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Course DescriptionsSpring 2010 Courses
Survey of English Literature I – ENGL 200 3 credits. An introduction to English literature from Beowulf to Swift, presented in cultural context, tracing the development of literary genres, such as the epic, the sonnet, and prose fiction. (ATTR: ARTS, ELIT, ENUL) 04 TR 10:00-11:20 Kiernan 109 Hannay Survey of English Literature II – ENGL 205 3 credits. This course introduces students to English language prose, poetry, and other diverse forms of cultural expression of the Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Contemporary periods. Students will analyze these works in the context of social, historical, and political changes that affected English and Anglophone literary production after the close of the eighteenth century. (ATTR: ARTS, ELIT, ENUL) 46 TR 11:30-12:50 Kiernan 109 Hertz 08 TR 1:00-2:20 Kiernan 109 Hertz Survey of American Literature I – ENGL 206 3 credits. This course is an historical survey of American literature from the colonial period to 1900. Beginning with Native American stories and myths, the course goes on to consider significant literary figures from colonial 07 MWF 11:30-12:50 Survey of American Literature II – ENGL 207 3 credits. This course is an historical survey of American literature of the Twentieth century, which includes a broad range of significant writers in poetry, prose and drama. Writers will be analyzed within an historical and cultural context. (ATTR:AMSC,ARTS, LTAM) 09 MWF 1:30-2:25 Kiernan 109 D. Turner 11 MWF 2:35-3:30 Kiernan 109 D. Turner Survey of American Literature – ENGL 213 (Freshman only). 3 credits. This course is an historical survey of American literature from the pre-colonial period through the twenty-first century. Covering a broad range of significant American authors, the course will examine writers within an historical and cultural context (ATTR: AMSC, ARTS, LTAM) 09 MWF 1:30-2:25 Women in Literature – ENGL 210 3 credits. This course is a study of women’s various roles in literature from classical to modern times. Novels, short stories, poems, dramas, biographies and autobiographies across cultures and class emphasize the evolving image of women and the role of women as writers of literature. (Same as WSTU-210) (ATTR: ARTS, 08 TR 1:00-2:20 10 TR 2:30-3:50 Literature and the Environment – ENGL 220 3 credits. This course introduces students to the tradition of nature writing in literature, with an emphasis on American authors. Thoreau’s Walden is a central text. Particular attention is given to contemporary multicultural voices among environmental writers. The course emphasizes nonfiction prose but includes some poetry and fiction. (Same as ENVA—220) 09 MWF 1:30-2:25 RB 104 Dollar Shakespeare – ENGL 240 3 credits. A study of several major Shakespearean plays. The works will be analyzed against the background of Shakespeare’s life and times. (ATTR: ARTS, ELIT, ENUL, LTIB) 20 TR 2:30-3:50 12 TR 4:00-5:20 The Short Story – ENGL 253 3 credits. This course examines the short story as a distinct, culturally diverse literary genre. By reading a variety of short fiction, students will learn the history, the artistry, and the versatility of the genre. Special emphasis will be given to critical reading and writing skills. (ATTR: ARTS, 03 MWF 9:20-10:15 Kiernan 109 Fitzgerald-Hoyt 05 MWF 10:25-11:20 Kiernan 109 Fitzgerald-Hoyt The Novel – ENGL 256 3 credits. A study of selected novels designed to increase appreciation of the genre. Works from the nineteenth century to the present will be read with emphasis placed on the techniques and purposes of the authors. (ATTR:ARTS, 13 MW 3:40-5:00 Kiernan 109 Dollar Poetry – ENGL 259 3 credits. An introduction into the nature of poetic experience. Technical and structural factors of poetry will be studied in order to deepen appreciation of the genre. (ATTR: ARTS, 09 MWF 1:30-2:25 Kiernan 112 Clements R R 6:00-8:50 Kiernan 109 Akstens Gender and Power in Film – ENGL 285 T T 6:00-8:40 Kiernan 109 Akstens W W 6:00-8:50 American movies are often dismissed as one of the worst forms of mass entertainment, offering simple solutions to complex problems, maudlin sentiment in place of authentic emotion, and mindless “action” instead of “true drama.” More, they seem lacking in even the [questionable] dignity of pure escapism: after all, American filmmaking is first and foremost a business affair—indeed, many have argued: capitalism at its crassest and most cut-throat. Strangely, perhaps, some of Hollywood’s harshest critics have been American moviemakers themselves. Enamored of film and its potential—and dismayed by the various ways in which they see this potential debased—such artists set out to produce “self-conscious,” or “self-reflexive,” pictures: movies about movies, “Hollywood on film.” In so doing, they not only critique key elements of the American moviemaking process [e.g., an often unsavory array of personal, professional, and political imperatives underlying Hollywood’s “Dream Factory”], but they also address weightier issues more commonly associated with philosophical inquiry: what is the nature of art, truth, and reality? How—if at all—are they linked? Chaucer—ENGL 300 3 credits. An in-depth study of Chaucer’s major work, The Canterbury Tales, along with selections from his other works. The literature will be discussed in the context of important issues of medieval times: the growing middle class, the position of women, the aftermath of war and plague, religious crisis and reform. All readings will be in Middle English. (ATTR: ARTS, ELIT, ENUL, LTIB) 07 MWF 11:30-12:25 Kiernan 112 Clements English Renaissance Literature—ENGL 310 3 credits. Students will explore compelling issues of the era such as: magic, science, and witchcraft; the 08 TR 1:00-2:20 Kiernan 112 Hannay Literature of the Enlightenment—ENGL 315 3 credits. This survey of the poets and prose writers of the neo-classical movement may include the works of Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, and Boswell, and one or two novelists of the period. (ATTR: ARTS, ELIT, ENUL, LTIB) 06 TR 11:30-12:50 Contemporary Irish Literature – ENGL340 3 credits. This course considers recent Irish writing in the context of the historical, political, religious, economic, and cultural influences that have shaped that literature. 44 TR 10:00-11:20 African American Literature – ENGL370 3 credits. This course is an historical survey of African American literature which introduces students to a broad range of significant writers in the genres of poetry, prose, autobiography, fiction and drama. (ATTR: ARTS, CAL, ELIT, ENUL, LTAM, MULT, LTIB) 03 MWF 9:20-10:15 05 MWF 10:25-11:20 Asian American Literature – ENGL374 3 credits. This course surveys the development of Asian American literature within the context of different Asian and Asian American cultural and historical traditions, and dominant American literary, racial, and political discourses. Students will read a wide array of literary, theoretical, and critical works by Asian American writers. Same as MULT—345. (ATTR: ARTS, 02 TR 8:30-9:50 Kiernan 112 Mayer 04 TR 10:00-11:20 Kiernan 112 Mayer Literary Criticism – ENGL400 3 credits. This course offers students an opportunity to examine literary theory in detail and to apply it to selected texts. Students may study a range of critical approaches, such as New Historicism, Postcolonial theory, and Cultural Studies. Prerequisite: 12 hours of ENGL classes. Permission of instructor required. (ATTR: ARTS, ENUL) MW MW 3:40-5:00 Internship in English – ENGL 480 3 credits. This course enables students to earn academic credit while gaining work experience in broadcast and print media, public relations, and other communications fields. Interns must complete 120 hours of on-site work as well as fulfilling the academic components of the course, including regular written assignments. Evaluation will be conducted by the Department Internship Director in consultation with the worksite supervisor. The internship is open to Junior and Senior English majors and minors or Writing minors who have completed at least 12 hours in English and/or Writing and have an index of at least 3.0 in those courses. Permission of the Internship Director is required for admission to the course. (Same as WRIT—480.) (ATTR: ARTS, ENUL, INT) HNRS: Cinematic South – ENGL 490 3 credits. The American South has stereotypically been cast as the dark underbelly of the M M 6:00-8:00 HNRS: 3 credits. In this Honors seminar, we will spend time looking at the diverse literature from the T T 1:30-3:30 4 credits. The Washington Journalism Semester provides a seminar which offers an intensive scrutiny of the gathering and presentation of news. Reporters, news executives, news sources, and others share their ideas and experiences. Students study the workings of large and small newspapers and broadcast news bureaus. Meetings are generally four to six times per week and may be held at field sites as well as on campus. (See: ATDV—789) (ATTR: ARTS, ENUL) 4 credits. This is a correlated course to the work being carried on in ENGL—790. (See: ATDV—789) (ATTR:ARTS, ENUL) Introduction to Writing – WRIT 100 3 credits. The purpose of this course is to teach students what writing is and to assist them in writing clear, coherent prose. The approach is process oriented, emphasizing multiple drafts, peer critique and revision. A research paper is required in this course. (ATTR: ARTS,WRIT) 04 TR 10:00-11:20 Kiernan 121 12 TR 4:00-5:20 Advanced Writing – WRIT 200 3 credits. The purpose of this course is to teach students to develop and refine a sophisticated writing style. The approach is process-oriented, emphasizing multiple drafts, peer critique and revision. (ATTR: ARTS,WRIT) T T 6:00-8:40 Oral Communication – WRIT 220 3 credits. Introducing students to basic theories and concepts about communication, this course explores how verbal and nonverbal communication operates in public and private settings in relationship to gender, culture and class. Students develop skills in active listening, public speaking, interviewing, oral interpretation, providing feedback, and conflict resolution. (ATTR: ARTS,WRIT) 12 TR 4:00-5:20 Kiernan 109 K. Turner History of the English Language – WRIT 230 3 credits. A survey of the development of the English language from its origins as an Indo-European dialect to modern British and American English. The course will also examine regional, ethnic, and national varieties of English as well as current social and political issues regarding contemporary English. (ATTR: GSHU) 05 MWF 10:25-11:20 Kiernan 112 Clements Peer Tutoring in Writing – WRIT240 3 credits. The purpose of this course is to teach students how to tutor others in writing. The major emphasis of the course is on writing: analyzing your own writing processes while learning to talk to others about theirs. This course is required for anyone who wants to be a 08 TR 1:00-2:20 Journalistic Writing – WRIT320 3 credits. An introduction to the basic techniques of journalistic writing. Among the areas covered are: conducting interviews, researching news stories, examining categories of journalistic writing, journalistic ethics. (ATTR: ARTS,WRIT) 06 TR 11:30-12:50 Writing Short Fiction – WRIT340 3 credits. This course will use peer evaluation and the traditional writing workshop to foster student skills in writing short fiction. Students are required to distribute stories they have written to class for critique and group evaluation. The works of contemporary writers will be studied with an eye toward formal concerns and techniques. Students will be introduced to the art of contemporary short fiction writing. (ATTR:ARTS,WRIT) 10 TR 2:30-3:50 Kiernan 121 Leslie Internship in Writing – WRIT 480 3 credits. See ENGL—480 for course description. (ATTR: ARTS, INT) |