Courses

    Provides training and practice in writing and critical thinking. Focuses on the writing process, the fundamentals of composition, and the structure of argument. Provides numerous and varied assignments with opportunity for revision. Meets MAPS requirement for English. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: lower-division written communication. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 0-56 credits (Freshmen or Sophomore) College of Arts and Sciences majors only.

    Introduces techniques of fiction and poetry. Student work is scrutinized by the instructor and may be discussed in a workshop atmosphere with other students. May not be taken concurrently with ENGL 2021 or 2051. May not be repeated. Not open to graduate students.

    Introductory course in poetry writing. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENGL 1191 (minimum grade B-). Not open to graduate students.
    Introductory course in fiction writing. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENGL 1191 (mimimum grade B-).
    Studies special topics in literary forms and styles (e.g. magical realism, naturalism, language poetry, etc.) and also the development of genres (e.g. poetry, drama, digital media, novel) in the 20th- and 21st-centuries. Topics vary each semester. Specially design for English majors. May be repeated for a total of 6 units for different topics. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors).
    Intermediate course in poetry writing. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ENGL 1191 and ENGL 2021 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to Creative Writing minor students or students with a sub plan of Creative Writing.
    Examines literary forms and themes with special emphasis on issues related to the craft of poetry and fiction. This course is taught in conjunction with visiting lectures by practicing writers. Does not count as Creative Writing workshop credit. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENGL 1191 (minimum grade B-).
    Intermediate course in fiction writing. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ENGL 1191 and ENGL 2051 (all minimum grade B-). Restricted to Creative Writing minor students or students with a sub plan of Creative Writing.
    Discussion and practical criticism of student work and discussion of relevant works of literary nonfiction. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENGL 1191 (minimum grade B-). Restricted to English (ENGL), Humanities (HUMN), Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only or Creative Writing (CRW) minor students only.
    Studies special topics that focus on transnational and global issues in the 20th- and 21st-century literature. For instance, the emergence of globalization, the impact of cross-cultural exchanges, the increase of migration, or the legacies of imperialism. Topics vary each semester. Specially designed for English majors. May be repeated for a total of 6 units for different topics. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Advanced course in poetry writing. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ENGL 1191, ENGL 2021 and ENGL 3021 (all minimum grade B-). Restricted to Creative Writing minor students or students with a sub plan of Creative Writing.
    Advanced course in fiction writing. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ENGL 1191, ENGL 2051, and ENGL 3051 (all minimum grade B-). Restricted to Creative Writing minor students or students with a sub plan of Creative Writing.
    Designed to give students practical criticism of their script writing and technical format requirements. Either stage plays or screenplays are studied, as announced. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Same as FILM 4075. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENGL 1191 and either ENGL 3021, ENGL 3051, or ENGL 3081 (all minimum grade B-). Restricted to Creative Writing minor students or students with a sub plan of Creative Writing.
    May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of ENGL 1191 and either ENGL 3021, ENGL 3051, or ENGL 3081 (all minimum grade B-). Restricted to Creative Writing minor students or students with a sub plan of Creative Writing.