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English Course Descriptions
Core Curriculum
ENG 111 and 112 satisfy Core Curriculum requirements in Oral and Written Communication Skills, Area B-2.
The following English courses do not satisfy Core Curriculum requirements:
- ENG 099, Basic Composition and Grammar
(does not satisfy Area B-2)
- ENG 242, Creative Writing
(does not satisfy Areas C-1 or C-2)
- ENG 322, Adolescent Literature
(does not satisfy Areas C-1 or C-2)
- ENG 335, Methods of Teaching English
(does not satisfy Areas C-1 or C-2)
- ENG 371, Business Communication
(does not satisfy Areas C-1 or C-2)
- ENG 458, Advanced Grammar and Composition
(does not satisfy Areas C-1 or C-2)
- ENG 461, History of the English Language
(does not satisfy Areas C-1 or C-2)
- CRW 302/303, Fiction Writing I and II
(do not satisfy Areas C-1 or C-2)
- CRW 312/313, Poetry Writing I and II
(do not satisfy Areas C-1 or C-2)
- CRW 480, Special Topics in Creative Writing
(does not satisfy Areas C-1 or C-2 [2005]or
E-1 or E-2[1995])
ENG 099. Basic Composition and Grammar. (3)
A concentrated review of grammar, language mechanics, and paragraph writing. Placement of
new Newberry College students in English 099 is determined by English Department
assessment procedures. English 099 is a prerequisite for English 111 for these students.
Does NOT satisfy the Core requirement in Oral and Written Communication Skills, Area B-2.
Graded on S-U basis.
Offered every semester.
ENG 111. Freshman Composition and Introduction to Library Research. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 099 (unless exempt; see ENG 099).
Introduction to college-level written discourse, applicable across the disciplines. Selected
readings and basic library research.
A grade of “C” or better is required before the student can take English 112.
Required of ALL students unless exempted by examination.
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirements in Oral and Written Communications Skills, Area B-2.
Offered every semester.
ENG 112. Introduction to Literature and the Research Paper. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 111 (unless exempt).
Literary genres, selected readings, and research paper writing.
A prerequisite for all higher numbered English courses except by special permission of the
department chair. A grade of “C” or better is required before the student can take English
courses at the 200, 300, or 400 levels.
Required of ALL students unless exempted by examination.
Satisfies Core Curriculum requirements in Oral and Written Communications Skills, Area B-2.
Offered every semester.
ENG 221. Survey of English Literature through the 18th Century. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
Selections from British writers from the Old English period through the eighteenth century.
Either ENG 221/222 or ENG 231/232 is recommended for all Elementary Education majors.
Offered Fall Semester.
ENG 222. Survey of English Literature from the 19th Century to the Present. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
Selections from British writers from the nineteenth century through the present.
Either ENG 221/222 or ENG 231/232 is recommended for all Elementary Education majors.
Offered Spring Semester.
ENG 231. Survey of American Literature through the Civil War. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
Selections from American writers from the Colonial period through the Civil War.
Either ENG 221/222 or ENG 231/232 is recommended for all Elementary Education majors.
Offered Fall Semester.
ENG 232. Survey of American Literature from the Civil War to the Present. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
Selections from American writers from the Civil War to the present.
Either ENG 221/222 or ENG 231/232 is recommended for all Elementary Education majors.
Offered Spring Semester.
ENG 242. Creative Writing. (3)
*Prerequisite: ENG 112 or waived based on quality of student writing portfolios.
An introduction to Creative Writing in a workshop environment. Students will write and read
fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction.
Note that ENG 242 is the only creative writing course that may be used toward the English
major. Requires permission of instructor.
*Prerequisite may be waived based on quality of student’s writing portfolio.
Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts,
Area C-1 or C-2.
Offered every Spring Semester.
ENG 251. World Literature. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
Selected works of literature from countries other than the United Kingdom and the United
States. All literature will be in English or in English translations.
English 251 is required for Teacher Education students.
Offered Fall Semester.
ENG 322. Adolescent Literature. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112, EDU 101-104 (one course)
A survey of international literature (prose and verse representing a range of periods) for
adolescents with emphasis on teaching methods and curricular issues.
Required field experience in the public schools.
Required for teacher certification in English.
Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts,
Area C-1 or C-2.
Offered Spring Semester, even-numbered years.
ENG 335. Methods of Teaching English/Social Studies. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112, EDU 101-104 (one course), EDU 224
Students study educational theories and methods used in teaching English/ Social Studies at the
secondary level; construct unit and lesson plans based upon the theories and methods studied;
review and practice reading analysis techniques, writing skills, and technical terminology used
at the secondary level; participate in activities that simulate classroom situations; and teach
lessons in middle and/or secondary schools.
Required for teacher certification in English.
Required field experience involving teaching in the public schools.
English 335 and Social Sciences 335 are cross-listed in this catalog. Students may receive
credit for either course, but not for both.
Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts,
Area C-1 or C-2.
Offered on the basis of need as determined by the chairs/coordinators of Education, English,
History, and Political Science.
ENG 337. Shakespeare. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
A study of the career, times, and works of William Shakespeare, including selected nondramatic
poetry and five plays, including at least one in each dramatic mode: comedy, tragedy,
history, and romance.
Required for English majors, Theatre/Speech majors, and teacher certification in English.
Offered Spring Semester, odd-numbered years.
ENG 341. Period Studies in Early English Literature. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
Study of a selected topic in English literature through the eighteenth century. Versions of this
course include “Chaucer and His Contemporaries,” “English Renaissance Literature,”
“Restoration and Enlightenment Literature.” This course may be repeated for credit so long as
the student does not repeat the same topic.
Offered Spring Semester, odd-numbered years.
ENG 342. Period Studies in Later English Literature. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
Study of a selected topic in English literature of the last two centuries. Versions of this course
include “English Romanticism,” “Victorian Literature,” “English Literature: 1900-1918.” This
course may be repeated for credit so long as the student does not repeat the same topic.
Offered Spring Semester, even-numbered years.
ENG 350. African American Literature. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
From nineteenth-century slave narratives through the Harlem Renaissance and into
contemporary writing, this course will provide an overview of some of the major works of
African American literature. Students will focus on specific literary works by authors
including--but not limited to--Harriet Jacobs, Frederick Douglass, Charles Chesnutt, Nella
Larsen, Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Langston Hughes, Alice Walker, Richard Wright,
Gloria Naylor, Randall Keenan and Toni Morrison.
Offered Spring Semester, even- numbered years.
ENG 351. Southern Literature. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
A study of selected Southern writers from the nineteenth century to the present.
Offered Fall Semester, even- numbered years.
ENG 360. Studies in Narrative Film. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
In the past century, cinematic media have replaced prose genres as our culture's dominant
narrative form, leading some to describe film as “the literature of the twentieth century.” This
course applies narrative paradigms drawn from literary, dramatic, and media criticism to
achieve a formal understanding of the unique capacities of narrative film. It will provide a
framework for understanding how film works by emphasizing both its narrative and visual
components as well as the techniques filmmakers use to convey their messages.
Offered Spring Semester, even-numbered years.
ENG 361. The Early Novel. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
A study of the novel as a literary art form from its origins to the mid-nineteenth century. All
novels are in English or English translation.
Offered Fall Semester, even-numbered years, on the basis of need as determined by the English
department.
ENG 362. The Modern Novel. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
The novel from the mid-nineteenth century through the present. Includes American, British,
European, and non-western writers.
Offered Spring Semester, odd-numbered years.
ENG 363. The Short Story. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
A study of short fiction as an art form. Includes American, British, European and non-western
writers.
Offered Fall Semester, even-numbered years.
ENG 364. Topics in Modern Literature. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
Study of a selected topic in modern literature in English. Versions of this course include
“American Writers of the Twenties,” “Modern Poetry in English.” This course may be repeated
for credit so long as the student does not repeat the same topic.
Offered Fall Semester, odd-numbered years.
ENG 365. Topics in World Drama. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
Study of a selected topic in world drama. Versions of this course include “Classical Drama,”
“Medieval/ Renaissance Drama (excluding Shakespeare),” “Modern Drama.” This course may
be repeated for credit so long as the student does not repeat the same topic.
Offered Fall Semester, odd-numbered years.
ENG 371. Business Communication. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
The techniques of exposition, document design, and technology applied to letters and
memoranda and to business and technical reports.
Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts,
Area C-1 or C-2.
Offered Spring Semester, odd-numbered years.
ENG 458. Advanced Grammar and Composition. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
Application of the principles of English grammar to the forms of discourse. The fundamentals
of style. A variety of writing assignments for different purposes and audiences.
Required of English majors and for teacher certification in English.
Required weekly tutoring as a writing assistant in the Writing Center.
Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts,
Area C-1 or C-2.
Offered Fall Semester, odd-numbered years.
ENG 460. Literary Criticism. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
A study of literary criticism from theoretical, practical, and historical perspectives.
Required of English majors and for teacher certification in English.
Offered Spring Semester, even-numbered years.
ENG 461. History of the English Language. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
An introduction to English linguistics focusing on the stages and dialects of English throughout
the world from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Emphasis is placed on the aesthetic,
grammatical, and syntactic implications of the formation and history of English as well as on
pedagogical issues in applied linguistics.
Required for teacher certification in English.
Does NOT satisfy Core Curriculum requirements for Humanities and Fine Arts,
Area C-1 or C-2.
Offered Spring Semester, odd-numbered years.
ENG 480. Selected Topics. (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 112.
A study of various movements and genres of interest to the undergraduate student.
Offered at departmental discretion.
ENG 491. Independent Study. (1-3)
An intensive yet informal program of reading, writing critical papers, and conferring with a
member of the Department of English faculty. Open only to the major who has shown a marked
ability to go beyond the requirements of the English courses previously taken.
Subject to regulations on page 57 for Experiential Learning as stated in the
Newberry College Catalog.
ENG 495, 496. Internship. (1-3) (1-3)
Internships or practical experience in an approved program of study. Limited to majors in the
department. Subject to regulations on page 57 for Experiential Learning as stated in the
Newberry College Catalog.
ENG 499. Senior Essay. (1-3)
A project requiring scholarly research.
Subject to regulations on page 58 for Experiential Learning as stated in the
Newberry College Catalog.
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