ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Partially fulfills General Education English requirement.  Designed to improve students' abilities to read, analyze, and write expository papers. Provides opportunities to write and revise a number of essays. Activities, library research, portfolios, writing to a style guide, and tests may also be used to prepare students to write college level papers. Successful completers (grade C or higher) will be prepared to take ENGL 2010.  Prerequisite: LIB 1010 (can be taken concurrently); AND English placement score 19 or higher OR ENGL 0990 (Grade C or higher and if ENGL 0995 required, Grade C or higher); AND Reading placement score 17 or higher OR ENGL 1470 (Grade C or higher). FA, SP, S

ENGL 2010 Intermediate College Writing (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Partially fulfills General Education English requirement.  Provides opportunities to analyze and write academic papers, including the research-supported essay, through writing and revising a number of essays.  Other activities, such as portfolios, library research, and tests may be used to help students improve their writing of advanced-level papers. Successful students will demonstrate competence in the use of standard written English, in analyzing texts, in correctly paraphrasing, summarizing and quoting source material, and in appropriately citing the work of others.  Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 (Grade C or higher); AND LIB 1010 (can be concurrently enrolled). FA, SP, SU

ENGL 2100 Technical Writing (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional & Technical Writing, and open to students in science and technical disciplines who would like to increase their proficiency in writing. Provides students with opportunities to develop skills useful in professional, workplace settings. The course introduces students to technical formats, brevity and clarity strategies, and visual elements such as headings, lists and graphics. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 (Grade C or higher). FA, SU

ENGL 2130 Introduction to Science Fiction and Futurism (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement. For all students with an interest in the literature of science fiction and futurism. Sharpens students' literary skills, enhances self-knowledge, and increases understanding of the literature of the genre. Helps students to see how science and technology have shaped the modern world and how they may transform the future. The course covers classic and contemporary science fiction novels and uses class discussions and guest lecturers. SP

ENGL 2140 Creative Writing (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

For all students with an interest in developing expressive skills through the writing of poetry, short stories, or dramatic presentations on stage and in film; required for English majors pursuing an English Education emphasis. Increases students' understanding of literature, other people, and their own ideas and feelings. Successful students will master material which includes figurative language, alliteration, assonance, rhythm in poetry and prose, dialogue, plot, setting, theme, and the critical vocabulary of the genres mentioned above. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. FA, SP, SU

ENGL 2200 Introduction to Literature (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement. For all students who would like to increase their enjoyment of literature. Provides basic understanding of novels, short stories, poems, plays, and essays. Students will learn to read analytically and write critically. FA, SP, SU

ENGL 2230 Introduction to Mythology (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement. For all students with an interest in the myths of the Greeks, Romans, Vikings, Slavs, and Celts. Provides a brief look at the historical backgrounds of the above peoples and their myths and some of the ways in which myths have been used in literature from Homer to contemporary fantasy and science fiction. FA

ENGL 2270 Introduction to World Literature I (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement. For all students with an interest in improving their enjoyment of world literature. Introduces representative masterpieces from ancient, medieval, and Renaissance literature. Surveys a variety of literary masterpieces from all over the world, including ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, India, China, and Japan. Engages students with common practices in reading, interpreting, and writing about literature, and addresses questions of literary form and genre, the relationship between literary works and the cultures that produce them, and how and why we read. FA

ENGL 2280 Introduction to World Literature II (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement. For all students with an interest in improving their enjoyment of world literature. Introduces representative literary masterpieces from the eighteenth century to the present. Students will survey a variety of literature from writers around the globe. Engages students with common practices in reading, interpreting, and writing about literature, and addresses questions of literary form and genre, the relationship between literary works and the cultures that produce them, and how and why we read. SP

ENGL 2330 Children's Literature (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement. For students who love children and reading or who have an interest in elementary education, child development, or parenthood. Teaches the historical development of children's literature; examines literary elements, such as characterization, plot, and style; focuses on a broad spectrum of literary genres in children's literature, such as realistic fiction, picture books, poetry, and informational books; and acquaints students with major authors and illustrators of children's literature, past and present. Students will create a file of all books and stories read in addition to tests, quizzes, and papers on textbook readings. FA, SP

ENGL 2400 American Literature I (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement. This course will introduce students to some of the major writers and works in American literature from the Colonial Period to the American Renaissance. Students will survey a variety of literature, from the sermons and poetry of the early Puritans to the seminal essays, poetry and fiction of the American Renaissance. Engages students with common practices in reading, interpreting, and writing about literature, and it will address questions of literary form and genre, the relationship between literary works and the cultures that produce them, and how and why we read. FA

ENGL 2410 American Literature II (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement. This course will introduce students to some of the major writers and works in American literature from the Civil War to the present. Students will survey a variety of literature, from the novels and short stories of the realists, to the influential works of the modernists, to the postmodernists and other contemporary writers. Engages students with common practices in reading, interpreting, and writing about literature, and it will address questions of literary form and genre, the relationship between literary works and the cultures that produce them, and how and why we read. SP, SU

 ENGL 2500 Introduction to British Literature I (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement. This course will introduce students to some of the major writers of the British Isles through careful study of a variety of literary works from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 18th century. Engages students with common practices in reading, interpreting and writing about literature, and it will address questions of literary form and genre, the relationship between literary works and the cultures that produce them, and how and why we read. FA, SU

ENGL 2510 British Literature II (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement. This course will introduce students to some of the major writers of the British Isles through careful study of a variety of literary works from the Romantic period to the present. Engages students with common practices in reading, interpreting and writing about literature, and it will address questions of literary form and genre, the relationship between literary works and the cultures that produce them, and how and why we read. SP

ENGL 2600 Critical Introduction to Literature (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a General Education Humanities requirement. Required of all English majors. Introduces literary appreciation, and teaches criticism and terminology as applied to various types of literature, including fiction, poetry, and drama. Requires critical analysis of prose, poetry, and drama. Acquaints students with basic literary terminology, provides a brief survey of pertinent literary theories, and surveys pivotal critical texts. Students respond to texts to understand how meaning is created through transactions among writings, readers and cultures. FA, SP, SU

ENGL 2790 Writing Center Tutoring (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required for tutors in the College's Writing Center, and open to students interested in learning how to tutor writing for either personal satisfaction or professional needs. Covers a variety of writing specific topics, such as grammar, organization, rhetorical invention, revision strategies, and the writing process in general. Also covers principles of tutoring, including using the Socratic method of teaching, tutoring to various learning styles, and dealing with writer's anxiety, as well as the use of computers while tutoring. Successful completers will be able to diagnose writing problems, provide instruction, and interpret course assignments. FA, SP

ENGL 2791 Writing Center Tutoring II (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required for tutors in the College's Writing Center, and open to students interested in learning how to tutor writing for either personal satisfaction or professional needs. This course will cover a variety of writing specific topics like grammar, organization, rhetorical invention, revision strategies, and the writing process in general. Covers principles of tutoring such as using the Socratic method of teaching, tutoring to various learning styles, dealing with writer's anxiety, and mentoring other tutors, as well as the use of computers while tutoring. Successful completers will be able to diagnose writing problems, provide instruction and practice, and interpret course assignments. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Prerequisite: ENGL 2790. FA, SP

ENGL 2890 Journal Publication/Southern Quill (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

For students in all disciplines who wish to work with the "Southern Quill," Dixie College's literary magazine, and who want to pursue projects in creative writing such as poetry, short stories, plays, and essays. Students must attend weekly "Southern Quill" meetings and produce works in the genre(s) of their choice. Variable credit: 1.0 – 3.0. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. Repeatable up to 9 credits subject to graduation restrictions. FA, SP

ENGL 3010 Writing in the Professions (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Designed for majors in the School of Business, successful students will be able to effectively recognize and model diverse professional writing styles by analyzing various business audiences, writing purposes, and documents (including extensive formal research reports) based on business communication theory and through practical application. Students will also learn about matters of business ethics, international business, and the Internet's impact on business communication. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010; and Advanced Standing. FA, SP, SU

ENGL 3030 Advanced Writing (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of all English majors, and recommended for other students who wish to expand and deepen their skills in critical reading, critical thinking and integrated analysis within a variety of rhetorical contexts. Students will be asked to write several persuasive, argumentative, and expository essays. Based on rhetorical theory and through practical application, students will be able to effectively recognize and model diverse writing styles by analyzing various audiences, writing purposes, and documents. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). FA, SP, SU

ENGL 3120 Document Design (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional & Technical Writing, and open to students who wish to create effective professional documents for the workplace. Successful students will demonstrate competence in all aspects of document design, including (but not limited to) the following: overall organization and layout; usability theory, application and testing; data organization and display; visual rhetoric (the use of color, size and white space); and theories of writer-based and reader-based writing. Also examines existing research on how different readers process information in different ways. Students will write their own technical documents, for both print and online contexts, in order to apply knowledge learned in class. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). SP

ENGL 3130 Grant and Proposal Writing (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional and Technical Writing, and open to other interested students. Focuses on techniques for writing effective grants and proposals, learning about the processes that lead to successful grant and proposal writing, generating and focusing on an idea, writing in a variety of formats, and providing supporting information. Successful students will demonstrate they understand the qualities of an effective proposal through their critiques of funded and non-funded proposals and by writing a proposal. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). FA

ENGL 3180 Writing for Interactive Media (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional & Technical Writing, and open to other interested students. Explores writing and editing for visual, audio, and interactive media--how to choose appropriate format and delivery mechanisms for news, Web sites, kiosks, and CD/DVD, etc. Topics include accessibility, copyright law and information ethics. Students will understand differences in writing for linear and non-linear media; develop an audience-focused, communication-oriented approach to writing; and create text-based documents that communicate effectively across different media. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). SP

ENGL 3201 Genre Studies-Folklore (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Genre Studies requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Provides an understanding of folklore as a genre, as well as folk themes and motifs in other forms of literature. Focuses on folklore in novels and stories and on folk narratives themselves. Designed to introduce methods and practices of folklore field research and folklore criticism. Also designed to expand the student's critical reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3202 Genre Studies-Poetry (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Genre Studies requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Covers the rudiments of poetic expression, including word choice, syntax, figuration, rhythm and meter, lineation, sound, imagery, and form, as it engages students with representative examples of poetry from the western and world traditions. Through close readings and analysis, students learn to appreciate the artistic value of language and to produce competent and convincing interpretations of poetry. Also covers various theoretical and critical perspectives as they influence the reading of poetry. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3203 Genre Studies-Novels (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Genre Studies requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Students will explore in depth aspects of the novel, such as plot, theme, character, setting, etc. Novels will be selected according to time, place, period, or theme. Students will be introduced to research and criticism as well as to the texts themselves. Also designed to expand the student's critical reading and writing skills. Students will write several critical assignments and conduct a major research project. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3211 Period Studies-Victorian Literature (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Period / Topic Studies requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Students will engage with the works and ideas of major writers of the period, such as Browning, Tennyson, Arnold, Swinburne, Dickens, Thackeray, Carlyle, and Ruskin, including their historical and cultural contexts. Successful students will demonstrate skill in reading different types of literature, in understanding narrative and figurative devices in using a variety of critical perspectives based on literary theory, and in sharing what they understand through both written and oral discussion. Provides opportunities for developing greater skill in the critical reading and appreciation of literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3212 Crime Fiction and Film Noir (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Period / Topic Studies requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other students who wish to learn about the "hard boiled" school of detective fiction and the influence it has had upon American cinema. Introduces themes, motifs and other narrative elements that distinguish the novels of Depression-era crime writers like Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, and Raymond Chandler. Students will analyze cinematic adaptations of these authors' works, especially those which have been cited by critics as examples of film noir. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3213 Western American Literature in the Twentieth Century (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Period/Topic Studies requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Students will explore significant works of twentieth-century Western American literature. Students will write several critical assignments and conduct a major research project. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3214 Period/Topic Studies-Realism/Modernism (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Period / Topic Studies requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Students will engage with the work and ideas of major realist and/or modernist writers, such as Austen, Eliot, Dickens, Conrad, Woolf, Hemingway, and Faulkner. Students will be expected to read extensive amounts of work, write several critical assignments, conduct a major research project, and take at least two exams. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3220 Multi-Ethnic American Literature (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of all English majors, and open to other interested students. Examines multi-ethnic literature by American authors and studies the contributions to American literature by African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans. Focuses on novels, short stories, essays, and poetry that examine the social construction of race in American society, the construction of American identity, and the intersections of race, class, and gender. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3230 Literature and Culture (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies, and open to other students curious about the relationship between the literary arts and other cultural forms. This interdisciplinary course exposes students to a broad selection of American literary, cinematic, artistic, and cultural works that investigate the relationship between American culture and literature. Students will be introduced to the ways in which texts and artifacts are closely tied to the geographical and cultural space as well as the historical period in which they emerge. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). FA

ENGL 3260 Major American Authors (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Major Authors requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. In depth exploration of the work of a major writer or group of writers. Topics and time periods vary among American authors according to instructor expertise and might include, for example, Jefferson, Douglass, Melville, Dickinson, Cather, Hemingway, Silko, or Morrison, among others. Emphasizes the dynamic interplay among the aesthetics of the text(s), the author's life, and the socio-political context in which the works are produced. Students will be expected to read extensive amounts of work from these authors, write several critical assignments, and conduct a major research project. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010

ENGL 3261 Major American Women Authors (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Major Authors requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. In depth exploration of the work of a major woman writer or group of women writers. Topics and time periods may vary according to instructor expertise. Emphasizes the dynamic interplay among the aesthetics of the text(s), the authors' lives, and the socio-political context in which the works are produced. Students will be expected to read extensive amounts of work from these authors, write several critical assignments, and conduct a major research project. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3262 Major African American Authors (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Major Authors requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. In depth exploration of the works of a major African American writer or a group of major African American writers. Topics and time periods may vary according to instructor expertise. Emphasize the dynamic interplay among the aesthetics of the text(s), the authors' lives, and the socio-political context in which the works are produced. Students will be expected to read extensive amounts of work from these authors, write several critical assignments, and conduct a major research project. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3271 Major British Authors (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Major Authors requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. In depth exploration of the works of John Milton. Particular works may vary according to instructor expertise. Emphasizes the dynamic interplay among the aesthetics of the text(s), the author's life, and the socio-political context in which the works were produced. Students will be expected to read extensive amounts of work from these authors, write several critical assignments, and conduct a major research project. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3281 Major World Authors (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a Major Authors requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. In depth exploration of the works of postcolonial writers. Particular works may vary according to instructor expertise. Emphasizes the dynamic interplay among the aesthetics of the text(s), the authors' lives, and the socio-political context in which the works were produced. Students will be expected to read extensive amounts of work from these authors, write several critical assignments, and conduct a major research project. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 3340 Rhetoric of Science (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional & Technical Writing, and open to other interested students. Focuses on rhetorical principles that influence writing in scientific professions. Students will study the writings of influential scientists-rhetoricians. Successful completers will demonstrate through theory and application an understanding of these principles through these types of scientific writing: environmental impact statements, the scientific report, and articles from contemporary scientific journals. Students also will examine current controversies in scientific debate. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). SP

ENGL 3341 Studies in Writing, Rhetoric, and Pedagogy (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional & Technical Writing, and open to other interested students. Focuses on historical and contemporary connections between rhetoric and composition pedagogies, including emphasis on rhetoricians and theorists in compositional theory from classical to contemporary. Successful completers will be able to describe major trends in rhetoric and composition theory, connect composition theory to originating theorists, and analyze compositions for rhetorical techniques. Students will create a teaching portfolio or compose a conference-ready research paper in composition studies. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). SP

ENGL 3350 Writing in Professional Contexts (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional & Technical Writing, and open to other interested students. Introduces the study of written communication in complex human organizations. Relates written communication to values, leadership and power in such organizational contexts as media, business, professional, social, educational, and political groups. Successful completers will be able to understand how writing functions in basic types of organizations, critique the effectiveness of written organizational communication practices, and develop their own writing skills. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). SP

ENGL 3360 Writing for Magazines and Trade Journals (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Fulfills a requirement for English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional & Technical Writing, and open to other interested students. Successful completers will be able to understand the development of the magazine market and the current landscape of magazine publishing: generate ideas, pitch stories, research, report and write articles suitable for publication in a magazine; and initiate and complete the feature or long-form article for magazines or other markets. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). FA

ENGL 3400 World Literature (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Examines works by major authors in various genres from Asia, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Africa, the Caribbean, Australia, Latin America, and Europe, thus enabling students to appreciate culture and literary traditions beyond those of Britain and the United States. Course topics will vary according to instructor emphasis. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). SP, SU

ENGL 3510 Shakespeare (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies or English Education, and open to other interested students. Students can expect to do close readings of at least six plays and to study such secondary materials as literary criticism, historical background, and film and theatrical representations of the plays. As perhaps the single most important cultural icon in our society, Shakespeare also offers an excellent opportunity to look at the nature of literary reputations, national competitiveness in cultures, and the shifting map of such issues over time. Students will learn to incorporate these materials into their own class discussions and will also produce papers and take exams that reflect their new knowledge. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). SP

ENGL 3520 Young Adult Literature (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in English Education, and open to other interested students. In depth exploration of contemporary adolescent literature, including content, structure, diversity issues, and critical evaluation. Also designed to provide strategies for teaching young adult readers. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). SP

ENGL 3600 Literary Theory (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Literary Studies, and open to other interested students. Covers the major branches of contemporary literary theory. Theoretical perspectives will include structuralism, reader-oriented theory, feminist theory, new historicist and materialist critique, post-colonialist critique, and deconstruction. Topics may also include foundational problems such as canonicity, class, consumerism, gender, ideology, race, sexuality, and textuality. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher); AND ENGL 2600. FA

ENGL 3720 Editing (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors pursuing an emphasis in Professional and Technical Writing, and open to other interested students. Students learn to work productively with other people's print and online documents, using specialized vocabulary and such editing tools and proofreaders' marks, style guides, and standard editorial reference material. Also, students practice how to identify and correct common problems. Includes copy editing, the study of style manuals, and an overview of the production process. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). FA

ENGL 3810 History and Structure of the English Language (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors and recommended for other students interested in the ways English has developed over time. Explores the origins and evolution of the English language by focusing on social, political, and linguistic developments over time through the Old, Middle and Early Modern periods and into the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher).

ENGL 4500 Methods of Teaching Writing (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors pursing an emphasis in English Education. Students will learn how to design and assess writing assignments. They will also explore different pedagogical strategies and theoretical concepts about writing instruction, including adaptive teaching for diverse learners. Public school practicum required. Prerequisite: English Education major; AND Admission to the Dixie State College Secondary Education Teaching program. FA

ENGL 4510 Methods of Teaching Literature (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of English majors pursing an emphasis in English Education, and recommended for others interested in teaching literature to young adult learners. Students will learn how to teach a variety of literary genres from diverse writers. They will also explore different pedagogical strategies and theoretical approaches to literature instruction. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher). SP

ENGL 4900 Senior Capstone (Click on Course Title for Mission Statements)

Required of all English majors. Must be taken in the student's senior year, preferably during the final semester. Asks students to synthesize and reflect on their learning and experience in the major, allowing them to integrate their study of literature, writing, and theory as well as examine the discipline of English itself. Also, asks students to look forward to careers and/or graduate school, and may include guest speakers, previous English majors, and others who discuss career and graduate school options. Includes a series of culminating assessment projects, including a senior thesis aimed at measuring student outcomes and at assisting the department to improve its program. Prerequisite: English major; AND Senior standing. FA, SP