English and Speech
Spring Session: January 30 - May 21
EN 121 English Composition3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: college-level English proficiency as demonstrated by placement test or completion of appropriate ES course(s)
This course encourages students' confidence, writing fluency, and the development of a competent writing self by focusing on the writing process. A number of forms are employed, including brainstorming, freewriting, journal writing, reading response journals, and formal essay writing. Classes are conducted as workshops, and both peers and instructor offer constructive feedback. (G1: Basic Communication)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 4890 | 35A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | SF108 |
| 14455 | 35B | M | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | A342 |
| & W | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | CCC28 | ||
| 11689 | 35C | T R | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | A312 |
| 13081 | 35D | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | E401 |
| 4893 | 35E | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | SF108 |
| 14456 | 35F | F | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A643 |
| 14457 | 35G | S | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | A643 |
| 11386 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 12768 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 13583 | OL3 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 14345 | OL4 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
EN 231 Short Fiction
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
Prerequisite: EN 121 or EN 362 or equivalent
Students read and analyze stories by authors from around the world. They consider various aspects of narrative and explore different modes of storytelling. The study of short fiction prepares students to read more widely on their own in the future. (G7: Humanities)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 4900 | 35A | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A320 |
| 6573 | 35B | T | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | A320 |
| & R | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | D505 | ||
| 4901 | 35C | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A643 |
| 4902 | 35D | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A643 |
| 12799 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
EN 232 Perspectives on American Literature
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisite: EN 121 or EN 362 or equivalent
This course gives students an understanding of the American heritage based on three suggested themes: the Puritan ethos, the American dream, and reevaluation of the dream. Includes readings from such major writers as Dickinson, Faulkner, Fitzgerald, Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, and Whitman. (G7: Humanities)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 13083 | 35A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | E402 |
EN 233 Poetry
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisite: EN 121 or EN 362 or equivalent
By reading and analyzing a wide range of poems from a variety of time periods and cultures, students are introduced to the literary genre of poetry. Students examine word usage, figures of speech, rhythm and meter, and other poetic devices. Understanding and appreciation of poetry are enhanced by reading criticism and listening to recordings. (G7: Humanities)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 7020 | 35A | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A320 |
EN 236 Major Writers of the Western World
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
Prerequisite: EN 121 or EN 362 or equivalent
Studies major themes in the cultural heritage of the Western world from Greek tragedy to the modern novel. Readings are from such representative writers as Plato, Sophocles, Euripides, Dante, Shakespeare, Austen, Flaubert, Tolstoy, Ibsen, Chekhov, Mann, and Sartre. (G7: Humanities)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 13621 | 35A | M | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | B303 |
| & W | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | A341B | ||
| 13928 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 14316 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
EN 241 Professional Speech Communication
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisite: EN 121 or EN 362 or equivalent
Communication theory is discussed and applied to various areas such as verbal and nonverbal communication and listening in professional contexts. Among the activities the course focuses on are interviews and presentations. Videotaping is used to facilitate learning and assessment.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 4909 | 35A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A641 |
| 4908 | 35B | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A641 |
EN 242 Public Speaking
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisite: EN 121 or EN 362 or equivalent
Covers all major aspects of speech preparation, such as formulating purpose statements, analyzing and adapting to audiences, organizing and outlining ideas, assessing evidence and reasoning, and using language effectively. The study of various areas of speech presentation--such as vocal and nonverbal communication, and use of appropriate visuals--complement preparation. Students give a variety of informative and persuasive presentations, which are videotaped and analyzed by the students and the instructor.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 4910 | 35A | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A641 |
| 4911 | 35B | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A641 |
EN 244 Speech Dynamics in Group Communication
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisite: EN 121 or EN 362 or equivalent
Studies techniques of effective communication in the group process. Students learn to become more skillful communicators through the use of speech dynamics as applied to the psychology of communication. Group members are involved in controversial discussions as participants and group leaders. Emphasis is placed on the enlightenment and problem-solving types of discussion.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 4912 | 35A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | E401 |
EN 245 Intercultural Communication
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Online section: In-state $543 Out-of-state $1,536
Prerequisite: EN 121 or EN 362 or equivalent
Students are introduced to the communication process among people from different cultures. The course examines how factors such as cultural patterns, verbal and nonverbal communication, and perception play a role in intercultural relationships. Theory and research in intercultural communication are presented and students apply this information to intercultural encounters.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 13085 | 35A | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | E404 |
| 13936 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
EN 251 Theatre Arts
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisite: EN 121 or EN 362 or equivalent
Focuses on appreciation of the theatre through the study of dramatic art as it evolves from page to stage. Students study the relationship of drama text to performance through reading, acting exercises, and theatre attendance. (G6: Arts)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 6574 | 35A | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | E401 |
EN 257 Major Movements in Chinese, Japanese and Korean Film
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisite: EN 121 or equivalent, and one English or Speech selective course (EN 231 or EN 232 or EN 233 or EN 236 or EN 241 or EN 242 or EN 244 or EN 245 or EN 253)
This course is an introduction to major film directors, movements, and genres from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. Formal and stylistic aspects of films as well as their historical, transnational, and socio-cultural contexts are addressed. Students discuss and write critically about East Asian film.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14454 | 35A | R | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | E401 |
EN 272 Identity in America: History and Literature, 1865 to Present
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisites: EN 121, and EN 231 or EN 232 or EN 233 or EN 236 or EN 241 or EN 242 or EN 244 or EN 245 or EN 253 or equivalent, and one English or Speech selective course (EN 231 or EN 232 or EN 233 or EN 236 or EN 241 or EN 242 or EN 244 or EN 245 or EN 253)
Students read and interpret literary texts in order to understand the evolution of America's self-images since the Civil War. They explore the cultural context of particular works and how identity manifests itself in literature. Themes examined include regional and ethnic diversity between 1865 and World War I; modernism and expatriation in a context of alienation, loss of faith, and new scientific questions between 1918 and World War II; the civil rights and women's movements through 1980; and multiculturalism, postmodernism, and the implications of technological development and globalization in the last 20 years. (G7: Humanities; G10: American History)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 9373 | 35A | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B736 |
| 12797 | 35B | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | CCC28 |
EN 321 Strategies of Business Communication
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Prerequisites: EN 121, and EN 231 or EN 232 or EN 233 or EN 236 or EN 241 or EN 242 or EN 244 or EN 245 or EN 253 or equivalent, and one English or Speech selective course (EN 231 or EN 232 or EN 233 or EN 236 or EN 241 or EN 242 or EN 244 or EN 245 or EN 253)
Students analyze business situations to write effective correspondence, job search materials, reports, and presentations. They also learn various strategies to elicit appropriate responses for specific audiences. Students are guided in techniques of business research and documentation and develop strategies for using available technology.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 8560 | 85B | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | E402 |
| 4916 | 85A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A643 |
| 4915 | 85C | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | SF108 |
| 8613 | 85D | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | B734 |
| 8856 | 85E | S | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | E404 |
EN 322 Professional Writing in Art and Design
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Prerequisite: EN 121, and EN 231 or EN 232 or EN 233 or EN 236 or EN 241 or EN 242 or EN 244 or EN 245 or EN 253 or equivalent, and one English or Speech selective course (EN 231 or EN 232 or EN 233 or EN 236 or EN 241 or EN 242 or EN 244 or EN 245 or EN 253)
Art and Design students analyze a variety of professional situations in order to create competitive marketing materials, persuasive presentations, and reader-appropriate correspondence. They also develop strategies for producing effective proposals and briefs through guided research and descriptive writing practice. Students develop strategies for using available technologies.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14463 | 85A | T | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | E401 |
| & R | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | E401 |
EN 342 Argumentation and Persuasion
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Prerequisites: EN 121, and EN 231 or EN 232 or EN 233 or EN 236 or EN 241 or EN 242 or EN 244 or EN 245 or EN 253 or equivalent, and one English or Speech selective course (EN 231 or EN 232 or EN 233 or EN 236 or EN 241 or EN 242 or EN 244 or EN 245 or EN 253)
Examines the strategies and techniques used to influence the decision-making processes. Students prepare and present persuasive speeches based on principles of argumentation and persuasion. Exercises in debate are also included.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14032 | 85A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A322 |
EN 361 Creative Writing
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Online section: In-state $726 Out-of-state $1,857
Prerequisites: EN 121, and EN 231 or EN 232 or EN 233 or EN 236 or EN 241 or EN 242 or EN 244 or EN 245 or EN 253 or equivalent, and one English or Speech selective course (EN 231 or EN 232 or EN 233 or EN 236 or EN 241 or EN 242 or EN 244 or EN 245 or EN 253)
In a workshop environment, students prepare a portfolio of works from one or more of the following genres: fiction, poetry, or drama. Structure, plot, characterization, point of view, theme, and metaphoric language are explored, and works-in-progress are critiqued by faculty and fellow students. Through the processes of writing, critiquing, and revising, ideas are shaped into imaginative form. (G6: Arts)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 7517 | 85A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | A320 |
| 11114 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 13262 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - |
EN 381 Asian Fiction: Regional Selections (Honors)
3 credits
In-state $681 Out-of-state $1,812
Prerequisite: qualification for Presidential Scholars Program, or 3.5 GPA with approval of dean for Liberal Arts
An introduction to East Asian fiction. This course focuses on literature from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea from a transnational perspective. Through a range of contemporary to classical canonical fiction, students will investigate various literary genres and explore critical concepts of literary and cultural identity studies. All readings are in English. (G7: Humanities; G9: Other World Civilizations)
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 13347 | 85A | T R | 5:10 pm-6:25 pm | A317 |
* Course is only available to degree candidates but may open up to
non-degree students pending availability during the add/drop period.
** Course is only available to evening/weekend degree candidates
but may open up to non-degree students pending availability during the
add/drop period.