English (ENG)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Emphasis on critical thinking, reading, and writing clear and coherent essays that reflect an understanding of the writing process, rhetorical analysis, argumentation, and academic discourse.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(GT-CO1)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
Sequential course providing continued engagement with critical thinking, reading, argumentation, and using rhetorical techniques in academic writing. Emphasis on research strategies.
Prerequisite: ENG 101.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: ENG 101 must have earned a grade of C or better.
(GT-CO2)
As Needed.
Cross-cultural introduction to language processes in human society.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: SS)
Fall, Spring.
An introduction to the craft of writing poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction, emphasizing reading across genres, analyzing texts for style and structure, and participating in peer workshops.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: H, GT-AH1)
Fall, Spring.
Introduction to the three major literary genres: fiction, poetry, and drama. The main emphasis is on close reading and interpretive analysis.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: H, GT-AH2)
As Needed.
Provides an introduction to the rhetorical tradition in relationship to the needs of various cultural, technological, and professional contexts.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Survey of contemporary Chicano/a/x literature, including representative genres, historical developments, social contexts, and theoretical frameworks.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: H, GT-AH2)
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Rhetorical analysis through visual modes of communication; creation and manipulation of visual messages for a variety of audiences, purposes, situations.
Prerequisite: ENG 204.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Analyzes published writers, creative writing, and craft through writing based on the study and theory of a specified genre or form.
Prerequisite: ENG 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Introduction to writing poetry. A studio workshop for students to grow in their appreciation of poetic processes.
Prerequisite: ENG 114.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Examines the elements of fiction, such as character, setting, conflict, plot, and theme, with an emphasis on analyzing texts for style and structure and participating in workshop.
Prerequisite: ENG 114.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Examines various forms of creative nonfiction and elements of the genre, such as descriptive detail, reflection, and voice, with an emphasis on analyzing texts for style and structure and participating in workshop.
Prerequisite: ENG 114.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Examines the elements of playwriting, such as dialogue, setting, scene, character, plot, and theme, with an emphasis on analyzing texts for style and structure and participating in workshop.
Prerequisite: ENG 114.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Advanced study of a focused topic in contemporary literature (genre, theme, or set of related texts), in historical, cultural, and critical contexts.
Prerequisite: ENG 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Study of Chaucer’s poetry, including The Canterbury Tales, with attention to historical, cultural, and critical contexts.
Prerequisites: ENG 201.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
English usage and language systems, emphasis on forms and functions of language analysis.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Advanced study of a focused topic in American literature, (genre, theme, or set of related texts), in historical, cultural, and critical contexts.
Prerequisite: ENG 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (12).
As Needed.
Advanced study of a focused topic in Western literature (genre, theme, or set of related texts), in historical, cultural, and critical contexts.
Prerequisite: ENG 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (12).
As Needed.
Advanced study of a focused topic in Non-Western literature (genre, theme, or set of related texts), in historical, cultural, and critical contexts.
Prerequisite: ENG 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (12).
Fall.
Study of representative works with attention to historical, cultural, and critical contexts.
Prerequisites: ENG 201.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Intensive study of a major writer or writers in historical, cultural, and critical contexts.
Prerequisites: ENG 201.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
Fall.
Advanced study of critical and theoretical approaches to literature. Emphasis on historical development and contemporary uses.
Prerequisites: ENG 201.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.
Spring.
Development of a manuscript-length project in preparation for graduate school and/or publication. Projects will be developed according to specific thematic elements or genres.
Prerequisite: ENG 114 and ENG 315 or ENG 316 or ENG 317 or ENG 318.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: ENG 385.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Introduces theory and methods of conducting research in rhetoric and literary studies.
Prerequisite: ENG 201.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Capstone Course. Focused and advanced study of a specific topic.
Prerequisite: ENG 385.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
A semester-long internship. Student performs professional duties using English-related skills required by the cooperating agencies.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
As Needed.
Directed, intensive study and guidance in studying major literary figures or movements, arranged with the chair of the department.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
Fall.
Provides an introduction to and survey of modern writing theory. The course prepares students to apply theoretical principles to the practical concerns of writing pedagogy.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: ENG 502.
Registration Information: None.
Fall.
Introduces students to diverse opportunities for research methodology and academic discourse in English studies.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: ENG 501.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Introduction to English syntactic structures relevant to ESL/EFL teaching. Includes an examination of core English structures from various perspectives.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Exploration of the theories, research methodologies, pedagogy, and practices of technical communication.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Development of English language from childhood through adulthood, including phonology, grammar, vocabulary, and communicative competence. Acquisition of English as a second language.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Explores language use in the U.S. and examines current language-related myths and issues in the U.S., including issues related to indigenous languages and immigrant languages.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
Theories of composition, methods, sources and resources for teachers of writing.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate standing.
As Needed.
Directed study with student's advisor to prepare for taking MA exams that semester.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Graduate Standing and permission of instructor. Repeatable (6).