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En 100: Introduction to College English
3 cr.
Basics of sentence structure, including parts of speech, sentence patterns, phrases and clauses. Emphasis on effective paragraph construction. Required of students with English ACT score 14 or below. Not open to those with English ACT score 15 or above. Not applicable toward baccalaureate or associate English requirement.
Prerequisites: En Place Test or ACT below 15.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | AL202 |
| 2 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | AL300 |
En 101: Composition & Grammar
3 cr.
Review of sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, paragraph development and essay organization. Emphasis on expository writing. Required of students with English ACT score between 15 and 25. Not open to those with English ACT score above 25. Not applicable toward an English major or minor.
Prerequisites: En 100, Placement Test or ACT 15-25.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | TH | 8:00–8:50 | AL203 |
| 3 | TH | 8:00–8:50 | AL103 |
| 4 | TH | 9:00–9:50 | AL203 |
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En 102: Composition & Rhetoric
3 cr.
Introduction to academic writing emphasizing argumentation, research, documentation and style; centering on the library paper. Not applicable toward an English major or minor.
Prerequisites: En 101, Placement Test or ACT 26+.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 8:00–8:50 | AL106 |
| 2 | M | 9:00–9:50 | AL309 |
| 3 | M | 9:00–9:50 | AL108 |
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En 103: Composition & Literature
3 cr.
Critical writing using literary analysis. Discussion of literature by genres and according to basic literary critical concepts and terminology. Not applicable toward an English major or minor.
Prerequisite: En 102.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | AL103 |
| 2 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | AL111 |
| 3 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL311 |
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En 111: Composition & Grammar Lecture
0 cr.
Corequisite: En 101.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 8:00–8:50 | LEC B |
| 2 | MW | 10:00–10:50 | LEC B |
| 3 | MW | 2:00–2:50 | LEC B |
En 112: Composition & Rhetoric Lecture
0 cr.
Corequisite: En 102.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 8:00–8:50 | LEC B |
| 2 | TTH | 12:00–12:50 | LEC B |
| 3 | TTH | 2:00–2:50 | LEC B |
En 202: British Literature to 1688
3 cr.
A historical and critical survey of British literature from Beowulf to 1688.
Prerequisite: En 103.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL303 |
| 2 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | AL103 |
En 203: British Literature since 1688
3 cr.
A historical and critical survey of British literature from 1688 to the present.
Prerequisite: En 103.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | AL111 |
| 2 | MWF | 12:00–12:50 | AL303 |
En 204: American Literature since 1607
3 cr.
A historical and critical survey of American literature from colonial times to the present. Education majors only.
Prerequisite: En 103.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | AL307 |
En 205: American Literature 1607-1865
3 cr.
A historical and critical survey of American literature from colonial times to 1865.
Prerequisite: En 103.
This course is also offered through BJUOnline.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | AL116 |
| 2 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL116 |
| 3 | MWF | 3:00–3:50 | AL307 |
En 206: American Literature since 1865
3 cr.
A historical and critical survey of American literature from 1865 to the present.
Prerequisite: En 103.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL306 |
En 300: Literary Criticism
3 cr.
Critical principles, approaches and technical concepts and terms important in the interpretation and evaluation of literature. Practice in the criticism of specific works.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:35–10:50 | AL310 |
En 380: Classical & Medieval Literature
3 cr.
Classical and medieval continental literature most influential upon English writers. In English translation.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
En 381: Modern World Literature
3 cr.
World literature since the Middle Ages, including major European and contemporary non-Western writers in translation.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | AL112 |
En 415: Multiethnic Literature
3 cr.
Multiethnic American and world literatures, including works in translation.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
En 461: British Novel
3 cr.
A critical and historical survey of the British novel from its beginnings to 1914, focusing on representative works of major British novelists.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 462: American Novel
3 cr.
A critical and historical survey of the American novel from its beginnings to 1914, focusing on representative works of major American novelists.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
En 479: English Seminar
1 cr.
Introduction to research tools in English and contemporary trends in literary criticism. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
En 503: Chaucer
3 cr.
Poems representative of Chaucer's three literary periods, with primary emphasis upon Canterbury Tales and Troylus and Criseyde . No previous training in Middle English required.
Prerequisite: En 202.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 504: Milton
3 cr.
The poetry and prose of John Milton, with primary emphasis upon Paradise Lost.
Prerequisite: En 202.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 12:00–12:50 | AL112 |
En 505: Modern Poetry
3 cr.
Major British and American poetry from 1914 to 1945.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
En 506: Modern Fiction
3 cr.
Major British and American fiction from 1914 to 1945.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 507: Twentieth Century Drama
3 cr.
Major American and European drama during the last century, inclusive of the forerunners Ibsen and Chekhov.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 508: History of the English Language
3 cr.
The English language from the time of earliest records, with emphasis on major external influences and internal changes that have shaped our present language.
Prerequisite: En 103.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
En 509: Structure of Modern English
3 cr.
The phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of English according to the most significant theoretical approaches; and some applications of this knowledge for teaching native and non-native speakers effective use of oral and written language.
Prerequisite: En 103.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | AL109 |
En 510: Advanced Grammar for TESL
2 cr.
Concentration on areas of English structure that are most important in teaching English as a second language.
Prerequisites: Li 301, En 509.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
En 511: Shakespeare: Early Plays
3 cr.
Selected histories, comedies and early tragedies inclusive of Hamlet .
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | AL112 |
En 512: Shakespeare: Late Plays
3 cr.
Selected comedies, late romances and major tragedies exclusive of Hamlet .
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
En 513: The Bible as Literature
3 cr.
Literary approaches to the understanding and appreciation of the Bible with emphasis upon its unique status as the supernaturally inspired written revelation of God.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 516: Teaching English as a Second Language
3 cr.
Theory and techniques for teaching oral and written English to students whose native language is not English.
Prerequisite: En 509.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
En 517: TESL Practicum
1 cr.
Supervised structured experiences in a school setting with students whose native language is not English. School placement may vary according to the student's area of primary interest: K-5, 6-8 or 9-12. Students will observe, tutor individuals and small groups, help the cooperating teacher with various instructional activities, and teach at least three short lessons to a class. A minimum of 20 clock hours of acceptable activities is required.
Prerequisites: En 510, En 516.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 8:00–10:50 | N/A |
| 1 | W | 4:00–4:50 | AL300 |
En 521: Sixteenth Century Literature
3 cr.
English literature from 1485 to 1603 inclusive of Shakespeare.
Prerequisite: En 202.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 522: Seventeenth Century Literature
3 cr.
English literature from 1603 to 1688 exclusive of Shakespeare.
Prerequisite: En 202.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 3:00–3:50 | AL115 |
En 525: Contemporary Poetry
3 cr.
Major British and American poetry from 1945 to the present.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 526: Contemporary Fiction
3 cr.
Major British and American fiction from 1945 to the present.
Prerequisites: En 202, 203, 204, 205, or 206 Prereq.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 531: Eighteenth Century Literature
3 cr.
British literature from 1688 to 1789.
Prerequisite: En 203.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 532: British Romantic Literature
3 cr.
British literature from 1789 to 1832.
Prerequisite: En 203.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
En 533: Victorian Literature
3 cr.
British literature from 1832 to 1914.
Prerequisite: En 203.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 541: Early American Literature
3 cr.
American literature to 1820.
Prerequisites: En 204 or 205 Prerequisite.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 542: American Romantic Literature
3 cr.
American literature from 1820 to 1865.
Prerequisites: En 204 or 205 Prerequisite.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 543: American Realistic Literature
3 cr.
American literature from 1865 to 1914 inclusive of naturalism.
Prerequisites: En 204 or 206 Prerequisite.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 596: European Studies: Drama
3 cr.
A study tour of Greece, Italy and England designed to acquaint students with the historical and cultural background of significant European and English dramas, expose them to dramatic production history and architecture, and give them opportunities to attend selected productions.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 597: Field Work: TESL
3 cr.
Practical experience teaching English as a second language in a foreign country. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 598: European Studies: English Literature
3 cr.
Study tour of England, Scotland and Wales designed to include locations representing British literature from medieval to modern writings.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 599: American Studies: Literature
3 cr.
Study tour of the Eastern United States designed to include locations representing the American literary heritage.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 600: Literary Research
3 cr.
Introduction to the tools and techniques of literary scholarship.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | AL116 |
En 620: Medieval English Literature
3 cr.
Studies in Old and Middle English literature.
Prerequisite: En 508.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 621: The Tudor Renaissance
3 cr.
Studies in English literature from 1485 to 1603.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 622: The Later Renaissance
3 cr.
Studies in English literature from 1603 to 1688.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 631: Neoclassicism
3 cr.
Studies in British literature from 1688 to 1785.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 6:00–8:40 | AL114 |
En 632: British Romanticism
3 cr.
Studies in British literature from 1785 to 1832.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 633: Victorianism
3 cr.
Studies in British literature from 1832 to 1914.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 641: Colonial & Revolutionary Writers
3 cr.
Studies in American literature from the beginnings to 1820.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 642: American Romanticism
3 cr.
Studies in American literature from 1820 to 1865.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 643: American Realism
3 cr.
Studies in American literature from 1865 to 1914.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
En 651: Twentieth Century British Literature
3 cr.
Studies in twentieth century British literature from 1914 onward.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 652: Twentieth Century American Literature
3 cr.
Studies in twentieth century American literature from 1914 onward.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 681: Writing Theory
3 cr.
A critical survey of current composition theory in relation to a Christian philosophy of communication and with practical applications to student writing.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 682: Literary Theory: The Tradition
3 cr.
Major texts of literary theory from Plato to Eliot.
This course is not offered this academic year.
En 683: Literary Theory: The Modern Era
3 cr.
Major texts of recent and contemporary literary theory.
No sections offered in the fall semester…