Course Descriptions for Graduate Program
ENG 500 -- Poetry (3,0,3)
Advanced study of poetry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: 6 semesters of literature at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
ENG 501 -- Drama (3,0,3)
Advanced study of dramatic literature. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: 6 semesters of literature at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
ENG 505 -- Medieval Literature (3,0,3)
Advanced study of literature from the Medieval period. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: 6 semesters of literature at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
ENG 515 -- Renaissance Literature (3,0,3)
Advanced study of literature from the Renaissance. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: 6 semesters of literature at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
ENG 525 -- Restoration and 18th-century Literature (3,0,3)
Advanced study of Restoration and 18th-century literature. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: 6 semesters of literature at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
ENG 530 -- Readings in the English Language (3,0,3)
Topics about the language and its use: specialized readerships, applications, and theories. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: 6 semester hours of literature at the undergraduate level.
ENG 531 -- English Grammar for Teachers of ESOL (2,0,2)
Review of English grammar from pedagogical point of view. Does not count toward English major. PREREQ: 6 semester units of literature and consent of instructor.
ENG 540 -- Problems in English (3,0,3)
Pedagogical topics such as rhetoric, literary analysis, and evaluation of student work; topics suitable for elementary and secondary teachers. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: 6 semester hours of literature at the undergraduate level.
ENG 541 -- Linguistics for Teachers of ESOL (2,0,2)
Overview of linguistics for teachers of ESOL. Does not count toward English major. PREREQ: 6 semester units of literature and consent of instructor.
ENG 544 -- Research Methods in Professional Writing (3,0,3)
Introduction to key theories and research methods in professional writing. PREREQ: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
ENG 546 -- Grant Writing (3,0,3)
Theory and practice of preparing and analyzing grant applications. Special focus on the grant process in academic settings. Open to graduate students and, with permission of instructor, advanced undergraduate students.
ENG 556 -- Composition/Rhetoric Theory and Pedagogy (3,0,3)
Advanced study in composition/rhetoric. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: six semesters of literature at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
ENG 560 -- American Literature Before 1865 (3,0,3)
Advanced study of American literature written before 1865. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: six semester of literature at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
ENG 565 -- American Literature After 1865 (3,0,3)
Advanced study of American literature written after 1865. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: six semesters of literature at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
ENG 575 -- 20th Century British Literature (3,0,3)
Advanced study of British literature written in the twentieth century. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: six semesters of literature at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
ENG 580 -- Studies in Literature (3,0,3)
Special topics in literature; genres, interdisciplinary subjects, individual authors. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: 6 semester hours of literature at the undergraduate level.
ENG 581 -- Major Authors (3,0,3)
Advanced study of one or more major literary authors. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: six semesters of literature at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
ENG 582 -- Special Topics (3,0,3)
Advanced study of special topics in literary studies. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary. PREREQ: six semesters of literature at the undergraduate level or graduate standing.
ENG 600 -- Introduction to Graduate Studies (3,0,3)
Introduction to graduate level writing, research and careers in English Studies. Required of all MAE candidates.
ENG 603 -- Business Communications (3,0,3)
Principles and practices of methods of written and oral communications at the management level. Same as CST 603.
ENG 620 -- The Teaching of Literature (3,0,3)
Activities, materials, objectives, and curricula for secondary literature instruction. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topics vary.
ENG 622 -- Advanced Poetry Workshop (3,0,3)
In-depth techniques for poetry writing, with emphasis on the development of style, voice, and language for poetry; intensive written analysis and in-class critique of student work.
ENG 624 -- Advanced Fiction Workshop (3, 0, 3)
In depth techniques for fiction writing, with emphasis on revision, development of voice, and preparation for publication; written and class analysis of student work.
ENG 630 -- The Teaching of Composition (3,0,3)
Activities, materials, objectives, and curricula for secondary school writing instruction. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topics vary.
ENG 632 -- Histories of Writing Technologies (3,0,3)
Theoretical examination and practical application of technology professional and academic writing.
ENG 636 -- Issues in Professional Writing (3,0,3)
Study of selected contemporary professional writing topics shaping the construction, reception, and delivery of professional documents. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
ENG 638 -- Theories of Community Literacy (3,0,3)
Introduction to theories of community literacy and public engagement. Explores scholarly research applied to community-driven literacy initiatives.
ENG 639 -- Fieldwork in Community (3,0,3)
Fieldwork in community literacy and public engagement. Students engage at least 20 hours of supervised service-learning work and research on-site within a community organization. PREREQ: consent of instructor.
ENG 642 -- Online Literary Research (3,0,3)
Location, analysis, use, and creation of digitized primary and secondary resources for literary study. Exploration of online collaborative environments.
ENG 644 -- Digital Humanities (3,0,3)
Use and application of technology to the study of the humanities, including information retrieval, multimedia technologies, digitization technologies, and text encoding and textuality. May be repeated once when topics vary.
ENG 646 -- Composition and Rhetoric Practicum (3,0,3)
Introduction to history, theory, and practice of college-level writing instruction. PREREQ: permission of the graduate director.
ENG 647 -- History of Rhetoric (3,0,3)
Seminar in the history and theory of written rhetoric from the Classical Period to the present.
ENG 648 -- Developing Writing Programs for Elementary and Secondary Schools I (3,0,3)
Theories of writing and planning of developmental writing programs for specific grade levels and for school- wide programs across disciplines. May be taken concurrently with ENG 649. Same as EDU 648.
ENG 649 -- Developing Writing Programs for Elementary and Secondary Schools II (3,0,3)
Includes workshop experience peer teaching and preparation of manuscripts. May be taken concurrently with ENG 648. Same as EDU 649.
ENG 655 -- Studies in British Literature Before 1800 (3,0,3)
Authors, genres, themes, and traditions from earlier periods of British literature (Anglo-Saxon through 18th century) May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
ENG 657 -- Studies in British Since 1800 (3,0,3)
Authors, genres, themes, and traditions related to British literature from the late 18th century to recent times. May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
ENG 665 -- Studies in American Literature Before 1865 (3,0,3)
Authors, genres, themes, and traditions related to American literature from colonial period to end of Civil War. May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
ENG 667 -- Studies in American Since 1865 (3,0,3)
Authors, genres, themes, and traditions related to American literature since end of Civil War. May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
ENG 670 -- Studies in Continental European Literature (3,0,3)
Authors, genres, themes, and traditions related to cultures and literatures of continental Europe. May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
ENG 671 -- World in English (3,0,3)
Seminar in literature written English outside major American and British traditions. May cover materials a transnational context. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
ENG 672 -- African American Literature (3,0,3)
Seminar authors, genres, themes and traditions from African American literature for all periods. My be repeated for credit when topics vary.
ENG 674 -- Multicultural Literatures (3,0,3)
Seminar in works by writers one or more ethnic literatures. May be repeated once when topics vary.
ENG 676 -- Post-colonial Theory and Literature (3,0,3)
Seminar in theoretical, cultural, and critical contexts of post-colonial literature.
ENG 678 -- Folklore and Literature (3,0,3)
Seminar examining the use of folklore in literature. May be repeated once for credit when topics change.
ENG 679 -- Regional Literature (3,0,3)
Seminar theoretical, cultural, and critical contexts of regional literatures. May be repeated once for credit when topics change.
ENG 680 -- Studies in Literary Criticism and Theory (3,0,3)
Issues in the history of literary criticism and recent literary theory. May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
ENG 685 -- Studies in Comparative Literary Forms and Themes (3,0,3)
Issues in form and meaning of literatures from various cultures and languages. May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
ENG 687 -- Gender and Literature (3,0,3)
Seminar considering written materials from the perspective of women's/gender studies. May be repeated once when topics change.
ENG 689 -- Major Authors (3,0,3)
Seminar in the works of one or more major authors their theoretical, cultural, and critical contexts. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
ENG 691 -- Master’s Thesis or Project (1-6, 0, 1-6)
Supervised development, writing, and defense of an original research-based project or creative work. PREREQ: 15 credits MAE program.
ENG 692 -- Comprehensive Exam (0, 0, 0)
Preparation for and completion of exams in three areas (one must be a historically defined period). PREREQ: 15 credits in MAE program.
ENG 696 -- Internship/Portfolio Development (0, 1-3 semester hours)
On- or off-campus internship a variety of writing or literacy-related settings, and creation/supervised revision of work.
ENG 699 -- Directed Readings/Independent Study (3,0,3)
Individualized reading, research, and/or projects