English Undergraduate Handbook: English Course Information

The following table compiles helpful information about English courses as you begin charting your major. For the most up-to-date information regarding prerequisites, degree plans and plans of study, refer to the Undergraduate Course Catalog. To view current and upcoming course offerings, consult the Schedule of Classes.

Capstone Sequence

These courses provide foundational knowledge and integrative experiences across the English major. ENG 303 and ENG 399 are required of all English majors; students can then choose whether to take ENG 300 or ENG 499 (learn more about which of these courses to choose in your specific degree plan).

ENG 300: Teaching English

  • Required Prerequisites: ENG 333; two upper-level literature courses
  • Preferred Prerequisites: One of the required reading courses
  • Suggested Preparation: ENG 399
  • Related Career Fields: Education

ENG 303: Introduction to English Studies

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302 and sophomore standing

ENG 399: Research Methods in English Studies

  • Prerequisites: ENG 1302 and sophomore standing
  • Suggested Preparation: ENG 303

ENG 499: English Capstone

  • Prerequisite: ENG 399
  • Suggested Preparation: ENG 303

Linguistics

Courses in this area examine language structure, acquisition and use.

ENG 205: Humor in the Humanities

  • Prerequisite: None

ENG 301: Modern Grammar

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Human Resources, Law, Library, Non-Profit, Public Relations, Publishing, Technical Writing

ENG 317: Word Building

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Marketing, Public Relations, Publishing, Technical Writing

ENG 331: Introduction to Linguistics

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Human Resources, Marketing, Non-Profit, Public Relations, Technical Writing

ENG 358: Language & Society

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Law, Library, Marketing, Non-Profit, Public Relations

ENG 457: Teaching English as a Second Language

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Education

ENG 462: Language Acquisition and Processing

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Suggested Preparation: ENG 331
  • Related Career Fields: Education

Literature

Courses in this area explore literary traditions, genres, authors and cultural movements.

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

ENG 202: Multiethnic Literatures

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

ENG 2326: Intro to Literature

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302

ENG 2331: Literature of the Western World

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302

ENG 305: Children’s and Young Adult Literature

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

ENG 311: Shakespeare

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

ENG 323: Mythology

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Law, Library, Publishing

ENG 404: Literature and Identities

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

ENG 409: Literary Genres

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

ENG 420: Approaches to Literature

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

ENG 432: Evolution of Film Art

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

ENG 441: Advanced Survey of American Literature I

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

ENG 442: Advanced Survey of American Literature II

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Human Resources, Library, Publishing

ENG 471: Advanced Survey of British Literature I

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

ENG 472: Advanced Survey of British Literature II

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

ENG 474: Topics in World Literature

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Library, Publishing

Rhetoric and Writing

Courses in this area focus on writing, communication, rhetoric and professional communication.

ENG 315: Introduction to Creative Writing

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Marketing, Publishing

ENG 333: Advanced Writing: Nonfiction

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302 and sophomore standing
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Education, Human Resources, Law, Marketing, Non-Profit, Public Relations, Publishing, Technical Writing

ENG 341: Professional & Technical Communication I

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Education, Human Resources, Law, Library, Marketing, Non-Profit, Public Relations, Technical Writing

ENG 342: Scientific Writing & Rhetoric

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Library, Non-Profit, Public Relations, Technical Writing

ENG 412: Writing with Digital Media

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Human Resources, Marketing, Non-Profit, Public Relations, Technical Writing

ENG 460: Editing & Publishing

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Creative Writing, Publishing

ENG 485: Professional & Technical Communication II

  • Prerequisite: ENG 1302
  • Related Career Fields: Education, Human Resources, Library, Marketing, Non-Profit, Public Relations, Technical Writing
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