Courses

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EN 360 Modern British Literature 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: EN 211.

British and Irish fiction, drama, poetry, and nonfiction from 1900 to 1960, including major figures, such as Yeats, Joyce, Woolf, and Beckett.

EN 361 Studies in Genre, Poetry 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 and junior standing or instructor permission.

A study of poetry meant to acquaint students with the broad variety of verbal activities in the genre. The course will include an examination of lyric, dramatic and narrative forms. Course will culminate in a substantial research project.

EN 362 Studies in Genre, Narrative 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Prerequisites: EN 283 or EN 284.

A study of the characteristics that define this varied genre in history. The class provides students with a complex historical knowledge of narrative from the epic to the novel, with emphasis on the novel, the short story and theories of narrative.

EN 363 Studies in Genre, Drama 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 and junior standing or instructor permission.

A study of drama as genre from Greek tragedy to modern drama. The course may be organized according to a history of drama, types of drama or major themes. Coursework culminates in a substantial research project.

EN 364 Studies in Genre, Film 4 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 and junior standing or instructor permission.

An examination of the ways in which film communicates story and experience, emphasizing structure, narrative techniques, and other elements of the cinematic art. Course will culminate in a substantial research project.

EN 366 Applied Literary Theory 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: EN 211.

Examination of contemporary literary theories, emphasizing their ways of redefining literature and the study of literature. It also explores the application of theory to literary texts.

EN 368 Teaching/Advising Scholastic Journalists 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information.
  • Prerequisites: EN 206 and EN 217.

A methods-based course that prepares education majors to teach journalism and act as faculty advisers to student publications. Includes 25 contact hours of an in-school internship.

EN 375 Diverse Traditions in American Literature 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter, Odd Years
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 and sophomore standing.

A variable content survey that explores the distinct literatures and historical contexts of U.S. minorities. Possible offereings: African American, Asian American, Arab American, Latino American, Jewish American, etc.

Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

EN 375Z Diverse Traditions in American Literature 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: EN 211and sophomore standing.

A variable content survey that explores the distinct literatures and historical contexts of U.S. minorities. Possible offerings: African American, Asian American, Arab American, Latino American, Jewish American, etc.

Notes: May be repeated if topic differs.
EN 379 Modern African-American Literature 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 and sophomore standing.

Considers the literature taking shape throughout the 20th century and beyond, including literary movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, the Black Arts Era, Black Theatre, the rise of the literary critic, and the newest modes of cultural expression.

EN 382 British Literature 1960 to Present 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: EN 211.

British and Irish fiction, drama, poetry and nonfiction from 1960 to the present, including major figures such as Seamus Heaney, Martin Amis, Zadie Smith and Harold Pinter, as well as writers from Commonwealth countries such as Doris Lessing and Salman Rushdie. Course will culminate in a substantial research project.

EN 385 Theatre in Perspective: The Stratford Festival Stage 3 cr.
  • Offered: Summer
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 and sophomore standing.

An interdisciplinary approach to four or five plays to be performed at that Stratford Theatre Festival in Stratford, Ontario. Students who simultaneously enroll in TH 493 Field Studies will be able to view these same plays in performance in Stratford.

Notes: Cross listed with TH 385.
EN 400 Fiction Writing Seminar 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: EN 300 or instructor's permission.

The study of fiction theory, conventions and forms, and the further pursuit of excellence in writing fiction.

EN 401 Poetry Writing Seminar 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: EN 301 or instructor's permission.
The study of poetic theory, conventions and forms, and the pursuit of excellence in writing poetry.
EN 402 Nonfiction Writing Seminar 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: EN 302 or instructor's permission.
The study of nonfiction theory, conventions and forms, and the further pursuit of excellence in writing nonfiction.
EN 403 Drama and Script Writing Seminar 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter, Even Years
  • Prerequisites: EN 215 or EN 300 or EN 301 or EN 302 and junior standing.

The study of drama and script theory, conventions and forms, and the pursuit of excellence in writing these forms.

EN 405 Technical Writing Seminar 4 cr.
  • Offered: Every other year
  • Prerequisites: EN 303 and junior standing or instructor's permission.

The study of technical communication theory, conventions and forms, and the further pursuit of excellence in writing technical documents.

EN 406 Advanced Newswriting 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: EN 211, EN 217, junior standing or instructor's permission.

An advanced course that builds reporting and writing skills for print journalism, with emphasis on complex story forms and specialized content, including public affiars and beat (niche) reporting.

EN 407 Feature and Magazine Writing 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: EN 211, EN 217, junior standing or instructor's permission.

An advanced course in journalistic feature writing for both newspapers and magazines. Students will write several types of short feature articles, come up with story ideas, research topics and interview sources and, as a final project, produce a full-length, well-researched magazine article.