ENGL English (T)

Emphasizing in more depth the principles and techniques of written compositions. Focus of compositions is on the development of critical thinking as it relates to the textual analysis of literary genres: the short story, poetry, drama, and the novel. Formal research paper is required.

Prerequisites: ENGL-1301.

Practical experience in the techniques of imaginative writing. May include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, or drama. TSI: R, W.

A survey of English literature from Beowulf to the major writers of the 18th Century. Although careful attention is given to the historical, social, and intellectual developments that gave rise to the literature, the emphasis of the course is on individual selections themselves as outstanding expressions of the English literary heritage. The course employs critical reading, thinking and writing skills in the analysis of a wide variety of selected readings.

Prerequisites: ENGL-1301 or equivalent, with a grade of “C” or above.

A survey of English literature from the early Romantic writers to the Twentieth Century. Although careful attention is given to the historical, social, and intellectual developments that gave rise to the literature, the emphasis of the course is on the individual selections themselves as outstanding expressions of the English literary heritage. The course employs critical reading, thinking and writing skills in the analysis of a wide variety of selected readings.

Prerequisites: ENGL-1301 or equivalent, with a grade of “C” or above.

A survey of American literature from selected Pre-Colonial and Colonial literature to selected major writers of the American Renaissance period. Although careful attention is given to the historical, social, and intellectual developments that gave rise to the literature, the emphasis of the course is on the individual selections themselves as outstanding expressions of our American literary heritage. The course employs critical reading, thinking, and writing skills in the analysis of a wide variety of selected readings.

Prerequisites: ENGL-1301 or equivalent, with a grade of “C” or above.

A survey of American literature beginning with Walt Whitman and ending with selected major writers from the present. Although careful attention is given to the historical, social, and intellectual developments that gave rise to the literature, the emphasis is on the individual selections themselves as outstanding expressions for our American literary heritage. The course employs critical reading, thinking, and writing skills in the analysis of a wide variety of selected readings.

Prerequisites: ENGL-1301 or equivalent, with a grade of “C” or above.

A survey of the major works of world writers from ancient epics to Renaissance poetry. Emphasis will be placed on individual selections of literature as outstanding examples of literary masterpieces and on significant themes represented across the literature. Social, intellectual and historical developments will be examined to highlight literary development through the ages. The course employs critical reading, thinking, and writing skills in the analysis of a wide variety of selected readings.

Prerequisites: ENGL-1301 or equivalent, with a grade of “C” or above.

A survey of the major works of world writers from the Enlightenment to the Twenty-first Century. Emphasis will be placed on individual selections of literature as outstanding examples of literary masterpieces and on significant themes represented across the literature. Social, intellectual and historical developments will be examined to highlight literary development through the ages. The course employs critical reading, thinking and writing skills in the analysis of a wide variety of selected readings.

Prerequisites: ENGL-1301 or equivalent, with a grade of “C” or above.