Courses

Introduces students to Shakespeare's major works: the histories, comedies, and tragedies. May include the nondramatic poetry as well. Prereq., sophomore standing. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Introduces students to the historical stages of English from Anglo-Saxon, c. 500, to Modern English. Considers both language change and the role of language in historical and political phenomena such as globalization (including the spread of English and the emergence of different dialects) and past and present debates about standard language, canon formation, and culture.

Intermediate course in poetry writing. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereqs., ENGL1191 (min. grade B-) and 2021 (min. grade C-). Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ENGL 1191 (B- or better) and ENGL 2021 (C- or better). Restricted to students with a sub plan of Creative Writing.

Examines literary forms and themes with special emphasis on issues related to the craft of poetry and fiction. This course is taught in conjunction with visiting lectures by practicing writers. Does not count as Creative Writing workshop credit. Prereq., ENGL 1191 (min grade B-). Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENGL 1191 (B- or better).

Intermediate course in fiction writing. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereqs. ENGL1191 (min. grade B-) and 2051 (min. grade C-). Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ENGL 1191 (B- or better) and ENGL 2051 (C- or better). Restricted to students with a sub plan of Creative Writing.

Close study of significant 20th century poetry, drama, and prose works. Readings range from 1920s to the present. Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Discussion and practical criticism of student work and discussion of relevant works of literary nonfiction. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereq., ENGL 1191 (min. grade B-). Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENGL 1191 (B- or better). Restricted to English, Humanities, Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.

Studies special topics in theory; specially designed for English majors. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours different topics. Prereq., sophomore standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Provides an interdisciplinary study of England in one of its most vibrant cultural and historical periods.Topics include politics, religion, family life, and the ways contemporary authors understood their world. Prereq., sophomore standing. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Studies special topics in gender studies; specially designed for English majors. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours for different topics. Prereq., sophomore standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Emphasizes formal study of folk traditions (includingtales, songs, games, customs, beliefs, and crafts) within a theoretical framework, using examples from several cultures. Prereq., sophomorestanding. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Studies special topics in popular culture; specially designed for English majors. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours for different topics. Prereq., sophomore standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to sophomore, junior, or senior English or Humanities Majors only.

Introduces literature by British and American women. Prereq., sophomore standing. Same as WMST 3267.

Studies literary, philosophic, and religious traditions of the Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian worlds, with close analysis of major texts in translation. Compares ancient and modern texts where feasible. Prereq., sophomore standing. Restricted to English and Humanities majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to sophomore, junior, or senior English or Humanities Majors only.

Surveys literary achievements of the Judeo-Christian tradition as represented by the Bible. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Same as JWST 3312. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Studies special topics in multicultural literature; specially designed for English majors. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours for different topics. Prereq., sophomore standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Selection of Chaucer's works, including The Canterbury Tales and other shorter poems. Includes an introduction to Middle English. Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Shakespeare's works through 1600. Prereq., junior standing. Restricted to English, humanities, and theatre majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL), Humanities (HUMN), Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.

Shakespeare's works after 1600. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL), Humanities (HUMN) or Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.

Milton's poetry and selected prose. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) English (ENGL) or Humanities (HUMN) majors only.

Chronological survey of the literature from Bradford to Whitman. Restricted to English, humanities, and film studies majors only. Credit not granted for this course and ENGL 3654. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) English (ENGL), Humanities (HUMN) or Film (FILM or FMST) majors only.

Chronological survey of the literature from Whitman to Faulkner. Continuation of ENGL 3655. Restricted to English, humanities, and film studies majors only. Prereq., sophomore standing. Credit not granted for this course and ENGL 3664.

Explores the Jewish-American experience from the 19th century to the present through writers such as Sholom Aleichem, Peretz, babel, Singer, Malamud, Miller, Ginsberg, and Ozick. The Jewish experience ranges from the travails of immigration to the loss of identity through assimilation. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Same as JWST 3677. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

Surveys theoretical, critical, and historical writings in the context of lesbian, bisexual, and gay literature. Examines relationships among aesthetic, cultural, and political agendas, and literary and visual texts of the 20th century. Prereq., sophomore standing. Same as LGBT 3796.

Studies special topics in genre studies; specially designed for English majors. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours for different topics. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) English (ENGL), Humanities (HUMN), Film (FILM or FMST) or Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.