Explores the many possibilities of the novel, or, the novel as possibility, and emphasize that formal and aesthetic innovation is not peripheral to the novel's development but central to its influence and existence. Focuses on the elements of fiction in order to develop an aesthetic and literary appreciation of this complex art form.
Explores literature in the Gothic mode and aesthetic and critical theories related to modern "horror" genres or their precursors. Introduces literary-critical concepts (such as notions of abjection, repression and anxiety) that developed alongside this branch of literature. Students read canonical works in British and American traditions while reflecting on notions of popular or marginalized literature.
Introduces literature by women in England and America. Covers both poetry and fiction and varying historical periods. Acquaints students with the contribution of women writers to the English literary tradition and investigates the nature of this contribution. Same as WMST 1260. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.
Introduces students to how to read a poem by examining the great variety of poems written and composed in English from the very beginning of the English language until recently. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Introduces students to a range of major works of British literature, including at least one play by Shakespeare, a pre-20th century English novel, and works by Chaucer and/or Milton. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Enhances student understanding of the American literary and artistic heritage through an intensive study of a few centrally significant texts, emphasizing works written before the 20th century. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Introduces significant fiction by ethnic Americans. Explores both the literary and the cultural elements that distinguish work by these writers. Emphasizes materials from Native American, African American, and Chicano traditions. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.
Provides a basic skills course designed to equip students to handle the English major. Emphasizes critical writing and the acquisition of basic techniques and vocabulary of literary criticism through close attention to poetry and prose. Credit not granted for this course and ENGL 1010. Formerly ENGL 2000. Requisites: Restricted to English (ENGL) majors only.
Introduces students to a wide range of critical theories that English majors need to know. Covers major movements in modern literary/critical theory, from Matthew Arnold through new criticism to contemporary postmodern frameworks. Required for all English majors. Formerly ENGL 2010. Requisites: Restricted to English (ENGL) majors only.
Introduction to Shakespeare. Introduces students to 6-10 of Shakespeare's major plays. Comedies, histories, and tragedies will be studied. Some non-dramatic poetry may be included. Viewing of Shakespeare in performance is often required. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only. English (ENGL) and Humanities (HUMN) majors are excluded from taking this class.
Close study of significant 20th century poetry, drama, and prose works. Readings range from 1920s to the present. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Provides academically supervised opportunity for upper-division students to work in public or private organizations on projects related to students' career goals and to relate classroom theory to practice. Department enforced requisite: 3.0 GPA and faculty supervision. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Under faculty supervision, students participate in a service project in conjunction with an academic course. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
Close study of masterpieces by such novelists as Proust, Joyce, Woolf, Lawrence, Mann, Kafka, and Faulkner. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Prepares prospective honors students to write honors theses. Focuses on sharpening the skills needed to write a successful thesis, including research techniques and the ability to evaluate and respond to secondary materials. Required for Honors in English Literature. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
