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4340. Senior Seminar/Portfolio 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of sophomore literature
An English capstone experience as final preparation for the workplace or graduate or professional school. Students will complete a professional dossier, write a substantial senior thesis, and prepare an electronic portfolio showcasing written work and reflecting on learning from academic work in the major. Students will work closely with supervising instructor to customize thesis and portfolio for post-graduation goals. Note: Course should be taken during the student's final year.
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.
4342. Composition, Theory, and Practice 3 hours
4345. Topics in Professional Writing 3 hours
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).
4346. Topics in Contemporary Rhetoric 3 hours
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).
4348. Topics in Creative Writing 3 hours
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.
Prerequisites: ENG 1301, 1302, 3 hours of sophomore literature, and acceptance into the English Department Honors Program
An English capstone experience as final preparation for the workplace or graduate or professional school. Students will complete a professional dossier and prepare an electronic portfolio showcasing written work and reflecting on learning from academic work in the major. They will also-as participants in the Departmental Honors Program-have the opportunity to study a selected literary topic in depth and begin work on a two-semester
4364. Web Culture and New Media Writing 3 hours
4375H. Senior Portfolio/Honors Seminar in Literature 3 hours