or 308; or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Explores literary science and nature writing; students create and workshop their own short essays, with an emphasis on producing a longer publishable piece on science, medicine, or natural history.

420 Stylistics for Writers
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: One course from ENGL 201, 211, 301, 305, 402, or CJ
222, or 235, or consent of instructor.
Not for GE
Study and use of the stylistic potential of language; includes readings, analysis, and practical application in stylistic imitation, variation, and parody.

421 /621 Seminar in Linguistic Research
3 crs (3-0). Sp, even-numbered years.
P: ENGL 221 or CSD 262 or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
Theory and practice of linguistic research, on a general theme designated by the instructor. Students design and carry out research projects, choosing language problems and research methodology suggested by the theme.

425 /625 Book Editing and Publishing
3 crs (3-0).
P: Three credits of writing beyond ENGL 110 or consent of
of instructor
Not for GE
History and types of publishing, book proposals, literary agents, contracts, royalties, copyrights, permissions, copyediting, levels of editing, electronic editing, book design, book production, desktop publishing, electronic prepress work, marketing. Course project is a publishing simulation.

430 /630 Seminar in World/Postcolonial Literature
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: ENGL 210, 221, 285; six credits of literature
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 9 credits
In-depth study of specialized topics in world/postcolonial literature such as Postcolonial Feminism or Magic Realism in the Latin American Novel.

440 /640 Seminar in American Literature Before 1865
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: ENGL 210, 221, 285; six credits of literature
Not for GE
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
9 credits
Advanced study of specialized topics in American literature before 1865, including theoretical (e.g., Racial Pseudoscience in the American Novel), generic (e.g., The Antebellum Romance), and special themes (e.g., The Transcendentalists and Social Reform).

445 /645 Seminar in the American Novel
3 crs (3-0).
P: Three credits from ENGL 244, 245, 275
CD1; Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Exploration of selected topics in American fiction, including subgenres, ethnic emphases, critical perspectives, and special themes.

448 /648 Seminar in American Literature Since 1865
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: ENGL 210, 221, 284; six credits of literature
Not for GE
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
9 credits

451 /651 Chaucer
3 crs (3-0).
GE-IVD
Literature and language: The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and minor works.

452 /652 Seminar in Early British Literature
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
(Formerly ENGL 454)
P: ENGL 210, 221, 284; six credits of literature; limited
to English majors and minors
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits

454 /654 Seminar in Early British Literature
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: ENGL 210, 221, 285; six credits of literature; limited
to English majors and minors
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
In-depth exploration of selected topics in British Literature before 1790, including theoretical (Feminism and Medieval Literature), generic (Medieval Drama, Early Modern Poetry, Romance), and special themes (Death in Early British Literature).

455 /655 Seminar in Scientific and Technical Communication
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 210, 221, 285, 305, 308, and at least one of the
following: ENGL 307, 309, 409, 498; or consent of
instructor; limited to technical writing majors and
minors
Not for GE
Course explores how science and technology are not neutral, but function within political, historical, and cultural contexts or “narratives”; how scientific and technical communications therefore help create those narratives; and why understanding this dynamic matters.

459 /659 Seminar in British Literature After 1790
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: ENGL 210, 221, 285; six credits of literature
Not for GE
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
9 credits
Advanced study of specialized topics in British literature after 1790, including theoretical (e.g., intersection of Feminism and British Modernism), generic (e.g., Romantic Poetry, Modern Drama, Postmodern Novel), special themes (e.g., Booker Novels), and author studies (e.g., Dickens and Collins).

465 /665 Seminar in the British Novel
3 crs (3-0). Sp, odd-numbered years.
P: Three credits from Engl 275, 362, 378, or 379; three
credits from Engl 201 or 211
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Exploration of selected topics in the British Novel, including subgenres (Gothic, Victorian, Modernist), critical perspectives (Narratology, Cultural Studies), or special themes (Women Novelists of the Nineteenth Century, Fiction of Post-World War II Britain).

468 /668 Seminar in American Ethnic Literature
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: ENGL 210, 221, 285; six credits of literature
Not for GE
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
9 credits
Advanced study of topics and texts authored by American Ethnic writers. Topics may include theoretical, political, aesthetic, and cultural issues reflecting the historical and cultural forces that have shaped the literary production of authors from a particular American ethnic tradition.

475 /675 Seminar in a Major Text
3 crs (3-0). F, even-numbered years.
P: Limited to English majors and minors
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Close and extensive analysis of a major literary text; see current Class Schedule for specific text under consideration in a given offering.

480 English Capstone
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: Completion of 29 credits (including ENGL210, 221, 285,
and a 400-level seminar) toward the English major.
For those electing the one-credit option, an ENGL
400-level seminar must be taken concurrently.
Not for GE; CP
Department permission required
Students elect either a one-credit Capstone course coincident with a 400-level seminar, completing a combined “senior thesis” project; or a three-credit Capstone course, completing the senior project independent of any specific seminar.

484 /684 Seminar in Critical Theory
3 crs (3-0). V.
P: ENGL 210, 221, 285; six credits of literature; limited
to English majors and minors
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
Others may enroll with the instructor’s permission
In-depth exploration of topics in Critical Theory, including schools (Feminist Theory), periods (20th Century Theory), figures (Foucauldian Theory), and special themes (Theorizing Music).

498 Internship in Writing
1-3 crs.
SL-Full; Not for GE
Course may be taken 2 times
Five hours of work experience per week per credit. Twelve credits in writing beyond freshman composition (certain internships may carry special course requirements: see available offerings). Open to Writing Minors and English majors only.
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Experience in a professional organization working as a technical writer, editor, etc. Work will build on and relate to writing skills developed in other courses in writing.

499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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705 Institute for Teachers
1-3 crs.
May be repeated when topic differs
A study of a selected topic in literature or language. Appropriate for teachers K-12 (see current Class Schedule).

711 Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing
3 crs (3-0).
P: Admission to program or consent of graduate instructor
Introduction to graduate level critical reading and writing, stressing the development of insightful analysis and critical voice supported by an understanding of a varity of critical approaches.

713 Methods of Bibliography and Research
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: Admission to program or consent of graduate instructor
Study of methods of bibliography, literary research, and textual criticism useful to the student of literature.

715 Critical Theory and English Studies
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 711 or consent of instructor
Seminar examining the function of critical theory in studies of literature, language, and culture, focusing on the place of English Studies within the culture and the relations between critical theory and the disciplines of English.

721 Studies in Writing, Language, and Pedagogy
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 711 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of
instructor
Course may be taken 2 times
See current Class Schedule for specific theme or topic.
Seminar examining topics of importance in writing, language, and pedagogy (e.g., Writing for Electronic Media, Approaches to Teaching English, Social Forces and Linguistic Change, or The Nature of Composition Studies: Historical, Institutional, Cultural Forces).

733 Studies in World Literature
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 711 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of
instructor
Course may be taken 2 times
See current Class Schedule for specific theme or topic.
Theoretically focused seminar on a particular theme, genre, or historical period from a geographical region other than Great Britain or North America (e.g., the European Novel, Literature of the African Diaspora, or Postcolonical Fiction).

743 Studies in North American Literature
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 711 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of
instructor
Course may be taken 2 times
See current Class Schedule for specific theme or topic.
Theoretically focused seminar on a particular ethnic group, race, culture, or historical period in North America (e.g. Native Voices in American Literature, African American Writing 1830-1900, or American Poetry: Whitman to Frost).

753 Studies in British and Irish Literature
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 711 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of
instructor
Course may be taken 2 times
See current Class Schedule for specific theme or topic.
Theoretically focused seminar on a particular region, group, or period in Great Britain (e.g. British Women Writers—seventeenth and eighteenth century, Kailyard School of Scottish Fiction, Exile and the Irish Writer, or twentieth century British Poetry).

769 Studies in Figures and Groups
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 711 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of
instructor
Course may be taken 2 times
See current Class Schedule for specific theme or topic.
Theoretically focused seminar on a particular figure or literary group, including investigation of philosophical and political background, cultural milieu, literary influences, and critical reception (e.g. Shakespeare, Alice Walker, Thomas Pynchon, the Beats, or the Brontes).

779 Study in Themes and Genres
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 711 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of
instructor
Course may be taken 2 times
See current Class Schedule for specific theme or topic.
Theoretically focused seminar on a particular theme or genre that extends beyond geographical boundaries and traditional literary periods (e.g., Evolution of the Novel, Nineteenth Century Gothicism, Autobiography in Western Literature, or Our Literary Foremothers).

789 Studies in Theory and Culture
3 crs (3-0).
P: ENGL 711 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of
instructor
Course may be taken 2 times
See current Class Schedule for specific theme or topic.
Seminar exploring theoretical issues, historical or contemporary, with emphasis on critical application and implication (e.g. Cultural Studies Theory, Literary Post- Modernism, Theories of Degeneration in the British Novel, Film Noire, or Cultural Perspectives on Literacy).

796 Directed Studies
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Permits a group of students to investigate a common topic under the direction of a department faculty member.

797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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799 Thesis
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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