| English Courses |
 |
| *Eng 100
Introduction to Literature
(4) |
| |
Introduction to the study of short stories, plays, poems, and essays. Includes representative approaches
for studying literature and writing about it. Recommended especially for students with no previous college-level
coursework in literature. Credit for Eng 100 will not be allowed if student has previously taken more than
one literature course. No prerequisites. |
|
| Eng 104
Introduction to Fiction (4) |
| |
Reading, analysis, and appreciation
of significant
works of fiction, especially
short stories, with
emphasis on the fiction writer's
craft. |
|
| Eng 105
Introduction to Drama (4) |
| |
Reading, analysis, and appreciation
of significant
works of drama, from classical
times to the
present. |
|
| Eng 106
Introduction to Poetry (4) |
| |
Reading, analysis, and appreciation
of significant
poems, how they are written
and how they
speak to human concerns. |
|
| *Eng 107, 108
World Literature (4, 4) |
| |
Narrative prose, drama, and
poetry. Complete
books are included so that the
student may
become familiar with some of
the masterpieces
in world literature. |
|
| Eng 199
Special Studies (Credit to
be arranged.) |
|
| Eng 201
Shakespeare (4) |
| |
Introduces students to the works of Shakespeare. |
|
| Eng 204, 205
Survey of English Literature
(4, 4) |
| |
From Beowulf to 1900: Eng 204,
Beowulf to Milton;
Eng 205, Enlightenment through Victorian period. |
|
| Eng 253, 254
Survey of American Literature
(4, 4) |
| |
American literature from its beginnings to the present. |
|
| *Eng 260
Introduction to Women's Literature
(4) |
| |
Introduction to the texts and
contexts of women's literature. |
|
| Eng 299
Special Studies (Credit to
be arranged.) |
|
| Eng 300
Critical Approaches to Literature
(4) |
| |
Study of analytical and evaluative methods through application of critical theories to literary works. Recommended for, but not restricted to, English majors.
This course is strongly recommended as a prerequisite for all 400 level courses in the English major. Recommended prerequisite: upper-division standing and 8 credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 301 Topics: Shakespeare (4) |
| |
Study of Shakespeare’s works focusing on topics such as genre (tragedy,
comedy, etc.), period (Elizabethan/Jacobean) or cultural context. Some familiarity with
Shakespeare and/or the Renaissance is expected. Course may be repeated for credit with different topics. |
|
| Eng 304
Critical Theory of Cinema (4) |
| |
Outlines the central elements
of cinema criticism,
including interpretive theories
and
approaches. Begins with an outline
of critical
approaches, including critical
history. Moves to
contemporary criticism, including
feminist,
structuralist, sociological,
and psychoanalytic
analyses. Includes discussion
of film as a cultural
commodity. |
|
| Eng 305
Topics in Film (4) |
| |
Study of film as text, including
genre, auteur,
formalist, historical, and cultural
perspectives.
Topics may include: film noir,
the western,
famous directors, and critical
approaches to cinema. |
|
| Eng 306
Topics in Literature and Popular
Culture (4) |
| |
Study of a variety of expressive
forms in relation
to popular culture. Such topics
as Detective
Fiction, Film, American Humor,
and Frontier
Literature. |
|
| *Eng 307
Science Fiction (4) |
| |
Study of recent science fiction, both novels and
shorter fiction by American, European and other writers. |
|
| Eng 308
Cultural Studies in Literature
(4) |
| |
Study of a variety of cultural
and historical issues
as they appear in literary texts.
Such topics as
Literature of the Holocaust,
the Literature of
Aging, and the Immigrant Experiences
in American
Literature. |
|
| Eng 309
American Indian Literature
(4) |
| |
An introductory survey of traditional
and recent
literature by American Indian
people. Poetry,
legends, myths, oratory, short
stories, and novels,
as well as background (historical
and political) |
| |
materials. |
|
| Eng 311
Tragedy (4) |
| |
A study of the nature of tragedy
in world
literature. |
|
| Eng 312
Comedy and Satire (4) |
| |
Study of drama and other literature
that
expresses comic social judgment,
either to satirize
or to celebrate. |
|
| Eng 313
The American Short Story (4) |
| |
A survey of the American short story, from its
beginnings in the 19th century to the present. |
|
| *Eng 314
The Epic (4) |
| |
Reading in epic literature in
the Western tradition
and world literature, beginning
with the
Iliad and Odyssey. |
|
| Eng 315
The Shorter Poem (4) |
| |
Shorter poems in world literature.
Primary attention
will be given to poems in the
English language,
but the classics of other languages
will be
read in translation as appropriate
to tracing of
forms and themes. |
|
| Eng 316
The Short Story (4) |
| |
A survey of the short story
as it developed from
the tale, the legend, and the
anecdote to its
modern form. Although fiction
from many literatures
will be studied, all works will
be read in
English. |
|
| Eng 317
Greek Mythology (4) |
| |
Greek mythology as recorded
by Homer, Hesiod,
Ovid, and various of the Greek
playwrights and
philosophers. Special attention
is given to the
Greek legacy of ideas, themes,
figures, and
images. |
|
| Eng 318
The Bible As Literature (4) |
| |
A study of the various kinds
of literature contained
in the Bible. An analysis of
the ways in
which the Biblical expression
reflects the cultural
and historical milieu of the
Hebraic-Christian
experience. |
|
| *Eng 319
Northern European Mythology
(4) |
| |
A study of Nordic (Germanic)
and Celtic myths,
their literary development,
and fusion with
Christian themes in Arthurian
romance and
Beowulf. |
|
| Eng 320, 321
English Novel (4, 4) |
| |
The English novel, from its
beginnings to the
present. |
|
| Eng 325
Grammar and the Sentence (4) |
| |
Focus on sentence-level discourse to cover issues of syntax, usage, and punctuation. ENG 325 provides background for WR 435/535 (Grammar for Writers) and ENG 425/525 (Practical Grammar). |
|
| Eng 330
Jewish and Israeli Literature (4) |
| |
Introduction to modern Jewish literature in its diasporic and national contexts. Emphasis on the transition from sacred to secular literature; reflection of historical and social realities; development of literatures in Europe and the Middle East. |
|
| Eng 331
Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition Studies (4) |
| |
Introduction to contemporary issues in rhetoric and composition studies by way of the rhetorical tradition of Greece, the rise of composition in the modern North American university, and their relation to the process-oriented approach to composition which has dominated composition instruction since the 1960’s. Focuses are on such perennial issues as the relationship between writing and the self, the link between writing and “content,” the relationship of writing to speech and reading, the political dimensions of writing, and the role of the audience in composing. |
|
| Eng 340
Medieval Literature (4) |
| |
Selected works of medieval literature; introduction to the themes, genres, history, and cultures of the Middle Ages. |
|
| Eng 341
Renaissance Literature (4) |
| |
Selected works of sixteenth and early seventeenth century literature (c. 1500-1660);
introduction to the themes, genres, history, and cultures of the Renaissance. |
|
| Eng 342
Restoration and Eighteenth
Century
Literature (4) |
| |
Selected works from the long
eighteenth century
(1660-1800); introduction to
themes, genres,
history, and culture of the eighteenth
century. |
|
| Eng 343
Romanticism (4) |
| |
Selected works of Romantic literature;
introduction
to themes, genres, history,
and culture of
Romanticism. |
|
| Eng 344
Victorian Literature (4) |
| |
Selected works of Victorian
literature; introduction
to themes, genres, history and
culture of the
Victorian Era. |
|
| Eng 345
Modern British Literature (4) |
| |
Selected works of twentieth-century
British literature;
introduction to themes, genres,
history,
and culture of modernism. |
|
| *Eng 351, 352, 353
African American Literature
(4, 4, 4) |
| |
A study of African American
literature from its
oral and folk beginnings to
the present.
Prerequisites: Eng 256 or BSt
221 and upperdivision
standing. |
|
| Eng 360
American Literature to 1865 (4) |
| |
Overview of genres, themes, and styles in the literatures of
Early America and of the Early Republic. |
|
| Eng 363
American Literature 1865-1965 (4) |
| |
Historical study of selected figures and movements
in American literature from 1865 to 1965. |
|
| Eng 364, 365, 366
American Fiction (4, 4, 4) |
| |
American narrative, short story,
and novel, with
emphasis upon the major novelists
of the 19th
and early 20th centuries. |
|
| Eng 367 Topics in American Literature and Culture (4) |
| |
Studies of various American literatures within the context of American
history and culture from colonial period to the present. Topics: Slavery & Captivity Narratives,
Sermons and Histories, Boarding School Stories, Pacific Northwest Literature, American Folklore,
Diaries and Journals. May be repeated with different topics: maximum of 8 hours.
Prerequisite: 12 credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 371
The Novel (4) |
| |
The novel as a literary form,
exemplified by
works written in languages other
than English. |
|
| Eng 384, 385
Contemporary Literature (4,
4) |
| |
Prose, poetry, and drama from
contemporary
world literatures. |
|
| Eng 387
Women's Literature (4) |
| |
A close study of writing by women from the
medieval period to the present including poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction. |
|
| Eng 399 Special Studies (Credit to be arranged.) |
|
| Eng 401/501 Research (Credit to be arranged.) |
|
| Eng 404/504 Cooperative Education/Internship (Credit to be arranged.) |
| |
Consent of instructor. |
|
| Eng 405/505 Reading and Conference
(Credit to be arranged.) |
| |
Consent of instructor. |
|
| Eng 407 Seminar (Credit to be arranged.) |
| |
Consent of instructor. |
|
| Eng 408/508
Workshop (Credit to be arranged.) |
|
| Eng 409/509
Practicum (Credit to be arranged.) |
|
| Eng 410/510
Selected Topics (Credit to
be arranged.) |
|
| *Eng 411/511, 412/512
English Drama (4, 4) |
| |
Development of English drama
from the beginnings
to Shaw. Eng 411/511, from liturgical
drama through the Renaissance; Eng 412/512, from the Restoration to Shaw. Recommended prerequisite: 12 credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 413/513
Teaching and Tutoring Writing
(4) |
| |
Examines current practices of
tutoring and
teaching writing in all subject
areas. Focuses on
the process theory of writing
to foster thinking
and learning in subject areas
and the problems
and issues surrounding individual
composing.
Recommended prerequisite: at
least junior
standing. |
|
| Eng 414/514
Contemporary Composition Theories
(4) |
| |
Examines theories of composition
as they conflict and converge to form our
prevailing theories
of writing. Focuses on contemporary
theories of
composing written discourse.
Recommended
prerequisite: at least senior
standing. |
|
| *Eng 415/515
Research Methods in Composition
(4) |
| |
Examines current methodologies
used in the
field of composition and asks
students to design
and implement a research project
which will add
to the cumulative knowledge
of the discipline. It
serves as the foundation course
in design and
implementation of qualitative
research. Recommended
prerequisite: at least senior
standing. |
|
| *Eng 420/520
Caribbean Literature (4) |
| |
A selection of poetry and fiction
from the
English and French speaking
Caribbean (in
translation where necessary).
Recommended
prerequisites: One previous
African American
literature course and 12 additional
literature
credits. |
|
| *Eng 421/521, 422/522
African Fiction (4, 4) |
| |
Readings in African fiction
in regional, cultural,
generational, and gender contexts.
Recommended
prerequisites: One previous
African
American literature course and
12 additional literature
credits. |
|
| Eng 425/525
Practical Grammar (4) |
| |
Designed to enable students
to understand, and
therefore consciously to make
effective, the
structures of their written
sentences. The course
examines grammatical categories,
structures,
and terminology; relationships
between grammatical
structures and punctuation;
and prescriptive
grammars for written texts.
Recommended prerequisites: successful
completion
of 12 credits of English or
writing. |
|
| Eng 426/526
Advanced Topics in Medieval
Literature (4) |
| |
Specialized studies in Medieval
English literature
(c. 800-1500). Topics courses
are designed to
follow a two-quarter sequence:
(1) Anglo-Saxon
works, and the exegetical reading
model; some
later Middle English and continental
vernacular
and Latin medieval works are
included and (2) later medieval works (1200-1500),
focusing primarily
on the Middle English vernacular
tradition.
Students will have some opportunity
to
learn to read Old and Middle
English. Prerequisite:
12 credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 430/530
Advanced Topics in Sixteenth Century Literature
(4) |
| |
Specialized studies in Renaissance
English literature.
Topics include individual writers
and literary
groups; sixteenth-century poetry
and prose;
the English sonnet; the Renaissance
epic and pastoral traditions; Elizabethan drama, verse
narrative, satire, and invective;
humanism; the
rise of the professional writer;
literature and the
visual arts. Prerequisite: 12
credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 440/540
Advanced Topics in Seventeenth
Century
Literature (4) |
| |
Specialized studies in seventeenth-century
literature.
Topics include cavalier and
metaphysical
poetry; revenge tragedy; prose
forms of the early
seventeenth century; popular
genres of the
English civil war; women writers;
and restoration
drama. Prerequisite: 12 credits
in literature. |
|
| Eng 441/541
Advanced Topics in Renaissance Literature and Culture (4) |
| |
Advanced topics in early modern
(1500-1700) cultural studies, focusing on
issues of religion,
social class, ethnicity, gender,
and sexuality and
studying both literary and non-literary
texts.
Prerequisite: 12 credits in
literature. |
|
| *Eng 443/543, 444/544
British Women Writers (4, 4) |
| |
Study of the works of British women writers with attention to themes, styles, and characteristic concerns in the light of feminist criticism and scholarship.
Recommended prerequisite: 12 credits in literature. Eng 260 recommended. |
|
| Eng 445/545
American Women Writers 19th Century (4) |
| |
Study of American women writers,
with attention to themes, styles, and characteristic
concerns, in the light of feminist
criticism and scholarship. Recommended prerequisite:
12 credits in literature. Eng 260 recommended. |
|
| Eng 446/546
American Women Writers 20th Century(4) |
| |
Study of American women writers,
with attention to themes, styles, and characteristic
concerns, in the light of feminist
criticism and scholarship. Recommended prerequisite:
12 credits in literature. Eng 260 recommended. |
|
| Eng 447/547
Major Forces in Literature
(4) |
| |
A study of literary forms, theories,
and movements:
i.e., The Comic Novel, Literature
and
Theology, Southern American
Women Writers.
Recommended prerequisite: 12
credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 448/548
Major Figures in Literature
(4) |
| |
Concentrated study of the canon
of one or more
major writers: for example,
Chaucer, The Brontes,
James Joyce, Hemingway and Fitzgerald.
Recommended prerequisite: 12
credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 449/549
Advanced Topics in Cultural
Studies (4) |
| |
Interdisciplinary study of modern
culture and
media. The courses offered under
this number
use a range of theoretical approaches
to analyze
the role of cultural texts,
their production and
reception. Specific topics include:
Major Figures/
Concepts in Social Theory; Politics
of Consumer
Culture; Globalization and American
Culture;
and Culture, Gender, Race, Sexuality.
Recommended
for graduate students and undergraduates
with at least junior standing.
May be
repeated with different topics;
maximum of 8
hours may be applied to the
master's degree. |
|
| Eng 450/550
Advanced Topics in Eighteenth
Century
Literature (4) |
| |
Specialized studies in British
poetry and prose
from 1660-1800. Topics include
survey of eighteenth-
century literature; individual
writers and
literary groups; prose and verse
satire; epistolary
fiction; drama. Prerequisite:
12 credits in
literature. |
|
| Eng 458/558
Advanced Topics in Romanticism
(4) |
| |
Specialized studies in literature
of the Romantic
movement in Britain and continental
Europe.
Topics include individual writers
and literary
groups; poetry and poetic theory;
gothic fiction;
romanticism and the novel; autobiographical
and confessional literature;
aesthetic ideologies;
women and romanticism; revolutionary
and
imperialist aspects of romanticism;
the impact of
romanticism on later literary
movements (such
as symbolism and modernism).
Prerequisite: 12
credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 460/560 Advanced Topics in American Literature to 1800 (4) |
| |
Advanced historical study of
major figures and
movements in American literature
to 1865. Recommended
prerequisite: 12 credits in
literature. |
|
| Eng 461/561 Advanced Topics in American Literature to 1900 (4) |
| |
Study of themes, genres, history, and culture in 19th century
American literature: Topics: sentimental literature, immigrant literature, post-Civil War literature,
imperial adventures, minority literatures in 19th century American literature. For offerings for a
particular term, consult the University schedule, the English Department website and/or an adviser. May be
repeated with different topics: maximum of 8 hours to be applied to master’s degree. Prerequisite: 12 credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 464/564
Advanced Topics in American Literature: 20th Century (4) |
| |
Study of themes, genres, history, and culture in 20th century American
literature: Topics: Cold War literature, the 1930’s, new immigrant fiction, literature of exile, suburban
representations. For offerings for a particular term, consult the University schedule, the English Department
website and/or an adviser. May be repeated with different topics: maximum of 8 hours to be applied to
master’s degree. Prerequisite: 12 credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 467/567 Advanced Topics in American Literature and Culture (4) |
| |
Interdisciplinary thematic studies of American literature and culture. Topics: America in love
and war, slavery, literature of the West, Northwest writers and culture. For offerings for a particular term, consult
the University schedule, the English Department website and/or an adviser. May be repeated with different topics:
maximum of 8 credits to be applied to master’s degree. Prerequisite: 12 credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 469/569 Asian-American Literature and Culture
(4) |
| |
Readings in Asian-American literature and culture in generational, national, international, and
gendered contexts. Topics will include gender and sexuality in Asian-American literature and film; transnational
Asian-American narrative; Asian North American literature. |
|
| Eng 475/575
Advanced Topics in Victorian
Literature (4) |
| |
Specialized studies of Victorian
literature in the
context of the history, ideas,
and culture of the
period. Topics include individual
writers and literary
movements such as Dickens; pre-Raphaelitism;
literature of the industrial
period.
Prerequisite: 12 credits in
literature. |
|
| Eng 477/577, 478/578
American Poetry (4, 4) |
| |
Tradition and innovation in
American poetry
from the beginnings to the mid-20th
century.
Recommended prerequisite: 12
credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 480/580
Advanced Topics in Twentieth
Century British
Literature (4) |
| |
Specialized studies in twentieth-century
British
literature. Topics include individual
writers and
literary groups; poetry, prose,
and fiction; theories
of modernism; technology, politics,
propaganda,
and the arts; literature and
twentieth-century
philosophy. Prerequisite: 12
credits in
literature. |
|
| *Eng 484/584
Modern Drama (4) |
| |
Examines major European, English,
and American
plays in the period 1880-1940.
Recommended
prerequisite: 12 credits in
literature. |
|
| *Eng 485/585
Contemporary Drama (4) |
| |
Examines major developments
in world drama
since World War II. Recommended
prerequisite:
12 credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 486/586
Contemporary American Novel
(4) |
| |
American novel since 1965, with
emphasis upon
traditions, themes and trends.
Recommended
prerequisite: 12 credits in
literature. |
|
| Eng 487/587
Contemporary American Short
Story (4) |
| |
The American short story from
mid-20th century
to the present. Recommended
prerequisite:
12 credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 488/588
Contemporary American Poetry
(4) |
| |
Study of significant trends
in contemporary
American poetry and poetics.
Recommended
prerequisite: 12 credits in
literature. |
|
| Eng 490/590
Rhetoric (4) |
| |
An examination of classical
and modern traditions
in rhetoric with attention to
central concepts
and perspectives on writing.
Prerequisites:
12 credits in English, philosophy,
speech, and/or
writing. |
|
| Eng 491/591, 492/592
Literary Criticism (4, 4) |
| |
Study of the history, principles,
and practice of
literary criticism from Plato
into the 20th century.
Recommended prerequisite: 12
credits in
literature. |
|
| Eng 493/593
Advanced Topics in Feminist Literary Theory (4) |
| |
Provides in-depth study of specific critical schools within the larger
arena of feminist theory. Possible topics will include post colonialism and feminism; feminism and
the body; historical perspectives on feminism. Prerequisite: 12 credits in literature or literary theory. |
|
| Eng 494/594
Topics in Critical Theory and
Methods (4) |
| |
A course in critical theories
and techniques, to
complement offerings in literary
history and textual
analysis. This course will focus
on the critical
or methodological topic selected
by the
instructor. Recommended for
advanced students
in literature and theory. Recommended
prerequisite:
12 credits in literature. |
|
| Eng 503
Thesis (Credit to be arranged.) |
|
| Eng 507
Seminar (Credit to be arranged.) |
| |
Variable topics. Graduate only
or consent of
instructor. At least two Eng 507 seminars are required of M.A. candidates in English. |
|
| *Eng 517
Middle English (4) |
| |
Introduction to Middle English
language
through study of (largely non-Chaucerian)
12th
to 15th century literature in
the original. Graduate
only or consent of instructor. |
|
| Eng 518
College Composition Teaching
(1) |
| |
Introduces and develops the theoretical and practical expertise of the graduate teaching assistant in the area of college composition teaching. May be taken up
to three times for credit. Prerequisite: appointment to teaching assistantship in English Department. |
|
| Eng 519 Advanced College Composition Teaching (1) |
| |
Continues the development of the theoretical and practical expertise of the graduate teaching assistant in advanced areas of college composition teaching.
May be repeated up to three times for credit. Required prerequisite: appointment to 2nd year teaching assistantship in English Department. . |
|
| *Eng 532, 533, 534
Old English (4, 4, 4) |
| |
532: An introduction to the
history and grammar
of Old English. 533: Old English
translation,
poetry, and prose. 534: Special
attention to
Beowulf in Old English. Recommended
prerequisite:
Eng 532 is prerequisite for
Eng 533 or
534. Graduate only or consent
of instructor. |
|
| Eng 595
Contemporary Critical Theory
(4) |
| |
Literary criticism in theory
and practice in the
20th century. Graduate only
or consent of
instructor. |
|
| Eng 596 Problems and Methods of Literary Study (5) |
| |
Bibliography and the methods
of literary study
as an introduction to graduate
work: three hours
lecture and at least two additional
hours of
library research. Required for
M.A. candidates in
English. |
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| Writing Courses |
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| Wr 115
Introduction to College Writing
(4) |
| |
A writing course for first-year students to help prepare them for Freshman Inquiry or Wr 121. Introduces college-level writing and reading, along with general
study skills. Provides practice at formal and informal writing, responding to a variety of readings, learning textual conventions, and building confidence. |
|
| Wr 121
College Writing (4) |
| |
A writing course for lower-division
students, in
which they develop critical
thinking abilities by
reading and writing, increase
their rhetorical
strategies, practice writing
processes, and learn
textual conventions. Includes
formal and informal
writing, responding to a variety
of readings,
sharing writing with other students,
and revising
individual pieces for a final
portfolio of work. |
|
| Wr 199
Special Studies (Credit to
be arranged.) |
| |
May be repeated for a maximum
of 12 credits. |
|
| Wr 200
Writing About Literature (4) |
| |
Introduction to various approaches
for writing
about literature. Focuses on
ways of responding
to literature, ways of explicating
literature, ways
of analyzing literature through
writing, and ways
of integrating formal research
into a written analysis
of literature. Special attention
will be paid to
the writing process, including
multiple drafting
and revision. |
|
| Wr 210 Grammar Refresher (2) |
| |
Continues the development of the theoretical and practical expertise of the graduate teaching assistant in advanced areas of college composition teaching.
May be repeated up to three times for credit. Required prerequisite: appointment to 2nd year teaching assistantship in English Department. |
|
| *Wr 211
Writing Practice (4) |
| |
Writing Practice is a writing
elective. Students
proceed at their own pace through
an individualized
writing program that emphasizes
the writing
process and revision. Class
time is spent
writing and in conference. Recommended
prerequisite:
Wr 121 or Freshman Inquiry. |
|
| Wr 212
Introductory Fiction Writing
(4) |
| |
Introduces the beginning fiction
writer to basic
techniques of developing character,
point of
view, plot, and story idea in
fiction. Includes discussion
of student work. Recommended
prerequisite:
Freshman Inquiry. |
|
| Wr 213
Introductory Poetry Writing
(4) |
| |
Introduces the beginning writer of poetry to basic techniques for developing a sense of language, meter, sound, imagery, and structure.
Includes discussion of professional examples and student work. May be repeated twice for a total of 12 credits. Recommended: Freshman Inquiry. |
|
| Wr 214
Beginning Non-fiction Writing (4) |
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An introduction to writing with the major forms and techniques of literary nonfiction, this course explores modern classics by such writers as David Foster Wallace, Marjane Satrapi,
and Dave Eggers, and delves into the skills that have fostered their art. Beginning with the raw material of exercises in description, dialogue, and reportage, we'll be writing and workshopping short
works of creative nonfiction. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. |
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| Wr 222
Writing Research Papers (4) |
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An elective course. The techniques for compiling and writing research papers. Attention to available reference materials, use of library, taking notes, critical evaluation of
evidence, and conventions for documenting academic papers. Practice in organizing and writing a long expository essay based on use of library resources. Recommended: Wr 121 or Freshman Inquiry.
May not be used to fulfill English major requirements. |
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| Wr 227
Introductory Technical Writing
(4) |
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Practical experience in forms of technical communication, emphasizing basic organization and presentation of technical information. Focuses on strategies for
analyzing the audience and its information needs. Recommended: Wr 121 or Freshman Inquiry. |
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| Wr 228
News Writing (4) |
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An introductory course in news reporting and writing. Focus on identifying newsworthiness, writing leads, constructing news stories, interviewing, and attributing quotes.
Students learn to gather local news, writing some stories in a computer lab on deadline. Recommended: Wr 121 or Freshman Inquiry. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. |
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| Wr 300 Topics in Rhetoric and Composition(4) |
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Study of a variety of issues in the practice of rhetoric and composition.
Includes such topics as writing and critical reasoning, writing with technology, and writing in the
disciplines. Maybe repeated for credit with different topics. |
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| Wr 312
Intermediate Fiction Writing
(4) |
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Continues the study of fictional techniques introduced in Wr 212. Includes such advanced instruction as variations on the classic plot, complex points of view, conventions of
genre, and development of ideas for future use. Emphasizes discussion of student work. Recommended: B or above in Wr 212. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. Consent of instructor required. |
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| Wr 313
Intermediate Poetry Writing
(4) |
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Continues the study of poetry writing techniques introduced in Wr 213. Includes additional instruction in poetic forms, variations on traditional forms, and experimental
forms. Emphasizes discussion of student work. Recommended: B or above in Wr 213. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. Consent of instructor required. |
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| Wr 323
Writing as Critical Inquiry
(4) |
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A writing course for upper-division students, which offers sophisticated approaches to writing and reading. Students enhance critical thinking abilities by reading and
writing challenging material, refine their rhetorical strategies, practice writing processes with special attention to revision and style, and write and read in a variety of genres. Includes formal
and informal writing, sharing writing with other students, and preparing a final portfolio of work. Recommended: satisfactory completion of Wr 121 or Freshman Inquiry. |
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| Wr 324 Advanced Writing About Literature (4) |
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Covers advanced issues in reading and interpreting literary texts, applied
critical approaches,and the conventions of writing about literature, including documentation.
Emphasizes writing and research processes, includes peer workshops. Prerequisite: upper-division standing. |
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| Wr 327
Technical Report Writing (4) |
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Strategies for presenting technical information from the technician, management, and lay person's perspectives; rhetorical theory and techniques for adapting technical prose
to nontechnical audiences; and techniques for emphasizing and de-emphasizing information. Recommended: Wr 323. |
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| Wr 328
News Editing (4) |
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Preparation of news and feature
stories for publication.
Emphasis is on line editing,
copy editing,
editorial troubleshooting, headline
writing, and
layout. Prerequisites: Wr 228. |
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| Wr 330
Desktop Publishing I (4) |
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Integrates writing, design,
and visual communication
with computer technology, with
emphasis
on preparing students to produce
a variety of
shorter products combining writing
and design
elements. |
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| Wr 333
Advanced Composition (4) |
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Essay writing with particular attention to student's area of specialization. Advanced practice in essay writing. Recommended: Freshman Inquiry or two writing courses. |
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| Wr 394 Writing Careers for English Majors(4) |
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A community based learning course for English majors who want to use
their English major to shape a viable career. Students hold an internship/serve the community and
practice public relations/other professional writing. Prerequisite: upper-division standing. |
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| Wr 399
Special Studies (Credit to
be arranged.) |
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| Wr 404/504
Cooperative Education/Internship
(Credit
to be arranged.) |
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| Wr 405/505 Writing and Conference (Credit to be arranged.) |
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Consent of instructor. |
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| Wr 407/507 Writing Seminar (Credit to be arranged.) |
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Consent of instructor. |
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| Wr 410/510
Selected Topics in Writing
(Credit to be
arranged.) |
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| Wr 412/512
Advanced Fiction Writing (4) |
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Further refines technical skills by demanding longer and more ambitious works of fiction by the advanced writer. Students will have an opportunity to do research and can expect
to confront a variety of technical problems emerging from class discussion. Recommended: Wr 312. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. Consent of instructor required. |
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| Wr 413 Advanced Poetry Writing (4) |
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Further refines technical skills by demanding more ambitious works of poetry by the advanced writer. Students will have an opportunity to do research and can expect to confront a
variety of technical problems emerging from class discussion. The exploration of various techniques, schools, and poetic voices will be encouraged. Recommended: Wr 313. May be repeated once for a total
of 8 credits. Consent of instructor required. |
|
| Wr 416/516
Screenwriting (4) |
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Students will be introduced to the process of conceiving, structuring, writing, rewriting, and marketing a screenplay for the contemporary American marketplace.
“Screenplay paradigms” will be discussed, and a variety of movies will be analyzed. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. |
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| Wr 420/520 Writing: Process and Response (4) |
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Provides opportunities for students to write in various genres. Includes language attitudes, writing process, and reader response. Recommended:
one upper-division writing course. May be repeated once for a total of 8 credits. Does not fulfill M.F.A. requirements. |
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| Wr 425/525 Advanced Technical Writing (4) |
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Emphasis on a problem-solving approach to adapting technical documents to audiences and organizations. The course includes strategies of organization for complex technical
documents, such as proposals and professional articles; strategies for discussing tables and figures; and the use of metaphor to communicate technical information to lay audiences. Recommended:
Wr 327. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. |
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| *Wr 426/526
Document Design (4) |
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Document planning, creation,
and revision,
including discussion of the
use and abuse of language
in business, government, insurance,
and
law. Students will consider
general strategies for
document production; analyze
different document
styles; address questions of
target audience;
evaluate documents for readability
and
efficiency; and study the Plain
English Movement
and its legislative and legal
implications. |
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| Wr 427/527 Technical Editing (4) |
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Gives technical writers practice in technical editing by exposing them to samples of a variety of documents from the files of organizations in the surrounding community.
As a community-based learning course, it requires students to interact with community partners in collaborative student teams. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. |
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| Wr 428/528
Advanced News Writing (4) |
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Building on the journalism skills learned in News Writing and News Editing, students use the city of Portland as their laboratory, covering and writing breaking stories
from community information sources like the police, courts, and city council. Students are also introduced to reporting on a regular basis from news beats oftheir
choosing. Recommended: Wr 328. |
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| *Wr 429/529& Writing Computer Documentation (4) |
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Develop skills in writing computer documentation, primarily user manuals and system specifications. Focuses on analyzing informational needs of the audience, and defining
and explaining computer terms and concepts for non-technical and semi-technical audiences. Recommended: Wr 327, ISQA 111 or CS 105 or equivalent, word processing skills. |
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| Wr 430/530
Desktop Publishing II (4) |
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Builds from the foundation in
Desktop Publishing
I to explore further the skills
needed to produce
publications in the computer
age. Topics
include typography, page layout,
photography,
and informational graphics,
with a special
emphasis on hands-on project
production of a
12-page newsletter or magazine. |
|
| Wr 435/535
Grammar for Writers (4) |
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Study of grammar that focuses on writing that reads well aloud.
Topics include: editing written work for rhythm, meter, emphasis, and balance; translating prose
or poetry; and writing speeches, letters, and other forms of communication. Provides background for
students in upper-division and graduate programs that require writing and editing skills.
Prerequisite: senior or graduate status. |
|
| *Wr 456/556
Forms of Nonfiction (4) |
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Explores various forms of nonfiction, including essay, personal
essay, reviewing, immersion journalism, and memoir, with practice writing in each. Instructor approval required. |
|
| *Wr 457/557
Personal Essay Writing (4) |
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The history and contemporary use of personal essay as a mode of creative
communication; gives an understanding of and practice in this kind of writing. Instructor approval required. |
|
| *Wr 458/558
Magazine Writing (4) |
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Examines the development of both long- and short-form magazine pieces, as well as
the business and economics of magazine publishing. Students write and peer-critique articles in the
styles and formats of a variety of publications and magazine departments. Instructor approval required. |
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| *Wr 459/559 Writing the Memoir (4) |
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Concentrates on elements necessary for writing successful personal narrative,
including structure,tone/voice, dialogue, characterization, tense, and point-of-view. Memoir models, both
short pieces and book-length memoirs will be read and discussed and students will turn in several pieces
over the course of the term for workshop discussion. Instructor approval required. |
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| Wr 460/560
Introduction to Book Publishing
(4) |
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Provides a detailed overview
of the publishing
process, organized around the
division of labor,
including introductions to contemporary
American
publishing, issues of intellectual
commerce,
copyright law, publishing contracts,
book editing,
book design and production,
book marketings
and distribution, and bookselling.
Based on
work in mock publishing companies,
students
prepare portfolios of written
documents, i.e.,
book proposals, editorial guidelines,
design and
production standards, and marketing
plans.
Guest speakers from the publishing
industry and
field trips provide exposure
to the industry. Prerequisite:
Wr 323. |
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| Wr 461/561
Book Editing (4) |
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Provides a comprehensive course
in professional
book editing, including editorial
management,
acquisitions editing, substantive/developmental
editing, and copyediting. Issues
specific to both
fiction and nonfiction books
will be covered.
Prerequisite: Wr 323. |
|
| Wr 462/562
Book Design and Production
(4) |
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Comprehensive course in professional
book
design and production. Issues
specific to the
design of fiction and nonfiction
books in a variety
of genres and markets will be
covered,
including the applications of
both old and new
technologies in design and production.
Prerequisite:
Wr 323. |
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| Wr 463/563
Book Marketing and Promotion
(4) |
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Comprehensive course in professional
book
marketing and promotion. Issues
specific to the
promotion of fiction and nonfiction
books in a
variety of genres and markets
will be covered.
Students will do market research,
interview
authors, produce marketing plans,
write press
releases, write advertising
copy, and develop
related marketing materials
for actual books in
progress at the teaching press.
Prerequisite: Wr
323. |
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| Wr 464/564
Bookselling (4) |
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Comprehensive course in professional
bookselling.
Issues specific to the wholesale
and retail
sale of books in a variety of
genres and markets
will be covered. Changes in
the industry and
their impact on literary culture
will be
addressed. Students learn how
bookstores, book
wholesalers, and book distributors
are organized
and function in the marketplace.
The nature of
the book as both intellectual
artifact and commodity
will be discussed, with special
emphasis
on the impact of new delivery
technologies. Prerequisite:
Wr 323. |
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| Wr 470/570
Intellectual Property and Copyright
(4) |
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Outlines the opportunities and pitfalls faced by the writer (or editor, graphic designer, or artist) in the legal and ethical spheres. Copyright law, U.S. First Amendment
law, defamation, right of privacy, trademark, and trade secret law. Will discuss the importance of the Internet in rethinking many copyright and intellectual property rules. |
|
| Wr 521
MFA Core Workshop in Fiction (4) |
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The graduate workshop in fiction focuses on the writing, revision, and critical discussion of student short stories and chapters from novels. Students' critical analyses of their
peers' work are informed by their study of published fiction in the texts, supplemented by lectures clarifying technical strategies in the writing of fiction. This course is restricted to graduate
students admitted to the writing program. Preference given to students working in this genre. May be repeated three times for a total of 16 credits. |
|
| Wr 522
MFA Core Workshop in Poetry (4) |
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The graduate workshop in poetry focuses on the writing, revision, and critical discussion of student poems. Students' verbal and written critical analyses of their peers' work
are informed by their reading of published poems representing a range of formal strategies and historical and cultural contexts, and by their reading in prosody and poetics. This course is restricted
to graduate students admitted to the writing program. May be repeated three times for a total of 16 credits. |
|
| Wr 523
MFA Core Workshop in Nonfiction Writing (4) |
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This course, restricted to graduate students admitted to the writing program, will concentrate on elements necessary for writing successful nonfiction prose—including
structure, voice, dialog, characterization, and point-of-view—with a primary emphasis on the in-class workshop and peer review of student pieces. Nonfiction models, both short pieces and book-length,
will be read and discussed, and students will write critical responses regarding those models. Instructor approval required. May be repeated three times for a total of 16 credits. |
|
| Wr 552
Writing About Lives (4) |
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Examines theories, methodologies,
and issues of
composing personal narrative
throughout the
life span. Forms may include:
biography, autobiography,
memoir, the personal essay,
and the
recording and transcribing of
oral narrative. Following
an introduction to appropriate
theories
and methodologies, the course
focuses on writing
and response to the chosen form
in a workshop
atmosphere. May be repeated
for credit. |
|
| Wr 553
Writing About Places (4) |
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Examines theories, methodologies,
and issues
involved with writing about
place. Topics
include strategies for writing
about place ranging
from travel writing to nature
writing, from traditional
journalistic approaches to creative
nonfiction.
Following an introduction to
appropriate
theories and methodologies and
examination of
professional models, this course
centers on writing
and response to the chosen form
in a workshop
atmosphere. May be repeated
for credit. |
|
| Wr 554
Writing About Events (4) |
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Examines theories, methodologies,
and issues
involved with writing about
events. Topics
include strategies for writing
about history and
strategies for relating current
events through various
forms of journalism. This course
focuses on
writing to foster inquiry into
topical issues in
nonfiction. Following an introduction
to appropriate
theories and methodologies,
the course
centers on writing and response
to the chosen
form in a workshop atmosphere.
May be
repeated for credit. |
|
| Wr 555
Writing About Ideas (4) |
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Focuses on writing to foster
inquiry into topical
issues in nonfiction, whether
scientific, philosophical,
or ethical. Following an introduction
to appropriate theories and
methodologies, the
course centers on writing and
response to the
chosen form in a workshop atmosphere.
May be
repeated for credit. |
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