Lower division course Engl HU2510 is not recommended for English majors and minors because it may duplicate subject matter in required courses Engl 4520, 4530, 4540, 4620, 4630, 4640, and 4650.
Developing fundamental reading, thinking, and writing skills. Focuses on sentence structure and essay development.
ND0960 (non-degree) will not count toward hours required for graduation.
Students will learn about and practice imaginative and expository writing. They will focus on the writing process, on the whole theme, paragraphs, and sentences, and on the interrelationship between reading and writing. Writing assignments will emphasize modes of organization including narration, description, and classification, with content based in on the student's personal experience, feelings, and critical thinking. Student must complete English EN1010 satisfactorily (a grade of "C" or better) before enrolling in English EN2010.
An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn to use the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate art, literature, music, and other Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Cross listed in Art, Comm, ForLng, LibSci & Theatr.
Students will build on the skills learned in EN1010. They will focus on argumentation/persuasion, critical thinking, and documented research. Special attention will be paid to the reciprocity between reading and writing and the production of well-developed analytical arguments. Students will choose context-specific projects in which they write to real audiences to accomplish specific purposes. Students will also be introduced to computer technologies and their impact on writing. Prerequisite: English EN1010 with "C" grade or better.
Principles of speed, comprehension and study application.
Basic principles of composition applicable to engineering, scientific and technical reports. Prerequisite: Engl EN1010.
An introductory course to familiarize students with the creative process and increase writing skills in various forms of poetry and prose.
An introduction to short stories, novellas, and novels, drawn from various cultures and historical periods. Students will learn how to read fiction carefully and critically, and how fiction can have a meaningful part in their daily lives.
An introduction to drama from various historical periods and cultures. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to analyze and appreciate plays and to recognize their contemporary relevance.
An introduction to poetry written in English, drawn from various historical periods. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to appreciate the craft of poetry as a valid and important way of talking about human experiences.
An introduction to three major literary genres, fiction, poetry, and drama, drawn from various cultures and historical periods. Students will learn how to read literary texts closely and critically, and how literature--and reading more generally--can have a meaningful part of their daily lives.
An introduction to select masterworks of a national literature or culture. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to analyze various genres (fiction, drama, and poetry) and to reflect on the nature of literary excellence. This course may focus on British, American, or World literatures.
The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the rich literary contributions by women writers from non-Western literature. The course will cover a variety of Asian-women writers, specifically focusing on the works of Chinese, Japanese and Indian women writers. We will cover a number of literary genres, including short stories, essays, poetry and diaries. Even though the writers of these works are from Asian tradition, their works raise the issues applicable to human relations in general and male-female relations in particular. We need to examine their issues and focus on their concerns such as family dynamics, female-roles and women's creativity. In a multicultural society as ours, it is imperative that we broaden our understanding of diverse cultural heritages.
Open to all students in the English Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department.
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
Students will receive an overview of community service and explore opportunities for service learning in the community. A weekly seminar with required readings and writings as necessary and 50 hours of community service.
This course, designed for departmental majors, introduces students to the nature of language and linguistics and to its core sub-disciplines, along with extensions or applications such as language variation, language acquisition, and the nature of literary language.
This course is designed for English teaching majors and minors. It introduces students to the nature of language and linguistics. It also reviews the elements of traditional grammar. This course surveys prescribed applications for prospective secondary school English teachers, including language variation, contemporary alternatives to traditional grammar, the history of English, and linguistics and composition.
This course begins with the elementary concepts of sentence structure and word classes. Additional areas of study include the tense/aspect system of verb phrases, subordinate clauses, and applications of grammar to writing.
This course introduces the elementary vocabulary and concepts of linguistic theory. Students will trace the history of English as a separate language through the Old, Middle and Early Modern English periods. Attention may also be given to national varieties of English and the development of English as a world language.
Students will study and practice critical approaches to literature. The course will begin with New Criticism and proceed to study more resistant reading strategies such as feminism, Marxism, and deconstruction. Students will not only learn the theoretical premises behind these theories, but also practice explicating various texts from a particular critical perspective. Primarily for English majors and minors. Recommended to take early in major.
The course focuses on planning, drafting, and revising various technical reports, such as expanded definitions, technical descriptions, processes, and instructions. This course also emphasizes audience analysis, the use of graphics, and oral presentations. In addition to its role as a service course, this course also introduces technical writing theories and serves as the foundation course for the minor in Professional and Technical Writing. Prerequisite: Engl EN2010.
The course reviews sentence types, sentence-combining strategies, and precise choice of diction. Emphasis is on practical exercises in revising technical documents for clarity, conciseness, exactness, and tone. Students learn strategies for developing "an editor's eye," and they edit technical documents for a variety of audiences, often in collaboration with writers.
Basic expository techniques combined with other forms of discourse. Emphasis on originality, clarity and practical application for other courses as well as vocation. Prerequisite: English EN2010.
Short story and novel writing with emphasis upon free lancing and publication. Begins with a review of basic elements of literature and effective creative writing and offers extensive feedback on each assignment from both professor and peers. Class lectures are combined with extensive student discussion. Prior experience in creative writing and other areas of literature is recommended. Prerequisite: Engl EN2010 or instructor approval.
Using "workshop" methodology, this course identifies and practices a variety of techniques and devices for generating, writing, and revising poems. It is intended for the serious student interesting in writing poetry for publication and public reading. The course requires a substantial commitment to reading and evaluating original poetry.
Emphasis on writing for publication and study of the current market. Extensive feedback is provided on each assignment by teacher and class. Lecture is combined with lively class discussion. Any additional background in imaginative writing, other areas of literature, or communications such as news reporting not essential but helpful.
Includes autobiographical writing and is oriented strongly toward personal and familial interests. Written assignments include the personal narrative, character sketch, as told to, and conclude with a chapter or two on a projected book-length project. Extensive written and oral input on each assignment from professor and class. Strong emphasis is placed on techniques of research including interviewing, effective characterization, narration and description. Prior experience in imaginative writing and other areas of literature is recommended.
Students will study the principles of literature for children with special emphasis on evaluation and selection, classroom and library use, ethnic and cultural diversity, and the development of literacy. Designed to meet the needs of teachers, those preparing to teach and those who work with children in various settings.
Students will study the principles of literature for young adults with special emphasis on evaluation and selection, women writers, ethnic and culturally diverse writers, adolescent development, and classroom use. This course emphasizes the importance of world literature. Designed to meet the needs of teachers, those preparing to teach and those who work with young adults in various settings.
A course investigating literary texts on the basis of their generic characteristics. Students will be introduced to the historical and cultural origins of literary genres, their distinguishing features, and the dynamics of literary development. Genres may include the novel, drama, poetry, travel narrative, bildungsroman, the diary, biography, autobiography, satire, and others. It may be taken more than once with different designations.
Students will develop their own philosophies for teaching literature and language to middle, junior high, and high school students by exploring current research findings, theoretical approaches and practical strategies.
Students will develop their own philosophies for teaching writing to middle, junior high, and high school students by exploring current research findings, theoretical approaches and practical strategies.
A study of select Shakespeare tragedies, comedies, and histories. Student will learn how to read closely and critically, to engage in focused discussion and to appreciate the continued relevance of Shakespeare. Broad themes that cut across human history and experience such as diversity, historical perspective, politics, ethics, moral philosophy, and art will form the basis of the study of Shakespeare.
A study of select masterworks of World Literature from a variety of authors, geographic regions, and time periods is intended to provide a broad introduction to the culture and ideas of literatures other than British and American literatures. Students are expected to read carefully and critically and to engage in focused discussion. Required readings will vary and may focus on a particular region or ethnic group.
This course engages literary texts that focus on humans in relation to their natural environment. Conceived as a survey course, it attempts to delineate the various traditions of environmental concern, from the ancient past to the present, and to draw attention to the ongoing relevance of such texts. Students will learn how to read closely and carefully, and how to make such literature meaningful for their own daily lives.
A survey of intercultural literature which reflects the rich diversity inherent in the American experience. The course includes works by Native, Hispanic, Asian, and African American authors.
This course will treat characteristic literature in various genres and themes from a designated region of the United States such as the West, South, New England, and so on. It may be taken more than once with different designations.
A course offering works joined by a shared topic, issue, or literary movement. Topics may range from the historical to the contemporary and can include perspectives from various disciplines. The course will place the respective topic or movement in its historical, scientific, political, technological context. It may be taken more than once with different designations.
A course examining literature cultures and nations beyond England and America. Students will be introduced to the ways in which texts are closely tied to the geographical and cultural space as well as the historical movement from which they emerge. The course may focus on a single national culture or, alternately, offer representative works from various cultures. It may be taken more than once with different designations.
A study of one or more spiritual, religious, or ethical books of world-wide fame. Texts such as the Bible, the Koran, and the Bhagavad-Gita will be considered as works of literature. It may be taken more than once with different designations.
This course focuses on the various social, philosophical, and political themes emerging in literary texts. Students will learn the critical skills necessary to identify the intellectual currents in the texts under consideration, to engage in focused discussion, and to probe the various intentions of any act of writing. (This course may be repeated for credit more than once with different course titles.)
Starting with the works of Plato and Aristotle, students will explore rhetorical strategies and philosophical ideas that have influenced the reading of literary texts from classical times to the present.
Controlled experience in tutoring student writers in all disciplines. This course is only for people who are actually employed as a tutor.
This course trains students who are native speakers of English or who are second language learners of English at native or near native levels of proficiency to work or volunteer in the ESL Program as tutors, classroom aides, mentors, and as language informants leading conversation groups.
A study of the interrelationships between ideas that shape the course of history and the poetry, prose, and/or drama of the periods that produce these ideas.
In this course, students will pursue variable topics in language. Topics may include from various areas of study: advanced grammar, sociolinguistics, language and the law, linguistics and composition, linguistics and literature, among others as determined by the instructor. A previous language course or consultation with the instructor is recommended before enrollment.
Various courses are offered to reflect important issues in professional and technical writing, a dynamic and ever-changing profession. Sample issues are the role of technology in shaping and facilitating theories of technical writing, women in the workplace, and international communications.
The course serves as a capstone course for the minor, preparing students for immediate job placement. Students review techniques, strategies, and theories of technical writing. Also students prepare portfolios for job interviews. The Practicum is based on an internship/cooperative work experience in the community, the most time-intensive aspect of this course.
Students will study the principles of literature for young people in combination with the theories of multi-cultural education. Designed for teachers or those preparing to teach, it will address issues connected to schools, teaching strategies and pedagogy, and the selection and evaluation of materials for diverse populations. May be substituted for either Engl. 3300 or Engl. 3310 upon approval.
This course emphasizes practical strategies and methods of teaching ESL/Bilingual in the public school systems of this country.
This course provides the essential foundation for ESL/Bilingual teachers in the workings of the English language: pronunciation and spelling systems, word-forming strategies and sentence structure patterns.
This course explores how to effectively evaluate and implement assessment processes for ESL/Bilingual pupils in public schools. Students will gain experience with both standardized tests and authentic assessment.
This course will survey the major authors, genres, and themes of American literature through the Colonial, Federal, and Romantic eras, with the emphasis upon the latter.
This course emphasizes three dominant literary movements: realism, naturalism, and premodernism. It will focus on a variety of authors representing or bridging these movements. Authors covered by include but not be limited to Mark Twain, Sarah Orne Jewett, Kate Chopin, Stephen Crane, Willa Cather, and Robert Frost.
This course will cover the major literary trends in contemporary American literature. It will touch upon readings and theories in modernism as well as postmodernism. Students will sample the works of twentieth-century writers, many of whom continue to write today and enrich our literary heritage.
A survey of great works of British writers from the heroic poetry of the Beowolf bard, through the romantic prose of Malory's Death of Arthur, to the elegant drama and vigorous sonnets of the Elizabethan masters. The works will be placed in a literary-historical context.
A review of major authors, works, and themes from Jacobean, Restoration, Augustan, and Johnsonian eras. Authors covered will include but not be limited to Donne, Dryden, Pope, Swift, and Johnson. Shakespeare and Milton, who are covered in other courses, may be treated briefly.
A survey of major movements, genres and authors in British literature, in the Romantic and Victorian eras. Topics include the rise of the industrial age, literature of empire, birth of the modern novel, evolution, communism, psychology, existentialism, and women's suffrage.
The course defines and explores modernity and postmodernism by analyzing thought and idea represented in novels, poems, plays, essays, criticism, and philosophy. The authors studies include not only writers from the United Kingdom but also from nations influenced by Britain.
This course will feature a single author or several authors as designated by the class schedule of a given semester. May be taken more than once with a different selection.
A study of Chaucer's best loved works, using mainly close reading to investigate selections from The Canterbury Tales and minor poems. The works will be considered in the context of theories of the Middle Ages and on the nature of love, of God, of persons, and of the universe.
To give students an understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's breadth and "infinite variety," this course will emphasize representative plays from each of the three types: tragedies, comedies, and histories. This course is of particular importance to English majors and minors, especially those who plan to teach in secondary education or attend graduate school in English.
A comprehensive survey of the major prose and poetic works of John Milton, culminating in Paradise Lost and Samson Agonistes.
A survey of 3,000 years of intellectual and cultural advancement paralleled with the ascent of civilization from Crete to the Roman empire. The course explores the significance of myths in the process of literary development.
A continuation of English Department 2890 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students.
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
Designed primarily for teachers already in service, this course explores the most current research and theory concerning the teaching of writing and applies it to real problems they face in the secondary classroom.
Designed primarily for teachers already in service, this course explores the most current research and theory concerning the teaching of literature and applies it to real problems they face in the secondary classroom
Designed primarily for teachers already in service, this course will explore the current controversies, to which will be applied the latest research and theories about the nature of language, and linguistics and the impact they have on language instruction in the secondary classroom.
Students will study the principles of literature for young people in combination with the theories of multi-cultural education. Designed for teachers or those preparing to teach, it will address issues connected to schools, teaching strategies and pedagogy, and the selection and evaluation of materials for diverse populations.
This course emphasizes practical strategies and methods of teaching English as a Second Language in the public school systems of this country.
This course provides the essential foundation for ESL/Bilingual teachers in the workings of the English language: its pronunciation and spelling systems, its word-forming strategies, and its sentence structure patterns.
This course explores how to effectively evaluate and implement assessment processes for ESL/Bilingual pupils in public schools. Students will gain experience with both standardized tests and authentic assessment.
Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog