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ENGL 215 A

Title: Creative Writing - Fiction

Instructor: Ms. Mary Crockett Hill
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: MILL 213
Units: 1
Comments: INQ 110, INQ 120 or HNRS 105

Catalog Description: Designed to encourage students who have a genuine interest in, and talent for, writing fiction and to guide and criticize their efforts. (A grade of B or better in General Studies 101 is recommended.) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 216 A

Title: Creative Writing - Poetry

Instructor: Ms. Kristina R. Newberry
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: INQ 110, INQ 120 or HNRS 105

Catalog Description: Designed to encourage students who have a genuine interest in, and talent for, writing poetry and to guide and criticize their efforts. (A grade of B or better in General Studies 101 is recommended.) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 220 A

Title: Sp Top Caribbean Short Fiction

Instructor: Dr. Virginia R. Stewart
Block: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MILL 013
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts surrounding a focused topic of particular interest to the introductory study of literature. A variety of genres (poetry, prose, and drama, as relevant) will be included. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 240 A

Title: British Literature

Instructor: Dr. Kenneth W. McGraw
Block: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: MILL 213
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts and genres (poetry, prose, and drama) across periods in the British tradition. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 240 B

Title: British Literature

Instructor: Dr. Kenneth W. McGraw
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: MILL 213
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts and genres (poetry, prose, and drama) across periods in the British tradition. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 250 A

Title: American Literature

Instructor: Dr. Cheryl R. Hopson
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: MILL 214
Units: 1

Catalog Description: Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts and genres (poetry, prose, and drama) across periods in the American tradition. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 256 A

Title: The Art and History of Film

Instructor: Dr. Srikanth Mallavarapu
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: MILL 113
Units: 1
Comments: Co-requisite: ENGL 256L

Catalog Description: Critical study of selected films drawn from avariety of periods and national cinemas. Thecourse will focus on the elements of film and howdirectors use these elements to achieve theireffects and make their meanings. Works will belaced within the history of cinema, allowing attentionto how the elements of film art have developedover time. Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.

ENGL 256L E

Title: The Art & History of Film Lab

Instructor: Dr. Srikanth Mallavarapu
Block: E5
Time: M 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room: MILL 113
Comments: Co-requisite: ENGL 256A

Catalog Description: Critical study of selected films drawn from avariety of periods and national cinemas. Thecourse will focus on the elements of film and howdirectors use these elements to achieve theireffects and make their meanings. Works will belaced within the history of cinema, allowing attentionto how the elements of film art have developedover time. Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory: 3hrs/wk.

ENGL 301 A

Title: Sp St: Empires & Narratives

Instructor: Dr. Srikanth Mallavarapu
Block: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: MILL 213
Units: 1
Comments: ENGL 240 or 250, & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit Cour

Catalog Description: Concentrated study of a special topic. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 301 B

Title: Sp St Lit As Meditation

Instructor: Dr. Michael A. Heller
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: MILL 214
Units: 1
Comments: ENGL 240 or 250, & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit Cour

Catalog Description: Concentrated study of a special topic. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 304 A

Title: Appalachian Literature

Instructor: Dr. Anita Turpin
Block: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: ENGL 250 and 1 other 200-level ENGL course

Catalog Description: An in-depth survey of the rich body of literature from the Appalachian region of the United States. The course places the literature in both a cultural and historical context. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 321 A

Title: Advanced Grammar and Style

Instructor: Dr. Martha Kuchar
Block: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: MILL 212
Units: 1
Comments: INQ-110, INQ-120 or HNRS 105 or permission

Catalog Description: A study of the structure of contemporary English grammar. Also explores questions of style and usage. Students analyze and diagram sentences and apply principles of grammar and style to their own and others writing. Designed for English majors and for those preparing to teach language and communication skills. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 332 A

Title: Shakespeare

Instructor: Dr. Dana-Linn Whiteside
Block: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: ENGL 240 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit Course; Cross-list TART 332A; Co-req ENGL 332L

Catalog Description: Analysis of selected plays with oralinterpretation. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; FilmLaboratory: 2-3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 332L 1

Title: Shakespeare Lab

Instructor: Dr. Dana-Linn Whiteside
Block:
Time: T 4:30PM-7:30PM
Room: MILL 113
Comments: Co-requisite: ENGL 332A; Cross-list TART 332L

Catalog Description: Analysis of selected plays with oralinterpretation. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; FilmLaboratory: 2-3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 335 A

Title: Studies in Renaissance Lit.

Instructor: Dr. Katherine A. Hoffman
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: ENGL 240 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course

Catalog Description: Critical study of selected works from the Renaissance period. The course may focus on a particular theme, genre, or set of authors, or form a focused survey of the period. Works will be placed in relationship to the literary, social, and historical movements of the era and to the current critical issues surrounding it. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 351 E

Title: Studies in 20C Fict./Poetry

Instructor: Dr. Martha Kuchar
Block: E6
Time: W 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: ENGL 240 or 250, & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit Cour

Catalog Description: Critical study of selected works from the 20th century. The course may focus on a particular theme, genre, or set of authors, or form a focused survey of the period. Works will be placed in relationship to the literary, social, and historical movements of the era and to the current critical issues surrounding it. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

ENGL 405 A

Title: Independent Study

Instructor: Dr. Virginia R. Stewart
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: ENGL 240 or 250, and 1 other 200-level ENGL course

Catalog Description: Guided in-depth study of a topic in literature, language, or critical theory, or film leading to a substantial paper, series of essays, or creative project.

ENGL 406 A

Title: Independent Study

Instructor: Dr. Srikanth Mallavarapu
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: ENGL 240 or 250, & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit cour

Catalog Description: Guided in-depth study of a topic in literature, language, or critical theory, or film leading to a substantial paper, series of essays, or creative project.

ENGL 406 B

Title: Independent Study

Instructor: Prof Deborah H. Selby
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: ENGL 240 or 250, & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit cour

Catalog Description: Guided in-depth study of a topic in literature, language, or critical theory, or film leading to a substantial paper, series of essays, or creative project.

ENGL 406 C

Title: Independent Study

Instructor: Dr. Michael A. Heller
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: ENGL 240 or 250, & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit cour

Catalog Description: Guided in-depth study of a topic in literature, language, or critical theory, or film leading to a substantial paper, series of essays, or creative project.

ENGL 406 D

Title: Independent Study

Instructor: Mrs. Jeanne P. Fishwick
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: ENGL 240 or 250, & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit cour

Catalog Description: Guided in-depth study of a topic in literature, language, or critical theory, or film leading to a substantial paper, series of essays, or creative project.

ENGL 411 A

Title: Seminar

Instructor: Dr. Virginia R. Stewart
Block:
Time: M/W 2:20PM-5:30PM
Room: MILL 012
Units: 1
Comments: See Catalog

Catalog Description: An intensive study of work from English, American, and Continental literature, examining both their historical settings and their interrelationships. (Required of English majors in the senior year. Students must have completed a total of 25 units before enrolling in ENGL 411. Students wishing to complete their degree program early must meet the following criteria in order to enroll in ENGL 411: have completed at least 20 units, and (2) have an overall GPA of at least 3.25 and a major GPA of at

ENGL 411 B

Title: Seminar

Instructor: Dr. Dana-Linn Whiteside
Block:
Time: M/W 2:20PM-5:30PM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: See Catalog

Catalog Description: An intensive study of work from English, American, and Continental literature, examining both their historical settings and their interrelationships. (Required of English majors in the senior year. Students must have completed a total of 25 units before enrolling in ENGL 411. Students wishing to complete their degree program early must meet the following criteria in order to enroll in ENGL 411: have completed at least 20 units, and (2) have an overall GPA of at least 3.25 and a major GPA of at

ENGL 411 C

Title: Seminar

Instructor: Dr. Katherine A. Hoffman
Block:
Time: M/W 2:20PM-5:30PM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: See Catalog

Catalog Description: An intensive study of work from English, American, and Continental literature, examining both their historical settings and their interrelationships. (Required of English majors in the senior year. Students must have completed a total of 25 units before enrolling in ENGL 411. Students wishing to complete their degree program early must meet the following criteria in order to enroll in ENGL 411: have completed at least 20 units, and (2) have an overall GPA of at least 3.25 and a major GPA of at

ENGL 496 A

Title: Honors Project

Instructor: Prof Deborah H. Selby
Block:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: See Catalog

Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.

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