English 272 Writing about Research

Study and practice of research methods commonly required to complete writing assignments across the curriculum. Formulation of research questions, use of appropriate methods to gather data, analysis of information, and creation of effective written documents. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or equivalent.  3 sem. hrs. Read more... 

English 282 Introduction to Writing Poetry

A beginning course in analyzing and writing poetry.

English 284 Introduction to Writing Fiction

A beginning course in analyzing and writing short fiction.

English 286 Introduction to Writing Drama

A beginning course in analyzing and writing short plays.

English 308 Intermediate Poetry Workshop

Intensive practice in the writing of poems.

English 310 Intermediate Fiction Workshop

Intensive practice in the writing of fiction.

English 312 Advanced Writing of Drama

Intensive practice in the writing of plays.

English 315 Introduction to Writing Creative Nonfiction

Study, analysis, and writing of a number of creative nonfiction forms, including memoir, personal essay, biography, opinion essay, and weblogs. Focus on writing process, rhetorical awareness, style, and voice in expressive writing. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or equivalent. 3 sem. hrs. Read more...

English 316 Elements of Style

Study of stylistic options available to all writers.  Examination of and practice in adapting writing style for various audiences and purposes, altering style to achieve desired effects, and developing a distinctive written voice.  Prerequistite: ENG 102 or equivalent. 3 sem. hrs. Read more...

English 370 Report/Proposal Writing

Analysis and practice in effective report and proposal writing.  Emphasis on employing appropriate rhetorical and technological tools to analyze, produce, and edit proposals and reports for both business and non-profit audiences.   Prerequisite: ENG 102 or equivalent; junior or senior standing.  3 sem. hrs. Read more...

English 371 Technical Communication

Study and practice of effective written communication in technical professions. Emphasis on rhetorical and technological tools and editing skills needed to analyze and create technical documents with written and visual elements. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or equivalent; junior or senior standing.  3 sem. hrs. Read more...

English 372 Business Communication

Study and practice in the principles and processes of effective written communication typically encountered in business and other professions.  Focus on use of appropriate rhetorical and technological tools to analyze, write, and edit a range of texts including letters, memos, policies, procedures, job descriptions, resumes, performance reviews, reports, and proposals.  Prerequisite: ENG 102 or equivalent; junior or senior standing. 3 sem. hrs. Read more...

English 373 Medical Writing

Intensive practice in reading and writing for the healthcare professions.  Designed for pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, and pre-physical therapy students.  Practice in research and workplace writing, uses of narrative in medicine, the personal essay, and MCAT essay. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or equivalent; junior or senior standing. 3 sem. hrs. Read more...

English 375 Rhetoric of the World Wide Web

Analysis and production of textual and visual elements common to the World Wide Web.  Emphasis on rhetoric of electronic communication, usability, audience analysis, and integrating text and graphics.  Basic web development techniques will be covered, but previous experience is helpful. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or equivalent.  Knowledge of HTML, XML, and style sheets helpful but not required.  3 sem. hrs. Read more...

English 376 Topics in Writing  

Analysis of and practice in specific forms of writing.  May be repeated as forms change.  Prerequisite:  ENG 102 or equivalent. 

English 379 Rhetoric of Science

Introduction to the role rhetoric and language play in science writing.  Focus on the rhetorical analysis of public policy controversies    involving science and technology and the role rhetoric plays in the public’s understanding of these issues. 
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or equivalent. 3 sem hrs. Read more...

English 474 Argumentation 

English 476 Composition Theory

Study of the principal current theories of composition, with application to the teaching and evaluating of writing.

English 485 Internship in Writing

Application of writing skills to specific projects of an approved organization. Practical and professional experience offered to juniors and seniors (English majors and minors and those pursuing the Writing Certificate) as a supplement to the writing curriculum.

English 489 Rhetorical Criticism

Study and practice of classical and contemporary rhetorical theories and techniques.  Focus on writing rhetorical analyses of non-literary  texts, including political discourse, advertising, scholarly essays, and visual images. Prerequisite(s): ENG 272 or 316 or permission of instructor; junior or senior class standing. Read more...