Programs

Students will be guided by the outline of baccalaureate Degrees, the University Core Curriculum, and the concentration areas listed below.

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COURSES:

ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (ENEFL)

111 Writing Fundamentals. (3)
Emphasizes fundamentals of English writing. Students will practice developing written fluency and will review basic sentence patterns, word choice, and basic grammatical structures. 
Prerequisite: permission of the program director.

112 Grammar Fundamentals. (3)
Emphasizes fundamentals of English communicative grammar. Students will practice recognizing and producing basic grammar structure necessary for communicative contexts. 
Prerequisite: permission of the program director.

113 Reading Fundamentals. (3)
Emphasizes fundamentals of reading in English.  Students will practice basic study-reading strategies and vocabulary development including recognizing context clues, main ideas, and organizational structures of texts, and identifying word parts.  Prerequisite: permission of the program director.

114 Speaking Fundamentals. (3)
Emphasizes fundamentals of speaking in English.  Students will practice forming basic consonant and vowel sounds and words, building up to producing full sentences and brief conversations.  Prerequisite: permission of the program director.

115 Listening Fundamentals. (3)
Emphasizes basic listening skills in English.  Practice recognizing basic consonant and vowel sounds and words, building up to recognizing and understanding full sentences and brief conversations. 
Prerequisite: permission of the program director.

121 Writing 1. (3)
Emphasizes basic-level conventions of English writing.  Practice developing written vocabulary and grammatical structures.  Prerequisite: ENEFL 111 or permission of the program director.

122 Grammar 1. (3)
Emphasizes oral and written structures in English grammar.  Practice basic structures in graded grammatical exercises including basic interactive communicative exercises and basic written structures. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 112 or permission of the program director.

123 Reading 1. (3)
Emphasizes reading EFL texts.  Practice solving linguistic and cultural problems in reading English as a foreign language.  Prerequisite: ENEFL 113 or permission of the program director.

124 Speaking 1. (3)
Emphasizes low-level speaking skills and strategies in English.   Practice building vocabulary and developing oral fluency including stress, rhythm, and intonation. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 114 or permission of the program director.

125 Listening 1. (3)
Emphasizes acquisition of listening strategies in English.  Practice understanding general meaning, distinguishing common reductions in speech and hearing, and pronouncing the distinctive consonant sounds of English. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 115 or permission of the program director.

131 Writing 2. (3)
Emphasizes low intermediate-level conventions of academic writing.  Practice developing and organizing coherent paragraphs and improving grammatical accuracy. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 121 or permission of the program director.

132 Grammar 2. (3)
Emphasizes low intermediate-level internalization and mastery of basic grammatical structures of English and introduces more complex structures.  Practice complex communicative English in meaningful contexts. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 122 or permission of the program director.

133 Reading 2. (3)
Emphasizes low intermediate-level reading and vocabulary strategies.  Practice finding the topic, guessing meaning from context, skimming, scanning, mastering basic dictionary use, and recognizing and understanding phrasal verbs. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 123 or permission of the program director.

134 Speaking 2. (3)
Emphasizes conversational speaking skills for everyday interaction in English.  Practice using language appropriate for common functions and situations. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 124 or permission of the program director.

135 Listening 2. (3)
Emphasizes intermediate listening skills in English.  Practice understanding fast speech reductions in conversations and lectures and recognizing and producing the distinctive vowel sounds of English. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 125 or permission of the program director.

141 Writing 3. (3)
Emphasizes high intermediate-level conventions of academic writing.  Practice developing organizational structure and improving grammatical accuracy in academic essays. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 131 or permission of the program director.

142 Grammar 3. (3)
Emphasizes high intermediate-level internalization and mastery of complex grammatical structures in English.  Practice previously studied communicative grammatical structures and acquire more complex structures necessary for academic speaking and writing. Prerequisite: ENEFL 132 or permission of the program director.

143 Reading 3. (3)
Emphasizes high intermediate-level reading and vocabulary strategies.  Practice developing and expanding vocabulary through the understanding of roots and affixes. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 133 or permission of the program director.

144 Speaking 3. (3)
Emphasizes intermediate speaking skills necessary for active participation in the university classroom.  Practice producing presentations, speeches, and classroom interaction (asking and responding to questions, participating in class discussions, etc.)  Prerequisite: ENEFL 134 or permission of the program director.

145 Listening 3. (3)
Emphasizes intermediate listening skills in academic English contexts.  Practice understanding speech reduction in academic contexts, the overall structure of discourse (in particular, lectures and their components), note taking, and patterns of English stress and intonation.  
Prerequisite: ENEFL 135 or permission of the program director.

147 Seminar in English as a Second Language (ESL). (3) Emphasizes specific topics in interest to ESL students.  Practice varied topics not covered in other courses. 
Prerequisite: permission of the program director.

148 Study Skills for International Students 1. (3)
Emphasizes basic study skills for success in academic settings.  Practice note taking, impromptu writing in English, preparing for tests, understanding organizational structure of lectures, and using library resources. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 133 and 135 or permission of the program director.

151 Writing 4. (3)
Emphasizes advanced-level conventions of academic writing in undergraduate courses.  Practice developing advanced writing skills. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL141 or permission of the program director.  Open only to undergraduate students.

152 Grammar 4. (3)
Emphasizes advanced-level internalization and mastery of academic and formal grammatical structures.  Acquire more subtle uses and meanings and further develop grammatical skills to produce and comprehend complex structures in academic and formal use.  Skills developed will complement skills developed in the advanced writing courses. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 142 or permission of the program director.

153 Reading 4. (3)
Emphasizes advanced academic reading and vocabulary skills.  Practice critical reading and discourse analysis, passive recognition of vocabulary, and extensive reading in students’ major areas. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 143 or permission of the program director.

154 (136) Speaking 4. (3)
Emphasizes advanced speaking skills and pronunciation of English segmental and prosodic systems.  Practice accurately producing advanced sounds, reduced segments, stressed and unstressed syllables, diphthongs, and rhythm and intonation in the academic classroom. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 144 or permission of the program director.

155 Listening 4. (3)
Emphasizes advanced listening skills in academic English contexts.  Students will practice expanding their ability to comprehend fast speech reduction in academic contexts, recognizing main ideas in academic lectures, and advanced note-taking skills. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 145 or permission of the program director.

157 International Teaching Assistant Preparation. (3)
Emphasizes skills necessary for international students who will be teaching in university classrooms.  Practice language skills for classroom interaction including teacher presence, non-verbal communication, and communicative and compensatory strategies. 
Prerequisite: permission of the program director.

158 Study Skills for International Students 2. (3)
Emphasizes advanced study skills for success in academic settings.  Use authentic materials from major courses to practice advanced study techniques including in-depth library research methods and skills for research-paper writing. 
Prerequisite: ENEFL 148 or permission of the program director.

161 Writing 5. (3)
Emphasizes advanced-level conventions of academic writing in graduate courses.  Practice developing writing skills for research.  Prerequisite: ENEFL 141 or permission of the program director.  Open only to graduate students.

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ENGLISH (ENG)
The content of all English department courses will reflect appropriate attention to matters of race, ethnicity, gender, and class, as well as to views and works of members of nondominant social groups.

101 Fundamentals of English Composition 1. (2)
The first of two consecutive semesters of a portfolio-based course focusing on the development of effective composing, revising, and editing strategies. Introduction to basic research methods.  Taught in technology enhanced classrooms.
Prerequisite: appropriate combination of SAT verbal or ACT English scores and academic index.

102 Fundamentals of English Composition 2. (2)
The second of two consecutive semesters of a portfolio-based course focusing on the development of effective composing, revising, and editing strategies. Introduction to basic research methods.  Taught in technology-enhanced classrooms.
Prerequisite: ENG 101.

103 English Composition 1. (3)
Introduction to composition with an emphasis on writing short essays. Includes assigned readings. Introduction to basic research methods.  Taught in technology-enhanced classrooms.
Prerequisite: appropriate combinations of SAT verbal or ACT English scores and academic index.
Not open to students who have credit in ENG 101 or 102.

104 English Composition 2. (3)
Further instruction in composition with an emphasis on writing longer essays. Includes assigned readings. Further instruction and practice in research methods.
Prerequisite: ENG 101, 102; or ENG 103; or appropriate combinations of SAT verbal or ACT English scores and academic index.

114 Honors English Composition 2. (3)
Instruction in composition with emphasis on writing essays.  Includes assigned readings. Instruction and practice in research methods.  
Prerequisite: ENG 101, 102; or ENG 103; or appropriate combination of SAT verbal or ACT English scores and academic index; acceptance into the Honors College program or permission of the department chairperson.  
Not open to students who have credit in ENG 104.

150 Introduction to Secondary English Education. (3)
An introduction to secondary English teaching. Content includes constructing an informed vision of English and English teaching, developing basic skills for teaching English, and beginning preparation for teacher licensure.

204 (331) Literature for Children. (3)
An overview of children’s literature and an intensive study of various genres of grades K to 6 with an emphasis on Standard 3 of the Indiana Academic Standards for English Language Arts. Cannot be counted as an elective in English.
Prerequisite: EDEL 100.

205 World Literature. (3)
The study of Western and non-Western literature as imaginative expressions of vision and values.
Prerequisite: ENG 104 or 114.
Credit does not apply to English majors or minors.

206 World Literature Masterpieces. (3)
Selected major works of world literature, exclusive of English and American literature, for English majors or minors.

210 Introduction to English Studies. (3)
Introduction to the field of English Studies. Readings and written work emphasize the diversity and scope of English Studies.
Prerequisite: ENG 104 or 114 or equivalent.
Open only to English majors except by permission of the department chairperson.

213 English Studies and Technology. (3)  
Exploration and application of technology in the teaching, learning, and disciplinary identity of English Studies.

220 Language and Society. (3)
Addresses major social issues related to language use in America. Learn through case studies to identify hidden assumptions, frame questions requiring research, and do the research necessary to make informed decisions about linguistic issues in our society.

221 Fundamentals of English Grammar and Usage. (3)
Basic English grammar and usage. Cannot be counted as part of major or minor programs in English.

230 Reading and Writing about Literature. (3)  
Intensive study and practice of methods of inquiry, rhetorical and documentation conventions, and terminology associated with critical writing about literature. Develops skills for successful study, discussion, and writing about literature. Includes use of computers appropriate to English Studies.  
Prerequisite: ENG 104 or 114 or its equivalent.  
Open only to English majors and minors except by permission of the department chairperson.

231 Writing in the Workplace. (3)
Practice in writing effective, professional prose with particular attention to the writing tasks often required in careers.
Prerequisite: ENG 104 or its equivalent.

240 American Literature 1: The Beginnings to 1860. (3)
Survey of American literature from its beginning through the middle nineteenth century, including selections from a broad range of major and minority traditions.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150 for English majors.

250 American Literature 2: 1860 to the Present. (3)
Survey of selected American writers and the various literary movements since 1860, including selections from a broad range of major and minority traditions.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, 230, for English majors.

260 British Literature 1: The Beginnings to 1780. (3)
British literature from about 450 to 1780, with attention to the social, historical, and philosophical backgrounds.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150 for English majors and minors.

280 British Literature 2: 1780 to the Present. (3)
British literature from 1780 to the present, with attention to the historical, social, and philosophical background.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, 230, or its equivalent is required for English majors and minors.

285 Introduction to Creative Writing. (3) 
Introduction to the nature of the creative process and to the nature, forms, and techniques of writing fiction, poetry, drama, and creative nonfiction.

299X Experimental/Developmental Topics. (3-6)
Topics relevant to the discipline. Course titles will be announced before each semester.
A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.

302 Developing Elementary English Language Arts with Multicultural Literature. (3)
Focuses on the development of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visual representing using multicultural literature. Includes guided laboratory experience.
Prerequisite: ENG 311.

303 History of Rhetoric. (3)
Beginning with ancient rhetoric and focusing on major historical periods, surveys the historical development of rhetoric, emphasizing the cultural context of ideas, and the construction of rhetorical "traditions."
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150 for English majors.

304 Teaching Writing in the Elementary Grades. (3)
Focuses on theory, research, methods, strategies and program models for teaching writing in the elementary classroom; includes a guided laboratory experience that develops reading/writing connections, and includes listening, speaking, viewing, and visual representing.
Prerequisite: ENG 311.

306 Creative Nonfiction Writing. (3)
Intensive study of creative nonfiction, with practice in writing and critique.
Prerequisite: ENG 285.

307 Fiction Writing. (3)
Intensive study of fiction, with practice in writing and critique. Prerequisite: ENG 285.

308 Poetry Writing. (3)
Intensive study of poetry, with practice in writing and critique. Prerequisite: ENG 285.

310 Script Writing. (3)
Introduction to script writing for television, film, or stage, with practice in writing and critique.
Prerequisite: ENG 285.

311 Language Arts Methods. (3)
Modern methods and materials for teaching written and oral expression, language use, spelling, handwriting, and literature in the elementary grades. Cannot be counted as an elective in major or minor programs in English.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing recommended.

318 Literature for Young Children. (3)
An introduction to literature for young children from pre-K to third grade. Designed for early childhood education programs. Cannot be counted as an elective in English.

320 Introduction to Linguistic Science. (3)  
The basic concepts, scope, and methodology of the science of language in its descriptive and historical functions.

321 English Linguistics. (3)
Modern English grammar with special attention to phrase and sentence-level syntax.

322 The Development of the English Language. (3)
Introduction to the historical development of the English language with attention to changes in vocabulary, grammar, and sounds.

323 Discourse Structure and Strategies. (3)
Application of linguistic and rhetorical methodologies to examine the effects of language on listeners and readers. Relates morphological, syntactic, semantic, and discourse structures to intentions and effects. Requires practice of the structures studied.
Prerequisite: ENG 220.

328 Language and Gender. (3)
A detailed examination of the relationship between language and gender. Differences in the way that men and women use language (from pronunciation to conversational and narrative styles) will be documented and analyzed.

332 Linguistic Phonetics. (3)
Speech sounds and the linguistic methods employed in their description, classification, and analysis as elements in language systems.

335 Writing and Reading Public Discourse. (3)
Draws on different rhetorical perspectives to read, analyze, and produce public discourse in diverse media for a variety of audiences and purposes.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150 for English majors.

345 Early American Literature. (3)
Study of the literary, oral, cultural, and historical traditions of pre-colonial and colonial North America as well as literature of the United States before 1800.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, or permission of the department chairperson.

346 Studies in Nineteenth-Century American Literature. (3)
Special topics in a selection of genres, authors, movements, and ideas from the nineteenth century.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, or permission of the department chairperson.

347 Twentieth-Century American Literature. (3)
An examination of work selected from twentieth century American authors.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, or permission of the department chairperson.

350 Teaching Writing in Secondary Schools. (3)
Concentrates on materials, methods, and resources used in teaching composition and the use of performance assessments in the English Language Arts classroom. Additional focus on technology and multimedia in practice, introduction to pedagogical practices and curriculum development. Required of teaching majors; may not be applied toward other departmental programs. Prerequisite: must have completed Decision Point Two.

351 Contemporary American. (3)
Examination of literary texts, themes, and techniques from 1945 to the present.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, or permission of the department chairperson.

362 Medieval British Literature. (3)
Study of literary works and cultural elements of medieval Britain. Texts may span a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction prose, and drama.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, or permission of the department chairperson.

363 Renaissance and Seventeenth-Century British
Literature. (3)
Study of literary works and cultural elements of early-modern Britain. Texts may span a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction prose, and drama.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, or permission of the department chairperson.

364 Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature. (3) Study of literary works and cultural elements of the late-eighteenth century. Texts may span a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction prose, and drama.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, or permission of the department chairperson.

365 Nineteenth-Century British Literature. (3)
Study of literary works and cultural elements of the nineteenth century. Texts may span a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction prose, and drama.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, or permission of the department chairperson.

366 British Literature 1890-1930. (3)
Study of literary works and cultural elements of the modern period. Texts may span a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction prose, and drama.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, or permission of the department chairperson.

367 Contemporary British Literature. (3)
Study of literary works and cultural elements of the period from 1930 to the present. Texts may span a variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction prose, and drama.
Prerequisite: ENG 210 or 150, or permission of the department chairperson.

369 Professional Experience. (1-12)
Supervised work experience appropriate for English majors and minors, including writing and research. Assignments may be part-time or full-time, paid or unpaid, for one or more semesters in approved businesses or organizations.  
Prerequisite: junior standing, permission of the internship coordinator or department chairperson.  
A total of 12 hours of credit may be earned, but only 3 hours may count as credit in an English major or minor.

388 English Studies Abroad. (3-12)
English Studies at approved study-abroad sites. Credit applied to department requirements as approved by the department chairperson.
Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.
A total of 12 hours of credit may be earned.

390 Honors Colloquium in English. (1-4)
Exploration of selected issues in English with emphasis upon individualized study and reporting.
A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned.
Open only to honors students.

392 Writing Competency Examination. (0)
Open to students who have completed ENG 103 and ENG 104 (or their equivalent) with grades of C or better. Students must have earned at least 60 semester hours and no more than 90 hours, and must register through the Office of Academic Assessment during the designated registration period. ENG 392 may only be attempted twice and is offered on a credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: ENG 103, 104 (or equivalent); at least 60 credit hours.

393 Writing Competency Course. (2)
Replaces ENG 392 (the university-required Writing Competency Exam). Required of all students who have not completed ENG 392 after two attempts, but is open to other students by permission. Offered on a credit/no credit basis, credit hours do not count toward graduation requirements.
Prerequisite: ENG 103, 104 (or equivalent); at least 60 credit hours.

395 Teaching Literature and Language in Secondary Schools. (3)
Concentrates on materials, methods, and resources used in teaching literature, visual representation, language, speaking, and listening in the English Language Arts classroom. Advanced study of pedagogical practices related to planning, curriculum, and professional development. Required of teaching majors; may not be applied toward other departmental programs.
Prerequisite: ENG 350.

400 Special Topics in English. (3)
Special topics in one of the five subject areas of the department. Creative writing, English education, Language and linguistics, Literature, Rhetoric and writing.
Prerequisite: for Creative writing: ENG 285. For Language and linguistics: ENG 321, either ENG 220 or ANTH 308, or permission of the instructor. For English education, Literature, and Rhetoric and writing: ENG 210 or 150, or permission of the department chairperson. <