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3.00 Credits
A course designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of teaching writing, specifically within the peer tutor model. An interactive, workshop-based class, students will discuss and practice tutoring skills such as assessing students' needs, listening effectively, asking probing and appropriate questions, and providing constructive feedback. Tutors will learn how to coach students to articulate the meaning of their written work, to generate outlines and/or conceptual information maps to organize material, to generate a thesis statement and to edit for grammatical clarity. Communication skills, assessment and diagnostic tools learned in the course will be applicable to the work- place and the community. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, with a "B"or better, letter of recommendation from composition faculty and permission of instructor.
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This course will explore in depth a particular literary issue, period or genre. Themes of the course will change each semester in which it is offered and will be announced prior to registration.
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3 class hrs. - 3 credits FALL, spring Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Intended to make the artistic work of women more accessible to the student. Works by culturally diverse authors will be considered through the perspectives of literary and feminist theory, psycho-social dynamics, and writing and language as personal discovery and expression. Particular attention will be paid to themes, characterization, metaphor, atmosphere and use of language. The impact of women on other mediums such as film, the visual arts and music also will be discussed.
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This course is an introduction to the literature of indigenous peoples of North America and considers the following: prevalent themes, language use, the effect of contact with European culture, and the cultural values and experiences expressed in the work. The primary focus is on contemprary (20th century) texts.
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Students are steered through a lively series of writings- ranging from the Anglo-Saxons to Samuel Beckett-and provided with a clear line of British literary development. Evaluation will be based upon such factors as class participation, tests including essay questions and written assignments.
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An examination and critical analysis of selected readings which reflect significant intellectual attitudes as they appear in the drama, the novel and in poetic forms. Evaluation will be based upon such factors as class participation, tests including essay questions, and written assignments.
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Specific genres, time periods or themes in American literature are treated by each instructor with emphasis on developing the student's skills in reading and interpretation. Evaluation will be based upon such factors as class participation, tests including essay questions, and written assignments.
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Reading and discussion of representative examples of the short story form, with emphasis on response, interpretation and appreciation. Evaluation will be based upon such factors as class participation, tests including essay questions, and written assignments.
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Intended for those who like to write and who have some prior exposure to fiction, either as readers or writers. Focus is on writing short fiction and class serves as writers' workshop, evaluations given both by classmates and instructor. Course emphasizes the individual progress of each writer and the development of a community of writers. Prerequisite: ENGL 241 or by instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
An independent or small group study course designed to permit an individual student or a group of students to undertake work in writing beyond, or different from, that of ENGL101 and ENGL201. Prerequisite: Must have approval of supervising faculty before signing up for course.
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