4000-Level Courses
4309 Shakespeare (3-0). A study of Shakespeare's dramatic and non-dramatic works.
4310 Studies in the British Novel (3-0). The study of a variety of topics and authors in the British novel.
4311 Topics in British Literature (3-0). A study of one or more topics in British literature.
4320 The Discipline of English (3-0). The course focuses on the theoretical considerations of literacy in the 21st century, specifically literature, composition, and language. The class also engages students in exploring and developing instructional practices appropriate for the secondary English classroom.
- Prerequisites: 90 semester credit hours, including 21 hours of English;
- 2.50 GPA cumulative and in residence, with no grade lower than C in all completed required English courses.
4329 Studies in Short Fiction (3-0). A study of major works, authors, periods, and/or theories of short fiction. Specific topics may vary.
4332 Studies in the American Novel (3-0). The study of a variety of topics and authors in the American novel.
4335 Comparative Literature (3-0). Non-English literature in translation. Emphasis may vary from semester to semester upon theme, genre, or national literature.
4336 Mexican American Literature (3-0). The literature of Mexican American authors in various genres.
4337 Women's Literature (3-0). A study of literary texts, in various genres, written by women.
4341 Fiction and Fiction Writing (3-0). A close study of the art of fiction writing. Analysis and criticism of student work.
4343 Poetry and Poetry Writing (3-0). A close study of the art of poetry writing. Analysis and criticism of student work.
4344 Topics in American Literature (3-0). A study of one or more topics in American literature.
4353 Literary Criticism (3-0). A study of critical theories and/or methods of literary interpretation.
4355 Film Criticism (3-0). A study of the cinema as an art form and an index to popular culture.
4358 Advanced Composition (3-0). Advanced technique and practice in writing processes as well as in rhetorical, literary, and stylistic analysis.
4360 Professional Editing (3-0). Study and practice in editing methods for business, technical, scientific, and other professional documents, both electronic andpaper. Practical experience includes editing documents produced by the business community and university.
- Prerequisite: English 3351 or 3352.
4361 English Grammar (3-0). A study of grammar, including grammatical forms and functions, sentence structure, and diagramming.
4363 History of the English Language (3-0). A study of the structures of Old, Middle, Modern, and Present Day English, including readings from the various periods.
4373 Professional Writing (3-0). Strong emphasis on building writing skills and developing student identity as a professional. Culminates in the assembly of a professional portfolio that the student can use in the search for internships and post-graduation employment.
- Prerequisites: 90 semester credit hours, including a 2.0 cumulative GPA in 12 advanced hours in English (3351 or 3352, 3353, 4358, 4360 strongly recommended) or department approval.
4381 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in English. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)
4391 Research. A specialized course which may be directed reading or research for superior students majoring in English.