Complete List of Courses
ENG100: English as a Second Language
Developmental reading, writing, and speaking. Open only to students whose
native language is not English. Fall & spring.
ENG101: Basic Writing
Introductory course to aid students in gaining fundamental writing and
editing skills required in the general education program. Fall & spring.
ENG111: Expository Essay
Written composition, oral communication, and critical reasoning. Meets
first half of College Composition Connector
requirement. Fall & spring
ENG112: Documented Essay
Course in writing argumentation and engaging in the research process through
investigation of primary and secondary sources. Prerequisite: ENG111 or
AP/IB credit. Meets second half of College
Composition Connector requirement. Fall & spring.
ENG113: Honors English
Accelerated program in rhetoric, reasoning, and research. Open only to
advanced first-year students selected by the English faculty. Meets College
Composition Connector requirement. Fall.
ENG190: Introduction to Literature
A discussion-based course that provides an introduction to literature
through reading, analyzing, and responding to a variety of literary works
from different cultures and times. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Meets
Literature Connector requirement. Fall &
spring.
ENG201: Survey of British Literature I
A comprehensive survey of major movements and authors in British literature
from the Old English period to the eighteenth century that provides a
foundation for further study. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Literature
Connector requirement. Fall.
ENG202: Survey of British Literature II
A comprehensive survey of major movements and authors in British literature
from the Romantic period to the present day that provides a foundation
for further study. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Literature
Connector requirement. Spring.
ENG205: Survey of American Literature
A comprehensive survey of American literature from the Colonial period
to the present that provides a foundation for further study. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Literature Connector
requirement. Fall & spring.
ENG210: Introduction to Literary Studies
Critical approaches to various genres and modes of literature. Course
provides background for reading and should be taken early. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113. Spring, odd-numbered years.
ENG261: Internship
An initial outside-the-classroom experience enabling students to explore
new areas or to supplement regular courses. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113.
Department approval required.
ENG312: Adolescent Literature 6-12
Principles of selection, evaluation, and use of all media designed for
curricular needs and enrichment in programs for adolescents. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113. Spring, even-numbered years.
ENG321: American Literature I, origins to 1900
An in-depth study of selected works of American literature from the Colonial
period to the end of the nineteenth century focusing on a particular theme
or genre. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Literature
Connector requirement. Fall.
ENG322: American Literature II, 1900 to present
An in-depth study of selected works of American literature from the beginning
of the twentieth century to the present focusing on a particular theme
or genre. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Literature
Connector requirement. Spring.
ENG323: British Literature I, origins to 1700
An in-depth study of selected works of early Anglophone literature from
the Old English period to the end of the seventeenth century focusing
on a particular theme or genre. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Meets
Literature Connector requirement. Fall,
odd-numbered years.
ENG324: British Literature II, 1700 to 1900
An in-depth study of selected works of British literature from the beginning
of the eighteenth century to the end of the Victorian period focusing
on a particular theme or genre. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Meets
Literature Connector requirement. Spring,
even-numbered years.
ENG325: British Literature III, 20th Century
An in-depth study of selected works of British and/or Commonwealth literature
from the beginning of the twentieth
century to the present focusing on a particular theme or genre. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Literature Connector
requirement. Fall, even-numbered years.
ENG327: Special Topics
Options for students to study, according to their interests, a variety
of topics not covered in regular courses. To be announced by the department.
Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113.
ENG328: Special Topics
Options for students to study, according to their interests, a variety
of topics not covered in regular courses. To be announced by the department.
Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113.
ENG329: Diversity in American Literature
Selected literary works by American writers of a particular non-majority
race, ethnicity, or cultural heritage that explore contributions to the
forging of an American literary voice. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113.
Meets American Diversity and Literature Connector
requirements. Fall, even-numbered years.
ENG330: Women in Literature
Selected works by major women writers in English. Cross-listed with Women’s
Studies. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Literature
Connector requirement. Spring, even-numbered years.
ENG332: Structure and Usage of the English Language
A study of the origins and developments of the English language. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113. Fall, odd-numbered years.
ENG333: Grammar and Linguistics for ESL
Study of the phonetic, morphological and syntactic systems of the English
language and the distinctive features of major world language groups as
a basis for helping students acquire English as a Second Language. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113.
ENG334: Second Language and Literacy Development
Study of the ways in which children, adolescents, and adults learn a second
or new language. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113.
ENG335: Modern and Contemporary Literature
Selected works of modern and contemporary poetry and fiction. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Literature Connector
requirement. Spring, odd-numbered years.
ENG340: Appalachian Literature
Selected essays, fi ction, folk tales, and poetry by representative Appalachian
authors, past and present. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Literature
Connector requirement. Fall, odd-numbered years.
ENG350: Professional Writing
Advanced exposition, business and technical writing, including composing
for computer media. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Spring.
ENG354: Language and Popular Culture
Language and nonverbal symbols, especially in the mass media, as means
of understanding values and popular culture in America. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113. Meets American Diversity Connector requirement. Fall,
odd-numbered years.
ENG371: World Literature
Selected works of world literature refl ecting a variety of cultural traditions.
Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Literature
Connector requirement. Fall, even-numbered years.
ENG430: Fiction Writing Workshop
An extensive hands-on course in which students explore the principles
of writing prose through extensive reading of
other writers’ works and intensive writing of their own. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Arts Experience Connector requirement. Spring,
even-numbered years.
ENG431: Poetry Writing Workshop
An extensive hands-on course in which students explore the principles
of writing verse through extensive reading of
other writers’ works and intensive writing of their own. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Arts Experience Connector requirement. Spring,
odd-numbered years.
ENG440: Composition Theory and Practice
A theoretical base and practical application in teaching basic writing
skills and in learning advanced expository writing techniques. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113. Fall, even-numbered years.
ENG442: Shakespeare
Selected works of Shakespeare. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Meets Literature
Connector requirement. Spring, odd-numbered years.
ENG450: Senior Seminar
Advanced writing and research, group discussion, oral presentations, word
processing. Open only to students who expect to graduate within the year.
Fall.
ENG457: Directed Readings
Independent readings directed by a member of the English faculty. Department
approval required.
ENG460: Independent Study
Independent reading and research directed by a member of the English faculty
and approved by the department. Open only to juniors and seniors. Department
approval required.
ENG461: Internship
A student/agency-originated and departmentally approved field-learning
experience which enables students to apply previously attained knowledge
and skills. Department approval required.
COM231: Introduction to Public Speaking
A study of basic speech communication concepts as applied to public speaking
for students wishing to enhance leadership potential in traditional public
speaking situations. Course includes an analysis of and help in dealing
with oral communication anxiety. Prerequisite: ENG111. Fall.
COM261: Internship
An initial exploratory, field-oriented experience enabling the student
to attain certain specifi ed learning goals in a work-related environment.
Deparment approval required.
COM301: Mass Communication and Society
This course examines mass media as a central force in shaping our culture
and democracy. Students will analyze various types of media such as television
(cable and network), newspapers, sound recordings, books, and the Internet
and its influence on our culture and behavior. Other topics include issues
and concerns related to advertising and commercial culture, media convergence,
new technology and media mergers. Students will learn to understand the
mass communication process by developing critical thinking skills such
as description, analysis, interpretation and evaluation. Prerequisite:
ENG112 or ENG113. Spring.
COM320: Interviewing and Reporting
This is a for-credit workshop joined to a real news outlet, The
Hilltop. Course activities revolve around the production of articles
for publication on the web, including conducting interviews, reporting,
writing, and illustrating. Students have great latitude to pursue subjects
that interest them. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Fall.
COM321: Documentary Writing
An introduction to the practice of documentary writing, relevant to careers
in criminal justice, politics, business, religious leadership, psychology
and community service. Activities include gathering information from interviews
and secondary sources, and generation of illustrated, magazine-length
articles. Readings include classic examples of literary non-fiction that
may focus on class, gender, race and culture. Students have great latitude
to pursue subjects
that interest them. Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113. Spring.
COM327: Special Topics in Communication
Courses offered on a variety of topics not covered in regular courses.
Prerequisite: ENG112 or ENG113.
COM457: Directed Readings
Independent readings. Department approval required.
COM460: Independent Study
An independent program of study, research, and writing. Department approval
required.
COM461: Professional Internship
Field-oriented experience enabling the student to apply pertinent knowledge
and skills to specified learning goals in a work-related environment.
Deparment approval required.