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Core Rhetoric andComposition Linguistics Literary Studies Technical and Professional Writing Creative Writing Thesis Track Non-Thesis Track Workshops Directed Independent Study Core Required Courses ENGL 5302. Bibliography and Research A survey of the basic techniques of research and scholarly procedures in composition studies, language, and literature. Offered only in Fall. ENGL 5372. Composition Theory and Pedagogy A study of works by contemporary rhetoric/composition specialists, with special regard to the theoretical basis of composing and its pedagogical implications. Offered only in the Spring ENGL 5310. Literary Criticism and Theory An examination of current debates in literary theory, with emphasis on methods such as new criticism, formalism, Marxism, as well as more recent theories such as post-structuralism, feminism, and postcolonialism. Offered only in Fall. ENGL 5381. Introduction to Linguistics Introduces students to the nature and behavior of human language; covers topics in phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, neurolinguistics, and language acquisition. Offered only in Spring. ENGL 5340-49 (required for Composition and Rhetoric Track) Seminar in Literature Please see course listings below under “Literature Seminars." ENGL 5360-69 (required for Literature and Borderland Studies Tracks) Seminar in Composition/Rhetoric Please see course listings below under “Seminars in Rhetoric/Composition.” Return to Top Rhetoric and Composition (these courses meet our “emphasis” requirement) ENGL 5360. Evaluation and Diagnosis of Writing Study and practice in methods by which written texts are evaluated and the evaluation used for instructional purposes. Methods range from classroom techniques to formal assessment procedures (holistic, primary trait, portfolio, etc.) ENGL 5361. Basic Writing Theory and Pedagogy Studies in the theory and pedagogy of the teaching of developmental writing. Focus centers on the political, sociolinguistic, and educational history and status of basic writers. ENGL 5362. Computers and Writing Studies in the theory and practice of electronic research, writing and editing. Includes topics that relate to academic scholarship and contemporary writing instruction within electronic settings. ENGL 5363. History of Rhetoric Examination of classical and modern traditions in rhetoric and their application to written discourse. Topics focus on contributions of classical and modern rhetoricians, written literacy, and the institutionalization of writing instruction. ENGL 5364. Technical Writing Theory and Pedagogy Exploration of theories and practice in technical and professional writing, with emphasis on analyzing documents and their contexts. ENGL 5365. Community Literacy Theory and Pedagogy Studies in the production of texts, with emphasis on the relation between textuality and social groups, and between textuality and cultural identities. ENGL 5369. Topics and Genres in Rhetoric and Composition Exploration of specific issues and problems in rhetoric and composition studies. Sample topics: ethnographic research, gender and writing. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. ENGL 5392. Practicum for Composition Instructors Practical training for English Teaching Assistants. A seminar in contemporary composition and rhetorical theory with practical applications for the Freshman classroom. Offered summer session II. Prerequisite: formal acceptance as a Teaching Assistant by the College of Arts and Humanities. Return to Top Linguistics ENGL 5380. Seminar in Grammar and Linguistics Exploration of topics such as syntax, philosophy of language, language in society, and contrastive linguistics. May be repeated when topics vary. Offered in Fall. ENGL 5381. Introduction to Linguistics Introduces students to the nature and behavior of human language; covers topics in phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, neurolinguistics, and language acquisition. Offered in Spring. ENGL 5385. Seminar in Applied Linguistics Exploration of topics such as language assessment, grammar and the teaching of writing, and second language acquisition. May be repeated when topics vary. Return to Top Literary Studies ENGL 5340. Renaissance Literature Examination of poetry, drama, or prose of the Early Modern period. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. ENGL 5341. Shakespeare Studies in selected comedies, histories, or tragedies by Shakespeare. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. ENGL 5342. British Poetry and Prose 1790-1830 Studies of major writers and texts of the British Romantic period. Primary focus is on the literary works, poetics, and criticism of the period, with opportunities to bring in current literary theories and criticism. ENGL 5343. British Poetry and Fiction 1900-present Exploration of one or more writers, genres, literary movements, issues, or ideologies of the 20th century. Includes writers from the British Isles and the Commonwealth. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. ENGL 5346. American Literature to 1865 Readings in one or more writers, genres, literary movements, issues, or ideologies of the period. Sample topics: Emily Dickinson, the American Renaissance, Female Transgression in Early American Literature, American Frontier Literature. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. ENGL 5347. American Literature 1865-1940 Studies in one or more writers, genres, literary movements, issues, or ideologies of the period. Sample topics: Fitzgerald and Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, Modernism and the Harlem Renaissance, American Modernist Poets. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. ENGL 5348. American Literature 1940-present Exploration of one or more major writers, genres, literary movements, issues, or ideologies since World War II. Sample topics: Postmodernism, Feminism, Multiculturalism, Chicana Literature. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. ENGL 5349. Topics and Genres in Literature Studies in topics and genres that span more than one literary period and/or include works from both British and American literature. Sample topics: Science Fiction, Mexican American Literature. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. ENGL 5393. General Studies Literature Instructors Practicum This practicum will prepare and support graduate students who will work as first-time graduate assistants in the General Studies Literature Program. The course is graded "credit" or "no credit." Offered in the Fall. Return to Top Technical and Professional Writing ENGL 5376. Professional Writing Workshop on the genres and practices of professional writing and communication. Creative Writing ENGL 5375. Creative Writing A study of the principles of writing prose fiction and poetry, with an emphasis on the elements and critical terminology of each genre. The course is taught in a workshop setting. Return to Top Thesis Track ENGL 5390. Thesis Must be taken twice, in two separate semesters. This course is graded "credit" or "no credit." Prerequisite: approval of English Graduate Committee. Non-Thesis Track ENGL 5395. Capstone A seminar that connects English studies with the life of the professional scholar, introducing students to publication, conference work, academic-community activity, and involvement with culture and society. Return to Top Workshops ENGL 5399. Workshop Variable topics in English, offered in a practical, workshop setting when there is sufficient demand. This course is graded "credit" or "no credit." Directed Independent Study ENGL 5396. Individual Study Individual study, reading or research with faculty direction and evaluation. Available only to students who have completed the core. Credit for this course is limited to 3 hours in any degree plan. Return to Top

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