Department of English

Course Descriptions 2007 - 2009

WRITING COURSES

ENG101
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (fs)
Practice in fundamentals of expository writing, as illustrated in student’s own writing and in essays of professional or student writers. 3 credits

ENG102
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (fs)
Prerequisite: ENG101
Continues focus of ENG101 by assigning writing based on reading. Includes formal documentation, research methods, and critical essays on nonfiction and literary works. 3 credits

ENG210
BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION (xs)
ntroduction to role of communication in the world of work, both written and spoken. Contemporary theoretical approaches to communication are applied to both formal and informal situations in professional contexts. Written work will be presented orally to the class. 3 credits

ENG251
CREATIVE WRITING (xf)
Prerequisite: ENG102
Introduction to writing of poetry and fiction, with emphasis on contemporary practice of both. Students will familiarize themselves with contemporary short fiction writers and poets in English, working to develop personal aesthetic of craft. 3 credits

LITERATURE COURSES

ENG106
SHAKESPEARE (y)
In-depth study of selected plays and poems, with some consideration of historical and critical contexts. Includes some writing about Shakespeare’s works. 3 credits

ENG107
WOMEN AND LITERATURE (y)
Introduces students to diverse women writers in traditional and nontraditional genres. Focuses on the way women explore or subvert gender. Includes some writing about women and literature. 3 credits

ENG131
THE NOVEL (y)
Introduces the novel through selections from several historical periods and subgenres. Emphasizes critical reading and discussion. Includes some writing about novels. 3 credits

ENG132
POETRY (y)
Introduces a broad range of poetry from several historical periods and literary types. Emphasizes critical reading and discussion of poetry. Includes some writing about poetry. 3 credits

ENG133
THE SHORT STORY (y)
Introduces a broad range of short fiction. Emphasizes critical reading and discussion of short fiction. Includes some writing about short fiction. 3 credits

ENG201
ENGLISH LITERATURE I (xf)
Study of works by selected British writers who represent significant literary movements up to Romantic period. Includes some writing about British literature. 3 credits

ENG202
ENGLISH LITERATURE II (xs)
Study of works by selected British writers who represent significant literary movements from Romantic period to present. Includes some writing about British literature. 3 credits

ENG205
AMERICAN LITERATURE I (xf)
Study of works by selected American writers who represent significant literary movements up to 1900. Includes some writing about American literature. 3 credits

ENG206
AMERICAN LITERATURE II (xs)
Study of works by selected American writers who represent significant literary movements from 1900 to present. Includes some writing about American literature. 3 credits

Department of English

Course Descriptions

The Merry Ann DeVaney Sauls Academic Writing Contest

Cottey College Writing Center

Sigma Kappa Delta

The Image Tree

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