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English Engl 116T Introduction To Mass Communications (4-0) 4

An examination of the development, organization, and functions of mass media. This course covers seven mass media: books, newspapers, magazines, movies, recordings, radio, and television. It provides both some coverage of current issues and some historical overview of mass media. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 126 The Bible As Literature (The Hebrew Bible) (2-0) 2

A study of the Hebrew Bible ("Old Testament") as literature, together with its mythological, historical, and archaeological backgrounds.

Engl 127 The Bible As Literature (The Christian Testament) (2-0) 2

A study of the Christian Testament ("New Testament") as literature, together with its mythological, historical, and archaeological backgrounds.

Engl 173R 20th Century Asian And African Literature (4-0) 4

A study of selected 20th century novels from Asia and Africa.

Engl 174R African-American Literature (4-0) 4

A study of selected 19th and 20th century works by African-American writers. Once a year.

Engl 175R Women's Literature (4-0) 4

A study of literature by and about women. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 180N Literature of the Environment (4-0) 4

This course is a survey of environmental literature that focuses on North America. This course includes both global and local (southwestern) perspectives. It is designed to further students' understanding of the principles of interconnectedness and sustainability and how those principles have been presented both historically and in literature. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 215 News Media Writing (4-0) 4

This course will cover news writing and reporting for print media. The course will address interviewing, ethics, and law. Analysis and story types are often part of this course. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 221R Classical Literature (4-0) 4

A study of ancient Greek (Hellenic) and Roman (Italic) literature and at least one of the following ancient literatures in rotation: Germanic, Celtic, Balto-Slavic, Indo-Iranian, Albanian.

Engl 230 Survey Of British Literature (4-0) 4

An overview of representative British writing from its beginnings to the present. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 240R Survey Of American Literature (4-0) 4

An overview of representative American writing from its beginnings to the present. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 250 Practicum-Newspaper 1-6

Directed experience for lower-division students in newspaper work on the Independent. Credit is based on the ratio of 30 hours of work for each credit earned. English 250 is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Engl 251 Practicum-Radio 1-6

Directed experience for lower-division students in radio broadcasting on KDUR. Credit is based on the ratio of 30 hours of work for each credit earned. Students will be directed by the professor who will supervise and evaluate their work. Engl 251 is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

NOTE: Engl 251 has an extra fee of $50.

Engl 252 Practicum-TV 1-4

Directed experience for lower-division students producing, shooting, scripting, and editing. Credit is based on the ratio of 30 hours of work for each credit earned. Students will be directed by the professor who will assign, monitor, and evaluate their work. Engl 252 is repeatable for a maximum of six credits.

Prerequisites: Comp 150, Engl 215, Engl 304, and consent of instructor.

NOTE: Engl 252 has an extra fee of $50.

Engl 258 Practicum-Service Learning 1-6

Directed experience for lower-division students in service learning with placements in local schools or community organizations. Credit is based on the ratio of 30 hours of work for each credit earned. Students will be directed by the professor who will assign, monitor, and evaluate their work. Engl 258 is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Engl 265S Semantics (4-0) 4

A study of the meaning of language, emphasizing its social and psychological uses and abuses. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 267 Persuasion: History, Theory, And Practice (4-0) 4

This course will introduce students to texts representing Western rhetorical theory and practice from the ancient Greeks to contemporary spin-doctors. Along with these readings, the course will focus on developing student writing skills and understanding the role of rhetoric in shaping intellectual, academic, political, and professional domains.

Prerequisites: Comp 150.

Engl 268W Reading Texts/Writing Texts (4-0) 4

This course, which includes a brief introduction to the Western rhetorical tradition, as well as an exploration of various forms of textual and critical analysis, introduces students to ways in which reading and writing are used in literary and media studies. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Comp 150 or consent of instructor.

Engl 270R History Of The Film (2-2) 4

An overview of the history of international and Hollywood narrative film. Students will be expected to attend scheduled film screenings each week. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 273 Introduction To Literary Types (2-0) 2

This course will focus on a type or genre of literature, such as poetry, fiction, the short story or the essay.

Engl 280R Literature Of The Southwest (4-0) 4

The American Southwest seen through fiction, poetry, biography, and other works by European Americans, Native Americans, and Chicanos/as. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 304 Video Production (4-0) 4

Students will learn how to operate small video format. They will learn technical aspects, conventions, and aesthetics of small-format video production and editing. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

NOTE: Engl 304 has an extra fee of $50.

Engl 306 Radio Broadcasting (4-0) 4

An introduction to radio broadcasting through its history, economics, industry, programming, and legal issues, with considerable emphasis on production. Once a year.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

NOTE: Engl 306 has an extra fee of $50.

Engl 315 Media Writing: Topics (4-0) 4

This course should be considered an advanced writing course that builds on the writing students have been exposed to in 215 and may have been exposed to in 304, 306, and the practica. Topics will include, but are not restricted to, magazine writing/long-form journalism, editorial writing, and screenplay writing. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Engl 268W or consent of instructor.

Engl 317 Mass Communications: Topics (4-0) 4

This course teaches students at an advanced level fundamental elements of the industries (including academe) attached to the discipline. This course will treat in some depth a topic essential to communication students. Topics will include, but are not restricted to, stereotyping in the media and media law and ethics. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion. Once a year.

Prerequisites: Engl 268W or consent of instructor.

Engl 320 The Novel (4-0) 4

An in-depth study of selected European, British, and American novels. Once a year.

Prerequisites: Comp 150.

Engl 330 Continental Literature: Topics (4-0) 4

An in-depth study of selected Biblical, Classical, or European texts. Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion.

Engl 336 British Renaissance Literature: Topics (4-0) 4

An in-depth study of selected British writings from about 1500 to 1660. Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion.

Engl 337 18th Century British Literature: Topics (4-0) 4

An in-depth study of selected British writings from the "long" 18th century (about 1660 to 1798). Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion.

Engl 340 19th Century British Literature: Topics (4-0) 4

An in-depth study of British literature from the Romantic and/or Victorian periods. Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion.

Engl 345 American Literature: Topics I (4-0) 4

An in-depth study of selected American writings from the beginnings to about 1865. Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided that the subject is different on each occasion.

Engl 346 American Literature: Topics II (4-0) 4

An in-depth study of selected American writings from 1865 to the present. Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided that the subject is different on each occasion.

Engl 350 Practicum-Newspaper 1-6

Directed experience for upper-division students in newspaper work on the Independent. Credit is based on the ratio of 30 hours of work for each credit earned. English 350 is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Engl 250 and consent of instructor.

Engl 351 Practicum-Radio 1-6

Directed experience for upper-division students in radio broadcasting on KDUR. Credit is based on the ratio of 30 hours of work for each credit earned. Students will be directed by the professor who will supervise and evaluate their work. English 351 is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Engl 251 and consent of instructor.

Engl 352 Practicum-TV 1-4

Directed experience for upper-division students producing, shooting, scripting, and editing. Credit is based on the ratio of 30 hours of work for each credit earned. Students will be directed by the professor who will assign, monitor, and evaluate their work. Engl 352 is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.

Prerequisites: Comp 150, Lib 150, Engl 215, Engl 252, Engl 304, and consent of instructor.

NOTE: Engl 352 has an extra fee of $50.

Engl 358 Practicum-Service Learning 1-6

Directed experience for upper-division students in service learning with placements in local schools or community organizations. Credit is based on the ratio of 30 hours of work for each credit earned. Students will be directed by the professor who will assign, monitor, and evaluate their work.

Engl 358 is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Engl 363 Advanced Composition (4-0) 4

An advanced writing course in which students can produce writing in particular genres-non-fiction essays, argument, etc.

Prerequisites: Engl 268W or consent of instructor.

Engl 366 Teaching Writing (4-0) 4

In this course, students will study writing from a theoretical/disciplinary perspective. We will examine the history of writing instruction, differing philosophies currently at play, the research and assumptions from whence these philosophies derive, and practical classroom strategies resulting from these philosophies. Students will be required to write, both formally and informally, for a variety of purposes in this course. Winter term.

Prerequisites: Comp 150, Lib 150, and Engl 268W.

Engl 378 Young Adult Literature (4-0) 4

This course is a study of all types of literature for adolescents and young adults. Evaluative criteria for book selection will be considered. Emphasis on minority and ethnic literature.

Engl 380 Native American Literature: Topics (4-0) 4

A study of traditional and contemporary Native American expression as seen through oration, tales and legends, chants and songs, poetry, drama, autobiography, and the novel. Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Comp 150 Note: This course is the same as SW 380; credit will only be awarded for one of these courses.

Engl 404 Advanced Video Production (4-0) 4

This course introduces students who have had substantial experience with linear video production to the technical aspects, conventions, and aesthetics of non-linear, digital video production.

Prerequisites: Engl 304 and consent of instructor.

Note: Engl 404 has an extra fee of $50.

Engl 416 Media Theory And Criticism (4-0) 4

This course is designed to acquaint students with the major contemporary theories of mass communication; students will also become acquainted with critical theory and primary texts. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 417 Media Theory: Topics (4-0) 4

Using the topic as a vehicle, this course will expand on and develop a theoretical tradition. Students will apply their understanding of the tradition in research projects. Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion.

Prerequisites: Engl 268W or consent of instructor.

Engl 420 World Literary Traditions: Topics (4-0) 4

An in-depth study of a specific non-Western tradition in literature. Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion.

Engl 423 Genres: Topics (4-0) 4

An in-depth study of a specific genre of literature. Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion.

Engl 430 Medieval Literature And Chaucer: Topics (4-0) 4

An in-depth study of selected British writings from the beginnings to about 1500. Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion.

Engl 432 Shakespeare (4-0) 4

A study of Shakespearean drama. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 450 Internship In Newspaper 1-6

Directed experience working on newspapers, performing professional duties and responsibilities. Specific requirements will vary but include, as a minimum, keeping a detailed journal and writing a 15-page paper analyzing the organization and what the student learned. A minimum of 100 hours of directed experience must be documented, but interns usually work to complete tasks. Credit and evaluation are normally based on achieving written goals.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.

Engl 451 Internship In Radio 1-6

Directed experience working at radio stations, performing professional duties and responsibilities. Specific requirements will vary but include, as a minimum, keeping a detailed journal and writing a 15-page paper analyzing the organization and what the student learned. A minimum of 100 hours of directed experience must be documented, but interns usually work to complete tasks. Credit and evaluation are normally based on achieving written goals.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.

Engl 452 Internship In Television 1-6

Directed experience working in television, performing professional duties and responsibilities. Specific requirements will vary but include, as a minimum, keeping a detailed journal and writing a 15-page paper analyzing the organization and what the student learned. A minimum of 100 hours of directed experience must be documented, but interns usually work to complete tasks. Credit and evaluation are normally based on achieving the goals in a written contract signed by the student, the supervisor, and the practicum instructor, on the journal and on the analytic paper.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.

Engl 453 Internship In Communications 1-6

Directed experience in media writing/production that does not directly involve newspaper, radio, or television. The internship will be described in ways appropriate to the work, such as "Public Relations," "World Wide Web," "Advertising," "Layout and Design," "Magazine," "Newsletter," "Video Production." Credit and evaluation are based on achieving the goals in a written contract signed by the student, the supervisor, and the practicum instructor, on a journal documenting at least 100 hours of directed experience, and on a 15-page analytic paper.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.

Engl 460 Historical Analysis Of Language (1-0) 1

Additional study in language history.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Engl 461.

Engl 461 History Of The English Language (3-0) 3

An examination of the dramatic ways the English language has changed over the past 1500 years, from its origins as an obscure west-Germanic dialect to its present state as a distinct, global language spoken by hundreds of millions of people. Winter term.

Engl 462 Linguistics (3-0) 3

An introduction to the systematic study of language, covering the many levels of structure working in language: from sounds to words to sentences to discourse. While the focus will be on English, those features shared by all languages will be emphasized, including social attitudes towards language use. Fall and winter terms.

Engl 463 Linguistic Analysis (1-0) 1

A course in language analysis, applying principles learned in English Linguistics.

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Engl 462.

Engl 464 Creative Writing (4-0) 4

An advanced writing course with concentrations in poetry and/or short fiction. Students may repeat the course for credit, but may apply it only once toward the major. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: Comp 150, Lib 150, and consent of instructor.

Engl 477 20th Century Literature: Topics (4-0) 4

An analysis of selected European, British, or American writings from the 20th century. Course content will vary. Students may repeat the course for credit, provided the subject is different on each occasion.

Engl 483 Methods And Materials For Teaching High School English (4-0) 4

Introduces and expands on materials and methods for teaching literature, language, and composition in the secondary schools. Includes principles for the selection of literature for high school students and the relationship of language and composition to the total secondary program. Teaching techniques are a point of emphasis. To be taken in the fall trimester, prior to student teaching. Offered Fall term only.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor or completion of 90 credits.

Engl 496 Senior Seminar (4-0) 4

Advanced study and research in selected topics. Fall and winter terms.

Prerequisites: At least one survey course and at least one topics course, any Group W course, and consent of instructor.

Engl 499 Independent Study 1-6

Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.