Explores a special topic in literature written in, or translated into English, post-1900. May be repeated up to a total of 6 units for different topics. Recommended prereq., ENGL 2000. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Explores the major historical, literary, and cultural developments in England from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 15th century. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Studies specialized topics in the history, theory, and practice of media, such as the history of the book, the theory of digital media, and the theory and practice of multimedia forms. Specially designed for English majors. Topics vary year to year. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.
Studies major figures and trends in the 20th century. Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior). Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Close study of masterpieces by such novelists as Proust, Joyce, Woolf, Lawrence, Mann, Kafka, and Faulkner. Prereq., junior standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Focuses on areas of research interest in the study ofwomen's literature, such as selected themes or critical issues. Students are expected to contribute original research to the topic under consideration. Same as WMST 4277. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Upper-division studies of folk groups, events, texts, and contexts as they reflect traditional knowing---folk perceptions and teachings about the structure and purpose of the universe. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Examines selected British, American, and French literary representations of lesbian and gay identity from the early 16th century to the present. Discusses the changing status of homosexuality as a literary and cultural topos, including how same-sex desire is defined, and the rhetorical and ideological difficulties involved in its representation. Specific topics vary each semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Same as LGBT/WMST 4287. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Selects works of British and American poets from 1900 to the present. Prereq., junior standing. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Intensive study of the major literary works of the Middle Ages in Europe. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Intensive study of the major literary works of the Middle Ages in Britain. Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior). May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours provided the topics vary. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Covers advanced topics in the Restoration and Eighteenth-century. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Formerly ENGL 4554. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Covers advanced topics in British Romanticism. Formerly ENGL 4574. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL) or Humnanities (HUMN) majors only.
Dryden, Defoe, Swift, Pope, Addison, Steele, and their contemporaries. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL) or Humnanities (HUMN) majors only.
Interdisciplinary course explores different aspects of the reign of Elizabeth I: social and political history; literature; theater; and music. Explores the role and impact of a female ruler on English culture. Same as HIST 4134 and THTR 4091. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Explores a special topic in British literature written between 1660-1900 that crosses traditional divisions of nationality, history, and discipline. Repeatable up to 9 units for different topics. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Covers advanced topics in Victorian literature. Formerly ENGL 4614. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL) or Humnanities (HUMN) majors only.
Extensive study of particular periods and movements in American literature. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL) or Humnanities (HUMN) majors only.
Extensive study of particular periods and movements in American literature. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL) or Humnanities (HUMN) majors only.
Explores a special topic in American literature. May be repeated for a total of 9 units for different topics. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Explores a special topic in medieval or early modern literature. May be repeated for a total of 9 units for different topics. Recommended prereqs., ENGL 2503 and 3533 or 3563. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Advanced in-depth study of the works of prominent African American novelists and poets. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Same as ETHN 4692. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).