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ENGL 3100 Introduction to the English Major

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. 

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ENGL 3321 American Literature to 1890

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

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ENGL 3322 American Literature since 1890

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

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ENGL 3323 World Literature

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

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ENGL 3332 Studies in Literary Genres

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.

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ENGL 3333 Studies in Major Authors

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.

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ENGL 3335 Contemporary Global Literature

This course provides a cross-cultural survey of 20th and 21st-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.

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