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ENGL 001: ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAM: FRESHMAN
ENGL 002: ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAM: TRANSFERS
ENGL 101: BASIC COMPOSITION I
This course is designed to review the fundamentals of grammar, punctuation, and conventional usage and to provide skills of organization and development in writing. Adequate opportunity for written and oral discussion of selected examples of prose and creative writing will be provided to encourage an interest in literature and the development of a critical attitude toward literature in general.
ENGL 101H: HONORS BASIC COMPOSITION I
This course is designed to review the fundamentals of grammar, punctuation, and conventional usage and to provide skills of organization and development in writing. Adequate opportunity for written and oral discussion of selected examples of prose and creative writing will be provided to encourage an interest in literature and the development of a critical attitude toward literature in general.
ENGL 102: BASIC COMPOSITION II 3 units
This course continues the study of basic elements of written composition, especially organization and development, including examination of selections from prose, poetry and drama. A research
paper will be required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Co requisite: ENGL 001 - Proficiency Exam.
ENGL 102W: BASIC COMPOSITION II WEB CRS
ENGL 104: INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS
This course concentrates on the history of telecommunications, regulation, and policy, and media effects as well as research and audience measurements. By examining the history and development of the various components of the telecommunications industry, students will gain an understanding of how industrial, social, and technological forces have shaped the mass media, as we know them today.
ENGL 203: FUNDAMENTALS OF CONTEMPORARY SPEECH
This course requires the preparation and delivery of short original speeches, outside readings and reports. It is recommended that this course be taken during the sophomore year. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 204: INTRODUCTION TO FICTION
This course is an introduction to the development of fiction with concentration on several major fiction writers. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 205: INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA
This course is an introduction to drama around the world through reading, analyzing, viewing, and performance. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 206: INTRODUCTION TO POETRY
This course is an introduction to the development of poetry with concentration on several major poets. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 207: INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING
This course provides as introduction to various techniques used by successful writers of all genres with the object of assisting the student to develop and improve upon his/her techniques. Prerequisites: ENGL 101and ENGL 102.
ENGL 215: INTRODUCTION TO FILM
This course involves a study of the motion picture as an art form and as an influence on society. Basic concepts of organization, structure, and techniques of editing will be examined through the reading of selected material and the viewing of a number of short films and excerpts from features films. The course will move from the basic psychology of visual perception through the history, theory, and critical standards of film. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 218: APPROACHES TO GRAMMAR
This course will provide a comprehensive review of traditional English grammar designed particularly for prospective teachers and writers. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 236: INTERVIEWING
This course is a study of methods used to prepare for and conduct interviews for articles in periodicals. Emphasis is placed on ways to structure a set of questions that will make the interviewee most informative thus providing an effective story for the reader Mock interviews between students are included. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
ENGL 237: RADIO PRODUCTION & PROGRAMMING
This course involves recording and control of sound in studios and on location. It includes an introduction to radio production equipment and creative mixing and editing of multiple sound tracks, operations and techniques. This course will examine station organization, staff job descriptions, and responsibilities along with station operation techniques. Prerequisites: ENGL 104.
ENGL 238: TV PRODUCTION & PROGRAMMING
This is a laboratory course designed to expose the students to each productive position in a TV studio from director to camera operator and video editor. Prerequisites: ENGL 104.
ENGL 239: INTRODUCTION TO BROADCAST PERFORMANCE
This is a laboratory course designed to expose the student to each production position in a TV studio from director to camera operator and video editor. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
ENGL 241: BASIC NEWSWRITING & REPORTING 3 units
This course is an introduction to the structure and content of news stories for daily papers. It includes an examination of news gathering techniques. Prerequisites: ENGL 104.
ENGL 288B: EXP CRSE: SECONDARY LANGUAGE LEARNING
ENGL 288C: EXP CRSE: APPLIED LINGUISTICS
ENGL 301: AMERICAN LITERATURE I
This course is a survey of the major American authors and their works from the beginning of American civilization to Whitman. Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H.
ENGL 301H: HONORS AMERICAN LITERATURE I
This course is a survey of the major American authors and their works from the beginning of American civilization to Whitman. Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H.
ENGL 302H: HONORS AMERICAN LITERATURE II
This course is a survey of the major American authors and their works from Whitman to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H.
ENGL 302: AMERICAN LITERATURE II
This course is a survey of the major American authors and their works from Whitman to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 303: BROADCASTING MANAGEMENT
This course explores theories of management-study and analysis of special problems and situations, confronting the manager of a broadcast or cable facility in the administration of personnel and various station departments. Prerequisites: ENGL 104 and ENGL 237.
ENGL 305: TECHNICAL WRITING
This course will concentrate on the technique of expository writing in the preparation of technical material. Among the areas of concentration will be writing to support graphic illustrations, writing to clarify statistical information and writing to explain process. Student will be introduced to the selective use of the library and basic research facilities, particularly the use of periodical indexes and selective bibliographies. The course is open to all degree seeking and special students who have successfully completed the freshman and sophomore year, and who have satisfactorily completed ENGL 101, ENGL 102, and ENGL 203.
ENGL 305H: HONORS TECHNICAL WRITING
This course will concentrate on the technique of expository writing in the preparation of technical material. Among the areas of concentration will be writing to support graphic illustrations, writing to clarify statistical information and writing to explain process. Student will be introduced to the selective use of the library and basic research facilities, particularly the use of periodical indexes and selective bibliographies. The course is open to all degree seeking and special students who have successfully completed the freshman and sophomore year, and who have satisfactorily completed ENGL 101, ENGL 102, and ENGL 203.
ENGL 305W: TECHNICAL WRITING WEB COURSE
This is a web-based course. This course will concentrate on the technique of expository writing in the preparation of technical material. Among the areas of concentration will be writing to support graphic illustrations, writing to clarify statistical information and writing to explain process. Student will be introduced to the selective use of the library and basic research facilities, particularly the use of periodical indexes and selective bibliographies. The course is open to all degree seeking and special students who have successfully completed the freshman and sophomore year, and who have satisfactorily completed ENGL 101, ENGL 102, and ENGL 203.
ENGL 310: ADVANCED COMPOSITION
This course involves a study of prose techniques such as definition, classification, analysis, and process analysis. It includes the reading of model documents (essays, news stories, etc.) and asubstantial amount of practice of expository writing. The course is open to all students who have successfully completed the freshman and sophomore years, and who have successfullycompleted ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 310H: HONORS ADVANCED COMPOSITION
This course involves a study of prose techniques such as definition, classification, analysis, and process analysis. It includes the reading of model documents (essays, news stories, etc.)
and a substantial amount of practice of expository writing. The course is open to all students who have successfully completed the freshman and sophomore years, and who have successfullycompleted ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 313H: HONORS FEATURE WRITING
This course is designed to help students develop skills needed to write human-interest stories that could appear in newspapers or magazines. Emphasis will be placed on the tone, imagery,and flair that is needed to captivate readers, as well as the tailoring of an article to a specific readership. Prerequisites: ENGL 104, ENGL 241.
ENGL 314: COPY EDITING
This course will cover the writing of headlines, captions, outlines, and editorial summaries, along with the techniques of reshaping text while working against time and space restrictions. Class assignments will include drills on editing and rewriting under deadlines. Prerequisites: ENGL 104 and ENGL 241.
ENGL 317: SHAKESPEARE
This course will examine characteristics and qualities of selected works of Shakespeare. Emphasis will generally be placed on the more significant tragedies, comedies and histories
within the context of the Elizabethan worldview. Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H.
ENGL 319: THEATRE PRACTICUM {DINNER THEATRE}
This course is an opportunity for actors hands-on experience through participation in working with live theater to be performed in front of a live audience. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ENGL 321: ENGLISH LITERATURE I
This course involves a survey of important authors and works in English Literature from the beginning through the 18th Century. Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H.
ENGL 322: ENGLISH LITERATURE II
This course is a continuation of ENGL 321 dealing with English Literature since the Restoration. This course may be substituted for ENGL 321 by English majors. Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H.
ENGL 324: LITERATURE & FILM
This course examines the relationship between literature and film, with particular emphasis on the problems and procedures inherent in the transition of novels and short narratives intoscreenplays. Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H.
ENGL 325: LITERARY CRITICISM
This course provides a survey of Black American Literature with a view of the oral tradition and written literature. Attention is given to the genres of poetry, drama, slave narrative, novel,and periodical. Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H, or permission of instructor.
ENGL 327: AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE
This course provides a survey of Black American Literature with a view of the oral tradition and written literature. Attention is given to the genres of poetry, drama, slave narrative,
novel, and periodical. Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H, or permission of instructor.
ENGL 327H: HONORS AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE
This course provides a survey of Black American Literature with a view of the oral tradition and written literature. Attention is given to the genres of poetry, drama, slave narrative,
novel, and periodical. Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H, or permission of instructor.
ENGL 328: WORLD LITERATURE I
This course is an introductory study of major movement and genres in Eastern, Western, and African Literatures from ancient times through the Western Renaissance with the objective
of helping students to gain knowledge of the ideas of people other than Americans. Prerequisites: ENGL 101H and ENGL 102H.
ENGL 328H: HONORS WORLD LITERATURE I
This course is an introductory study of major movement and genres in Eastern, Western, and African Literatures from ancient times through the Western Renaissance with the objective ofhelping students to gain knowledge of the ideas of people other than Americans. Prerequisites: ENGL 101H and ENGL 102H.
ENGL 329: WORLD LITERATURE II
This course is a continuation of English 328. It deals with World Literature since the Western Renaissance. Prerequisite: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H.
ENGL 330: ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING
This course involves a study of rhetorical principles and models of speech composition in conjunction with the preparation and presentation of specific forms of public address; methods
and ethics of the persuasive process and its practical applications. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, ENGL 102 and ENGL 203.
ENGL 333: PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOJOURNALISM
This course will survey how photographs are selected for publication. Students will study principles of photographic composition and how words and pictures are put together. Prerequisites: ENGL 104 and ENGL 241.
ENGL 336: COMPUTER GRAPHICS I
This course opens the emerging field of computer graphics and digital media to students with no computer experience. Students learn how two and three-dimensional techniques of graphic designs are used in a growing range of communication design application including video CAD. Field trips are planned to facilities currently using or developing state of-the-art computergraphics systems. Prerequisite: ART 311.
ENGL 337: COMPUTER GRAPHICS II
This course builds on the skills developed in Computer Graphics I, but orients itself toward the development of presentation-quality projects. The course consists of hands-on opportunitiesin the computer lab coupled with classroom discussion of related topics. Special attention is paid to exploration of the ways to enhance the artists' options in matter of form, color, text and layout.Students also develop an understanding of today's marketplace and variety of products available, as well as a working knowledge of the terminology and techniques of this discipline.Prerequisite: ENGL 336.
ENGL 342S: WOMEN IN LITERATURE (SU)
ENGL 345: SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE
Rotating topics. This course will involve an intensive study of literary works of various authors. Prerequisites: ENGL101, ENGL102, and Permission of Instructor.
ENGL 346: HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This course covers the major developments in the history of English to the modern period with consideration of important changes and principles of development in phonology, syntax, and semantics. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 347: ADOLESCENT AND ADULT LITERATURE
An eclectic survey of fiction and other forms of literature written primarily for adolescents (ages 10 through 14) and young adults (ages 15-18). The course will explore and examine themes and ideas in literature relevant to the period prior to adulthood, utilizing the principles of contemporary literary criticism. The course is intended for English Education majors, but is open to all students who meet the prerequisites. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENGL101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 350H: HONORS INTRODUCTION TO POETRY & POETICS
ENGL 351: COMMUNITY DESIGN SURVEY
An introduction to the study of visual communications. This course involves conceptualization, graphic imagery, aesthetics, and symbolism for the communication of information through graphic design, with specific emphasis on the relationship of graphic design to advertising. Problem-solving projects related to the design profession. Prerequisite: ENGL 336 and ENGL 337.
ENGL 352: PUBLICATION DESIGN I
This course involves layout and design of magazines, brochures and books as well as conception and design of complete units. Prerequisite: ENGL351.
ENGL 353: PULBICATION DESIGN II 3 units
Building on the skills and understanding of Publication Design I, this course will further examine specific areas in publication design. Students will be required to design a publication from beginning to completion. Prerequisite: ENGL 352.
ENGL 354: MEDIA SURVEY
Students will survey various components of print and broadcast media and determine approaches that are taken. The course is basically a comparative analysis of the print and electronic media.
Class instruction will include individual and group presentation aimed at showing how the media influence people. Prerequisites: ENGL 104 and ENGL 303.
ENGL 355: ETHICS IN COMMUNICATIONS
This course will introduce students to the challenges of exercising good taste and sensibility when gathering and reporting news. Students will examine case studies. Prerequisites: ENGL 104 and ENGL 241.
ENGL 355S: ARTHURIAN LITERATURE (SU)
ENGL 356: PHOTOJOURNALISM
Students will gain experience in preparing photo essays, which incorporate both paragraphs and print copy. Problems of staging, selecting, editing, and sequencing photo essays will be experienced and solved. Requirements: ARTS 221 and ARTS 309.
ENGL 380: INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE SCIENCE
This course provides an introductory survey of contemporary linguistics with special focus on present-day American English. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 401: MODERN DRAMA
This course is designed to give an overview and understanding of Modern Drama from Ibsen to the present. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, ENGL 102.
ENGL 404: STUDIES IN DRAMA
This course will allow opportunities for a variety of topics pertinent to drama. Drama from around the world will be explored through reading, viewing, performance, and various forms of artistic expression. The course will also concentrate on specific ramifications that foster the various types of drama produced during a particular period.
ENGL 405: STUDIES IN FILM
This course provides an in-depth examination of some particular aspect of the film. In any given semester the course may concentrate on, but by no means be limited to, such diverse topics as American film genre, the work of a particular film director, literature-to-film. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102.
ENGL 408: STUDIES IN POETRY
This course traces the development of poetry with concentration on several major poets. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, or permission of the instructor.
ENGL 408H: HONORS STUDIES IN POETRY
This course traces the development of poetry with concentration on several major poets. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, or permission of the instructor.
ENGL 412: COMMONWEALTH LITERATURE
This course follows intensive study of the works of writers from commonwealth countries. Attention is paid to the evolution of the author's cannon, to the effects on the literary context, to the relationship between the literary works and the historical and cultural context of the writer. (To be offered every Fall) Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H.
ENGL 412H: HONORS COMMONWEALTH LITERATURE
This course follows intensive study of the works of writers from commonwealth countries. Attention is paid to the evolution of the author's cannon, to the effects on the literary context, to the relationship between the literary works and the historical and cultural context of the writer. (To be offered every Fall) Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H.
ENGL 413: THE NOVEL: - EAST AND WEST
A multicultural course. The novel as a global form that speaks for the aspirations of the modern middle class individual and criticizes social abuses. You will compare of novels from America, Africa,
Europe and Asia. Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H. [To Be Offered every Fall]
ENGL 413H: HONORS THE NOVEL: - EAST AND WEST
A multicultural course. The novel as a global form that speaks for the aspirations of the modern middle class ndividual and criticizes social abuses. Comparison of novels from America, Africa, Europe and Asia. Prerequisites: ENGL 101/H and ENGL 102/H. [To Be Offered every Fall]
ENGL 424: ADVANCED REPORTING
An internship with a communication-related agency. Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission from the department. Prerequisites: ENGL 104 and ENGL 241.
ENGL 450: BROADCAST LAW
Study of various laws affecting broadcasting and cable communication; the actions of the courts in interpreting the laws, and the actions of the federal regulatory agencies relating to the telecommunications industry. Prerequisites: ENGl 104.
ENGL 470: PRACTICUM IN TELECOMMUNICATION
Field of work/study in a particular area of telecommunications; by permission of instructor only. Prerequisites: ENGL 104, ENGL 237, ENGL 238 and ENGL 241.
ENGL 472: INTERNSHIP
Internship in various telecommunications study areas arranged by and with permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: ENGL 104, ENGL 203, and permission of the instructor.
ENGL 480: CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS
A study of philosophy and theories of the human communication process with emphasis on understanding differences between varying ethnic and cultural groups. Psychological and social barriers to communication are also considered. Prerequisites: ENGL 104, ENGL 200 and ENGL 450.
ENGL 481: DRAMATIC WRITING FILM & TV
This course is designed for students who want to learn to take ideas and develop them into treatments, screen-plays and other verbal and visual forms. The class is conducted as a workshop; students' work is discussed in an informal atmosphere and selected films are screened. Through the workshop format, students are encouraged to find their creative direction. Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ENGL 101, ENGL 102 and consent of the instructor. Enrollment is limited to seventeen students.
ENGL 481H: HONORS DRAMATIC WRITING FILM & TV
This course is designed for students who want to learn to take ideas and develop them into treatments, screen-plays and other verbal and visual forms. The class is conducted as a workshop; students' work is discussed in an informal atmosphere and selected films are screened. Through the workshop format, students are encouraged to find their creative direction. Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ENGL 101, ENGL 102 and consent of the instructor. Enrollment is limited to seventeen students.
ENGL 499: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN ENGLISH
This course provides a vehicle to enable the students to range academically as far as interests and preparation carry him on a topic agreed upon by the instructor and student. The student will be required to meet and confer with the instructor on specified conference dates. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: ENGL 101, ENGL 102 and permission of instructor.
ENGL 499A: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN ENGLISH
ENGL 499H: HONORS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN ENGLISH
This course provides a vehicle to enable the students to range academically as far as interests and preparation carry him on a topic agreed upon by the instructor and student. The student will be required to meet and confer with the instructor on specified conference dates. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: ENGL 101, ENGL 102 and permission of instructor.