Course Descriptions


ENG 080: Academic Reading and Writing I
This course emphasizes integration of skills strategies for academic reading and writing, including comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and development, and the conventions of academic texts. 3 Lec/2 Lab. Taken by referral only.

ENG 085: Academic Reading and Writing II
This course emphasizes integration of skills and strategies for academic reading and writing, including reading critically, writing analytically, and reading and writing to learn. 3 Lec/2 Lab. Taken by referral only.

ENG 090: Basic Writing
Focuses on academic writing. Provides strategies for improving content, organization, voice, reading to write, and editing from sentences to essays. Exit exam required. ACT English subscore 14 or lower.

ENG 095: Developmental Composition
Focuses on academic writing. Provides strategies for improving content, organization, voice, reading to write, and editing in analytical essays and reports. Exit exam required. Prerequisite: ENG 090 or ACT English subscore of 15-17.

ENG 099: Intensive Writing Review
An intensive review of writing skills with special emphasis on audience analysis, invention of ideas, composing, writing, and editing strategies for the production of a substantial portfolio. Institutional credit when exit level attained; cannot be used for graduation. Taken only by recommendation of college dean.

ENG 100: English for Non-Native Speakers
Review and practice of English for non-native speakers. Review of English grammar with intensive practice of academic language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 2 Lec/2 Lab. Required of non-native speakers on basis of department placement exam.

ENG 101: English Composition I
A writing course reviewing sentence basics and methods of development; emphasizing style, organization, coherence, and persuasion in written discourse; and audiences; study and practice to improve reading. Entrance exam required. Gen. Ed. IA.

ENG 102: English Composition II
A writing course reviewing components of ENG 101 and refining general composition skills; emphasis on expository and argumentative writing, including researched, documented papers and reports; study of research sources and methods, with emphasis on analytical reading. Prerequisite: ENG 101 (or equivalent). Gen. Ed. IB.

ENG 105: First Year Writing Seminar
Advanced writing course, reviewing fundamentals and emphasizing practice writing essays and reports, including researched, documented writing; practice to improve reading and speaking. Proficiency exam required. Students graded “A” or “B” will receive six hours credit for ENG 105; students with “C” or “D” will receive three hours credit for ENG 105 and must take ENG 102. Gen. Ed. IA (IB).

ENG 106: Writing Workshop: ______
A course intended to develop writing abilities through practice in writing processes for varied topics; reading and discussion of rhetoric, grammar, etc. appropriate for the selected topic. Primarily individualized instruction in workshop conditions. May be retaken with different topics to a maximum of three credit hours. Prerequisite: ENG 101, 105, or departmental approval.

ENG 200: Topics in English: ______
Introduction to areas of literature, writing, and language use through selected topics. Designed primarily for non-English majors; may be retaken with different topics to a maximum of six hours. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 210: Enjoying Literature
Understanding and enjoying the distinctive aesthetic qualities, forms and meanings of literary works within ethical and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102. Gen. Ed. IIIB or VII.

ENG 211: Survey of World Literature I
Selected readings from masterpieces of world literature from ancient times through the Renaissance. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102. Gen. Ed. IIIB or VII (AH).

ENG 212: Survey of World Literature II
Selected readings from masterpieces of world literature from the 17th century to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102. Gen. Ed. IIIB or VII (AH).

ENG 242: Introduction to a Genre: ______
Readings in either the novel, poetry, or short story; special emphasis on understanding and enjoying the literature. Designed primarily for non-English majors; may be retaken with different topics to a maximum of six hours. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 300: Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing
Introductory course in principles of effective writing for professions and technical fields. Experience in writing with technology for various purposes and audiences relevant to students’ career interests. Special sections arranged in cooperation with professional programs. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 301: Advanced Composition
Refinement of writing skills; application of rhetoric in expository and argumentative writings; planning and writing a research paper. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 302: Principles of Literary Study
Introduction to the genres of poetry, short fiction, and drama, as well as to the traditional literary devices, the major critical approaches, and several bibliographical tools. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 303: Advanced Composition for Teachers
Develops students as writers and as teachers of writing through experiences in writing workshop, portfolio assessment, teaching strategies for writing, and career-oriented inquiry in theoretical context. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for ENG 301.

ENG 306: Introduction to Creative Writing
Introduction to fundamentals of short story, poetry, play, or personal essay writing. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 308: Autobiographical Literature
Discussion of American, British, Continental, and non-Western autobiographies and modern theories of autobiographical writing. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 334: Modern Poetry
Survey of representative British and American poets from Hopkins and Dickinson to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 335: Modern Drama
Study of representative Continental, British, and American plays from Ibsen to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102. Gen. Ed. IIIA or VII (AH).

ENG 337: Biblical Narrative and Verse
Study of selected narratives and verse from the Old Testament, Apocrypha, and New Testament from distinctly literary perspectives. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 340: Mythology
Study of selected myths through historical, psychological, and literary approaches. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 343: Science Fiction
A survey of science fiction from Mary Shelley to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 344: Mystery and Detective Fiction
History of mystery and detective fiction. Study of the genre’s basic characteristics as well as its cultural ramifications. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 345: Literature and Film
An examination of the relationship between film and literature through a comparative study of the stylistic and technical elements of the two media. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102. Cross listed as COM 345. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for COM 345.

ENG 347: Special Studies in English:______
Specialized study of selected topics not available in more traditional course offerings. Designed primarily for English majors/minors. May be retaken with different topics to a maximum of six hours. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 349: Applied Learning in English
Work in placements related to academic studies. One to eight hours credit per semester or summer. Total hours: eight, associate; sixteen, baccalaureate. A minimum of 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

ENG 349 A-N: Cooperative Study: English
Work in placements related to academic studies. One to eight hours credit per semester or summer. Total hours: eight, associate; sixteen, baccalaureate. A minimum of 80 hours employment required for each semester hour credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

ENG 350: American Literature I
A study of selected works by representative authors reflecting the chronological development of American literature from its beginnings to 1865. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 351: American Literature II
A study of selected works by representative authors reflecting the chronological development of American literature from 1865 to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 352: English Literature I
A study of selected works by representative authors reflecting the chronological development of English literature from its beginnings through the eighteenth century. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 353: English Literature II
A study of selected works by representative authors reflecting the chronological development of English literature from the Romantic period to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 359: Kentucky Literature
Study of Kentucky’s literary tradition from its beginning to the present; emphasis on Elizabeth Madox Roberts, Allen Tate, Harriet Arnow, and Robert Penn Warren. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 360: Literatures of Africa
Survey of the genres and components of African literature, oral and written; study of how key concepts in African thought, culture and experiences are reflected in the literatures composed by writers from Africa or of African origin. Prerequisite: ENG 102, 105 (B), or HON 102.Cross listed as AFA 360. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for AFA 360.

ENG 361: African-American Literature
Survey of selected works of African-American literary traditions. Prerequisite: ENG 102, 105 (B), or HON 102. Cross listed as AFA 361. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for AFA 361 or ENG 342.

ENG 362: North American Native Literature
A study of representative literature written by North American Native authors. Prerequisite: ENG 102, 105 (B), or HON 102.

ENG 363: Latin American/Latino Literature
Survey of Latin American literature in translation and selected works by Latina/o writers. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105(B) or HON 102.

ENG 364: Women’s Literature
Study of selected literature by women writers from varying cultures, genres, and periods. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 (B) or HON 102. Cross listed as WGS 364. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for WGS 364 or ENG 535.

ENG 365: Appalachian Literature
Study of selected major Appalachian literature, with emphasis on twentieth-century writers such as Agee, Arnow, Chappell, Dykeman, Miller, Norman, Roberts, Smith, Still, and Wolfe. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102. Cross listed as APP 365. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for APP 365.

ENG 366: Queer Theory and Literatures
Examination of trends in Queer Theory; study of major contributors to the field such as Foucault, Butler, and Sedgwick; application of theoretical models to literary and cinematic texts. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 (B) or HON 102.

ENG 374: Shakespeare at War
An exploration of the causes and consequences of war in a selection of Shakespeare’s plays. Students will also examine how political power is gained, kept, and lost through warfare in these plays. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 (B) or HON 102.

ENG 375: Shakespeare at War
An exploration of the causes and consequences of war in a selection of Shakespeare’s plays. Students will also examine how political power is gained, kept, and lost through warfare in these plays. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 (B) or HON 102.

ENG 400: Advanced Technical Writing and Document Production
Advanced in technical communication. Emphasis on theories of technical writing and writing with technology, document development using electronic literacies. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 300.

ENG 402: Critical Theory & Research Methods
Introduction to literary/critical theory with an historical framework, and to research methods for the academic professional. Particularly recommended for students planning to go on to graduate school. Prerequisites: ENG 301, 302.

ENG 405: Introduction to Composition Studies
An introductory course surveying theories of composition and applying these theories to the instruction of composition. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301.

ENG 406: Topics in Creative Writing: ____
Specialized study of a selected genre (e.g., poetry, short story, screenplay) or approach to creative writing. Theory and practice. May be retaken to a maximum of nine hours provided each topic is different. Prerequisites: ENG 301, 306.

ENG 407: Poetry Writing Workshop
Advanced study in the techniques of writing poetry. Prerequisite: ENG 306.

ENG 408: Advanced Fiction Workshop
Advanced writing workshop in fiction, with supplementary reading in genre. Weekly writing and critiques of student work. Analysis of the writing market. Prerequisite: ENG 306.

ENG 409: Creative Nonfiction Workshop
Theory, models, and advanced practice in such areas as autobiographical writing, the personal essay, “on assignment” research projects, and interviewing techniques. Prerequisite: ENG 306 or departmental approval.

ENG 410: Grammar, Traditional and Modern
Grammatical structure of American English and present-day terminology used to describe that structure; analysis of the linguistic and grammatical theories underlying contemporary grammar texts. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102.

ENG 420: Stylistics, Editing, Publishing
Development of prose style through analysis, practice, and editing. Fundamentals of online and hard-copy publishing, including surveying the markets, and preparing and submitting manuscripts. Prerequisite: ENG 301.

ENG 430: Dramatic Literature
Survey of the major periods and genres of world dramatic literature, from the Greeks to the present; selected readings from the major playwrights, critics, and theorists. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval. Cross listed as THE 430. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for THE 430.

ENG 440: Young Adult Literature
A survey of literature for young adults intended for Secondary English Teaching majors. Critical approaches will be applied to contemporary and significant early texts. Pedagogical approaches will be modeled. Prerequisites: ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 452: American Romanticism
A study of the 19th century Romantic movement, concentrating on selected major authors through Whitman. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 454: American Realism
A study of the American Realistic movement from the late nineteenth century through the 20th century, concentrating upon selected major authors from Twain to the present. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 455: Twentieth-Century American Fiction
Survey of representative American novels and short stories of the 20th century. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 470: Chaucer and His Age
A study of selections from Chaucer, the Pearl poet, Langland, Malory, medieval drama, and lyrics. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 472: Renaissance Literature
A study of Tudor poetry and prose and Elizabethan and early Stuart drama, exclusive of Shakespeare. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 474: Shakespeare
Study of Elizabethan England as a background for Shakespeare’s works; extensive reading of several plays; intensive reading of selected drama and poetry. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 476: Milton and His Age
A study of Milton’s works, Cavalier and Metaphysical Poetry, the masque, and prose of the period. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 478: Literature of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century
British poetry, prose, and drama of the Restoration and 18th century with emphasis on Dryden, Swift, Pope, and Johnson. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 480: Romantic Literature
Survey of British poetry, essays, and fiction of the Romantic period. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 482: Victorian Literature
Survey of British poetry, essays, and fiction of the Victorian period. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 485: Twentieth-Century British Fiction
Survey of representative British novels and short stories of the 20th century. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 490: Creative Writing Capstone
Portfolio creation, assessment, and career guidance. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

ENG 491: Technical Writing Capstone
Provides professional technical writing experience by placing students in appropriate positions with area businesses and industries. Prerequisites: ENG 300 and junior status.

ENG 492: English Literature Capstone
A review of literary figures, periods, and concepts. Study of techniques of literary criticism and/or theory, Major revision of an analytical paper. Discussion of graduate school and career options in the major. Prerequisites: senior status.

ENG 495: Independent Study
Individual study and/or research on a problem pertaining to literature or language. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair prior to enrollment. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval.

ENG 499: Senior Capstone Experience
A service learning project within the University community for all English majors, involving planning and participating in the Association of English Majors Annual Conference, and reflecting on that professional experience. Prerequisites: senior status and departmental approval.

ENG 500: Topics in Professional Writing:______
Study and practice in selected areas of professional writing. May be retaken with different topics to a maximum of six hours. If subtopic is “Writing for the Popular Media,” no credit to students with JOU 480. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302, and one additional ENG course; or departmental approval.

ENG 502: Advanced Creative Writing
Open to students who desire to have their manuscripts criticized; fiction, drama, poetry, biography, or the informal essay accepted; guest lectures and discussion with writers in residence. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, and departmental approval.

ENG 503: Creative Writing Workshop
One week course of lectures and discussions by faculty and visiting lecturers. Each student must submit a short story, a one-act play, four poems, or equivalent. May be retaken for a maximum of three hours. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105), 301, and departmental approval.

ENG 504: Creative Writing Mentorship
Corresponding with instructor online and in conference, students will continue to develop projects begun in ENG 503. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENG 503. SUMMER ONLY.

ENG 510: Introduction to Linguistic Theory
An introduction to current linguistic theory and practice. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102, and one additional ENG course.

ENG 515: English as a Second Language
Study of theories advanced to explain the learning of English as a second language. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102, and one additional ENG course.

ENG 520: History of the English Language
Study of the history of the English language in terms of social, historical, and linguistic forces from which it developed into modern English. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102, and one additional ENG course.

ENG 530: Topics in a Genre: ______
Study of a designated literary genre, such as the novel, epic poetry, classical drama, or a popular literature genre. May be retaken with different topics to a maximum of six hours. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302, and one additional literature course; or departmental approval.

ENG 550: Topics in Literature: ______
An intensive study of a particular aspect of literature such as a theme, a movement, or contemporary directions/ experiments. May be retaken with a different topic to a maximum of six hours. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102, ENG 301, 302, and one additional literature course.