English

  ENG

050

INDEPENDENT STUDY

One to four credit hours

See Independent Study Program, Section II.

ENG

070

INTERNSHIP

Credit hours to be arranged

See Internship Program, Section II.

ENG

259,359,459

FACULTY-STUDENT COLLABORATION

Credit hours to be arranged

See FSC Program, Section II.

ENG

111

COLLEGE COMPOSITION

Three credit hours

A first course in college-level writing, emphasizing such fundamentals as clarity, coherence, organization, grammatical and mechanical correctness, logic, as well as good content. ENG 111 should be taken in the first year, preferably in the first semester.

ENG

126F

INTRODUCTION TO FICTION

Two credit hours

Readings in the short story and/or novel. The aim of the course is to provide an understanding and appreciation of significant works of fiction. The course will require discussion and writing about the works read. Usually the course will be taught in the 8-week minimester format.

ENG

127F

INTRODUCTION TO POETRY

Two credit hours

Readings in poetry. The aim of the course is to provide an understanding and appreciation of significant works of poetry. The course will require discussion and writing about the poems read. Usually the course will be taught in the 8-week minimester format.

ENG

128F

INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA

Two credit hours

Readings of selected plays. The aim of the course is to provide an understanding and appreciation of significant works of drama. The course will require discussion and writing about the plays read. Usually the course will be taught in the 8-week minimester format.

ENG

129F(I)

INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE: OPEN TOPIC

Two credit hours

This course can count toward the core fine arts requirement but may not substitute for the ENG 126F, 127F, 128F requirement for the English major.

ENG

131

WORKSHOP IN EXPOSITION AND ARGUMENT

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: ENG 111 or placement.

Assignments in writing expository and argumentative prose with particular emphasis on content development. Core requirement; Students required to take ENG 111 should take it during their first semester at B-W, and should take ENG 131 no later than their third semester at B-W.

ENG

210

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LANGUAGE

Three credit hours

An introduction to linguistics focusing on the nature of language; its role in human society; its acquisition in childhood and its development; and the sounds, forms, and structures of English from Anglo-Saxon times to the present, with emphasis on current American English and its regional, social, ethnic, and gender variations. No previous work in linguistics is necessary. Required of all English majors.

    ENG 232
 (formerly 132)

WORKSHOP IN JOURNALISM

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: Students must have completed the college writing requirement (ENG 131, or exemption) before enrolling in ENG 232.

Assignments in writing news and features, with emphasis on improving general writing skills, and understanding news values and the functions of journalism in our society.

    ENG 233F
 (formerly 133F)

WORKSHOP IN CREATIVE WRITING

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: Students must have completed the college writing requirement (ENG 131, or exemption) plus ENG 126F for ENG 233F (formerly 133F)-Fiction or ENG 127F for ENG 233F (formerly 133F)-Poetry, or permission of the instructor.

Assignments in writing poetry or fiction. Students who have taken ENG 233F (formerly 133F)-Fiction may also take ENG 233F (formerly 133F)-Poetry for credit and vice versa.

ENG

241IF

SURVEY OF BRITISH LITERATURE I

Four credit hours

A study of selected major British works from the Anglo-Saxon times to 1798, read in their historical contexts.

ENG

242IF

SURVEY OF BRITISH LITERATURE II

Four credit hours

A study of selected major British works from 1798 to the twentieth century, read in their historical contexts.

ENG

250FD

SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE

Four credit hours

A study of selected works that represent American literature from colonial times through the mid-twentieth century, read in their historical contexts.

ENG

263IF

SEMINAR

Two to four credit hours

Varied topics oriented to the non-major.

ENG

280IF

SURVEY OF WORLD LITERATURE

Four credit hours

A study of selected classics that represent the growth and development of world literature from Ancient to Early Modern Times, read in their historical contexts. Varied topics.

Advanced Courses

The advanced courses listed below provide approaches to literature and language from a variety of significant viewpoints. They are intended primarily for majors and non-majors who have had courses in the 100 and 200 series. Students may enroll for advanced courses in literature only if they have had six hours of literature (ENG 126F, 127F, 128F, or one of the former and one of ENG 241IF, 242IF, 250F, 280IF, or the equivalent in transferred credits). Since the topics change from term to term, the courses may be repeated for credit.

ENG

305

WORKSHOP IN ADVANCED EXPOSITORY AND ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: ENG 131 or exemption

An advanced course in expository and argumentative prose for students who have successfully completed ENG 131.

ENG

306

ADVANCED JOURNALISM

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: ENG 232 (formerly 132)

A study of different approaches and styles of journalistic writing in publications with a national distribution, with a focus on helping students to improve their own writing styles.

ENG

307

ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING

Three credit hours

Prerequisite: ENG 233F (formerly 133F)

Intensive workshop specializing in advanced fiction and poetry writing.  Designed for students who have taken prerequisite workshops in either or both genres.

ENG

316(I,D)

STUDIES IN LITERARY HISTORY

Four credit hours

Prerequisite: Six hours of literature (ENG 126F, 127F, 128F, or one of the former and one of ENG 241IF, 242IF, 250F, 280IF, or the equivalent in transferred credits).

Courses offered under this number are designed to provide advanced study of specific periods in the history of British or American literature.

ENG

328(I,D)

STUDIES OF MAJOR AUTHORS

Four credit hours

Prerequisite: Six hours of literature (ENG 126F, 127F, 128F, or one of the former and one of ENG 241IF, 242IF, 250F, 280IF, or the equivalent in transferred credits).

Courses offered under this number concentrate on the work of a single major writer or of a small group of closely-allied writers.

ENG

335I

STUDIES IN WORLD LITERATURE

Four credit hours

Prerequisite: Six hours of literature (ENG 126F, 127F, 128F, or one of the former and one of ENG 241IF, 242IF, 250F, 280IF, or the equivalent in transferred credits).

A study of selected works in translation from the great literatures of the world.

ENG

336(I,D)

STUDIES IN SPECIFIC GENRES, THEMES OR MODES

Four credit hours

Prerequisite: Six hours of literature (ENG 126F, 127F, 128F, or one of the former and one of ENG 241IF, 242IF, 250F, 280IF, or the equivalent in transferred credits).

Courses offered under this number offer intensive study of the development of a single genre, such as the epic, novel or biography; or of a particular literary mode, such as satire or tragedy; or of a recurring theme as it can be traced in various eras and cultures.

EDU

351

SPECIAL METHODS FOR INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS, ADOLESCENT/ MULTI-AGE TEACHERS

Four credit hours

The Division of Education offers a special section of EDU 351 through the English Department for students seeking licensure in English. Students enrolled in this section are required to enroll simultaneously in ENG 351, Research Methods for Teaching Integrated Language Arts, Adolescent and Young Adult (two credit hours) offered by the English Department. (See English Department website at http://www.bw.edu/academics/eng/.)

ENG

351

RESEARCH METHODS FOR TEACHING INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS, ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT

Two credit hours

Provides methodologies for researching literary texts, that is, how to identify and find criticism of those considered expert on a text, author, or period. Practice includes a research project, incorporation of research into the unit for methods, and incorporation of research into the methods field experience lesson plans. Must be taken concurrently with EDU 351, Special Methods for Integrated Language Arts, Adolescent/Multi-Age Teachers.

ENG

450

SEMINAR IN CREATIVE WRITING

Four credit hours

Prerequisite: ENG 307

A “Special Topics,” capstone seminar and workshop, primarily for students minoring and concentrating in Creative Writing.

ENG

463(I,D)

SEMINAR

Four credit hours

Prerequisite: Written consent of the instructor.

Varied topics. May be counted toward "Advanced Studies in English" requirement.

ENG

491,492
(I,D)

DEPARTMENTAL THESIS/PROJECT

Credit hours to be arranged

See Departmental Thesis/Project, Section II