English
Degrees and Certificates
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English, Major -
American Literature, Minor -
British Literature, Minor -
Creative Writing, Minor -
Writing in Social and Natural Environments, Minor
Courses
ENGL 101: Academic Writing
This course is the study and application of the principles and techniques necessary for successful thesis-based academic research writing. We pay particular attention to process: researching and prewriting, drafting, integrating sources and citing them accurately, and revising. Major Formal Assignments focus on the effective use of research and writing techniques commonly employed in academic writing. During class, you will learn about composition and academic research, discuss reading and writing assignments, and reflect on and improve your own writing. Outside of class, you will complete readings and informal writing assignments while also composing and revising your Major Formal Assignments.
ENGL 102: College Essay Genres
This course is the study and application of the principles and techniques necessary for successful thesis-based academic research writing. We pay particular attention to process: researching and prewriting, drafting, integrating sources and citing them accurately, and revising essays in the genres of the literature review, the formal report, and the researched argument. Major Formal Assignments focus on the effective use of research and writing techniques commonly employed in academic writing. During class, you will learn about composition and academic research, discuss reading and writing assignments, and reflect on and improve your own writing. Outside of class, you will complete readings and informal writing assignments while also composing and revising your Major Formal Assignments and Final Portfolio.
ENGL 150: Honors Freshman English
This is a course for freshmen of superior ability and accomplishment. It focuses on the close reading of novels and emphasizes critical and creative writing in relation to them. This course is an alternative to ENGL 102. Usually offered Fall semester. Enrollment is by invitation only.