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English and Writing
Central 261
541-552-6181
Charlotte Hadella, Chair
The English and Writing Department faculty is dedicated to providing a well-rounded undergraduate education. The professors, while maintaining a commitment to multicultural and international study, believe students should receive a strong foundation in literature, language, and writing. Students select one of the five programs of study, outlined below, and conclude with a senior capstone project. Class sizes are small, allowing faculty to work closely with students. English and writing faculty also continue their own research and writing projects, always mindful of ways to enrich the classroom experience.
Internships, practica, and professional student-run publications such as West Wind Review and Cognito offer our majors the opportunity to apply the literary and writing skills they learn in class to real-world settings. Students participate in practica at local schools and businesses, write and edit at local presses, and write grants for institutional and community organizations. The program also provides excellent preparation for students wishing to apply for graduate programs in writing, literature, education, and other related professional fields.
Degrees
BA in English and Writing with a concentration in one of the following programs:
Creative Writing
English Education
Literary Studies
Professional Writing
Special Studies
BS in English and Writing with a concentration in Professional Writing (advisor’s approval required)
BA or BS in Art and Letters or Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in English and Writing
Minors
Creative Writing
English Education
Literary Studies
Writing with Professional Applications
Declaring a Major in English and Writing
Declaring a major in English and writing is a two-step process. The first step is to apply for premajor status. Students may do this at any time, although is it advisable to wait until the end of the freshman year. The premajor application is available in the department office. Upon admission, students will be assigned a department faculty advisor.
The second step is to apply for major status. Before applying, students must complete departmental prerequisites (as described below), complete 75 credits, and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in English and writing coursework. Students are required to meet with their faculty advisor prior to turning in the major application, which requires an advisor’s signature. At this time, students also select one of the program options as described below.
Requirements for the Major
- Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 21.
- Complete prerequisites.
- Complete the core courses, as well as the requirements for the selected program.
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.75 GPA in English and writing courses.
Exceptions to the above requirements may be presented to the department chair for consideration.
Prerequisites
(12 credits)
| Lower division literature and/or lower division creative writing* | 8 |
| ENG 298 or equivalent | 4 |
| *Creative writing program requires WR 241 and 242. | |
Core Courses
(20 credits)
| Introduction to Literary Theory and Critical Writing (ENG 300) | 4 |
| Topics in British Literature (ENG 371 and 372) or Topics in U.S. Literature (ENG 381 and 382) | 8 |
| Advanced Composition (WR 414) | 4 |
| Linguistics (ENG 490, 491, 492, or 494)* | 4 |
| *English education program requires ENG 490. | |
Program Options
In addition to completing the above prerequisites and core courses, students select one of the following programs.
Creative Writing (BA)
(36 credits)
The creative writing program is designed to give students a working acquaintance with contemporary directions in poetry, fiction, and cross-genre writing, as well as providing them with a solid background in influential concepts of modern poetics and narrative theory. The primary goal of this program is to maintain a balanced emphasis on theory and practice and to supplement creative exercises with assigned reading in representative traditions.
| 200- or 300-level grammar course | 4 |
| Two 300-level creative writing courses | 8 |
| Two 400-level creative writing courses | 8 |
| 400-level literature course | 4 |
| Upper division writing or literature course (or arts and letters elective as approved by an advisor) | 4 |
| West Wind Review (WR 420) | 6 |
| Capstone (WR 400) | 2 |
English Education (BA)
(38 credits)
The English education program combines literature, writing, and linguistic studies to give students a strong knowledge base in language arts. Designed to prepare students for a graduate teaching licensing program in elementary or secondary education, the English education curriculum includes courses in pedagogy and practicum credits for field experiences.
| 200- or 300-level grammar course | 4 |
| Teaching Written Composition (WR 472)* or Writing Workshop for Teachers (WR 312) | 4 |
| Teaching Literature (ENG 488), Young Adult Novel (ENG 489), or Teaching Global Perspectives Through Children’s Literature (ENG 398) | 4 |
| TESL (ENG 487) | 4 |
| Diversity Studies (see department for available courses) | 4 |
| Poetry Studies (see department for available courses) | 4 |
| 400-level literature, linguistics, and/or writing courses** | 12 |
| Capstone (WR 400) | 2 |
| *WR 472 required for middle and high school authorization level in the MAT program. | |
| **Studies in Shakespeare (ENG 436) is highly recommended for students planning on middle and high school authorization level in the MAT program. | |
Literary Studies (BA)
(38 credits)
The literary studies program offers students the opportunity to study the complex relationship between language and life, combining the pleasure of reading literature with the challenge of mastering writing, editing, critical analysis, and research skills. The program is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in literature and other related fields, as well as a lifetime of thinking and learning.
| Topics in British Literature (ENG 371, 372) or Topics in U.S. Literature (ENG 381, 382)* | 8 |
| Single Author Studies (see department for available courses) | 4 |
| Diversity Studies (see department for available courses) | 4 |
| 400-level literature courses | 12 |
| Capstone (ENG/WR 400) | 2 |
Select 8 credits from the following:
| Upper division literature courses (300- and 400-level) | 4 credits each |
| Fiction Writing (WR 330) | 4 |
| Poetry Writing (WR 341) | 4 |
| Topics in Nonfiction Essay (WR 350) | 4 |
| Topics in Rhetoric (WR 493) | 4 |
| The English Language: An Introduction (ENG 490) | 4 |
| History of the English Language (ENG 491) | 4 |
| Structure of the English Language (ENG 492) | 4 |
| Recent Developments in Language Study (ENG 494) | 4 |
| *May repeat courses taken for core requirements, but only with different topics. | |
Professional Writing (BA) (or BS if approved by advisor)
(38 credits)
While based firmly in the liberal arts tradition, the professional writing program has a strong career orientation and is designed to help prepare students for successful careers in writing, publishing, community advocacy, nonprofit organization, education, and the arts. The program develops articulate and reflective writers and provides professional skills needed to negotiate current work contexts. The BS can be approved by an advisor if it is more appropriate for the student’s career interest (Web writing, multimedia, or technical communication).
| 200- or 300-level grammar course | 4 |
| Professional/Technical Writing (WR 327) | 4 |
| Grant Writing (WR 329) | 4 |
| Business of Writing (WR 450) | 4 |
| Topics in Rhetoric ((WR 493) | 4 |
| Practica/Internships (WR 409) or Community Engagement (WR 410) | 4 |
| Upper division writing or literature courses or upper division multimedia/communication courses that fit intended career | 12 |
| Capstone (WR 400) | 2 |
Special Studies in English and Writing (BA)
(38 credits)
The special studies program is designed to allow students to develop an individualized program to meet their specific goals in the department. Students work with a program advisor to develop a unique program based on available courses.
| Upper division courses | 36 |
| Capstone (ENG 400) | 2 |
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. English and writing majors also pursuing a minor in the department may not use any of the same courses, excluding prerequisites and core courses, for both programs.
Creative Writing
(24 credits)
Prerequisite: 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) | TBD |
| Writing Seminar (WR 407) | TBD |
| West Wind Review (WR 420) | 2 |
| Advanced Fiction Writing: Short Story (WR 430) | 4 |
| Advanced Poetry Writing (WR 441) | 4 |
| The Business of Writing (WR 450) | 4 |
| The English Language: An Introduction (ENG 490) | 4 |
English Education
(24 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 298 or the writing intensive course for the respective major.
| Writing Workshop for Teachers (WR 312) 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 |
| Special Studies: Oregon Literature for Teachers (ENG 399) | 4 |
| The English Language: An Introduction (ENG 490) | 4 |
| Creative Writing I (WR 241) | 4 |
| Teaching Global Perspectives Through Children’s Literature (ENG/ED 398) | 4 |
Literary Studies
(24 credits)
Prerequisite: ENG 298 or equivalent and 8 credits of lower division literature and/or lower division creative writing.
| Introduction to Literary Theory and Critical Writing (ENG 300) | 4 |
| Topics in British Literature (ENG 371 and 372) or Topics in U.S. Literature (ENG 381 and 382) | 8 |
| Upper division literature courses or WR 493 (8 credits must be at the 400 level) | 12 |
Writing with Professional Applications
(24 credits)
Prerequisites: USEM 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 (ENG 492) | 4 |
| Topics in Rhetoric (WR 493) | 4 |
| Writing Workshop for Teachers (WR 312) | 4 |
| Teaching Composition (WR 472) | 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 School of Education 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 the 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 University Studies (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 University Studies (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 University Studies (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 Explorations in Literary Genres |
| 4 credits |
| Involves close reading and analysis of texts, with a focus on literary genres. Topics include poetry, novel, essay, film, short story, drama, or a comparison of two or more genres. Some experience with literary analysis recommended. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| ENG 209 Literature in the Modern World |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on reading and analysis of texts organized around a specific topic, with an emphasis on the literary work in its social and cultural context. Topics vary. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). |
| 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 University Studies (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. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: ENG 239. |
| ENG 298 Introduction to the Major |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces students to the reading, writing, and research skills required to be successful in the major, as well as the specific requirements of the department. 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. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the University Studies writing requirement and 8 credits of lower division literature and/or lower division creative writing. |
Upper Division Courses
Before enrolling in upper division literature courses, English and writing majors must complete ENG 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 315 Studies in Autobiographical Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Examines diverse modes of autobiographical writing (autobiography, memoir, testimonial, and conversion narrative) as texts that represent the self in society through the writing of memories. Explores the ways in which writers construct and represent memory and the impact these narratives have on our understanding of the political and cultural context in which they are produced. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: ENG 298 or completion of writing requirement in major department. |
| 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 women’s writing and creativity in the context of various movements for political, artistic, and social reform. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| ENG 367 British Women Writers |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys British women writers with a focus on common issues and the development of a tradition. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: ENG 298 and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| 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. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: ENG 298 and completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| ENG 371 Topics in British Literature Before 1800 |
| 4 credits |
| Exposes students to a community of writers and their positions as expressed through various genres relative to a particular theme with a focus on eras, schools, and/or movements. Examines the historical underpinnings of the chosen theme(s). English and writing majors must complete either U.S. or British sequence. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. |
| ENG 372 Topics in British Literature After 1800 |
| 4 credits |
| Exposes students to a community of writers and their positions as expressed through various genres relative to a particular theme with a focus on eras, schools, and/or movements. Examines the historical underpinnings of the chosen theme(s). English and writing majors must complete either U.S. or British sequence. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. |
| ENG 381 Topics in U.S. Literature Before 1865 |
| 4 credits |
| Exposes students to a community of writers and their positions as expressed through various genres relative to a particular theme with a focus on eras, schools, and/or movements. Examines the historical underpinnings of the chosen theme(s). English and writing majors must complete either U.S. or British sequence. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. |
| ENG 382 Topics in U.S. Literature After 1865 |
| 4 credits |
| Exposes students to a community of writers and their positions as expressed through various genres relative to a particular theme with a focus on eras, schools, and/or movements. Examines the historical underpinnings of the chosen theme(s). English and writing majors must complete either the U.S. or British sequence. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. |
| ENG 396 Ethics and Film |
| 4 credits |
| Studies ten or more important films, American and foreign, that dramatize significant moral choices or ethical dilemmas. |
| ENG 398 Teaching Global Perspectives Through Children’s 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 children’s literature. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis). Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. (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 401/501 Research* |
| Credits to be arranged |
| 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. 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 Brontës, Dickens, and Eliot to modernism and other twentieth-century movements. 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 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 author’s major works. Repeat credit is allowed for different topics. Prerequisite: ENG 300. |
| ENG 448A Major Figures in Literature: Toni Morrison |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a concentrated study of the fictional and critical works of Toni Morrison, accompanied by videos that demonstrate the ethnic and racial context of her works. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisites: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements and ENG 300 or instructor consent. |
| ENG 454/554 American Multicultural Literature |
| 4 credits |
| Includes readings from African American, Asian American, Hispanic, and Native American literature. Approved for University Studies (Integration). 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 and 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 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: USEM 103, 103E, or 103H. |
| 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 Women’s Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Selected topics from women’s 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
University Seminar now teaches introductory composition courses and offers a writing waiver by portfolio. For questions and registration for lower division composition classes (WR 122 or 227), please visit the University Seminar office (Central 008).
| WR 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| 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. Approved for University Studies (Exploration). Prerequisite: Successful completion of the University Studies writing requirement. |
| WR 242 Creative Writing II |
| 4 credits |
| Further examines the elements and traditions of creative writing through readings and exercises. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the University Studies writing requirement and 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 University Studies writing requirement. |
| WR 299 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
Upper Division Courses
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.
| 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. Completion of Explorations sequences from all three of the learning areas, in addition to the writing-intensive course for the respective major required. Approved for University Studies (Integration). Prerequisite: Successful completion of the University Studies writing requirement. |
| WR 327 Technical Writing |
| 4 credits |
| Prepares students for a variety of problem-solving situations faced by professionals and professional writers. Covers strategies for in-house and career communications (memos, progress reports, resumés, and professional correspondence). Introduces techniques for professional/technical writing and editing (drafting, copyediting, and proofreading). Focuses on audience analysis and rhetorical awareness for both texts and visuals. Involves a term project designed to meet the needs of the individual student. 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. Approved for University Studies (Integration). 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 395 Advanced Grammar |
| 4 credits |
| Provides a hands-on approach to English grammar, including traditional approaches and diagramming. Prerequisite: WR 295 or 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 |
| 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. 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. Prerequisite: ENG 300. (Students registering at the 414 level must be English and writing majors or minors or have instructor consent.) |
| 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 and interpersonal communication skills are necessary. Prerequisite: ENG 298 and instructor consent. |
| 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 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 the 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. |
