Prerequisite: As indicated by the Texas Wesleyan University English Placement Exam
Developmental Course: This course cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements
Designed to prepare students for ENG 1301, this course addresses grammar, punctuation rules, and essay writing. Only students who have a 70 or better in course work will be eligible to take the final exam; those students not eligible will earn a grade of “F” in ENG 0300 and must retake the course at Texas Wesleyan. Students earning a 70 or better in course work, including the final essay, will receive the earned grade, and must enroll in ENG 1301. This course does not fulfill the English requirement within the General Education Curriculum.

Prerequisite: As indicated by the Texas Wesleyan University English Placement Exam or satisfactory completion of ENG 0300
Designed to encourage critical reading and thinking, this course establishes the components of the writing process, familiarizes students with basic rhetorical vocabulary, introduces elements of the various discourse communities and their conventions, and introduces students to the role of technology in research and writing. In order to succeed, students must demonstrate proficiency in word processing and computer searches. Must be taken within a student’s first 30 hours.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301
Building on rhetorical principles learned in ENG 1301, this course further explores the role of the writer as a critical reader by focusing on the dominant genres of literature: fiction, poetry, drama, and essays. Students gain a better understanding of composition by writing explications and analyses as they learn to establish researched critical positions. Must be taken within a student’s first 30 hours.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301 and 1302
Representative writings in the literature of the Eastern and Western worlds from the ancient periods through the Renaissance.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301 and 1302
Representative writings in the literature of the Eastern and Western worlds since the Renaissance.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301 and 1302
This 2000-level required course serves as the introductory course for the English major and is delivered in four units: 1) Careers for English Majors (including overview of secondary certification), 2) Literary Studies, 3) Rhetoric & Composition, and 4) Creative Writing. With the purpose of making educated decisions about their concentration within the English major and career paths, students will learn about literary theory, practice literary analysis, learn about rhetorical theory, practice rhetorical analysis, learn about genres of creative writing, and practice creative writing.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301 and 1302
Representative major figures from the Old English period through the Age of Classicism.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301 and 1302
Representative major figures from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301 and 1302
Representative writers from the Colonials to the Transcendentalists.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301 and 1302
Representative writers since the Transcendentalists.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature survey
This course will examine the logic of modern English, emphasizing the traditional system of grammatical description, phrase-structure diagramming, structural patterns in English syntax, and various approaches to teaching grammar at the elementary/middle school level. Research and writing assignments will allow students to explore issues of language relevant to their future professions. This course is for majors in elementary education and will not fulfill a requirement for English majors.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature survey
A writing concentration course that introduces students to the evolution of rhetoric, the study of communication and its effect on an audience. Will examine major rhetorical theories from Ancient Greek culture to the present, relating those theories to language use in the home, workplace, academia and public forums. Can be applied to either writing concentration.

Prerequisites: ENG 1301,1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature, and 45 credit hours
Designed to build upon the sequence of outcomes emphasized in English 1301 and 1302, ENG 33XX is distinguished from first-year writing by the difficulty and length of writing projects ranging from resume and cover letter to extended research reports. English 33XX also offers more attention to style, grammar, and ethical documentation as writing strategies expected of upper-level students. Students will be encouraged to customize their assignments based on career goals and/or disciplinary conventions. They must also complete at least one formal oral presentation using presentation technologies and develop an online writing portfolio that could be used for internship, career, or graduate school applications.

Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature, and 45 credit hours
An advanced composition course designed to improve logic, clarity, concision, and strength in prose by focusing on writing, reading, research, and critical thinking skills as they relate to scientific topics. Readings and assignments will concern different kinds of writing done within or about scientific disciplines, addressing both specialist and non-specialist audiences. A formal oral presentation is a significant component of each student's evaluation.

Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
An historical overview of British literature from 600 until 1800. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the major literary periods and an appreciation for the artistry and technique of the works studied. The course will have a required research component.

Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
An historical overview of British literature from the nineteenth century until the present. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the major literary periods and an appreciation for the artistry and technique of the works studied. The course will have a required research component.

Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
An historical overview of American literature from its beginnings until the present day. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the major literary periods and an appreciation for the artistry and technique of the works studied. The course will have a required research component.

Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
A survey of selected masterworks from the Eastern and Western worlds. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the major literary periods and an appreciation for the artistry and technique of the works studied. The course will have a required research component.

Prerequisites: ENG 1301,1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
This course introduces students to the major schools of contemporary literary theory and criticism and the practice of literary interpretation. The course will have a required research component.

Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
Advanced study of grammar with applications in style and editing. Offers a foundation in the history of grammar instruction and approaches to learning/teaching grammar. This course helps prepare students for careers as editors, writing consultants, and writing teachers. Open to all majors.

Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
Designed to hone research methods in the humanities and social sciences, this course emphasizes the relationship between good research and good writing. (Students should have basic secondary research knowledge using library resources but are not expected to have primary research experience.) This course includes fundamental pedagogical methods for future teachers.

Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
An examination of the theory and practice of argumentation with an emphasis on practical applications in genres such as speeches, legal arguments, proposals, and satire. Making use of insights from classical and contemporary rhetoric, cognitive science, and media studies, students will study techniques of persuasion and write persuasive texts. They will also gain experience in research and the use of evidence, case construction, Toulmin and Rogerian styles, and presentation strategies.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature survey
This one-hour course should be taken during the student’s final semester. It is designed to help students prepare portfolios that will enhance successful admission into professional employment or graduate school.

Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours and ENG 3300 with a grade of “B” or better; or dean’s approval; 2.0 GPA
Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. English internships provide supervised experiential learning in editing, publishing, public relations, and other settings related to the major field of study. ENG 4193, 4293, and 4393 may be repeated separately or in combination with ENG 4394 for a total of no more than 6 credit hours. No student may receive more than 3 hours of English internship credit during a semester.

Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours and ENG 3300 with a grade of “B” or better; or dean’s approval; 2.0 GPA
Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. English internships provide supervised experiential learning in editing, publishing, public relations, and other settings related to the major field of study. ENG 4193, 4293, and 4393 may be repeated separately or in combination with ENG 4394 for a total of no more than 6 credit hours. No student may receive more than 3 hours of English internship credit during a semester.

Prerequisite: Any junior-level literature survey, concurrent enrollment in any junior-level literature survey, or instructor permission
An in-depth examination of some aspect(s) of British literary culture. The course may focus on an important historical period or movement, one-three major authors, some question(s) of aesthetics or artistic technique, or a major theme or special topic. Students will be expected to demonstrate effective literary research and analysis. May be repeated for credit as content changes (section subtitles will appear in RamLink).

Prerequisite: Any junior-level literature survey, concurrent enrollment in any junior-level literature survey, or instructor permission
An in-depth examination of some aspect(s) of American literary culture. The course may focus on an important historical period or movement, onethree major authors, some question(s) of aesthetics or artistic technique, or a major theme or special topic. Students will be expected to demonstrate effective literary research and analysis. May be repeated for credit as content changes (section subtitles will appear in RamLink).

Prerequisite: Any junior-level literature survey, concurrent enrollment in any junior-level literature survey, or instructor permission
An in-depth examination of some aspect( s) of World literature. The course may focus on an important historical period or movement, one-three major authors, some question(s) of aesthetics or artistic technique, or a major theme or special topic. Students will be expected to demonstrate effective literary research and analysis. May be repeated for credit as content changes (section subtitles will appear in RamLink).

Prerequisite: Any junior-level literature survey, concurrent enrollment in any junior-level literature survey, or instructor permission
A focused examination of some question(s) pertaining to genre. Courses may survey the development of a selected genre, focus on a specific period, or explore critical theories or social and aesthetic values. Students will be expected to demonstrate effective literary research and analysis. May be repeated for credit as content changes (section subtitles will appear in RamLink).

Prerequisite: Any junior-level literature survey, concurrent enrollment in any junior-level literature survey, or instructor permission
A critical examination of Shakespeare's range and development of the art of drama. Students will be expected to demonstrate effective literary research and analysis.

Prerequisite: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature survey
A writing concentration course focusing on the principles, theories and pedagogies involved in the teaching of rhetoric/composition. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of the writing curriculum and assessment of composition. Can be applied to either writing concentration. This course includes fundamental pedagogical methods for future teachers.

Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
In-depth study of writing genres in professional and public contexts with specific applications for corporate and/or non-profit organizations. Individual sections will focus on topics such as writing and marketing, technical writing, or grant and proposal writing. May be repeated for credit as content changes (section subtitles will appear in RamLink).

Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
An in-depth examination of some aspect of contemporary rhetoric in specific cultural and historical context (e.g., women's rhetoric, American Indian rhetoric). Special emphasis is placed on developing an appreciation for rhetorical theory, interdisciplinary scholarship, research methods, and historiography. May be repeated for credit as. content changes (section subtitles will appear in RamLink).

Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
A workshop course designed to help students develop facility and range in one or more of the major creative modes (i.e., poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction). The class focuses on the growth of the students' own work, and submission for publication is encouraged. May be repeated as content changes (section subtitles will appear in RamLink).

Prerequisite: English 1301, English 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature.
English 4364 examines issues related to new media and is concerned with the production, reception, and navigation of texts within web-based environments. Students will analyze the style and structure of hypertext and practice writing for online readers as they create their own web pages.

Prerequisite: acceptance in the English Departmental Honors Program
As part of the Wesleyan Honors Program, this literature course offers students the opportunity to study various literary topics in depth. The topic and content of the course will be determined by instructors and student interest. The seminar may be taught by one professor or team taught.

Prerequisite: acceptance in the English Departmental Honors Program
As part of the Wesleyan Honors Program, this writing course offers students the opportunity to study various topics in Rhetoric and Creative Writing in depth. The topic and content of the course will be determined by instructors and student interest. The seminar may be taught by one professor or team taught.

Prerequisite: ENG 4375 or ENG 4385
The sequel to both 4375 and 4385, this research based course provides students an opportunity to concentrate on a particular idea, reading, writer, concept, or theory, culminating in an extensive thesis that the department faculty assesses. Because the topics in this course will be very diverse, students in both rhetoric and literature may enroll in the same course.

Prerequisite: all GEC English courses, plus a minimum of 12 hours of advanced (3000 level or higher) English courses
A senior level seminar course designed to prepare students for the TExES English Content Area Exam.

Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours and ENG 3300 with a grade of “B” or better; or dean’s approval; 2.0 GPA
Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. English internships provide supervised experiential learning in editing, publishing, public relations, and other settings related to the major field of study. ENG 4193, 4293, and 4393 may be repeated separately or in combination with ENG 4394 for a total of no more than 6 credit hours. No student may receive more than 3 hours of English internship credit during a semester.

Prerequisite: Completion of 45 hours and ENG 3300 with a grade of “B” or better; or dean’s approval; 2.0 GPA
Graded academic experiences that provide students with an opportunity to put classroom learning into practice. English internships provide supervised experiential learning in editing, publishing, public relations, and other settings related to the major field of study. ENG 4394 may be repeated separately or in combination with ENG 4393 for a total of no more than 6 credit hours. No student may receive more than 3 hours of English internship credit during a semester.

Students will be admitted to the departmental Honors in English if they have at least a 3.5 GPA in English and Departmental approval.

In order to fulfill the 6-hour requirement for Honors in English, the student will need to complete ENG 4375H Honors Seminar in Literature or ENG 4385H Honors Seminar in Rhetoric AND ENG 4386H Honors Research Seminar and Thesis. The content of 4375H and 4385H will be determined by instructors and student interest. The seminars may be taught by one professor or team taught.

Before students can enroll in the second Honors course, they must earn a minimum of a B in the first.

Newspapers, magazines, and book publishers offer salaried positions and consist of nearly one fourth of jobs for writers and editors. Others work in educational facilities, advertising agencies, radio and television broadcasting studios, public relations firms, and religious organizations. Government agencies also employ writers to develop publications and technical materials.

Many public relations specialists are in salaried positions within services industries that include management and public relations firms, membership organizations, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, social service agencies, and advertising agencies. Other public relations specialists worked for government agencies, communication firms, and financial institutions.

Secondary school teachers specialized in English help their students dig deep into topics briefly introduced to them in elementary school. English teachers want to expose students to the impact that English has had on the world in the past, the present, and the future.

Technical writers mostly produce manuals, proposals or product literature while holding positions with scientific or technical organizations. A technical writer may also be in a position where they create letters, agreements, documents, memorandums, writing style manuals, papers, reports, abstracts, advertisements, speeches, press releases, scripts, charts and tables. A substantial amount of technical writers also work for computer software firms.

Court reporters typically create verbatim transcripts of speeches, conversations, legal proceedings, meetings, and other events when written accounts of spoken words are necessary for correspondence, records, or legal proof. They are responsible for ensuring a complete, accurate, and secure legal record. Increasingly, court reporters are providing closed-captioning and real-time translating services to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Market, or marketing, research analysts are concerned with the potential sales of a product or service, gathering statistical data on competitors and examining prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. Often, they design telephone, mail, or Internet surveys to assess consumer preferences. They conduct some surveys as personal interviews, going door-to-door, leading focus group discussions, or setting up booths in public places such as shopping malls.

Trial lawyers, who specialize in trial work, must be able to think quickly and speak with ease and authority. They spend the majority of their time outside the courtroom, conducting research, interviewing clients and witnesses, and handling other details in preparation for a trial.

Librarians assist people in finding information and using it effectively for personal and professional purposes. Librarians must have knowledge of a wide variety of scholarly and public information sources and must follow trends related to publishing, computers, and the media in order to oversee the selection and organization of library materials.

Library technicians both help librarians acquire, prepare, and organize material and assist users in finding information. As libraries increasingly use new technologies—such as CD-ROM, the Internet, virtual libraries, and automated databases—the duties of library technicians will expand and evolve accordingly.

The publishing industry produces a variety of publications, including magazines, books, newspapers, and directories. It also produces greeting cards, data bases, calendars, and other published material, excluding software. Newspapers and book publishers employ the largest number of workers in the publishing industry.

Emerging Occupation - Apply knowledge of marketing and advertising to design Internet business webpages. Determine the content, layout the design specifications, and convey this information to webmasters who program the page. Electronic commerce specialists test market the webpage through on-line focus groups and surveys. They also conduct trend analyses of resulting sales and gather statistical data on customer preferences in order to improve service. 2-4 yrs. (C) source: Interlink

News analysts, reporters, and correspondents gather information, prepare stories, and make broadcasts that inform us about local, State, national, and international events; present points of view on current issues; and report on the actions of public officials, corporate executives, interest groups, and others who exercise power.

Archivists, curators, and museum technicians acquire and preserve important documents and other valuable items for permanent storage or display. They work for museums, governments, zoos, colleges and universities, corporations, and other institutions that require experts to preserve important records. They also describe, catalogue, analyze, exhibit, and maintain valuable objects and collections for the benefit of researchers and the public. These documents and collections may include works of art, transcripts of meetings, coins and stamps, living and preserved plants and animals, and historic objects, buildings, and sites.

Advertising managers oversee advertising and promotion staffs; they oversee in-house account, creative, and media services departments. Marketing managers develop the firm's marketing strategy in detail; they estimate the demand for products and services offered by the firm and its competitors. Promotions managers supervise staffs of promotion specialists by direct promotion programs that combine advertising with purchase incentives to increase sales. Public relations managers direct publicity programs to a targeted audience. Sales managers direct the firm's sales program; they assign sales territories, set goals, and establish training programs for the sales representatives.

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4. Sigma Tau Delta - National Honor Society

How valuable is effective writing? Careers for writers and editors are expected to increase in the coming years, both nationally and in the state of Texas. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2014, there will be 17% more jobs for writers and editors (including technical writers) than there were in 2004.

Most professionals spend 40% of their time writing; moreover, professionals who write well can earn 30% more money than their colleagues with weaker writing skills. (Business Communication 8)

Therefore, regardless of your ultimate career choice, you will be more successful with strong communication skills. So, be smart! Increase you chances for success!

Writing Classes Offered:

1. Advanced Grammar, Style, and Editing
2. Composition Theory & Practice
3. Creative Nonfiction
4. Fiction Writing
5. History of Rhetoric
6. Introduction to Writing
7. Play Writing I
8. Play Writing II
9. Poetry Writing
10. Research Methods
11. Special Topics (Writing)
12. Technical Writing
13. Writing and Marketing
14. Writing for the Public
15. Writing for the Web

Choose a concentration in either rhetoric/composition or creative writing!

"Writing is an exploration; you start with nothing and learn as you go."
—E. L. Doctorow

Do you enjoy reading and discussing literature? Consider majoring in English with a Literature Concentration. In addition to providing an enjoyable experience, your degree will prepare you for a variety of professional careers or graduate schools options.

Our graduates have gone on to graduate degrees in law, ministry, business, library science, and a variety of other disciplines. Others have gained recognition in positions as varied as museum associates, writers, political leaders, and public relations specialists. A degree in English prepares the mind, so you have a plethora of options!

Literature Classes Offered:

1. Adolescent Literature
2. African-American Literature
3. American Literature I and II
4. American Women Writers
5. British Literature I, II, and III
6. Contemporary American Fiction
7. Drama
8. Heroes in Literature
9. Introduction to English Studies
10. Introduction to Women Studies
11. 19th Century British Women Writers
12. Senior Seminar
13. Shakespeare: Comedies and Histories
14. Shakespeare: Tragedies
15. Short Story
16. Southern Literature
17. Special Topics (Literature)
18. Studies in the Novel
19. Women in Literature
20. World Literature I and II

Major in something you enjoy:

Major in English with a Literature Concentration!

"Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man."
—Sir Francis Bacon

Have you always wanted to teach? We now offer you the option to earn a degree in English with certification! Plus, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for English teachers will increase 17% by 2014, so prepare for one those exciting jobs. Together with the School of Education, we have developed a wonderful program that allows you to graduate with your degree in English, ready to teach! Full time students can complete this fantastic degree in just 4 years.

Required English Classes:

1. Introduction to English Studies
2. Style and Structure
3. Composition Theory and Practice
4. Advanced Grammar, Style and Editing
5. Teaching Literature to Adolescents
6. Senior Seminar/Portfolio for Education
7. Studies in British Literature I, II or III
8. Studies in American Literature I or II
9. Heroes in Literature
10. Shakespeare: Histories and Comedies or
11. Shakespeare: Tragedies
12. and any 6 hours upper division English courses.

Required Education Classes:

1. 2300 Introduction to Education
2. 3301 Roles and Responsibilities
3. 3304 Instruction and Assessment
4. 3308 The Exceptional Child
5. 3310 Multicultural Education
6. 4110 Pedagogy and Professional Development
7. 4347 Reading in the Content Area
8. 4321 Diagnosis and Reading
9. 4382 English/Language Arts in Secondary School
10. 4604 Student Teaching in Secondary School

"An emblem yields to friends and enemies
How the bold teacher's doctrine, sanctified
By truth, shall spread, throughout the world."
—William Wordsworth