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organization, and style. The student will gain a better understanding of implementation of plot, character, setting, theme, and tone through examination of both model fiction from contemporary writers and the student's own writing. This course will guide the student through the production of a 50,000-word novella/novel draft. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213. FE ENGL 4653 WRITING FOR MULTIMEDIA Writing for Multimedia is an interactive course designed to give students practice producing texts for a wide range of media for a variety of purposes – entertainment, gaming, marketing, and education. Students will learn to write, think and edit using multiple modes of composition, as well as how to engage effectively, respectfully and safely in/with digital spaces. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213. S ENGL 4663 CREATIVE NONFICTION II In this writing intensive workshop course, students will produce their own works of nonfiction as well as read and analyze the nonfiction of professional writers. Creative nonfiction includes the genres of personal essay, memoir and autobiography, travel writing, nature and science writing and literary journalism. The course will address one of more of these genres. Students will utilize reportage, reflection, research, and techniques commonly used in fiction to turn their experiences and observations into stories and essay that are both truthful and artful. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213. SE ENGL 4673 TEACHING IN THE SECONDARY ENGLISH CLASSROOM This course emphasizes teaching of language, literature, and composition with emphasis on current trends recounted in recent textbooks, journal articles, experimental studies, and curriculum guides. It explores multiple modes-including technology-for involving students in purposeful reading, writing, speaking, and listening and considers innovative approaches for organizing the classroom to address a range of abilities and diverse cultural perspectives. F ENGL 4773 EDITING This course will introduce the principles of this media skill by covering the major elements of editing, among which are structural and line editing, proofreading, using reference books, understanding contracts and copyright, understanding production and design, and understanding the writer/editor relationship. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113 and ENGL 1213. SO ENGL 4882 ENGLISH SENIOR CAPSTONE This course serves as a culminating course for the program, which invites students of each emphasis (Writing, Literature, Education) to participate in the theoretical debates surrounding the study of English and, secondly, to afford each student the opportunity to pursue a semester-long research project culminating in a senior essay focusing on an autobiographical exploration of their growth. F, S Foreign Language Courses in foreign languages provide students the ability to actively and productively participate in today’s interdependent world. Better understanding and appreciation of other languages and cultures allow the student to understand better his/her native language and culture. Knowledge and ability in a foreign language enhance any area of the College of Arts and Sciences and provide essential cultural and linguistic background for students in teacher education. More than sufficient course work is offered for students who choose Spanish as a second teaching field or as a minor to enhance any major.
techniques commonly used in fiction to turn their experiences and observations into stories and essays that are both truthful and artful. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113 and ENGL 1213. FO ENGL 4001-4 INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN ENGLISH (TOPIC) Individual study of specified topic for undergraduate students. Credit one to four semester hours. D ENGL 4011-4 SEMINAR IN ENGLISH (TOPIC) Group study of specified topic for undergraduate students. Credit one to four semester hours. D ENGL 4123 WRITING GENRES Writing Genres introduces students to the expectations and purposes of a particular written genre and offers them intensive practice composing texts that function within the conventions and boundaries of this genre. Genres could be creative, professional, or some combination in nature. Students will read and analyze examples of the genre, compose multiple texts in drafts, participate in workshops and discussions, and produce critical analyses and reviews. Sample genres include autobiography, horror writing, fantasy, romance, children’s literature, writing for video games, grant writing, travel writing, and science writing, among other topics. Because the content is variable, students may take the course under different topics 2 times, and the Department of Language and Literature will distribute a description of the specific genre(s) under consideration before the registration period when the course is offered. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113. Prerequisite or Concurrent: ENGL 1213. F ENGL 4423 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS This course offers a broad overview of language, its historical evolution, and the social and psychological phenomena associated with it use. It will also examine the fundamental systems of the English language, including its sounds (phonetics and phonology), words (morphology, vocabulary, lexicon), sentences (grammar systems and syntax), and language in use in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The units of the course will address language from a holistic perspective to observe the systems of English in-action (discourse). During the course, students will have the opportunity to compare the systems of English to those of other languages to identify similar and contrasting features and areas of challenge for second language learners. Through this course, participants will acquire background knowledge of the English language systems to better guide English language learners. All course modules will take into consideration the role of language in teaching and learning, as well as stressing the relevant implications for effective instruction in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213. S ENGL 4453 ADVANCED COMPOSITION This course serves as an introduction to rhetoric and the field of rhetorical studies. Students learn about different rhetorical theories, starting with ancient Greek rhetoricians and then moving into present-day discussions of the use of rhetoric in education, popular culture, politics, science, religion, and other areas. Students complete the following projects in the course: rhetorical analysis essay, visual rhetoric project (either essay or multimedia presentation), rhetorical history project (either essay or multimedia teaching presentation), and rhetorical self-analysis (either essay or multimedia project). In addition, students complete regular informal writing tasks. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213. FE ENGL 4473 CREATIVE WRITING OF POETRY II This workshop is for poets seeking to create work of publishable quality. Publishing format is studied. Conferences with the instructor will be utilized. Group criticism will continue with participation by all members
of the workshop. Prerequisite: ENGL 1213. FE ENGL 4483 LONG FORM FICTION
This course is an introduction to the process of writing short longer works of fiction with emphasis on the techniques of discovery, invention,
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