3000

An overview of the study of English, the English major, and related professions and careers and opportunities for graduate study. Students will be introduced to the portfolio required for all majors. Students should take this course at the beginning of their work in the major. 

Survey of the major American writers and representative selections from colonial times to 1890. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321, 1322, and two 2000-level English courses.

Survey of the major American writers and representative selections after 1890. Prerequisite: ENGL 1321, 1322, and two 2000-level English courses.

A survey of world literature in translation. Prerequisites: 1321, 1322, and two 2000-level English Courses.

A study of specific literary genres such as, but not limited to, Gothic fiction, epic poetry, allegory, etc. The course provides a focused and in-depth study of a specific genre from English, American, or World literature. With approval of the department chair, this course may be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321, ENGL 1322, and two 2000 level English courses.

A careful study of an individual author or a select group of authors through which students will learn to apply the tools of critical analysis. With approval of the department chair this course may be repeated for credit when content varies. Prerequisites: ENGL 1321, 1322, and two 2000-level English courses.

This course provides a cross-cultural survey of 20^th and 21^st-Century multi-ethnic literature from the United States and a variety of other countries. The course explores several genres- including the short story, novel, poetry, drama and film, and critical essays-by analyzing their themes and literary style and by situating them within their historical and cultural contexts in order to provide insight to multiple cultures and their viewpoints. Prerequisites: 1321, 1322, and two 2000-level English courses.