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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
(1 Hr) The course consists of five hours of lecture taught by the Director of Writing or his/her designee concerning the theory and practice of tutoring writing. There will also be 10 hours of practicum experience for the student where the student will shadow a tutor, take part in lab activities, and have supervised tutoring sessions under the supervision of the Director for Student Academic Success Services or his/her designee. At the completion of this course, the student can begin a paid position as a Writing Center tutor. As needed
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) This course covers a survey of Western thought about rhetoric from its classical origin to its post-modern permutations. Emphasis is on the interactions between rhetorical theories and practices in historical contexts through time. Spring, odd years Prerequisite: English 204
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) The study and analysis of poetry, including history, structure, and technique. The course will emphasize the link between important poets of the past (such as Donne, Keats, Whitman, Dickinson, Eliot, Hughes, Stevens, and Plath) to contemporary poets whose works show how poetry continues to be a vibrant and necessary art form. Fall, odd years Prerequisites: English 101 & any courses from the following English 153, 231, 232, 241, 242, 251, or 252.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) This course analyzes the components, forms, and history of drama written in or translated to English and synthesizes these elements into a holistic understanding of the genre. Additionally, the course will include discussion and examples of theatrical performance. The course will be comparative and historical, tracing developments of drama from its beginning to present. Fall, even years Prerequisites: English 101 & any courses from the following English 153, 231, 232, 241, 242, 251, or 252.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) This course examines origins and development of literary conventions unique to the novel as developed by writers from a variety of cultural experiences. Spring, even years Prerequisites: English 101 & any courses from the following English 153, 231, 232, 241, 242, 251, or 252.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides instruction and practice in the mechanical, stylistic, and substantive editing of English nonfiction prose. This course focuses on mechanical editing, changing prose to make it "correct," to make it conform to certain conventions, stylistic and substantive editing, and changing prose to make it more effective. Spring, odd years Prerequisite: English 204
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) Nature and functions of myth. Principle types of tales. Comparison of Greek, Roman, Norse, and contemporary myths. Recurring motifs, including creations, destruction, love and war cycles. Spring, odd years Prerequisites: English 101 & any courses from the following English 153, 231, 232, 241, 242, 251, or 252.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) Interaction of style and audience in American popular writing from the 18th century to the present. Investigation of advertising, newspapers, magazines, best sellers, and classics. Fall, even years Prerequisites: English 101 & any courses from the following English 153, 231, 232, 241, 242, 251, or 252.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs) The study and analysis of the short story, including history, structure, and technique. The course will emphasize the link between important short story authors of the past (such as Hawthorne, Poe, Melville, Gilman, Ellison, O'Connor, Kafka, and Carver) to contemporary short story authors whose works show how the short story continues to be a vibrant and necessary art form. Spring, even years Prerequisites: English 101 & any courses from the following English 153, 231, 232, 241, 242, 251, or 252.
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3.00 Credits
(3 Hrs)This course serves as the capstone course in the English major and focuses on sharpening and polishing critical writing, analysis, research, composition, and speaking skills. This course will prepare students for their own self-directed research and writing. This course will also include some career planning. Fall, even years Prerequisite: Senior status or permission of the instructor.
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