1101

93

TASP Tutorial (1-1-0)

Tutorial instruction designed to prepare students to pass the Writing component of the state-mandated Texas Academic Skills Program examination.

1105

Writing Tutorial (1-0-3)

Individualized instruction in English composition. Suggested for students who have problems in some aspect of writing and who seek to improve their mastery in particular areas. Instructor designs a course of study to assist student in learning new skills or in overcoming specific errors. Fulfills no English composition degree requirement. Course is offered on a pass/fail basis. May be repeated once without permission of department.

1300

Fundamentals of English (3-3-0)

Introduction to the writing process, including such elements as awareness of audience, prewriting, organization strategies, revision and editing to conform to the major conventions of standard written English.

1301

Composition I (3-3-0)

Review of the writing process, including such elements as audience analysis, invention, drafting and revising. Practice in expository techniques of writing and attention to readings. (ENGL 1301)

1302

Composition II (3-3-0)

A continuation of ENG 1301; emphasis on writing based on research. (ENGL 1302)

2301

Literature of the Western World: Ancient to Renaissance (3-3-0)

A study of literature of the Western world from its beginnings through the Renaissance. (ENGL 2332)

2302

Literature of the Western World: Neo-Classical to Modern (3-3-0)

A study of literature of the Western world from the 17th century to the present. (ENGL 2333)

2311

94

Survey of American Literature: Beginnings to 1865(3-3-0)

A study of American literature from the Colonial period through the Civil War. (ENGL 2327)

2312

Survey of American Literature: 1865 to Present(3-3-0)

A study of American literature from 1865 to the present. (ENGL 2328)

2313

Survey of British Literature: Beginnings to 1800(3-3-0)

A study of British literature from its beginnings through the 18th century. (ENGL 2322)

2314

Survey of British Literature: 1800 to Present (3-3-0)

A study of British literature from the 19th century to the present. (ENGL 2323)

3302

Business and Technical Report Writing (3-3-0)

Study and practice of formal and informal presentation of technical information, with emphasis on report writing.

3304

Advanced Business and Technical Report Writing(3-3-0)

Practice in writing in varied professional contexts. Special attention is given to audience and purpose, tone, logic and accuracy.

3305

Essay Writing (3-3-0)

Study, analysis and practice of advanced rhetorical principles in non-fiction, with a view to increasing clarity, effectiveness and precision in a student’s personal style.

3306

Introduction to Literary Theory (3-3-0)

A study of contemporary methodologies in literary criticism and practice in applying them.

3307

Shakespeare (3-3-0)

Reading and analysis of representative comedies, tragedies, histories and poems by Shakespeare, with special consideration of his life and the historical context.

3308

Legal Writing (3-3-0)

A study of the principles of analytical writing, with special emphasis on the strategies of legal persuasion and the techniques and appropriate style of legal writing. Students will learn to brief (summarize) published cases as well as to write legal memoranda.

3309

Creative Writing (3-3-0)

Techniques of writing fiction and poetry; emphasis on the student’s own work. May be repeated once for credit.

3310

Studies in Nonfiction Writing (3-3-0)

An examination of a variety of nonfiction texts, including news presentations, books, and movies.

3311

Studies in Poetry (3-3-0)

A study of poetry as a genre of literature, with emphasis on forms and styles; reading and analysis of poems from a variety of periods.

3312

Studies in Fiction (3-3-0)

A study of short stories and/or novels. Consideration of the historical development of fiction as a genre and detailed analysis of the elements of fiction.

3313

Studies in Dramatic Literature (3-3-0)

A study of representative plays from ancient to modern times, with emphasis on the origins and historical development of drama and its characteristics as a genre.

3314

Studies in Autobiography (3-3-0)

A study of autobiographical writing, the course may analyze its forms or techniques, trace a topic or style of autobiographical literature or investigate critical problems posed by autobiography.

3315

Studies in Science Fiction (3-3-0)

A study of the conventions, major themes and/or history of futuristic or fantasy fiction.

3316

History of Rhetoric (3-3-0)

An historical survey of rhetoric with emphasis upon its development as a discipline from Plato and Aristotle to the present day.

3317

Studies in the Theory of Rhetoric (3-3-0)

An investigation of major contemporary theories of rhetoric and composition with special attention to the implications of those theories on the practices of professional writers.

3318

Advanced English Grammar for Writers (3-3-0)

An intensive survey of the principles and problems of English grammar as they apply to the concerns of professional writers and editors.

3319

Introduction to the Study of Language (3-3-0)

An introduction to linguistic sciences. The course gives an overview of language, its use and development. Basic concepts covered are approaches to grammatical description, history, acquisition and social and regional variation.

3320

95

History of the English Language (3-3-0)

A study of the development of English speech, writing, spelling, syntax and vocabulary.

3321

African-American Literature (3-3-0)

A survey of prose, plays and poems by African- American writers.

3322

Mexican-American Literature (3-3-0)

A study of Mexican-American literature and its cultural traditions from pre-Columbian Mexico to the present.

3323

Technology and Literature (3-3-0)

The course may study influences of technology or science on literature, analyze how literature represents technology, or interpret literature as a reflection of social ambivalence toward technology.

3324

American Ethnic Heritage (3-3-0)

An interdisciplinary study of ethnic contributions to the art, music, drama and literature of the United States.

3325

Medical Writing (3-3-0)

The study and practice of interpreting and incorporating findings and statistical results into clear, comprehensive and well-organized prose.

3326

Proposal Writing (3-3-0)

Practice in writing and editing a series of proposals of varying scope and complexity.

3328

Documentation and Manuals (3-3-0)

Application of general rhetorical principles and current theory in document design to the development of procedures manuals and other documentation.

3329

Environmental Writing (3-3-0)

Practice in presenting information about environmental issues as addressed by government, industry, private organizations and the mass media.

3330

Desktop Publishing (3-3-0)

An introduction to desktop publishing, covering specific applications of typography, graphics, layout and presentation, and using desktop publishing software.

3331

Advanced Desktop Publishing (3-3-0)

A continuation of desktop publishing techniques using additional software for more complex projects.

3332

Newsletters (3-3-0)

Guided practice in designing, writing, editing and producing a newsletter; the course operates as a practicum, with students working cooperatively to produce an actual newsletter.

3333

Writing for the Media (3-3-0)

Study and practice of writing techniques appropriate to print and broadcast media with emphasis on the relevance of these skills to managing media relations.

3334

Writing for Presentation (3-3-0)

This course covers writing for the media employed for presentations in business, industry and the professions. Possible course focuses include videoscripting, speechwriting and writing for slide and multimedia presentations.

3340

Cultural Criticism (3-3-0)

A survey of different ways of analyzing human culture. Students examine major schools of criticism and interpretation of society and its creative activity. This course is the gateway course for the BA in Humanities. May be repeated once for credit ass topic varies.

3350

Gender Studies in Literature (3-3-0)

An interdisciplinary study of the social construction of gender as reflected in literature from various historical periods and from various cultures.

3351

Children’s Literature (3-3-0)

This course introduces students to children’s literature, its history, development, and uses in relation to the needs of the child and the culture.

3352

Introduction to Folklore (3-3-0)

An introduction to the development of cultural studies and to the methodology of field research.

3353

Social Class and Literature (3-3-0)

A study of the role of social class in literary representation, production, and consumption.

3354

96

Film as Narrative (3-3-0)

A study of film as narrative, either fiction or non-fiction, and organized by topic, historical development, genre, or critical approach.

3399

Directed Study in English

Intensive individual study of a selected topic under the guidance of a member of the faculty.

4101

Proseminar in Professional Writing (1-1-0)

A capstone course for Professional Writing majors; an overview of possibilities for further education and employment. Review of graduate programs and the application process; preparation for the job search, with special emphasis on assembling a portfolio.

4105

Senior Capstone Project (1-1-0)

Co-requisite: Enrollment in an upper-level English course and an approved project

A capstone course for English majors. Under the supervision of the instructor of the co-requisite course, students complete a project exemplifying creative and critical skills acquired as an English major.

4306

Science Writing (3-3-0)

The study and practice of documenting, reporting and presenting science in articles, audiovisual scripts, specifications, reports and proposals.

4309

Advanced Creative Writing (3-3-0)

Extended writing projects in poetry, fiction, and/or creative non-fiction. Emphasis on the practice of editing and publication. May be repeated once for credit, with permission.

4311

Contemporary Literature (3-3-0)

A study of the themes and techniques of prominent 20th-century writers. Readings seek to identify and explore emerging traditions in literature since 1950.

4312

Literature of the South and Southwest (3-3-0)

A study of Southern or Southwestern literature, the course may focus on a literary genre, region, topic, or critical approach.

4313

Psychology through Literature (3-3-0)

The course adopts psychological theory as a methodology for studying literature and its cultural contexts.

4314

Major Authors (3-3-0)

An in-depth study of one or two significant authors. (Pending Coordinating Board approval)

4321

Advanced African-American Studies (3-3-0)

A specialized exploration of the aesthetic, critical, and theoretical bases of African-American literatureópoetry, fiction, drama, and creative non-fiction.

4322

Editing, Rewriting and Copyreading (3-3-0)

Fundamentals of editing for printed media. Studies in clarity, concision, accuracy, grammar and stylebook conventions. Projects include rewriting, copy editing and copy reading documents of varying complexity.

4323

Feature Writing for Business and Industry (3-3-0)

Procedures in recognizing ideas and gathering material for feature stories for business and industry; analysis of reader appeal; study of feature story structure; development of style by practice in writing feature stories.

4325

Advanced Mexican-American Studies (3-3-0)

Specialized, focused study of the culture of literature by Mexican-Americans.

4330

Senior Seminar in the Humanities (3-3-0)

A review of key issues in interpretation and understanding from philosophy, literature, history and the arts. It aims to provide students with means for synthesizing their studies in the liberal arts. This course is the capstone for the BA in Humanities.

4350

Advanced Gender Studies (3-3-0)

Specialized investigation of the role of gender in literary representation and in culture.

4360

Publications Workshop (3-3-0)

This course provides students an opportunity to gain hands-on print production experience. Working in the offices of student publications or other appropriate environments, students will write, edit and produce materials for publication, using word processing, graphics and electronic pagination software to prepare camera-ready materials.

4380

Field Experience

Placement of selected students in jobs involving professional writing within the public or private sector. Jobs may be paid or unpaid. Written reports, conferences with the instructor and other academic work are required. May be repeated once for credit.

4390

97

Topics in Language and Literature (3-3-0)

Selected topics in language and/or literature. May be repeated when topic varies.