English Undergraduate Courses

ENG 50 English Language Study (6)
The emphasis in this course will be on the development and reinforcement of English grammar and vocabulary skills through reading and writing. Students will attend a tutoring program for at least six hours per week. If students do not achieve the necessary placement test scores to advance to ENG070 by the end of the semester, they may elect to repeat ENG050 or take ENG060. A grade of IP (In Progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but who has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of English is based on the end-of-semester placement test. In order to quality to take the placement test, students must receive a passing grade in the course, or with permission of the chair.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.
Course Fee: $50

ENG 60 Intensive English Language Study I (12)
These semi-intensive English language courses meet 15 hours per week. Students work to achieve the English skills necessary to succeed in an academic environment. Emphasis is on the development and reinforcement of English grammar and vocabulary skills through reading and writing. (Twelve class hours and three hours of lab work). A grade of IP (In Progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of English is based on the end-of-semester placement test. In order to quality to take the placement test, students must receive a passing grade in the course, or with permission of the chair.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.
Course Fee: $50

ENG 65 Intensive English Language Study II (12)
These semi-intensive English language courses meet 15 hours per week. Students work to achieve the English skills necessary to succeed in an academic environment. Emphasis is on the development and reinforcement of English grammar and vocabulary skills through reading and writing. (Twelve class hours and three hours of lab work.) A grade of IP (In Progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of English is based on the end-of-semester placement test. In order to quality to take the placement test, students must receive a passing grade in the course, or with permission of the chair.

Prerequisite: ENG 60 and permission of the department chair.
Course Fee: $50

ENG 70 English Language Study:Reading and Writing Skills (6)
This English language course meets for a total of eight hours each week. Students work to achieve the English skills necessary to succeed in an academic environment. The emphasis is on the development and reinforcement of English grammar and vocabulary skills through reading and writing. This course is limited to students who have demonstrated a specific level of basic English skill. (Six class hours and two hours of lab work). A grade of IP (In Progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of English is based on the end-of-semester placement test. In order to quality to take the placement test, students must receive a passing grade in the course, or with permission of the chair.

Prerequisite: Passing performance on the English Placement Test or its equivalent.
Course Fee: $50

ENG 80 English Language Study:Writing Emphasis (6)
This is an English language course designed for students who have demonstrated the required minimal skill in reading English but who need more focused work on written English before beginning college-level composition work. Students will write paragraphs and short essays, review basic grammar, and continue to reinforce their reading and vocabulary skills. The course may be individualized to meet the needs of students with a variety of linguistic backgrounds. A grade of IP (In Progress) may be given to any student who has made satisfactory progress but has not satisfied the requirements for entry into the next level. The requirement for entry into the next level of English is based on the end-of-semester placement test. In order to quality to take the placement test, students must receive a passing grade in the course, or with permission of the chair.

Prerequisite: Passing performance on the reading section of the English Placement Test or the equivalent and permission of the department chair.
Course Fee: $50

ENG 100 English Language Skills (1-3)
An individualized course designed to develop skill in using the English language. Both expressive and receptive skills are included, and programs meet the specific needs of each individual. May be taken for a maximum of 12 hours. This course is not intended to be taken in lieu of ENG 102, 102S, 103, 103S, 203, 203S, 204 or 204S.

Prerequisite: Passing performance on the English Placement Test or its equivalent.
Course Fee: Varies by section.

ENG 102 College Reading and Critical Thinking (3)
This course emphasizes instruction in reading comprehension, including the practices of skilled readers and proven techniques for improving reading comprehension, managing vocabulary, drawing and testing inferences, predicting, and evaluating comprehension and interpretation. Intensive practice in comprehension techniques is balanced against sustained reading practice in and out of class.

Prerequisite: Attaining a score of 62 or higher on the Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) exam or the equivalent, and a score of 3 or higher on the Gallaudet Writing Evaluation or equivalent. May be taken concurrently with ENG 103 or ENG 103S.

ENG 102S College Reading and Critical Thinking: Alternative Approach (3)
This course emphasizes instruction in reading comprehension, including the practices of skilled readers and proven techniques for improving reading comprehension, managing vocabulary, drawing and testing inferences, predicting, and evaluating comprehension and interpretation. Intensive practice in comprehension techniques is balanced against sustained reading practice in and out of class. English 102S includes additional hours of instruction and practice to help students become more able readers and writers. Six hours of class work.

Prerequisite: Attaining a score of 56 or higher on the Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) exam or the equivalent, and a score of 3 or higher on the Gallaudet Writing Evaluation (GWE) or equivalent.

ENG 103 Essay Analysis and Composition I (3)
This course includes the study of the organization and development of ideas in short essays and other short writing assignments. It emphasizes the entire writing process, while reinforcing critical reading strategies and metacognitive skills. In order to pass this course, the student must demonstrate at least minimal competence in writing short essays.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENG 102.

ENG 103S Essay Analysis and Composition I: Alternative Approach (3)
This course includes the study of the organization and development of ideas in short essays and other short writing assignments. It emphasizes the entire writing process, while reinforcing critical reading strategies and metacognitive skills. English 103S includes additional hours of instruction and practice focused on individual student needs with the goal of increasing a student's ability to communicate effectively in written English. In order to pass this course, the student must demonstrate at least minimal competence in writing short essays. Six hours of class work.

Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 102S or the equivalent.

ENG 120 Accelerated College English I (3)
This course will integrate reading, writing, research, and critical thinking skills. Reading and writing assignments will be based on various academic content areas and real-world issues.

Prerequisite: Attaining a score of 70 or higher on the Degrees of Reading Power (DRP) exam or the equivalent, and a score of 4 or higher on the Gallaudet Writing Evaluation (GWE) or equivalent.

ENG 121 Accelerated College English II (3)
This course will integrate reading, writing, research, and critical thinking skills. Reading and writing assignments will be based on various academic content areas and real-world issues.

Prerequisite: ENG 120.

ENG 195 Special Topics [Topic to be Specific] (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for freshmen. Students may enroll in 195 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ENG 203 Essay Analysis and Composition II (3)
This course emphasizes the study of the organization and development of ideas in longer essays, including argumentative essays. Students will practice the use of library research for writing.

Prerequisite: ENG 103 or permission of the department.

ENG 203S Essay Analysis and Composition II: Alternative Approach (3)
This course emphasizes the study of the organization and development of ideas in longer essays, including argumentative essays. Students will practice the use of library research for writing. English 203S includes additional hours of instruction and practice geared to individual student needs with the goal of increasing the ability to think critically and communicate effectively in written English. Six hours of class work.

Prerequisite: ENG 103 or 103S, or the equivalent.

ENG 204 Introduction to Literature (3)
This course emphasizes the study of representative examples of different forms of literature, and the writing of essays about literature.

Prerequisite: GSR 102 or equivalent.

ENG 204S Introduction to Literature: Alternative Approach (3)
This course emphasizes the study of representative examples of different forms of literature, and the writing of essays about literature. ENG204S includes additional hours of instruction and practice to help students become more able readers and writers. Six hours of class work.

Prerequisite: GSR 102S or the equivalent.

ENG 205H Honors English I (3)
The major focus throughout the course is on the essay and how ideas are communicated in the particular form of writing. Various samples of essays are used as models for the students to emulate, and other forms of short literature are used to show how those forms differ from the essay. Once the organization and method of essay writing have been explored, students write essays on their own modeled on the sample essays used in class. This course satisfies the first year of the English requirement.

Prerequisite: Permission of the English Honors coordinator.

ENG 206H Honors English II (3)
The major goals for the students are, first, to read literature with a more developed critical ability and, second, to be able to write a short research paper. (In both reading and writing, students are expected to do more than in 205H.) The students will read a number of different forms and genres of literature. This course satisfies the second year of English requirement.

Prerequisite: Permission of the English Honors coordinator.

ENG 208 Introduction to Literature Studies for the Major (3)
This course is intended to prepare students planning to major or minor in English for literary analysis through the study of representative examples of different genres of literature. Students will also develop their critical thinking, writing and research skills through multiple drafts of essays about literature.

Prerequisite: GSR 102 or the equivalent.

ENG 295 Special Topics [Topic to be specified] (1-5)
Special Topics in the discipline, designed primarily for sophomores. Students may enroll in 295 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ENG 311 World Literature I (3)
This class is a survey of important and representative works of literature before the year 1600 with an emphasis on literatures other than British and American literature.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 312 World Literature II (3)
This class is a survey of important and representative works of literature after the year 1600 with an emphasis on literatures other than British and American literature.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 320 Field Experience (3)
This course provides a way for students to integrate theory and practice. Students will apply knowledge and skills gained in the classroom by interning at a business, government agency, or at another field experience site approved by the Major-Minor Coordinator in the department. Students will fulfill their duties in a learning contract developed by their on-site supervisor and faculty sponsor. Student performance will be assessed via products agreed upon with the faculty sponsor, including, but limited to, weekly journals, reflective papers, and research proposals or projects

ENG 323 Literature and Film I (3)
This course is the study of narrative and dramatic works and captioned films with an emphasis on literature.

Prerequisite: GSR 102 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 324 Literature and Film II (3)
This course is the study of narrative and dramatic works with an emphasis on captioned films.

Prerequisite: GSR 102 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 325 Introduction to Deaf Literature (3)
This course primarily covers literary written by D/deaf authors.

Prerequisite: GSR 102 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 331H Honors Reading List (1)
This is an independent reading course that all English Honors students must take each semester up to five times while they are in the English Honors Program. Students must read 15 selections from the list during their time in the English Honors program; readings each semester will be determined in conference with the Honors coordinator. Students will take an exam at the end of the semester based on their readings. Courses may be 1 or 2 credits each and students are permitted to take up to five credits total. Course may be repeated as topics vary.

Prerequisite: ENG 206H and permission of the English Honors coordinator.

ENG 350 Introduction to African American Literature (3)
This course is a survey of representative writers and literary forms that make up the African American literary tradition.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 355 Literature by Women (3)
The unifying theme of this course is the creative expression by women, in all genres and including journals, of their personal and cultural experiences. An introduction to feminist critical theory will be offered to provide a context for the works.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 373 Introduction to Hispanic-American Literature (3)
This course is a survey of representative writers and literary forms that make up the Hispanic-American literary tradition.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 375 Media Literacy (3)
This course provides students with an overview of media literacy. This course will focus on techniques and strategies used to analyze diverse media messages that inform, entertain, and sell. The course will survey diverse media messages included in advertisements, television, film, newspapers, magazines and the Internet.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 380 Writing for the Business and Professional World (3)
This course is designed for those students who are preparing for a professional career in fields that require practical writing. The emphasis of the course will be on specific types of writing, such as effective resumes, business letters, and short and long reports encountered in the business/professional setting.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 381 Editing (3)
This course is designed for students who are preparing for a professional career in fields that require practical writing. The emphasis in the course will be on those skills needed for final revision of documents such as proposals, reports, and longer texts. The course will focus on writing in the business and professional world but will also include some information on the editing of fiction. Multimedia and desktop publishing skills will also be taught here.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 385 Fundamentals of Journalism (3)
This course will deal with these features: news, feature, and editorial writing; copy reading; headline writing; and make-up. Also included will be a study of the ethics of journalism and the responsibilities of the press.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 390 Theories of Composition and Language Acquisition (3)
This course is a survey of theories of composition and language acquisition, with the aim of providing a context for students interested in the profession. While this course is not primarily a history, the course will nevertheless provide background for the development of current cognitive studies of how people learn and use language. Students will write compositions following the different approaches discussed in the course. This course is especially applicable for students planning to teach.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 392 Creative Writing [Topic to be specified] (3)
This course gives practice in the writing of fiction, drama, poetry, and other forms. there will be analysis and critique of students' writings held in group and individual conferences. The emphasis on specific genre(s) may vary semester to semester according to the instructor's writing specialty. The course focus will be announced in advance of registration. This course may also be taken for a maximum of nine credit hours as long as the focus varies.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 395 Special Topics (1-5)
Special Topics in the discipline, designed primarily for juniors. Students may enroll in 395 Special Topics multiple times, as long as topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ENG 396 Technical and Managerial Writing (3)
This course is a study of the theory and practice of technical/managerial writing, with emphasis on adapting materials to various professional audiences and purposes. This course also offers practical experience in composing reports, proposals, manuals, and other formats using casebook studies and students' own and group writing projects, using multimedia if applicable.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 397 Advanced Composition (3)
This course is an intensive application of the major principles of good writing, such as choosing a topic that is specific and has reader appeal, organizing, using specific detail to develop the topic, and writing clear, compact, and forceful sentences. Students are expected to produce eight to 10 essays of a type that fits their needs. There will be weekly or biweekly individual conferences.

Prerequisite: GSR 150 or ENG 204 or the equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

ENG 399 Introduction to Methods of Literary Study (3)
This course examines the terminology and techniques of literary study, with an emphasis on in-depth methods pertaining to analytical and critical essay writing. Basic critical and theoretical methodologies required for the serious study of literature will be introduced. Documentation methods will also be covered.

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENG 208 or equivalent, or by permission of the major/minor coordinator.

ENG 403 British Literary Foundations (3)
This course will introduce students to the genres, periods, and ideas that make up the literature of the United Kingdom, from the medieval era to the present. Students will read texts and authors that exemplify major trends in British literary history, as well as representative works from multi-cultural literary traditions.

Prerequisite: ENG 208 or permission of the instructor.

ENG 405 American Literary Foundations (3)
This course will introduce students to genres, periods, and ideas that make up the literature of the United States, from its origins to the present. Students will read texts and authors that exemplify major trends in American literary history, as well as representative works from multi-cultural literary traditions.

Prerequisite: ENG 208 or permission of the instructor.

ENG 408 Multicultural Literature and Perspectives (3)
This course provides students with an overview of multicultural literature in conjunction with the historical and contemporary issues facing each culture. The texts discussed in this course may include Hispanic/Chicano/Chicana literature, African American literature, American Indian literature, Deaf literature, Gay/Lesbian literature, English from the former colonies/postcolonial literature, and others. The course will focus on the techniques and strategies implemented by the authors to undermine and question mainstream attitudes and values through an investigation of questions such as these: What is "minority?" How is identity formulated in the margins?

Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENG 208 or permission of the instructor.

ENG 430 The History of the English Language (3)
This course is a study of the development of the English language from its beginning to the present; examines English in each of its major periods and discusses the ways that language changes and the reasons for these changes.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENG 399 or permission of the instructor.

ENG 433 Seminar in Pre-1800 Literature [topic to be specified] (3)
In depth study of literature in the context of significant theoretical questions. Students will read primarily American and British texts exemplary of key moments, movements, and discourses. Authors writing in English from other cultures may also be included. May be repeated for credit if course topics vary.

Prerequisite: ENG 403 and 404, or permission of instructor.

ENG 435 Seminar in Post-1800 Literature [Topic to be specified] (3)
In depth study of literature in the context of significant theoretical questions. Students will read primarily American and British texts exemplary of key moments, movements, and discourses. Authors writing in English from other cultures may also be included. May be repeated for credit if course topics vary.

Prerequisite: ENG 403 and 405, or permission of instructor.

ENG 441 Shakespeare (3)
This course is an analysis of the poetic and dramatic structure of some of Shakespeare's major comedies, tragedies, romances, and history plays, with a consideration of the background of the plays.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENG 208 or permission of the instructor.

ENG 442 Major Author [Topic to be specified] (3)
This course is a study of the life and works of a major author writing in the English language, such as Chaucer or Milton. The author to be studied in any given semester will be announced at registration.

Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENG 399 or permission of the instructor.

ENG 460 English Grammar for Writers & Future Teachers (3)
This course includes a thorough introduction to the principles of English grammar, structure, and usage. Classes are designed to reinforce students' cognitive knowledge of English grammar. In addition, readings, discussion, and exercises focus on how to apply the principles of grammar in one's own writing and in the teaching of writing.

Prerequisite: ENG 204 or 206.

ENG 493 Senior Thesis Project [Topic to be specified] (3)
Students choose an area of interest from their previous English major coursework; this topic is further researched and developed into a major writing project (e.g., seminar paper, pedagogical unit, collection of short stories). The project will situate the student's original work in a scholarly context and should have direct ties to the student's intended career path. At the end of the semester, students will present their work before a faculty panel.

ENG 495 Special Topics [Topic to be specified] (1-5)
Special topics in the discipline, designed primarily for seniors who are majors or minors. Students may enroll in 495 Special Topics multiple times, as long as the topics differ.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

ENG 498H Senior Project (3)
This course is required for all English Honors students and is usually taken in the senior year. Student must write a long, documented research paper, with the guidance of the instructor. The students will select their own topics and will spend most of the semester in independent research and writing.

Prerequisite: Permission of the English Honors coordinator.

ENG 499 Independent Study (1-3)
This course consists of individual work for juniors and seniors in an area of special interest; designed and carried out by the student in consultation with the instructor.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

ENG 670 Comparative Poetics: ASL and English (3)
This course studies comparative poetics using poems in ASL and English. ASL poems on videotape will be analyzed for their poetic devices and elements, and ASL poetry and English poetry will be compared. Guest lecturers will demonstrate related forms of expression, such as sign lore, signing for the stage, and nonverbal communication.