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3.00 Credits
Examines Indigenous/Native American/First Peoples' literatures, inclusive of First Nations, Metis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian. May focus on novels, short stories, essays, and poetry, but also oral, written, visual, and digital genres. May also include readings on culturally, socially, and historically specific contexts and protocols; applying decolonial theories and methods; training in simple, free, and open-source digital tools for engaging with Indigenous literatures; guest speakers; and collaborative learning opportunities to generate critical and/or creative projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze the major and minor genres and the work of well-known and little-known knowledge-holders offered in the course. 2. Analyze vital indigenous literatures through an epistemological lens. 3. Analyze primary works within culturally, socially, and historically appropriate decolonial frameworks. 4. Collaborate with classmates to compose culturally and personally meaningful creative and critical artifacts and present them using digital tools. 5. Create and apply meaningful protocols for reciprocity between learners and works, individuals, and communities.
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Fulfills a Major Authors requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. In-depth exploration of the work of a major writer or group of writers. Topics and time periods vary among British authors according to instructor expertise. Emphasizes the dynamic interplay among the aesthetics of the text(s) and the socio-political context in which the works are produced. Students will be expected to read extensive amounts of work from these authors, write several critical assignments, conduct a major research project, and take at least two exams. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the importance and scope of the major author(s) covered in the course. 2. Analyze important individual literary works through written and oral responses. 3. Create unique and insightful claims about how writers and works have and continue to exert influence on specific national or regional literature and culture. 4. Synthesize relevant scholarly sources with the student's own original ideas in a balanced manner (quotations, paraphrases, and summaries fit nicely with paragraph main ideas and topic sentences) and create unique scholarly work. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).
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Fulfills a Major Authors requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. In depth exploration of the works of John Milton. Particular works may vary according to instructor expertise. Emphasizes the dynamic interplay among the aesthetics of the text(s), the author's life, and the socio-political context in which the works were produced. Students will be expected to read extensive amounts of work from these authors, write several critical assignments, and conduct a major research project. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Investigate and evaluate themes and genres common to John Milton. 2. Analyze elements of fiction/poetry/prose in the context of Milton's major works and his historical period. 3. Explain, identify, and then synthesize John Milton's contributions to intellectual and literary development. 4. Analyze and critique a specific literary text in a meaningful and effective fashion, doing far more than stating the obvious. 5. Evaluate and assess the insights of scholarly criticism pertaining to the primary texts read in the class. 6. Synthesize primary and secondary sources to support original arguments about the texts read. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).
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3.00 Credits
Fulfills a Major Authors requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. In-depth exploration of the work of a major writer or group of writers. Topics and time periods may vary according to instructor expertise. Emphasizes the dynamic interplay among the aesthetics of the texts, the authors' lives, and the socio-political context in which the works are produced. Students will be expected to read extensive amounts of work from selected authors, write several critical assignments, and conduct a major research project. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the importance and influence of the major author(s) covered in the course. 2. Analyze important themes located in individual literary works through written and oral responses. 3. Create unique and insightful claims about how writers and works have and continue to exert influence on literature and culture. 4. Analyze relevant scholarly sources with the student's own original ideas in a balanced manner (quotations, paraphrases, and summaries fit nicely with paragraph main ideas and topic sentences) and Create unique scholarly arguments. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).
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3.00 Credits
Fulfills a Major Authors requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. In depth exploration of the works of postcolonial writers. Particular works may vary according to instructor expertise. Emphasizes the dynamic interplay among the aesthetics of the text(s), the authors' lives, and the socio-political context in which the works were produced. Students will be expected to read extensive amounts of work from these authors, write several critical assignments, and conduct a major research project. Course offered in rotation; consult class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and identify major forms, genres and themes found in the selection of major world authors. 2. Analyze literary elements, including plot, setting, characterization, theme, point of view, figurative language and other literary devices. 3. Describe the historical and cultural contexts of the literature discussed. 4. Evaluate the texts against the backdrop of their cultural and historical contexts. 5. Create high quality researched essays on topics that pertain to the major authors in the selected world literature. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher).
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3.00 Credits
Fulfills a requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional & Technical Writing. Takes an in-depth approach to the study of a particular topic in technical writing. The focus of the course will be dependent on the instructor but will revolve around a contemporary topic, theoretical focus, writing technology, or technical genre of writing. Repeatable for up to 9 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply theories to practice in professional technical writing. 2. Analyze works of professional technical writing in relation to the class focus. 3. Compose a research-based report or create a research-based technological artifact. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). SP
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3.00 Credits
Fulfills a requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional & Technical Writing and Creative Writing, and is open to other interested students. Through the production of the digital journal, Route 7 Review, students gain understanding of how written communication applies to such organizational contexts as media, business, professional, social, educational, and political groups. Successful students will understand how writing functions in basic types of organizations, critique the effectiveness of written organizational communication practices, and develop their own writing and editing skills. Repeatable for up to 6 credits. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the basic tenets of editing and journal production, including but not limited to web development, copy editing, layout and document design, and research. 2. Apply professional and technical writing skills to compose marketing and publicity materials as well as informational documents, email, solicitations, social media, and websites. 3. Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines and practice professionalism in dealing with campus and community entities. 4. Analyze various undergraduate literary journals for content and aesthetic considerations. 5. Demonstrate collaborative learning by working with journal staff members and other interns. 6. Produce investigative and/or observational research, focus relevant details, and integrate research into journals' websites, publications, and publicity materials. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). FA
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3.00 Credits
Fulfills a requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional & Technical Writing, and open to other interested students. Students will learn how to development content for online markets, including magazine features, eBook publishing, blogging for profit, writing for websites (trade association, commercial, and informational), writing for e-tailers, and establishing an online presence as an independent writer. Students will generate ideas, pitch stories, research, report, and write articles suitable for publication, and initiate and complete the feature or long-form article for online magazines or other online markets. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1 Analyze practices that professional writers regularly employ, such as finding markets, crafting query letters, and communicating directly with editors. 2. Evaluate business aspects of freelance writing. 3. Analyze materials produced for class by colleagues, providing suggestions for effective revision. 4. Collaborate with writers, editors, and publishers locally, nationally, and internationally to complete writing assignments. 5. Create articles suitable for publication in online magazines or other online markets. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). FA
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3.00 Credits
Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Examines works by major authors in various genres from Asia, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Africa, the Caribbean, Australia, Latin America, and Europe, thus enabling students to appreciate culture and literary traditions beyond those of Britain and the United States. Course topics will vary according to instructor emphasis. At least 40% of the literature covered in this course will be non-Western. This course is designated as an Active Learning Cultural Immersion (ALCI) course. Students have a unique opportunity to learn another culture as part of the learning objectives of this course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze literary elements found in the world literature texts - including plot, setting, characterization, theme, point of view, figurative language and other literary devices - in both written and verbal forms. 2. Identify and then investigate major forms, genres, and themes found in world literature texts, both western and non-western. 3. Analyze and critique a specific literary text in a meaningful and effective fashion, doing far more than stating the obvious. 4. Evaluate and assess the insights of scholarly criticism pertaining to the primary texts read in the class. 5. Synthesize primary and secondary sources to support original arguments about the texts read. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). SP
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3.00 Credits
Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional and Technical Writing, and open to other interested students. Introduces students to the foundations of technical communication theory and research methods in the workplace. Explores contemporary issues related to professional writing contexts, including digital composition, ethics, gender, etc. Students will compose a literature review for a research proposal and develop and revise a professional eportfolio to archive professional documents. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe contemporary issues and writing practices in the industry, academia, government, and other organizations based on effective professional/technical writing principles. 2. Assess research articles critically based on goals, methods, theories. 3. Design a research proposal that synthesizes a body of published research on a particular issue. 4. Compose a professional eportfolio that effectively tracks individual scholarly and professional development. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). FA
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