The English program is designed to graduate students with strong critical thinking and communication skills achieved through the knowledge of the various literary genres, and the relating of the literary texts written by major authors to global, social, cultural and historical contexts in which they were produced using theoretical perspectives. Minor in English. A minor in English consists of 18 semester hours of English.
EN 099: Basic Grammar
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course is designed to provide instruction in basic writing and grammar. Through this course, students will learn how to write effective sentences and paragraphs.
EN100: English Fundamentals
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course is designed to develop skills, knowledge, and abilities required for potential success in learning college-level English concepts to successfully enter and complete college-level courses. This class will bridge the gap between EN 099 and EN101.
EN 101: English Composition I
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course is concerned with fundamentals of grammar and with the improvement of reading and writing skills. A selection of essays is used. Students also study a novel and write five essays in a variety of rhetorical modes. Those who need assistance with special problems may receive help in the Center for Writing Across Miles.
Prerequisite: A 'C‘ or above in English 100 or a satisfactory score on placement tests
EN 102: English Composition II
[Credit Hours:
3]
This course is concerned with fundamentals of grammar and with the continued improvement of reading and writing skills. Students will write essays in several rhetorical modes and will write a researched essay. They will also study a novel. The passing grade is ‗C‘ or above and a passing grade on the EPE. Students may receive help in the Center for Writing across Miles.
Prerequisite: A passing grade in EN 101
EN 201: Introduction to Literature
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 202: World Masterpieces
[Credit Hours:
3]
HON EN 240(H): Comparative Modern Literature
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 298: Writing and Speaking for the Classroom Teacher
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 299: Practice in Writing
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 301: Grammar and Linguistics
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 305: Advanced Composition
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 320: Creative Writing
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 351: Shakespeare
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 352: English Renaissance Drama
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 355: Modernism
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 361: American Literature I
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 362: American Literature II
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 365: African-American Literature I
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 366: African-American Literature II
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 370: Jewish-American Literature
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 372: The Short Story
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 375: Drama
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 380: African-American Contemporary Writers from 1970—Present
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 390: Poetry
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 400: African American Autobiography
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 401: British Literature I
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 402: British Literature II
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 403: Comparative African and African-American Literature
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 439: The Novel
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 449:. Senior Seminar
[Credit Hours:
1]
EN 451: Literary Criticism
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 460: Topics in Literature
[Credit Hours:
3]
EN 490: Internship
[Credit Hours:
3]