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2326. Exploring American Literature 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENG 1301 and 1302
This course introduces students to the American literary heritage through an exploration of significant works and the ways in which these works reflect cultural and aesthetic values. Emphasizes critical reading, writing, and thinking.
2327. Exploring World Literature 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENG 1301 and 1302
Introduces students to the world’s literary heritage through an exploration of significant works and the ways in which these works reflect cultural and aesthetic values. Emphasizes critical reading, writing, and thinking.
2328. Exploring British Literature 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENG 1301 and 1302
This course introduces students to the British literary heritage through an exploration of significant works and the ways in which these works reflect the cultural and aesthetic values. Emphasizes critical reading, writing, and thinking.
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 3310 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 3310 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.
3306. The History of Rhetoric 3 hours
3310. Advanced Writing 3 hours
3312. Writing in the Natural Sciences 3 hours
3318. Survey of British Literature I 3 hours
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.
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