English

Courses

ENGL 105: Technical Communications

Credits 3
This course concentrates on business correspondence, informal report writing, technical communication, job preparation, and oral presentation. Prerequisite: Placement test. (F, S, Su-O)

ENGL 110: College Composition I

Credits 3
An introduction to college-level writing as a process of drafting, revising, and editing. This course emphasizes critical reading, writing, thinking, and research skills as students write for a variety of audiences and purposes. Students will receive guided instruction in the writing process as they begin writing based on personal experiences. An introduction to proper crediting of source material and research will occur toward the end of the course. Prerequisite: Placement test. (F, S, Su, O) ND:ENGL

ENGL 120: College Composition II

Credits 3
Continued practice of college-level writing process and strategies, building on skills learned in English 110. This course refines critical reading, writing, thinking, and research skills. Students will practice summary and analysis of texts, as well as synthesizing information from primary and secondary sources. Writing assignments will emphasize logical argument, persuasion, and collaboration. Major assignments will require proper crediting of source material and research. Prerequisite: English 110. (F, S, Su, O) ND:ENGL

ENGL 207: Language Studies: Conversational English and American Studies

Credits 3
Assistance in improving English language skills, including listening, speaking, reading and writing for non-native speakers. Also meant to introduce non-native speakers to the culture of the United States through literature, history, music and art. Most important will be the development of spoken English language skills. (F)

ENGL 211: Introduction to Creative Writing

Credits 3
A flexible, introductory workshop course that will introduce students to various genres of creative writing including fiction, poetry, drama and many of the genres found in creative nonfiction. This course concentrates on the techniques, the process and the products valuable to writers of creative writing by providing creative literary works for students to read, respond to, and discuss. (S-O) ND:HUM

ENGL 213: Literary Publications

Credits 3

This introductory course will familiarize students with the knowledge to understand how a small, college publisher operates. By the end of the semester, students will gain the knowledge to produce a literary magazine that is compiled with works from students and alumni across the genres. Students will learn how to solicit manuscripts for a magazine; screen, select, and edit pieces; and edit, design, and publish a literary publication. ENGL 213 focuses on preliminary planning for the literary magazine, which includes establishing a campus and web presence, building the foundation for production, creating and publicizing the call for entries, judging and selection of work, and design and production of the publication.

ENGL 220: Introduction to Literature

Credits 3
Introduction to Literature studies conventions and characteristics of three genres of literature (fiction, poetry, and drama) and is particularly recommended for students new to the study of literature. Students study terminology and literary concepts in order to interpret, analyze, and critically evaluate selections from stories, poems, and plays. (As needed) ND:HUM

ENGL 225: Introduction to Film

Credits 3

This introductory course to film is intended to help students become more active, critical viewers of films and to be able to communicate this understanding in writing. Movies, like works of literature, are texts that can be analyzed and interpreted; this process adds to our understanding and enjoyment. Students will view several films from different time periods, genres, and artistic approaches, and they will learn about narrative and stylistic elements used by filmmakers. Students will study the films themselves, but also the writing and research that goes along with them. With this, students will be able to read through a screenplay of a number of films and genres while understanding screenwriting terminology, focus, and details of why writers choose to write in this medium.

ENGL 232: Mythology

Credits 3
The study of representative myths, legends, and folklore from various cultures with emphasis upon the literary aspects of myth. Standard Greek and Roman myths will be covered as well as significant myths from other cultures. (S) ND:HUM

ENGL 238: Children's Literature

Credits 3
This course is an introductory survey of literature for children from infancy through puberty, with emphasis on the analysis of literary characteristics which determine age-appropriateness. Through the readings of picture books. poetry, folklore, fantasy, realistic fiction, biography, and informational books, students will gain an awareness of the history, genre, and theme in children's literature. In their reading, students will also develop a familiarity with important authors and illustrators as they confront such issues as racism, sexism, multiculturalism, and censorship. (F) ND:HUM

ENGL 240: World Literature Masterpieces

Credits 3
World Literature explores the literature of varied cultures from ancient to modern times. Readings include selected works from many cultures, genres, and epochs including selections from India, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. (F-O) ND:HUM

ENGL 292: Experimental Course

Credits 1
A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.