2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

EN 265 Introduction to Folklore 4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: EN 111 with a grade of "C" or better, HON 101, or EN 109 with a grade of "B" or better.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The genres and themes of American folklore including folk speech, proverbs, legends, poetry and ballads. Includes samples of folk narrative dealing with customs, traditions and work experience.

EN 260 Popular Culture 4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: EN 111 with a grade of "C" or better, HON 101, or EN 109 with a grade of "B" or better.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The arts and artifacts of popular culture from generic and thematic perspectives, emphasizing the spoken and written word, films, radio and television as well as the application of critical methods to these arts.

EN 250 Introduction to Gender and Sexuality in Literature 4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: EN 111 with a grade of "C" or better, HON 101, or EN 109 with a grade of "B" or better.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Integrative Thinking (INTT)

The study of the role and significance of gender and sexuality in literature, including feminist and gender studies approaches.  The genres and periods covered by this class will vary.

EN 225 History of World Cinema 4 cr.

• Offered: Every other fall.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A survey of the development of an international film language from its origins. Begins with emphasis on classical Hollywood cinema and European art cinema and moves to a wide geographical, political and aesthetic spectrum.

EN 220 Introduction to Shakespeare 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: EN 111 with a grade of "C" or better, HON 101, or EN 109 with a grade of "B" or better.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Human Expression (HUME)

Introduction to the comedies, tragedies, romances and sonnets of Shakespeare.

EN 217 News Writing and Reporting 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: EN 211.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The mechanics of hard news reporting and writing in a converged media environment. Frequent exercises and critiques.

EN 215 Introduction to Creative Writing 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: EN 211 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Human Expression (HUME)

An introduction to the craft of writing poetry, fiction and drama/script writing, emphasizing the analysis of models and class discussion of student work.

EN 211 College Composition II 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: EN 111 with a grade of "C" or better, or EN 109 with a grade of "B" or better. Students who are part of the honors program should consult with the honors program director.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Effective Communication (EFFC)
  • Written English Competency University Requirement (COMP)

This course continues the development of students’ abilities to write carefully, to read closely, and to discuss critically. Writers expand their stylistic range, awareness of form, and ability to deal with complex issues. Students will write longer papers with at least one using information from other sources. During the semester, each student will generate a minimum of 6000 words of college-level writing.

Notes:

A grade of "C" or better is required to count EN 211 toward completion of the written English Competency University Requirement. EN 211 does not count toward the English major or minor. EN 211 repeats EN 211A, EN 211B, EN 211D, and EN 211E.

EN 206 Survey of Journalism 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

Theory and history of print journalism. Introduction to the fundamentals of news writing, reporting and editing.

EN 125 Introduction to Film 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Human Expression (HUME)

Provides a broad introduction to the study of film. Offers close analyses of selected films in relation to their cultural contexts. Consideration will be given to ways of writing about film.