English and Speech
Summer 1: May 28 - July 1 (day classes) or July 18 (evening classes)
Summer 2: July 2 - 24
3 credits
In-state $525 Out-of-state $1,575
Online section: In-state $570 Out-of-state $1,620
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 |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 4215 | 35A | M T W | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | C314 |
| 6800 | 35B | M T W | 2:10 pm-5:00 pm | A642 |
| 7281 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 7580 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 7755 | OL3 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
EN 231 Short Fiction
3 credits
In-state $525 Out-of-state $1,575
Online section: In-state $570 Out-of-state $1,620
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 |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 4219 | 35A | M T W | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | B304 |
| 4220 | 35B | M T W | 1:10 pm-4:00 pm | A643 |
| 4765 | 35C | M W | 6:20 pm-9:10 pm | A337 |
| 7150 | 35D | M T W R | 1:20 pm-5:05 pm | A642 |
| 8038 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
EN 233 Poetry
3 credits
In-state $525 Out-of-state $1,575
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 |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 7402 | 35A | M T W | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | A642 |
EN 236 Major Writers of the Western World
3 credits
In-state $525 Out-of-state $1,575
Online section: In-state $570 Out-of-state $1,620
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 |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 7759 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
EN 242 Public Speaking
3 credits
In-state $525 Out-of-state $1,575
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 |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 4230 | 35A | M T W | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | A641 |
| 4232 | 35B | T R | 6:20 pm-9:10 pm | A641 |
| SUMMER 2 | ||||
| 6803 | 35C | M T W R | 9:00 am-12:45 pm | A641 |
EN 245 Intercultural Communication
3 credits
In-state $525 Out-of-state $1,575
Online section: In-state $570 Out-of-state $1,620
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 |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 7756 | 35A | M T W | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | A341A |
| 7757 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 8005 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
EN 272 Identity in America: History and Literature, 1865 to Present
3 credits
In-state $525 Out-of-state $1,575
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 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)
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 |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 7153 | 35A | M W | 6:20 pm-9:10 pm | A642 |
EN 321 Strategies of Business Communication
3 credits
In-state $720 Out-of-state $1,929
Online section: In-state $765 Out-of-state $1,974
Prerequisites: 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)
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 |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 5667 | 85A | M T W | 1:10 pm-4:00 pm | B928 |
| 7758 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 7831 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
EN 361 Creative Writing
3 credits
In-state $720 Out-of-state $1,929
Online section: In-state $765 Out-of-state $1,974
Prerequisites: 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)
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 |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 7813 | 85A | M T W | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | A322 |
| 6441 | OL1 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |
| 6751 | OL2 | ONLINE COURSE | - | |