LAE - English

An introduction to the study of language, with emphasis on historical study and on the English language. Covers characteristics, origins and development of language; origins and historical development of the English language in Great Britain and America; descriptive and prescriptive grammar; varieties of American English. Prerequisite(s): LAE 102 or equivalent Counts in the Humanities or Written Communication Area of General Education. 5 quarter hours

The purpose of this wide-ranging course is to develop techniques of nonfiction writing to increase clarity, interest, cogency, and coherence. Writing assignments and exemplary reading assignments lead students to grace and style, with emphasis on producing publishable articles. Writer flexibility is encouraged by creating a diversity of tasks and imaginary audiences. This course helps writers find their distinctive voices and is a required course in the Master of Science in Written Communication program. Pre-requisite(s): Graduate status or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course is designed for students pursuing careers in business communications or entrepreneurship. Students assume the role of communications director for a sample company they create. As communications directors for this prototype company, students learn to write and respond to business material—including promotional launches of their company through various online and print media, press releases on its products or services, sales proposals, internal announcements and reports, and other business communications. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Students work closely with an experienced editor to actually edit, interact with contributors, and prepare manuscripts for Mosaic, NLU’s annual literary publication, or participate in an internship at a print or online publication or other media outside of NLU. Students must complete a minimum of 45 hours of internship and related activities per semester credit hour earned. This course may be taken multiple times for up to a total of six semester credit hours. Pre-requisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 1-6 semester hours

This extensive writing project is the final capstone piece in the graduating student’s portfolio. Student and thesis advisor craft the thesis project to fit the student’s professional writing goals. Examples of thesis projects are: a collection of short stories, a short novel, a play or screenplay, a series of poem, a series of articles, a young adult novel or two children's books, public relations campaign, a lengthy report for publication or for use in an organization, or a collection of articles on the most effective ways to teach writing at the college level. Pre-requisite(s): Completion of at least 24 semester hours in the Master of Science in Written Communication program, and/or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 1-6 semester hours

Continuous registration required until thesis is complete. Prerequisite(s): Masters standing, consent of instructor, and prior registration for the required number of hours in LAE 599. 0 semester hours