English and Writing
Central 261
541-552-6181
Bill Gholson, Chair
The English and writing curricula are designed to give students
maximum flexibility, while still providing a balanced
education.
The BA or BS in English and writing helps improve students’
abilities to think, analyze, and communicate—assets valued by both
graduate schools and employers. The BA or BS in arts and letters or
interdisciplinary studies is for students who desire a liberal arts
education with an emphasis in English and writing.
Students interested in any of these degrees should go to the
department office in Central 261 as early as possible to be assigned an
advisor and to formulate study plans.
Degrees
BA in English and Writing with an option in Literature or
Writing
BS in English and Writing with an option in Writing
BA or BS in Arts and Letters or Interdisciplinary Studies with
an emphasis in English and Writing
Minors
U.S. Literature
British Literature
Creative Writing
English Education
Writing with Professional Applications
Declaring a Major in English and Writing
Potential majors must complete a formal application and
obtain the approval and signature of a departmental advisor. Students
may apply for admission when they have acquired at least 75 quarter
credits. Applications are available in the department
office.
Before requesting admission to the English and writing major,
students must complete the University Colloquium (or demonstrate
equivalent competency), a total of 8 credits of lower division
literature and/or lower division creative writing, and Eng 298. Students
must also have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and at least a 3.0 GPA in
English and writing courses.
Exceptions to the above requirements may be presented to the
department chair for consideration.
Requirements for Major
- Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated
beginning on page 21.
- Complete the core courses, then choose the literature
option or the writing option.
- Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 GPA in English
and writing courses.
Core Courses
(26 credits)
| Introduction to Literary Study and the Major (Eng
298) | 4 |
| Introduction to Literary Theory and Critical Writing
(Eng 300) | 4 |
| 8 credits of either: British Literature: Eng 371 and
372 or 373 or Literature of the U.S.: Eng 381 and 382, 383, or
384. | 8 |
| Linguistics (Eng 490, 491, 492, or 494) | 4 |
| Advanced Composition (Wr 414) | 4 |
| Capstone (Eng 400 or Wr 400) | 2 |
Literature Option
A total of 58 credits is required. Two years of a
college-level foreign language or the equivalent is required for the
literature option.
| Core courses | 32 |
| Shakespeare (Eng 436) (Another major figure should be
substituted if the student has taken the lower division
Shakespeare sequence.) | 4 |
| Genre (upper division) (See department for specific
courses.) | 4 |
| Multicultural/Diversity (upper division) (See
department for specific courses.) | 4 |
| Electives (upper division) (8 credits may be in WR
courses) | 20 |
Writing Option
A total of 58 credits is required.
| Core courses | 32 |
| Creative Writing (upper division) | 4 |
| Technical Writing (upper division) (Wr 327 or
329) | 4 |
| Rhetoric (Wr 493) | 4 |
| Electives (upper division) (8 credits may be in ENG
courses) | 20 |
Minors
Students interested in pursuing a minor in English and writing
should consult an advisor in the department and be aware of any course
prerequisites.
U.S. Literature
(24 credits)
Prerequisites: Core 101, 102, 103 or Wr 121, 122; Eng
298.
| Junior Core Literature of the U.S. (choose three) (Eng
381, 382, 383, or 384) | 12 |
Select 12 credits from the following or from Special
Studies and open-numbered courses, such as Eng 399, 407, 447, 458,
or 498 when applicable, with permission from the department
chair:
| The Novel in the U.S. to 1900 (Eng 481) | 4 |
| The Novel in the U.S.: 1900 and Beyond (Eng
482) | 4 |
British Literature
(24 credits)
Prerequisites: Core 101, 102, 103 or Wr 121, 122; Eng
298.
| Junior Core British Literature (Eng 371, 372,
373) | 12 |
Select 12 credits from the following (or from Special
Studies or open-numbered courses when applicable, with permission
from the department chair):
| Shakespeare (Eng 201, 202) | 8 |
| Birth of the British Novel to 1850 (Eng
417) | 4 |
| The British Novel after 1850 (Eng 418) | 4 |
| Studies in Shakespeare (Eng 436) | 4 |
Creative Writing
(24 credits)
Prerequisites: Core 101, 102, 103 or Wr 121, 122; Eng
298. Select a minimum of 24 credits (at least 16 must be upper
division):
| Creative Writing I (Wr 241) | 4 |
| Creative Writing II (Wr 242) | 4 |
| Technical Writing (Wr 327) | 4 |
| Fiction Writing (Wr 330) | 4 |
| Poetry Writing (Wr 341) | 4 |
| Writing and Conference (Wr 405) | TBA |
| Writing Seminar (Wr 407) TBA | |
| West Wind Review (Wr 420) | 2 |
| Advanced Fiction Writing: Short Story (Wr
430) | 4 |
| Advanced Fiction Writing: Novel (Wr 431) | 4 |
| Advanced Poetry Writing (Wr 441) | 4 |
| The Business of Writing (Wr 450) | 4 |
| The English Language: An Introduction (Eng
490) | 4 |
Writing with Professional Applications
(24 credits)
Prerequisites: Core 101, 102, 103 or Wr 121 and 122; the
Explorations sequences from all three of the learning areas or the
equivalent; and the writing intensive course for the major. Select
at least 24 credits from the following (4 credits must be Wr
327):
| Technical Writing (Wr 327) | 4 |
| Grantwriting and Workplace Literacy (Wr
329) | 4 |
| Topics in Nonfiction Essay (Wr 350) | 4 |
| Community Engagement Writing: Internships and Practica
(Wr 410) | 4 |
| Advanced Composition (Wr 414) | 4 |
| The Business of Writing (Wr 450) | 4 |
| Structure of the English Language (Wr
492) | 4 |
| Topics in Rhetoric (Wr 493) | 4 |
| Writing Workshop for Teachers (Wr 312) | 4 |
| Teaching Composition (Wr 472) | 4 |
| TESL (Teaching of English as a Second Language) (Wr
487) | 4 |
English Education
(24 credits)
Prerequisites: Core 101, 102, 103 or the equivalent; the
writing intensive course for the respective major; and Eng 298.
Select 4 credits from the following:
| Writing Workshop for Teachers (Wr 312) | 4 |
or
| Teaching Written Composition (Wr 472) | 4 |
Select 8 credits from the following:
| 200- or 300-level literature classes | 8 |
For the remaining 12 credits, choose from the
following:
| TESL (Teaching of English as a Second Language) (Eng
487) | 4 |
| Teaching Literature (Eng 488) or Young Adult Novel
(Eng 489) | 4 |
| Oregon Literature for Teachers (Eng 399) | 4 |
| The English Language: An Introduction (Eng
490) | 4 |
| Creative Writing (Wr 241) | 4 |
| Teaching Global Perspectives Through Children’s
Literature (Eng 398) (Cross-listed as Ed 398) | 4 |
Teacher Licensing
Students who would like to teach English at the middle school
or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s
degree in English and writing before applying for admission to the
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students
should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the
Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT
program.
Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of
acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and
volunteer experiences working with children in the public schools prior
to application to the MAT program are required.
English Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| Eng 101, 102 Academic English for ESOL Students |
| 4 credits |
| Designed for students whose first language is not English; required of students whose TOEFL score is below 580. Introduces students to U.S. culture and campus life while focusing on academic English skills needed to succeed at a U.S. university. Covers such skills as critical thinking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary building, oral communication, and library research. Approved for General Education (Explorations). |
| Eng 104, 105 Introduction to Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Involves critical reading, discussion, and written analysis of literary texts. Eng 104 focuses on novels and poetry; students see and review a film when appropriate. Eng 105 explores short fiction and drama; students attend and review a play. Approved for General Education (Explorations). |
| Eng 107, 108 World Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Cross-cultural exploration of selected works of literature, organized thematically. Eng 107 focuses on literature before 1800; Eng 108 focuses on modern literature. Provides insight into world cultures and encourages students to examine their own cultural assumptions. Recommended for students intending to become English and writing majors. Approved for General Education (Explorations). |
| Eng 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Eng 201, 202 Shakespeare |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a chronological study of a representative selection of comedies, histories, and tragedies. Involves a critical oral and written examination of the plays from the text and productions. |
| Eng 208, 209 Twentieth Century Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Studies literature in translation. Usually organized around one or two themes; occasionally organized chronologically. |
| Eng 239 Native American Myth and Culture |
| 4 credits |
| After an introduction to mythical constructs, students participate in critical reading, discussions, written analysis, and performance of traditional myths and legends from a variety of Native American cultures. Texts include myths, legends, and tales in translation. Films, art slides, guest speakers, and performers supplement the readings to provide oral and visual examples of American Indian art and culture. Approved for General Education (Explorations). |
| Eng 240 Native American Narratives, Fiction, and Poetry |
| 4 credits |
| Building on their knowledge of traditional oral literatures, students continue with critical reading, discussion, written analysis, and performance of texts. Texts include novels, essays, stories, and poems by contemporary Native American writers. Films, art slides, guest speakers, and performers supplement the readings to enrich student understanding of the cultures that produced the literature. Prerequisite: Eng 239. Approved for General Education (Explorations). |
| Eng 250 Folklore |
| 4 credits |
| Offers a scholarly study of traditional practices and narratives, including such genres as superstition, legend, proverb, myth, and folktale, with a multicultural emphasis. |
| Eng 298 Introduction to Literary Study and the Major |
| 4 credits |
| Involves intensive academic writing and analysis of the main genres of literature: poetry, drama, fiction, essay, and film. English and writing premajors and minors only. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the general education writing requirement. |
Upper Division Courses
Before enrolling in upper division literature courses, English and Writing majors must complete English 298 and nonmajors must complete the research component of the writing sequence as required by their major department. English 300 is a prerequisite for all 400-level courses. Any exceptions require instructor consent
| Eng 300 Introduction to Literary Theory and Critical Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Intensive writing course for English and writing majors emphasizing principles of analysis of literary texts. Surveys twentieth century critical theory and practice. English and writing majors, premajors, and minors only. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Eng 341 Class, Culture, and Feminism in Victorian and Edwardian England |
| 4 credits |
| Examines novels, poems, autobiographies, and corresponding historical and visual texts to gain insight into the lives of British women between 1832 and 1914. Using a feminist lens, the course surveys Victorian womens writing and creativity in the context of various movements for political, artistic, and social reform. Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division General Education requirements. Approved for General Education (Synthesis). |
| Eng 367 British Women Writers |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys British women writers with a focus on common issues and the development of a tradition. Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division General Education requirements. Prerequisite: Eng 298. Approved for General Education (Synthesis). |
| Eng 368 Women Writers in the U.S. |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys women writers in the United States, with a focus on common issues and the development of a tradition. Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division General Education requirements. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Eng 371 British Literature: Anglo-Saxon to Renaissance |
| 4 credits |
| Covers the development of various genres in their historical context from Anglo-Saxon times to the English Renaissance. English and writing majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Eng 372 British Literature: Renaissance to Romanticism |
| 4 credits |
| Examines selected works and writers from the late Renaissance to the Romantic period. Topics may include the development of the novel, the rise of a female readership and women authors, and subjectivity in lyric poetry. English and writing majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Eng 373 British Literature: Romanticism to the Present |
| 4 credits |
| Explores selected works and writers from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Organized by such topics as narrative strategies, the impact of industrialization, and literary responses to science. English and writing majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Eng 381 Literature of the U.S.: Beginnings to the Civil War |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the diverse traditions that contributed to literature in the geographical area that would become the United States. Beginning with accounts of early contact between colonizers and native inhabitants, students explore U.S. literature prior to and including the Civil War. Topics range from intercultural exchanges to the literature of abolition to influential Euro-American traditions such as Puritanism, Romanticism, and Gothic horror. English and writing majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Eng 382 Literature of the U.S.: Civil War to Modernism |
| 4 credits |
| Covers a period marked by rapid industrialization, high immigration levels, and class conflict. Topics may include regionalism, poetic innovations, and the rise of popular women authors, as well as realist fiction and writers responses to social issues such as segregation, womens suffrage, and debates about who counts as “American” English and writing majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Eng 383 Literature of the U.S.: Modernism |
| 4 credits |
| Covers writing from 1900 to World War II. Examines the attempt to break away from the literary conventions of realism through experimentation with forms and themes. Topics may include the connections between literary art and visual forms, imagism, the Harlem Renaissance, socialist poetry, expatriate writings, writers responses to World War I, and predetermined notions of gender and sexuality. English and writing majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Eng 384 Literature of the U.S.: WWII to the Present |
| 4 credits |
| Covers literature since World War II, with its diverse voices and redefinition of what constitutes national character. Topics include ethnic and feminist inroads into the canon, postmodern experimentation with traditional prose and poetic forms, and the relationship between the inner self and the larger world. English and writing majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Eng 398 Teaching Global Perspectives Through Childrens Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Immerses prospective elementary and middle school teachers in integrated content and instruction. Students examine both the literary elements and the social science information in international childrens literature. Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division General Education requirements. Approved for General Education (Synthesis). (Cross-listed with Ed 398.) |
| Eng 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Eng 400 Capstone |
| 2 credits |
| Senior project for English and writing majors with a literature option. Project integrates their knowledge and skills in the discipline. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Eng 405/505 Reading and Conference* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Eng 407/507 Seminar |
| *Credits to be arranged |
| Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Eng 410 Community Engagement Writing: Internships and Practica |
| 4 credits |
| A writing and internship course that exposes students to professional applications of rhetoric and writing through fieldwork with people and organizations outside the classroom. English and writing majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Eng 300. (Cross-listed with Wr 410.) |
| Eng 417/517 Birth of the British Novel to 1850 |
| 4 credits |
| Studies the birth and early development of the English novel, with attention to the early masterpieces of Defoe, Swift, Fielding, and Austen. Occasional emphasis is on fictional precursors or special issues in prose fiction. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 418/518 The British Novel after 1850 |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the English novel from the Brontes, Dickens, and Eliot to modernism and other twentieth century movements. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 423/523 Short Story |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on collections of stories by individual authors, some of them American and most of them twentieth century. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 436/536 Studies in Shakespeare |
| 4 credits |
| Offers an intensive study of a limited number of Shakespearean plays within their social, political, and intellectual contexts. Plays chosen to correlate with Oregon Shakespeare Festival offerings. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. For English and writing majors and minors, theatre majors, and Shakespeare studies minors only. Prerequisite: Eng 300. (Cross-listed with TA 436/536.) |
| Eng 446/546 Major Theories in Literary Criticism |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the history, principles, and practices of various aspects of literary criticism. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 447/547 Major Forces in Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the underlying social, economic, and political philosophies of an age as they find expression in the dominant literary forms and theories that characterize it. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 448/548 Major Figures in Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a concentrated study of the canon of one or two major writers, including detailed analysis of at least one of the authors major works. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 453/553 Environmental Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the genre of the literary essay. Texts explore human interactions with the objective world. Presents certain scientific and environmental issues as useful peripheral knowledge, while centering on matters of language, image, and voice. Typical authors include Lopez, Dillard, Abbey, Graves, Austin, Doig, Matthiessen, and Stegner. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 454/554 American Multicultural Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Includes readings from African American, Asian American, Hispanic, and Native American literature. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 455/555 Topics in World Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Examines selected literary works in English translation from Asian and African countries studied in relation to cultural upheavals of the twentieth century. The region to be studied is announced in the class schedule. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 457/557 Postcolonial Literature and Theory |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on the works of authors from colonized countries, both during the colonial period and after independence. Includes an examination of postcolonial literary and cultural theories that incorporate political, economic, historical, and psychological perspectives. Explores the impact of colonization on the production of literature and the importance of literature in the redefinition of the postcolonial nation. Topics may include the politics of exile; the relationship between narration and nationhood; women and postcolonialism; and postcolonial historiographic fiction. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 458/558 Topics in Drama |
| 4 credits |
| Explores selected plays by various playwrights. Attendance at a live performance is sometimes required. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 470/570 Topics in Poetry |
| 4 credits |
| Examines works by various poets. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 481/581 The Novel in the U.S. to 1900 |
| 4 credits |
| Addresses significant aesthetic, philosophical, and cultural ideas affecting the development of the novel in the United States. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 482/582 The Novel in the U.S.: 1900 and Beyond |
| 4 credits |
| Explores the directions of the naturalistic and modern novel in the United States. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 487/587 TESL (Teaching of English as a Second Language) |
| 4 credits |
| Examines approaches to and methods of teaching English as a second language. Includes an overview of first- and second-language acquisition and processes, styles, and strategies in learning. Prerequisites: Core 103, Core 103E, or Core 103H; Eng 300. |
| Eng 488/588 Teaching Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Utilizes current theories and applications to present methods of teaching literature in elementary and secondary language arts classes. Emphasizes rationales, strategies, and projects for literature curriculum development and enrichment. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 489/589 Young Adult Novel |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys young adult novels. Emphasizes the selection and evaluation of books, adolescent reading interests, and reading guidance for curricular and personal needs. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 490/590 The English Language: An Introduction |
| 4 credits |
| Beginning course in linguistics. Introduces the basic principles of oral and written communication, the sound system of English, dialects, usage problems, competing grammars, development and change in language, problems in semantics, and the acquisition of language and reading skills by young children. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 491/591 History of the English Language |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a historical view of the growth of the English language, from its beginnings to the present. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 492/592 Structure of the English Language |
| 4 credits |
| Compares traditional, structural, and transformational models of English grammar, with emphasis on the transformational. Explores grammatical differences in various dialects of American English. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 494/594 Recent Developments in Language Study |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the theories of structure and meaning in language, with emphasis on the English language. Studies of recent developments may include the acquisition of language in early childhood with implications for preschool and school curricula, sexist and racist language, and contemporary grammatical theory and research. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 495/595 Topics in Film |
| 4 credits |
| Interprets films using the techniques of modern literary criticism. Typical offerings include surveys of film history, studies of particular types, and close analysis of selected directors. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Eng 498/598 Topics in Womens Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Selected topics from womens writing are announced in the class schedule. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
Writing Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
A writing waiver exam for Wr 121, 122 is offered during the second week of each term, with the exception of summer. Interested students should pick up waiver exam information from the English and Writing Department (CE 161) at the beginning of the second week of each term. The waiver exam is free of charge but does not confer course credit.
Students who are not required to take the Colloquium sequence must complete Wr 121, 122 for General Education. Beyond the introductory writing courses and/or Colloquium courses, students are required to fulfill a writing/research requirement. Please check with your major department for this requirement.
| Wr 121 English Composition |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces students to close reading, developing thesis statements, and approaches to essay structure. Focuses on organization and effective expression of ideas in academic essays. |
| Wr 122 English Composition |
| 4 credits |
| Continues the focus on close reading, organization and effective expression in academic essays begun in Writing 121, concentrating primarily on argumentation. Prerequisite: Wr 121. |
| Wr 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Wr 227 Technical Research Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Covers written composition. Introduces research techniques and writing, with emphasis on technical and scientific writing. Equivalent to Wr 123. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the general education writing requirement. |
| Wr 241 Creative Writing I |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces students to the elements and traditions of creative writing through various readings. Students respond to these readings using a variety of exercises. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the General Education writing requirement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the general education writing requirement. |
| Wr 242 Creative Writing II |
| 4 credits |
| Further examines the elements and traditions of creative writing through readings and exercises. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the General Education writing requirement. Prerequisite: Wr 241. |
| Wr 295 Grammar and Style in Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Covers some fundamentals of grammar, with emphasis on usage and style in writing. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the General Education writing requirement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the general education writing requirement. |
| Wr 299 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Note: Eng 298 is a prerequisite to all upper division writing classes. Wr 241 and Wr 242 are additional prerequisites for upper division fiction and poetry courses. |
Upper Division Courses
| Wr 312 Writing Workshop for Teachers |
| 4 credits |
| Emphasizes writing across the curriculum and writing to learn strategies for K-12 classrooms in any subject area. Students write, work in response groups, practice the modes of writing required of Oregon students in the state writing assessment, and review the scoring criteria for that assessment activity. Participants produce a portfolio of processed writing to use as models for teaching writing in the content areas. Completion of the Colloquium and Explorations sequences from all three of the learning areas, in addition to the writing-intensive course for the respective major required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the general education writing requirement. |
| Wr 327 Technical Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Prepares students for a variety of problem-solving situations faced by professionals. Involves a term project designed to meet the needs of the individual student. Covers memos, resumes, professional correspondence, job interviews, in-house reports, graphics, and audience analysis. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Wr 329 Grantwriting and Workplace Literacy |
| 4 credits |
| A writing course directed toward building rhetorical and technical skills in the world of community action and service. The primary focus is a hands-on, collaborative project of writing a grant for a local nonprofit or public agency. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Wr 330 Fiction Writing |
| 4 credits |
| For students interested in writing the short story, novella, or novel. Includes analysis and discussion of student work. Prerequisites: Eng 298 and Wr 242. |
| Wr 341 Poetry Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Students study verse forms and gain practice in verse-writing. Includes analysis and discussion of student work. Prerequisites: Eng 298 and Wr 242. |
| Wr 350 Topics in Nonfiction Essay |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the genre of the creative nonfiction essay from the perspective of the writer. Students explore various aspects of the genre through writing essays and close reading of essays by John McPhee, Annie Dillard, Barry Lopez, Joan Didion, and many others. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Wr 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Wr 400 Capstone |
| 2 credits |
| Senior project for English and writing majors with a writing emphasis. Integrates students knowledge and skills in the discipline. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Wr 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
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| Wr 405/505 Writing and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Wr 407/507 Writing Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Wr 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| A maximum of 8 credits may be applied to the major. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Wr 410 Community Engagement Writing: Internships and Practica |
| 4 credits |
| A writing and internship course that exposes students to professional applications of rhetoric and writing through fieldwork with people and organizations outside the classroom. English and writing majors and minors only. Prerequisite: Eng 300. (Cross-listed with Eng 410.) |
| Wr 414/514 Advanced Composition |
| 4 credits |
| A writing-intensive course for English and writing majors and minors. Offers advanced instruction and practice in writing. Students registering at the 414 level must be English and writing majors or minors or have instructor consent. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Wr 415/515 Supervised Tutoring Practicum |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Trains students to tutor students of all disciplines. Tutors are responsible for giving writing assistance on a one-on-one basis or in groups. Good writing, interpersonal communication skills, and instructor consent required. Prerequisite: Eng 298. |
| Wr 420/520 West Wind Review |
| 2 credits |
| Students serve on this independent, student-staffed literary magazine. Duties include selecting, editing, and responding to submitted manuscripts, as well as conducting community events and business relations to further the scope and financial success of the journal. Prerequisites: Eng 298 and instructor consent. |
| Wr 430/530 Advanced Fiction Writing: Short Story |
| 4 credits |
| Intensive workshop emphasizing the particulars of the short story. Students are expected to complete and submit one story. They also distribute copies of and read from their work. Prerequisite: Wr 330. |
| Wr 431/531 Advanced Fiction Writing: Novel |
| 4 credits |
| Intensive workshop emphasizing the particulars of the novel. Students are expected to complete the first twenty-five pages of a novel and a prospectus of the entire work. Students distribute copies of and read from their work. Prerequisites: Eng 298 and Wr 330. |
| Wr 441/541 Advanced Poetry Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Intensive workshop emphasizing the particulars of writing and compiling a collection of poetry. Students are expected to complete a book-length manuscript of poetry and to engage in the process of writing and revising. Prerequisite: Wr 341. |
| Wr 450/550 The Business of Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces students to various writing professions through workshops and lectures from visiting professional writers. Includes compiling necessary documents for publishing and for writing portfolios. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Wr 472/572 Teaching Written Composition |
| 4 credits |
| Preparation for teaching writing in K-14 language arts and composition classes. Emphasizes recent theory and research in the teaching of writing. Class members learn to model desirable writing and learning behaviors. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
| Wr 493/593 Topics in Rhetoric |
| 4 credits |
| Explores a range of rhetorical theories and practices. Topics may include Western rhetorical history and traditions, discourse analysis, twentieth century rhetorical theory, rhetoric and the body, women in rhetoric, rhetoric and cultural studies, and rhetoric and technology. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: Eng 300. |
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