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3.00 Credits
A survey of the historical development of English from its Indo-European origins to the present. Includes an investigation of the principal changes which have affected English phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and vocabulary, and of the ways in which these changes are reflected in contemporary English usage; and an examination of the socio-historical factors that have shaped the evolution of the English language. (Same as LIN 210.)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human language, with an emphasis on the fundamental principles of linguistic theory, and applications of these principles in the investigation of grammatical structure, language change, language universals and typology, writing systems. The course will also focus on the application of linguistic study to real-world problems, e.g. language and technology. Credit will not be given to students who already have credit for ENG 414G. (Same as LIN 211.)
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3.00 Credits
This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence introducing the study of Linguistics, the scientific study of human language as a system. This course focuses on the social aspects of linguistic study: Semantics, pragmatics, conversational interaction, language variation and register, dialects, linguistic aspects of sign languages, second language acquisition, and the acquisition of language by children. Prereq: ENG/LIN 211. (Same as LIN 212.)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to close reading and argumentative writing about literature, in relation to a significant theme. The course involves studying selected texts revolving around a single theme, learning how to relate texts to contexts, to read closely and use basic literary terms and concepts. Attention will be paid to student writing, particularly to devising a thesis, crafting an argument, and learning how to use supporting evidence.
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3.00 Credits
A course exploring one or two different literary forms or genres, i.e. the formal categories into which literary works are placed. Students will explore the conventions of each genre and their sub-genres. Attention will be paid to student writing.
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3.00 Credits
A course exploring literary representations of nature and/or of the construction of local, regional, national, as well as transnational and imaginative spaces and identities. Attention will be paid to student writing.
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3.00 Credits
A course exploring a number of selected literary texts, with special attention to the construction of personal, ethnic, racial, or national identity. The course may consider how race, class, sexuality, and/or nationality influences representations of experience. Attention will be paid to student writing.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to a sampling of the rich body of women’s writing, focusing on some important issues and representative examples. Students will read canonical and non-canonical works, discuss continuities and differences among women writers, and master some of the concepts of gender studies. Attention will be paid to student writing.
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3.00 Credits
A study of works by major Western authors from the Bible and ancient Greek literature through the Renaissance. Note: ENG 261 fulfills no requirement of the English major.
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3.00 Credits
A study of works by major Western authors from mid-17th century to the present. Note: ENG 262 fulfills no requirements of the English major.
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