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English Course Descriptions (ENGL)

Developmental Courses

Course-based Option. Specially designated sections of English 1301 (“Tsections,”) are designed to provide additional support for students who are not TSI complete. Students who are required to participate in developmental activities must enroll in these sections, which are identified by section numbers T10, T20, etc.

English 1301 “T-sections” meet for six hours weekly, although they only count three hours toward a student’s bill, course load, and GPA. A passing grade in an English 1301 “T-section” will both complete the student’s TSI requirements in reading and writing and also earn the student credit for English 1301.

A student enrolled in an English 1301 “T-section” is also subject to the special provisions regarding class attendance and withdrawals for students who are not TSI complete.

130C Fundamentals of English (3-0). An intense study of the fundamentals of reading and writing that emphasizes concepts basic to both verbal skills. Students receive abundant practice in composition as well as in comprehension and analysis of selected readings.

College-Level Courses

The freshman college-level English program is designed to enable students to achieve proficiency in composition. Proficiency at the college level may be demonstrated by satisfactorily completing English 1301 and 1302 or by achieving credit through examination and passing the writing and reading sections of a State-approved TSI Assessment test.

1191 Preliminary First-Year Research Experience in English. A one-hour independent research course with English faculty mentor in the fall semester that covers topics related to undergraduate research/creative endeavor in English. By the end of the fall semester, student will have a specific research/creative endeavor agenda for English 1391. Department permission required.

1301/ENGL 1301 English Composition (3-0). Emphasizing the writing process, the course offers abundant practice in producing effective prose essays as well as in analyzing and discussing selected readings.
Prerequisites: Completion of English Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements.

1302/ENGL 1302 Writing Across the Curriculum (3-0). A course in critical reading and writing across the curriculum, including the research process and the research paper.
Prerequisite: English 1301 or equivalent credit.

1391 First-Year Research Experience in English. An independent research course based upon topic or issue identified in English 1191 by first-year English major and led by student’s faculty mentor. Student will begin the research/creative process and prepare for a presentation at the Angelo State University Undergraduate Research Symposium. Departmental permission required.

2311/ENGL 2311 Introduction to Technical and Business Writing (3-0). Intensive study of and practice ion writing in professional settings. Focus on the types of documents necessary to make decisions and take action on the job, such as proposals, reports, instructions, policies and procedures, email messages, letters, and descriptions of products and services. Practice individual and collaborative processes involved in the creation of ethical and efficient documents.
Prerequisites: English 1301 or equivalent credit.

For degree plans requiring English sophomore literature, the sophomore literature requirement may be met by taking any of the sophomore literature courses offered (2321, 2322, 2323, 2326, 2329, 2331, 2341). The courses may be taken in any sequence or any combination.

2321/ENGL 2321 Introduction to British Literature (3-0). A study of diverse works by British writers. Emphasis on reading, comprehending, appreciating, and thinking critically about the selected works within the context of British culture and literary history.

2326/ENGL 2326 Introduction to American Literature (3-0). A study of diverse works by American writers. Emphasis on reading, comprehending, appreciating, and thinking critically about the selected works within the context of American culture and literary history.

2329 Introduction to Literary Studies (3-0). Introduction to the study of literature featuring works by various writers. Emphasis on critical reading and writing with understanding of literary theory and critical methodology. Recommended for English majors.
Prerequisites: English 1301 and 1302.

2331/ENGL 2331 Introduction to World Literature (3-0). A study of diverse works by writers from various countries. Emphasis on reading, comprehending, appreciating, and thinking critically about the selected works within the context of the culture and literary history of the works’ origins.

2340 Introduction to the Study of Language (3-0). An introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of language: the nature of human language; language and the brain; language and society; formal linguistics includes phonetics (the properties of speech sounds), phonology (the systematic sound patterns of language), Morphology (the grammatical structure of words), syntax (the structure of sentences), and semantics/pragmatics (the meaning and use of words and sentences). (Credit may not be earned for this course and Linguistics 2340.)
Prerequisite: English 1302.

2341/ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature (3-0). An introductory course in which students explore the choices authors make in literary genre and craft.

3301 Medieval English Literature (3-0). English literature of the Middle Ages from the Anglo-Saxon period to the fifteenth century.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3309 Victorian Literature (3-0). Major English works of the Victorian period exclusive of the novel.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3311 English Renaissance Literature (3-0). English literature of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, excluding Shakespeare. Typical studies include drama, lyric poetry, dramatic poetry, and prose.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3312 English Literature of the Restoration and Enlightenment (3-0). Major English authors from 1660 to 1785, with analysis of representative works.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3313 British Romantic Literature (3-0). A study of the Romantic movement in England, with analysis of representative works.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3315 Modern British Literature (3-0). A study of British literature of the Modern Period, from 1900-1945, with analysis of representative works from a variety of genres and authors.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3317 American Romantic Literature (3-0). A study of American literature from 1820-1865, with emphasis on the emergence of Romanticism and Transcendentalism.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3318 American Realist and Naturalist Literature (3-0). A study of American literature from 1865-1914, with emphasis on the emergence of Realism and Naturalism.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3319 American Modern to Contemporary Literature (3-0). A study of American literature from 1914 to the present, with emphasis on the emergence of Modernism and Postmodernism.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3320 Descriptive Linguistics (3-0). An examination of the science of human language: concentration on formal linguistics (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics/pragmatics) and survey of psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, applied linguistics. (Credit may not be earned for this course and Linguistics 3320.)
Prerequisite: English 1302.

3323 English Phonology and Morphology (3-0). Study of the speech sound system and the study of the structure of words. (Credit may not be earned for this course and Linguistics 3323.)
Prerequisite: English/Linguistics 2340 or English/Linguistics 3320.

3326 English Syntax and Semantics (3-0). Study of the rules of phrase and sentence formation and the study of linguistic meaning of morphemes, words, phrases, and sentences. (Credit may not be earned for this course and Linguistics 3326.)
Prerequisite: English/Linguistics 2340 or English/Linguistics 3320.

3330 Advanced Composition (3-0). Advanced technique and practice in writing processes as well as in rhetorical, literary, and stylistic analysis.
Prerequisites: English 1301, English 1302 or 2311.

3331 American Literature to 1870 (3-0). A survey of authors, genres, themes, and movements in American literature before 1870.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3332 American Literature after 1870 (3-0). A survey of authors, genres, themes, and movements in American literature after 1870.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3333 British Literature to 1800 (3-0). A survey of authors, genres, themes, and movements in British Literature to 1800.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3334 British Literature After 1800 (3-0). A survey of authors, genres, themes, and movements in British literature after 1800.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3336 Folklore (3-0). A study of folk motifs of various cultures throughout the world.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3338 Ancient Greek and Roman Myths (3-0). A study of stories from ancient Greece and Rome about gods, demigods, and heroes and the relations of those stories to historical and contemporary contexts. Selected readings in translation.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3339 Ethnic American Literature (3-0). A study of the contributions of one or more ethnic groups, excluding works covered in English 4336: Mexican American Literature.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3341 Contemporary Literature (3-0). A study of selected works of literature written within the past half century. Will include a variety of authors, genres, and national literary traditions.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3344 American Cinema (3-0). A study of the cinema of the United States —history, auteurs, genres, masterworks—as a cultural phenomenon reflecting and shaping the American identity while expressing national ideals, aspirations, conflicts, and anxieties.
Prerequisites: English 1301, English 1302 or 2311.

3351 Advanced Technical Writing (3-0). Study and practice in document development for majors in agriculture, engineering, mathematics, nursing, science, and other technical fields. The course includes intensive use of computer skills, especially word processing and graphics.
Prerequisites: One sophomore literature course; 60 semester credit hours.

3352 Business Communications (3-0). Study of and practice in the skills and knowledge needed to communicate effectively in today’s business environment. Prerequisites: English 1301, English 1302 or 2311.

3353 Web Publishing (3-0). Comprehensive overview of analyzing and designing functional websites for the workplace. Focuses on theoretical aspects and practical applications of web design, as well as principles and practices of multimedia design and implementation.
Prerequisites: English 1301, English 1302 or 2311.

3354 Intercultural and International Writing (3-0). Comprehensive overview of the role of culture in technical and business writing practices with a focus on designing professional documents for intercultural and international audiences.
Prerequisites: English 1301, English 1302 or 2311.

3355 Fiction and Fiction Writing (3-0). A study of the theory and accepted practices of fiction and fiction writing. Writing assignments may include both critical essays and original fiction.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3356 Poetry and Poetry Writing (3-0). A study of the theory and accepted practices of poetry and poetry writing. Writing assignments may include both critical essays and original poetry.
Prerequisite: Three semester hours of sophomore literature.

3360 Travel and Study USA (3-0). A travel course in English studies related to destination within the United States and to topic selected by instructor. May be repeated once when destination or topic varies.
Prerequisites: 30 semester credit hours, GPA of 2.50, and department permission.

3361 Travel and Study Abroad (3-0). A travel course in English studies related to destination outside of the United States and to topic selected by instructor. May be repeated once when destination or topic varies.
Prerequisites: 30 semester credit hours, GPA of 2.50, and department permission.

4071 Internship in English: Credit 1 to 6. An internship experience with advanced assignments in writing, literacy, editing, web design, or teaching English as a second language. (English 4071 may be repeated with a limit of 6 hours total.)
Prerequisites: 60 hours - including current semester credit hours, a 2.50 or higher cumulative GPA at the time of application, and department permission.

4309 Shakespeare (3-0). A study of Shakespeare’s dramatic and non-dramatic works.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4310 Studies in the British Novel (3-0). The study of a variety of topics and authors in the British novel.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4311 Topics in British Literature (3-0). A study of one or more topics in British literature.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4319 Sociolinguistics (3-0). A study of the role of language in society and how society in turn impacts language use. (Credit may not be earned for this course and Linguistics 4319.)

4321 Teaching Literature in the Secondary Schools (3-0). A survey of best practices in teaching literary history and textual analysis in the secondary schools, including an understanding of and practice in the Texas English/Language Arts Standards in reading.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4322 Teaching Writing in the Secondary Schools (3-0). A survey of best practices in teaching writing in the secondary schools, including an understanding of and practice in the Texas English/Language Arts Standards in writing.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4323 Methods of Teaching Foreign/Second Language (3-0). Study and application of perspectives, theories, pedagogies, and methods of language teaching and learning. (Credit may not be earned for this course and Linguistics 4323.)
Prerequisites: English/Linguistics 2340 or English/Linguistics 3320 and English/Linguistics 4340.

4328 Studies in a Single Author (3-0). A study of one author’s creative development and production. (May be repeated once when author varies.).
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4329 Studies in Short Fiction (3-0). A study of major works, authors, periods, and/or theories of short fiction. Specific topics may vary.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4330 Black Literatures (3-0). A study of Black literary texts in various
genres.

4332 Studies in the American Novel (3-0). The study of a variety of topics and authors in the American novel.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4335 Comparative Literature (3-0). Non-English literature in translation. Emphasis may vary from semester to semester upon theme, genre, or national literature.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4336 Mexican American Literature (3-0). The literature of Mexican American authors in various genres.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4337 Women’s Literature (3-0). A study of literary texts, in various genres, by women.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4338 Reading Graphic Novels (3-0). An introduction to the special visual language of comics, as well as a survey of graphic fiction, memoir, and journalism.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4340 Psycholinguistics (3-0). Study of language and the brain, particularly child language acquisition and adult language learning, but also linguistic performance and oral and print comprehension and production. (Credit may not be earned for this course and Linguistics 4340.)
Prerequisite: English/Linguistics 3320.

4344 Topics in American Literature (3-0). A study of one or more topics in American literature. (May be repeated once when topic varies.)
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4353 Literary Criticism (3-0). A study of critical theories and/or methods of literary interpretation.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4355 Film Criticism (3-0). A study of the cinema as an art form and an index to popular culture.
Prerequisites: English 1301, English 1302 or 2311.

4360 Professional Editing (3-0). Study and practice in editing methods for business, technical, scientific, and other professional documents, both electronic and paper. Practical experience includes editing documents produced by the business community and university.
Prerequisites: English 1301, English 1302 or 2311.

4361 English Grammar (3-0). A study of grammar, including grammatical forms and functions, sentence structure, and diagramming.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

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.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3330.

4365 Usability Testing (3-0). Overview of usability testing (testing of products, product documentation, and web sites) procedures in technical and business writing, including the construction of a usability testing lab, practice at conducting usability tests through a service-learning project, and methods for reporting usability findings to clients.
Prerequisites: English 1301, English 1302 or 2311.

4367 Topics in Technical and Business Writing (3-0). A study in one or more topics in technical and business writing. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)
Prerequisites: English 1301, English 1302 or 2311.

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.
Prerequisite: 90 semester credit hours, including a 2.00 cumulative GPA in 12 advanced hours in English (3330, 3351 or 3352, 3353, 4360 strongly recommended) or department approval.

4376 Fiction Writing Workshop (3-0). Intensive practice in writing and evaluating fiction. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3355.

4377 Poetry Writing Workshop (3-0). Intensive practice in writing and evaluating poetry. May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisites: Three semester hours of sophomore literature and English 3356.

4381 Special Topics (3-0). Selected topics in English. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

4385 Senior Seminar (3-0). A capstone course providing students with an integrated look at the discipline of English, including advanced study of theory, history, and the value of the degree. Students will develop a portfolio that is suitable for presentation in academic and/or professional settings.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and departmental permission.

4391 Research. A specialized course which may be directed reading or research for superior students majoring in English.

Dual Credit: Off-site Courses

ENGL 2322/ENGL 2322 British Literature I (3-0). A survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the Eighteenth Century. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

ENGL 2323/ENGL 2323 British Literature II (3-0). A survey of the development of British literature from the Romantic period to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.

Graduate Courses

5360 Professional Editing (3-0). Study and practice in editing methods for business, technical, scientific, and other professional documents, both electronic and paper. Practical experience includes editing documents produced by the business community and university. Course meets concurrently with English 4360 but requires additional readings, papers, discussions, and/or presentations for graduate students.
Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor and Graduate Dean.

5361 English Grammar (3-0). A study of grammar, including grammatical forms and functions, sentence structure, and diagramming. Course meets concurrently with English 4361 but requires additional readings, papers, discussions, and/or presentations for graduate students.
Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor and Graduate Dean.

6301 British Literary History (3-0). A study of specific periods of British literature through a careful examination of related works. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6306 British Fiction (3-0). A study of one or more major British fiction writers or of a related group of works. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6307 British Poetry (3-0). A study of the techniques and significance of one or more British poets. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6308 Topics in British Literature (3-0). A study of selected topics in British literature through a careful examination of relevant works from multiple genres. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6310 Themes and Genres in Literature (3-0). A study of literary types or of significant themes. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6331 American Literary History (3-0). A study of specific periods of American literature through a careful examination of related works. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6333 American Poetry (3-0). A study of the techniques and significance of one or more American poets. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6335 American Fiction (3-0). A study of one or more major American fiction writers or of a related group of works. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6336 Topics in American Literature (3-0). A study of selected topics in American literature through a careful examination of relevant works from multiple genres. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6339 British Drama (3-0). A study of one or more British dramatists or of a related group of works. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6341 American Drama (3-0). A study of one or more American dramatists or of a related group of works. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6345 Studies of Writing and Technology (3-0). A study of the intersections between studies of technology and studies of writing. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6346 Foundations in Technical and Business Writing (3-0). A study of the theories, workplace practices, and genres of technical and business writers.

6361 Language Studies (3-0). A study of the structure and history of the English Language. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6362 Discourse Analysis (3-0). A study of issues in oral and written text organization, the interface between discourse and grammar, and social relationships, including power relationships, in discourse.

6363 Composition Studies (3-0). A study of one or more topics in composition. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6364 Theory and Practice of Fiction Writing (3-0). A study of the theory and accepted practices of fiction and fiction writing. Writing assignments may include both critical essays and original fiction.

6365 Theory and Practice of Poetry Writing (3-0). A study of the theory and accepted practices of poetry and poetry writing. Writing assignments may include both critical essays and original poetry.

6366 Creative Writing Workshop (3-0). An intensive series of critique sessions for students’ original creative work. Includes reading and discussion of modern and contemporary published works. Emphasis on fiction or poetry will be announced prior to registration period. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: English 6364 for fiction writing workshop; English 6365 for poetry writing workshop.

6367 A Study of Literary Publishing and Editing (3-0). A concentrated study of the history and editorial practices of literary publications. Readings will include past and present samples from literary publications, and students will participate in hands-on editing projects throughout the semester.

6376 Practicum in Graduate Study (3-0). A study of pedagogical issues with emphasis on practices essential to teaching English. Grading will be either pass or fail. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6381 Special Topics (3-0). A study of selected topics in English. (May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.)

6391 Introduction to Graduate Study (3-0). A study of research methods, theoretical approaches, and critical analysis.

6393 Research. A specialized course of individual research or directed reading. (May be repeated once for credit. Prior approval of instructor and department chair required.)