English Courses
Courses
Critical Reading and Writing Workshop is an intensive reading and composition workshop focusing on the reading and writing skills needed for success in college -level coursework. Students will take HIST 1301 as the mandatory corequisite college-level course.
1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
1 Lab Hour
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Prerequisite(s): (TSIR score between 343 and 350 ) AND (BENG score of 2 ) OR (ACCE score between 5 and 8 ) OR (ACCW score between 020 and 120 ) OR (ALTW score between 1 and 3 ) OR (EPAE score between 5 and 8 ) OR (EPAW score between 020 and 120 ) OR (MAPE score between 5 and 9 ) OR (SALW score between 1 and 4 ) OR (THEE score between 5 and 8 ) OR (THEW score between 100 and 300 ) OR (TSPE score between 5 and 9 ) OR (TSPW score between 100 and 300 ) OR (TSIE score between 0 and 3 AND TSIW score between 353 and 390 ) OR (TSIE score between 0 and 4 AND TSIW score between 310 and 339 ) OR (TABW score between 1 and 3 AND TSIE score between 5 and 8 AND TSIW score between 310 and 339)
Corequisite(s): HIST1301
Composition Workshop (0-1) An intensive composition workshop focusing on issues relating to written composition. Corequisite: ENGL 1311. Prerequisite: Placement by examination.
1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
1 Lab Hour
0 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hour
Prerequisite(s): (BENG score of 2 ) OR (ACCE score between 5 and 8 ) OR (ACCW score between 020 and 120 ) OR (ALTW score between 1 and 3 ) OR (EPAE score between 5 and 8 ) OR (EPAW score between 020 and 120 ) OR (MAPE score between 5 and 9 ) OR (SALW score between 1 and 4 ) OR (THEE score between 5 and 8 ) OR (THEW score between 100 and 300 ) OR (TSPE score between 5 and 9 ) OR (TSPW score between 100 and 300 ) OR (TSIE score between 0 and 3 AND TSIW score between 353 and 390 ) OR (TSIE score between 0 and 4 AND TSIW score between 310 and 339 ) OR (TABW score between 1 and 3 AND TSIE score between 5 and 8 AND TSIW score between 310 and 339)
Integration of critical reading and academic writing skills. The course fulfills TSI requirements for reading and/or writing.
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (BANR score of 1 ) OR (ACCR score between 031 and 120 ) OR (ALTR score between 0 and 3 ) OR (EPAR score between 031 and 120 ) OR (MAPR score between 101 and 125 ) OR (SALR score between 0 and 4 ) OR (THER score between 100 and 300 ) OR (TSPR score between 100 and 300 ) OR (TABR score between 5 and 6 AND TSIR score between 310 and 341 ) OR (TSIR score between 342 and 350 ) OR (ACCR score between 020 and 077 ) OR (TABW score between 5 and 6 AND TSIW score between 310 and 349 ) OR (TSIE score between 0 and 3 AND TSIW score between 310 and 390 ) OR (TSIE score between 4 and 8 AND TSIW score between 310 and 362)
Expository English Compostion (3-0) Instruction in addressing academic writing tasks through the composing process, with emphasis on strategic use of language, of rhetorical form, and of authorial voice and point of view to inform and persuade effectively; development of critical thought through writing and reading complex discoure. Prerequisite: ENGL 0311 or placement examination. Non-native English speakers may substitute ESOL 1311).
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
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3 Lecture Hours
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Prerequisite(s): (ENGL 0311 w/C* or better ) OR (BANE score of 3 AND BENG score of 3 ) OR (ACCE score between 5 and 8 AND ACCW score between 080 and 120 ) OR (ALTW score between 1 and 3 ) OR (EPAE score between 5 and 8 AND EPAW score between 080 and 120 ) OR (MAPE score between 6 and 9 ) OR (SALW score between 1 and 4 ) OR (THEE score between 5 and 8 AND THEW score between 220 and 300 ) OR (THEE score between 6 and 8 ) OR (TSPE score between 5 and 9 AND TSPW score between 220 and 300 ) OR (TSPE score between 7 and 9 ) OR (ENGL 0111 w/S or better AND ACCE score between 5 and 8 AND ACCW score between 020 and 120 ) OR (ENGL 0111 w/S or better AND EPAE score between 5 and 8 AND EPAW score between 020 and 120 ) OR (ENGL 0111 w/S or better AND MAPE score between 5 and 9 ) OR (ENGL 0111 w/S or better AND THEE score between 5 and 8 AND THEW score between 100 and 300 ) OR (ENGL 0111 w/S or better AND TSPE score between 5 and 9 AND TSPW score between 100 and 300 ) OR (ACCE score between 6 and 8 ) OR (EPAE score between 6 and 8 ) OR (TAKE score of 1 AND TAKL score between 2200 and 3153 ) OR (S01 score between 500 and 800 AND S05 score between 1070 and 1600 ) OR (A01 score between 19 and 36 AND A05 score between 23 and 36 ) OR (ACOE score between 06 and 12 ) OR (ACOE score between 05 and 12 AND ACOW score between 59 and 99 ) OR (TAKL score between 2200 and 3153 AND TAKW score between 3 and 6 ) OR (DEVE score of 1 ) OR (SXAC score of 1 ) OR (SXDG score of 1 ) OR (SXMA score of 1 ) OR (SXMN score of 1 ) OR (SXND score of 1 ) OR (SXOI score of 1 ) OR (SXSA score of 1 ) OR (SXTA score of 1 ) OR (SXTR score of 1 ) OR (ACCR score between 078 and 120 ) OR (TSIE score between 4 and 8 AND TSIW score between 363 and 390 ) OR (TSIE score between 5 and 8)
Research and Critical Writing (3-0) Instruction in incorporating research into writing, with emphasis on (1) focusing questions, (2) using academic methods and resources, (3) learning to comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and critically evaluate materials, (4) shaping materials into coherent pieces of persuasive discourse appropriate to the writer's purpose and audience, and (5) understanding the logic and forms of documentation. Prerequisite: ENGL 1311/1611, with a grade of "C" or better, or placement by examination. (Non-native English speakers may substitute ESOL 1312).
Writing About Literature (3-0) A research and writing course in the analysis and interpretation of literature, progressing from basic exegesis of diction and syntax to the broad range of critical and stylistic approaches to literary works. Strongly suggested as preparation for junior and senior level courses in literature. Required of all English majors in lieu of ENGL 1312. Strongly advised for all ENGL 1312 with department approval. ENGL 1313 fulfills the catalog requirements for ENGL 1312. Prerequisite: ENGL 1311 or ENGL 1611.
Introduction to Linguistics (3-0) Introduction to modern language studies with emphasis on contemporary as opposed to historical linguistics.
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
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The Academic Vocabulary of English (3-0) The study of English vocabulary with emphasis on the academic lexicon. Systematic review of Greek and Latin elements in English. Close attention to derivational patterns and lexical families. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312 each with a grade of "C" or better.
Children's Literature (3-0) A survey of the major genres of literature for children from the seventeenth century to the present, including traditional to contemporary poetry, folk and fairy tales, fantasy, realistic fiction, biography, and informational books. Prerequisites: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312. Junior standing recommended.
Early Modern British Drama A study of selected genres if early modern British drama, excluding Shakespeare, from 1485-1660.
Multimodal and Hybrid Forms in the English Language Arts (3-0): A study of the concepts of text and intertextuality as they relate to the teaching of English in secondary schools. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312 with a grade of "C" or better. 3 hr credit.
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
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Writing Processes of Children (3-0) Current theory and practice in K-8 writing development; Review of applicable rhetorical and linguistic theories; evaluation and assessment of written work; relationships between reading and composition. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312. Junior standing recommended.
Teaching Composition and Literature in Secondary Schools (3-0) Current theory and practice in teaching writing and literature in the secondary schools; review of application research along with practices for teaching literature and the composing process. Field experience is required. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313 or ESOL 1312. Junior standing recommended.
Directed Study (0-0-3) Individual directed study on an approved topic, to be taught with thw consent of the professor and with the approval of the department chairperson. Restricted to major: ENGL. Prerequsite: Department approval. Junior standing recommended.
3 Credit Hours
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