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Attendance Policy for 0, 100, & 200 level courses

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

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

090 Basic Writing.
(3) I, II. 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.

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

099 Intensive Writing Review.
(3) A. 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. Taken only by recommendation of college dean. Institutional credit when exit level attained and cannot be used for graduation.

100 English for Non-Native Speakers.
(3) A. 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. Required of nonnative speakers on basis of department placement exam. 2 lec/2 lab.

101 English Composition I.
(3) I, II. A writing course reviewing sentence basics and methods of development; emphasizing style, organization, coherence, and persuasion in written discourse; extensive practice in composition for different purposes and audiences; study and practice to improve reading. Entrance exam required. Gen. Ed. IA.

102 English Composition II.
(3) I, II. Prerequisite: ENG 101 (or equivalent). 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. Gen. Ed. IB.

105 English Composition Honors.
(3, 6) I, II. Advanced writing course, reviewing fundamentals and emphasizing practice writing essays and reports, including researched, documented writing; practice to improve reading and speaking. Taken by referral or placement. 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).

106 Writing Workshop.
(1) I, II. Prerequisite: ENG 101, 105, or departmental approval. 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.

200 Topics in English.
(1-3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). 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.

210 ENG 210 Enjoying Literature.
(3) I, II. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Understanding and enjoying the distinctive aesthetic qualities, forms and meanings of literary works within ethical and cultural contexts. Gen. Ed. IIIB or VII (AH).

211 Survey of World Literature I.
(3) I, II. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Selected readings from masterpieces of world literature from ancient times through the Renaissance. Gen. Ed. IIIB or VII (AH).

212 Survey of World Literature II.
(3) I, II. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Selected readings from masterpieces of world literature from the 17th century to the present. Gen. Ed. IIIB or VII (AH).

242 Introduction to a Genre.
(2) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). 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.

300 Technical/Professional Writing.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). 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.

301 Advanced Composition.
(3) I, II. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Refinement of writing skills; application of rhetoric in expository and argumentative writings; planning and writing a research paper.

302 Principles of Literary Study.
(3) I, II. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). 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.

303 Advanced Composition for Teachers.
(3) I, II. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). 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. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for ENG 301.

306 Introduction to Creative Writing.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Introduction to fundamentals of short story, poetry, play, or personal essay writing.

308 Autobiographical Literature.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105) Discussion of American, British, Continental, and non-Western autobiographies and modern theories of autobiographical writing.

334 Modern Poetry.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Survey of representative British and American poets from Hopkins and Dickinson to the present.

335 Modern Drama.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Study of representative Continental, British, and American plays from Ibsen to the present.

337 Biblical Narrative and Verse.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Study of selected narratives and verse from the Old Testament, Apocrypha, and New Testament from distinctly literary perspectives.

340 Mythology.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Study of selected myths through historical, psychological, and literary approaches.

342 Major Black Writers.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Study of written and oral works by major black authors; authors may come from a variety of cultures such as Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States.

343 Science Fiction.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). A survey of science fiction from Mary Shelley to the present.

344 Mystery and Detective Fiction.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105) History of mystery and detective fiction. Study of the genre’s basic characteristics as well as its cultural ramifications.

345 Literature and Film.
(3) A. Cross listed as COM 345. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). An examination of the relationship between film and literature through a comparative study of the stylistic and technical elements of the two media. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for COM 345.

347 Special Studies in English.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). 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.

349 Cooperative Study: English.
(1-8) A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. 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.

350 American Literature I.
(3) I, II. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). A study of selected works by representative authors reflecting the chronological development of American literature from its beginnings to 1865.

351 American Literature II.
(3) I, II. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). A study of selected works by representative authors reflecting the chronological development of American literature from 1865 to the present.

352 English Literature I.
(3) I. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). A study of selected works by representative authors reflecting the chronological development of English literature from its beginnings through the eighteenth century.

353 English Literature II.
(3) II. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105).A study of selected works by representative authors reflecting the chronological development of English literature from the Romantic period to the present. .

359 Kentucky Literature.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). 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.

365 Appalachian Literature.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Study of selected major Appalachian literature, with emphasis on twentiethcentury writers such as Agee, Arnow, Chappell, Dykeman, Miller, Norman, Roberts, Smith, Still, and Wolfe. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for APP 365.

400 Advanced Technical Writing and Document Production.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 300. Advanced study and practice in technical communication. Emphasis on theories of technical writing and writing with technology, document development, and electronic literacies.

402 Crit. Theory & Research Methods.
(3) A. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: ENG 301, 302. 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.

405 Introduction to Composition Studies.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105) and 301. An introductory course surveying theories of composition and applying these theories to the instruction of composition.

406 Topics in Creative Writing:_____. (3) A.
Prerequisites: ENG 301, 306. 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.

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

408 Advanced Fiction Workshop.
(3) A. Prerequisite: ENG 306. Advanced writing workshop in fiction, with supplementary reading in genre. Weekly writing and critiques

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

410 Grammar, Traditional and Modern.
(3) A. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102. 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.

420 Stylistics and Editing.
(3) A. Prerequisite: ENG 301. 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.

430 Dramatic Literature.
(3) A. Cross listed as THE 430. 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. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for THE 430.

440 Young Adult Literature.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 301, 302; or departmental approval. 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.

452 American Romanticism.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). A study of the 19th century Romantic movement, concentrating on selected major authors through Whitman.

454 American Realism.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). 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.

455 Twentieth-Century American Fiction.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105), 301, 302; or departmental approval.  Survey of representative American novels and short stories of the 20th century.

470 Chaucer and His Age.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). A study of selections from Chaucer, the Pearl poet, Langland, Malory, medieval drama, and lyrics.

472 Renaissance Literature.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). A study of Tudor poetry and prose and Elizabethan and early Stuart drama, exclusive of Shakespeare.

474 Shakespeare.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Study of Elizabethan England as a background for Shakespeare's works; extensive reading of several plays; intensive reading of selected drama and poetry.

476 Milton and His Age.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). A study of Milton's works, Cavalier and metaphysical poetry, the masque, and prose of the period.

478 Literature of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). British poetry, prose, and drama of the Restoration and 18th century with emphasis on Dryden, Swift, Pope, and Johnson.

480 Romantic Literature.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Survey of British poetry, essays, and fiction of the Romantic period.

482 Victorian Literature.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Survey of British poetry, essays, and fiction of the Victorian period.

485 Twentieth-Century British Fiction.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105). Survey of representative British novels and short stories of the 20th century.

490 Creative Writing Capstone.
(3) I, II. Prerequisite: departmental approval. Portfolio creation, assessment, and career guidance. .

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

492 Senior Seminar: ______.
(3) A. Prerequisites: senior status, a minimum 3.0 GPA; ENG 301, 302. An intensive study of an author or authors; a thematic motif; a literary movement; critical, rhetorical, and language theory; or some other sharply focused study of language and/or literature.

495 Independent Study.
(1-3) A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. 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.

499 Senior Seminar.
(1) A. Prerequisites: senior status and departmental approval. 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.

500 Topics in Professional Writing:______.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102; ENG 301, 302, and one additional ENG course; or departmental approval. Study and practice in selected areas of professional writing. May be retaken with different topics to a maximum of six hours. If subtopic taught is "Writing for the Popular Media," credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for JOU 480.

502 Advanced Creative Writing.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105) and instructor approval. 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.

503 Creative Writing Workshop.
(1) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105), 301, and departmental approval. 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.

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

510 Introduction to Linguistic Theory.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105) and two additional courses in English. An introduction to current linguistic theory and practice.

515 English as a Second Language.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105) and two additional courses in English. Study of theories advanced to explain the learning of English as a second language.

520 History of the English Language.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105) and two additional courses in English. Study of the history of the English language in terms of social, historical, and linguistic forces from which it developed into modern English.

530 Studies in a Genre.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105) and two additional courses in literature. Study of a designated literary genre, such as Renaissance drama, the rise of the novel, or narrative poetry. May be retaken with different topics to a maximum of six hours.

535 Women Writers.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 102 (or 105) and two courses in literature. Study of literature by women writers.

550 Topics in Literature: ______.
(3) A. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 105 or HON 102, ENG 301, 302, and one additional literature course. 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.

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undergraduate theatre

100 Introduction to the Theatre.
(3) I, II. Understanding and appreciating the arts of the theatre, development of dramatic forms and practicies, consideration of the elements of contemporary theatrical practice. Analysis of plays. Attendance at selected play productions required. Gen. Ed. IIIA or VII (AH).

110 Stagecraft.
(3) A. Problems of stagecraft dealing with the scenic process—use of materials, construction and handling of scenery—and basic stage electricity. Lecture and lab.

130 Theatre Arts Practicum I.
(1) I, II. Study and practice of technical production through participation in departmental productions. May be retaken to a maximum of three hours.

135 Acting I.
(3) I, II. Invesigation and practice of the fundamentals in the acing process. Course work will include physical and mental preparation for the actor, improvisation, and beginning scene work.

150 Improvement of Voice and Articulation.
(3) A.Basic theory and speech production; phonetic and vocal drills for improvement of voice and articulation; adapted to students’ individual speech needs.

200 Theatrical Makeup I.
(2) A. Techniquies in application and design of stage makeup, both straight and character.

210 Advanced Stagecraft.
(3) A. Prerequisite: THE 110. A continuation of THE 110 with emphasis on lighting, sound, properties and stage management.

220 Costume Construction.
(3) A. Study and practical experience in garment construction and related costume crafts as used in theatre constume design. 2 Lec/2 Lab.

235 Acting II.
(3) I. Prerequisite: THE 135. Study and practice in analysis, character development and rehearsal as related to scene study; emphasis on twentieth-century acting syles.

280 Acting for Musical Theatre.
(3) A. Prerequisite: THE 135. Study of Musical Theatre as an art form, and an examination of the acting process and how it applies to themusical genre; performance work is included.

285 Theatre Dance I.
(2) I, II A beginning course in dance for the stage. Starting with basic work in ballet, jazz and musical theatre styles to develop strength and coordination. The class encompasses center floor work and dance combinations. May be retaken to a maximum of eight hours.

310 Scenic Design.
(3) A. Prerequisite:THE 110 or instructor approval. Principles of composition, scale, perspective, and color applied to the stage; production of ground plans, sketches, and models. 2 Lec/2 Lab.

311 Stage Lighting.
(3) A. Prerequisite: THE 110 or instructor approval. Examination of theories of lighting with application to the stage, mixed media and dance. Consideration given to color principles, lighting instruments and control equipment. Lecture and lab.

320 Costume Design.
(3) A. Design and execution of theatrical costumes with emphasis on originality, color and line. Attention given to costumes of various periods and styles. 2 Lec/2 Lab.

330 Theatre Arts Practicum II.
(1) I, II Prerequisite: THE 130 or departmental approval. Continuation of THE 130. May be reataken to a maximum of three hours.

335 Acting III.
(3) A. Prerequisite: THE 235 and THE 150. Advanced study and rehearsal in verse drama, concentrating on language and action analysis, and character development for performance; emphasis on Shakespearean scripts.

340 Audition Workshop.
(1) A. Prerequisite: instructor approval. Study and practice in theatrical auditioning, resume creation and actor's self-presentation; performance workshop in approach. May be retaken to a maximum of four hours.

341 Directing.
(3) A. Prerequisite: THE 235 or instructor approval. An introduction to the principles of play directing. Study of play selection and analysis, characterization composition, blocking and casting and rehearsal procedures.

348 Touring Showcase.
(2) A. Creation, rehearsal and performance of theatre showcase for student recruitment in the region. Audition for enrollment is required. May be retaken to a maximum of eight hours.

349 Cooperative Study: Theatre Arts.
(1-8) A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. 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.

385 Theatre Dance II.
(2) I,II Prerequisite: THE 285. Upper division dance course. Emphasis is placed on technique and polish through more advanced combinations and a greater diversity of styles. Ensemble work, tap, jazz, and partnering will be included. May be retaken to a maximum of eight hours.

390 Theatre History I.
(3) I, A. Intensive examination of development of theatre from the Greeks to the French Renaissance.

391 Theatre History II.
(3) II, A. Development of theatre from the English Restoration to the modern period.

430 Dramatic Literature.
(3) A Cross listed as ENG 430. 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. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for ENG 430.

435 Acting IV.
(3) A. Prerequisites: THE 135; THE 235 or departmental approval. Advanced study and rehearsal in period styles. Practice in character analysis and technique for performance. Exact course content may vary with instructor or needs of students.

442 Independent Study in Play Direction.
(1-3) A Prerequisites: THE 341 and departmental approval. Direction of a studio or major production under faculty guidance. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and departmental chair prior to enrollment.

490 Special Topics in Theatre Arts.
(1-3) A Presentation of course material of a timely, specialized or topical nature. Specific course orientation will appear beside title. May be retaken to a maximum of nine hours, if the subject matter is different.

498 BFA Showcase.
(1) Prerequisite: last thirty hours of BFA program. Creation and presentation of a public presentation showcasing the student’s work in theatre, music, and dance.

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learning skills

ENR090 Developmental Reading I.
(3) I, II. Focuses on improving reading skills by developing vocabulary and active reading strategies such as previewing, organizing information, and identifying main ideas and supporting details. ACT reading subscore 14 or lower.

ENR095 Developmental Reading II.
(3) I, II. Prerequisite: ENR 090 or ACT reading subscore 15-17. Focuses on developing comprehension skills. Systematic methods for learning college-level vocabulary, analyzing structure and ideas of written materials, and developing critical reading skills.

ENR112 College Reading/Study Skills.
(3) I, II. Prerequisite: completion of all ENR developmental requirements and 59 hours or fewer. Provides practice in critical reading of arts and humanities texts. Students examine ways that writers express culturally relevant themes and concepts in various genres. Emphasis on strategic reading, writing, and learning practices. Gen. Ed. VII (AH).

ENR115 Learning Dynamics.
(1) I, II. Five-week course concentrates on learning techniques for efficient and effective study of college reading materials. Emphasis on learning, storing, and retrieving information. Credit not available for students with credit for ENR 112.

ENR116 Efficient Reading.
(1) I, II. Five-week course concentrates on increasing reading efficiency by improving rate and comprehension. Emphasis on acquisition of skills and application of techniques.

ENR201 Vocabulary Development.
(2) I, II. Mastery of wide range college-level vocabulary for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Instructions in using context and Greek and Latin elements to unlock meaning. Includes practice in solving verbal analogies.

ENR205 Topics in Reading.
(1-3) A. Instruction focused on specific areas of reading and studying through selected topics.

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graduate english

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