ENG 220. Business Writing . (4 cr. hrs.)
Study of theory and practice in written communication within the business organization. Develops a basis for effective, professional writing of letters, memos, reports, proposals and presentations.
Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: CTI 102.
ENG 222, 322, 422. Individual Writing Project. (1-4 cr. hrs. )
Individual writing courses for qualified students only, undertaken with the close sponsorship of an English teacher and beginning with a project proposal in specific terms. The numbers 322 and 422 are for the second and third such projects undertaken.
Prerequisites: CTI 102. Anadvanced writing course and one completed literature course are also preferred. Enrollment is with instructor permission only.
225. Literary types. (4 cr. hrs.)
Introduction to one or more significant genres of literature such as prose fiction, poetry, drama, nonfiction, including new genres such as screenwriting, the graphic novel, and science fiction. Includes an examination of the history and development of the genre.
Prerequisite: CTI 102.
ENG 235. Introduction to the Study of Language. (4-5 cr. hrs.)
A study of the development of human language, language acquisition, structure and change, and language in human life. It is intended for any student interested in the subject. Students receive an additional hour of class credit for completion of a major research or fieldwork project. With the additional hour, the course fulfills Missouri teacher certification requirements.
Offered fall semester, odd-numbered years. Prerequisite: CTI 102.
242, 342, 442. Individual Practicum Project (1-4 cr. hrs.)
Individual practicum projects for qualified students only, undertaken with the close sponsorship of an English teacher, beginning with a project proposal in specific terms. Examples of practice are field work in dialect study, tutoring students of English as a Second Language, service in the Writing Center. In each instance the practical work is combined with reflective study and with process analysis. The numbers 342 and 442 are for the second and third such projects undertaken.
Prerequisite: CTI 102. Enrollment is with instructor permission only.
245. Literary periods. (4 cr. hrs)
Introductory study of literary works associated with a significant historical period, literary movement, or intellectual current. Different literary genres will be studied in relation to the characteristic features of the period or movement, sometimes in the context of other genres of expression, such as painting or cinema. Examples include the Romantics, the Irish Renaissance, Transcendentalism.
Prerequisite: CTI 102.
252, 352, 452. Individual Reading Project. (1-4 cr. hrs.)
Individual reading projects for qualified students only, undertaken with the close sponsorship of an English teacher, and beginning with a project proposal in specific terms. They are sometimes available for students who desire to undertake substantial reading programs of worthy literary works. The numbers 352 and 452 are for the second and third reading projects undertaken.
Prerequisites: CTI 102 and one completed literature course. Enrollment is with permission only.
255. Literary topics. (4 cr. hrs)
Introductory study in comparative themes and topics found in significant literary works from more than one literary or cultural tradition. Examples include revenge literature, sexuality in literature, literature and religion, literary utopias, and dystopias.
Prerequisite: CTI 102.
316. Creative Writing: Fiction. (4 cr. hrs)
An introduction to the writing of short stories through the study of the conceptual and mechanical elements of fiction and the workshop-formatted discussion of student manuscripts. Limited enrollment. At least one completed literature course is recommended prior to enrollment.
Prerequisites: CTI 102 and sophomore standing. Offered fall semester.
317. Creative Writing: Poetry. (4 cr. hrs)
An introduction to the writing of poetry through the study of its elements and conventions and the workshop-formatted discussion of student poems. Limited enrollment. At least one completed literature course is recommended prior to enrollment. Prerequisites: CTI 102 and sophomore standing. Offered spring semester.
ENG 318 Creative Nonfiction. (4 cr. hrs.)
Introduces the wide variety of styles and sub-genres associated with the term “creative nonfiction,” including autobiography, profile, biography, history, literary journalism, and the personal essay. Students will read critically and discuss examples by contemporary writers. On topics of their choosing, they will research and write forms of the genre that make up creative nonfiction, discussing their writing in workshop format.
Prerequisite: CTI 102. Offered spring semester.
320. Writing in the Real World. (4 cr. hrs.)
Study in principles and strategies of argumentation and persuasion in public writing, including business and non-profit contexts. The course includes analysis of ethical principles in argument. Students will complete a business or grant proposal and at least two other extensive writing projects. The course will contribute to the development of a personal writing portfolio. Prerequisite: ENG 220 or consent of the instructor.
330. Introduction to Textual Study. (4 cr. hrs)
Introduces students to close study of texts, informed by contemporary literary theory. Intended for English majors, the course is required for continued study in the English Major. Non-majors may be admitted to the course with the instructor’s consent.
Prerequisite: CTI 102. Offered spring semester.
336. Topics in Advanced Writing. (4 cr. hrs.)
A workshop on writing for the professional marketplace. Topics will vary but may include screenplays, humor, or sports writing, civic or advocacy writing, writing in digital environments. The class is designed to allow students to work in genres not emphasized in Business Writing , Creative Nonfiction, or Creative Writing, under the guidance of professionals in the field. Prerequisite: ENG 220 or any 300 level writing course, or instructor consent. May be repeated for credit on different topics.
340. Studies in English Literature I . (4 cr. hrs)
Introduces students to the English literary tradition of the Middle Ages to the Eighteenth Century. Fictional works of various genres, including poetry, prose, and drama, will be studied within their historical and cultural contexts, in dialogue with critical methodologies, and sometimes in the context of other genres, including painting or film.
Prerequisite: ENG 330 or instructor permission.
345. Studies in English Literature II. (4 cr. hrs)
Introduces students to the English literary tradition of the Romantic Period to the Twenty-First Century. Fictional works of various genres, including poetry, prose, and drama, will be studied within their historical and cultural contexts, in dialogue with critical methodologies, and sometimes in the context of other genres, including painting or film.
Prerequisite: ENG 330 or instructor permission.
350. Studies in U.S. Literature I. (4 cr. hrs)
A study of selected major texts within United States literary history.
Prerequisite: ENG 330 or instructor permission.
351. Career Paths for the English Major. (1 cr. hr)
Examines the variety of career opportunities for English majors outside of teaching and helps students prepare for successful careers after graduation.
Offered fall semester.
353. Internship. (1-4 cr. hrs)
A program offering majors hands-on experience in job situations. The internship experience is carefully designed to augment the skills in effective thinking, reading and writing that English majors develop in the classroom.
Prerequisites: Minimum 3.0 GPA and consent of the instructor.
355. Studies in U.S. Literature II: African-American Literature. (4 cr. hrs)
Introduces students to the African American literary tradition and provides continued practice in analyzing and writing about fictional works. Readings in, discussion of and/or an essay or annotated bibliography about literature for adolescents are provided for students seeking to meet teacher certification requirements for adolescent literature.
Prerequisite: ENG 330 or instructor permission.
360. Great Works of World Literature. (4 cr. hrs)
A study of representative works of world literature from Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance in translation. The course emphasizes the study and understanding of the literary, cultural, and human significance of selected great works of the Western and non-Western literary traditions in their cultural/historical contexts and of the enduring human values which unite literary traditions across history and cultures.
Prerequisite: ENG 330 or instructor permission.
365. Studies in Postcolonial literature. (4 cr. hrs)
The course introduces students to contemporary postcolonial literature.
Prerequisite: ENG 330 or instructor permission
440: Advanced studies: English literature. (4 cr. hrs)
Intensive study of a specific topic, writer, or theme in English literature, grounded in the practice and methods of literary theory and research. Intended primarily for senior English majors, the course provides opportunities for students to complete an independent research project in collaboration with a member of the English Department faculty.
Prerequisites: ENG 330 and at least two additional 300-level English courses. May be repeated for credit on different topics.
450: Advanced studies: American literature. (4 cr. hrs)
Intensive study of a specific topic, writer, or theme in American literature, grounded in the practice and methods of literary theory and research. Intended primarily for senior English majors, the course provides opportunities for students to complete an independent research project in collaboration with a member of the English Department faculty.
Prerequisites: ENG 330 and at least two additional 300-level English courses. May be repeated for credit on different topics.
460: Advanced studies: World literature. (4 cr. hrs.)
Intensive study of a specific topic, writer, or theme in world literature founded in practice and methods of literary theory and primary research. Intended primarily for English majors, the course provide opportunities for students to complete an independent research project in collaboration with a member of the English Department faculty.
Prerequisites: ENG 330 and at least two additional 300-level English courses. May be repeated for credit on different topics.
Honors English
To graduate with honors, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 at the time of graduation, and have completed a research thesis over a period of two or more semesters. The English Honors Program provides the Department's most accomplished majors with the chance to write a substantial critical thesis or creative work and engage in advanced research supervised by a faculty advisor chosen by the student.
Information on application procedures is available from the chair of the College Honors Committee or an English faculty member.
Admission to the English Honors program is highly selective, and does not guarantee the student will receive Honors. To merit this distinction, the work must be of superior quality in the opinion of the defense committee.
