| ENG 090W |
(3:0:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
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| ENG 100 Reading Comprehension |
(2:2:2)
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| Fee: $5 |
| Prerequisite: ACT composite score 17 or below and/or instructor referral. |
| Emphasizes basic reading skills: vocabulary building, comprehension, and fluency. |
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| ENG 101R Reading Assistance & Textbook Comprehension |
(0.5-2:2:0)
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| Fee: $5 |
| Emphasizes skills for texbook study and comprehension. |
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| ENG 106 Basic Writing |
(3:3:0)
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| Fee: $5 |
| Emphasizes basic writing conventions: effective sentences, paragraphs, and short essays. Recommended for individuals with an ACT English score of 17 or below. |
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| ENG 107 College Reading |
(3:3:1)
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| Fee: $5 |
| Develops reading skills for improved textbook comprehension in the arts and sciences. |
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| ENG 108 English Language Development (ELD) - Oral |
(3:3:1)
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| Prerequisite: International student whose primary language is not English. |
| Emphasizes oral communication and cultural transitional skills for non-native speakers of English. |
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| ENG 108A English Language Development (ELD) - Oral |
(1.5:3:0)
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| Prerequisite: International student whose primary language is not English. |
| Focuses on the improvement of English skills for non-native speakers. Emphasizes oral communication. |
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| ENG 109 English Language Development (ELD) - Writing |
(3:3:1)
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| Prerequisite: International student whose primary language is not English. |
| Focuses on the improvement of English writing skills for non-native speakers. Emphasizes written communication. Prepares students for English 111. |
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| ENG 111 College Writing |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Focuses on the development of proficient college writing. Emphasizes the composing process, expository and argumentative discourse, research and documentation. |
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| ENG 111C College Writing |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Equivalent to Eng 111 but taught in a computer classroom. Keyboarding skill is required. |
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| ENG 218 Creative Writing |
(3:3:0)
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| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C. |
| Focuses on the creation of original works of poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. Introductory course for the creative writing emphasis for English majors. (Does not give GE credit in the Letters area of the Arts & Letters requirement nor in the Reading & Writing area of the Basic Skills requirement.) |
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| ENG 250 Introduction to Literature |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Introduces literary genre: short story, novel, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes skilled reading and analysis of significant examples. (Not recommended for English majors.) |
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| ENG 251 Fundamentals of Literary Interpretation |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C. English and Humanities majors and minors. |
| Introduces literary genre: fiction, poetry, drama, and literary theory. (Required for English majors and minors.) |
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| ENG 290 |
(0.5-3:0:0)
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| ENG 290A |
(1-3:0:0)
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| ENG 311 Advanced Writing and Critical Reading |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C and 22 credit hours or sophomore standing. |
| Emphasizes critical thinking through writing expository and argumentative essays, as well as documents for specific professional fields. (Recommended for General Studies majors.) |
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| ENG 311C Advanced Writing and Critical Reading |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C and 22 credit hours or sophomore standing. |
| Equivalent to English 311 but taught in a computer classroom. Keyboarding skill is required. (Recommended for General Studies majors.) |
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| ENG 312 Advanced Writing for Business |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C or Business 220, and at least 22 credit hours or sophomore standing. |
| Emphasizes rhetorical strategies, patterns, and aims characteristic of professional business writing with a focus on purpose and audience. Requires a research paper. (Required for Accounting and Business majors.) |
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| ENG 312C Advanced Writing for Business |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C or Business 220, and at least 22 credit hours or sophomore standing. |
| Equivalent to English 312, but taught in a computer classroom. Keyboarding skill is required. (Required for Accounting and Business majors.) |
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| ENG 313 Advanced Writing for Elementary Education Majors |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Elementary Education major, English 111 or 111C, and at least 22 credit hours or sophomore standing. |
| Emphasizes writing proficiency by focusing on the writing process, collaborative writing, and techniques for teaching writing in elementary school. Requires a research paper. (Required for Elementary Education majors.) |
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| ENG 313C Advanced Writing for Elementary Education Majors |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Elementary Education major, English 111 or 111C, and at least 22 credit hours or sophomore standing. |
| Equivalent to English 313 but taught in a computer classroom. Keyboarding skill is required. (Required for Elementary Education majors.) |
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| ENG 314 Advanced Writing/English and Humanities |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C, English 251, and at least 22 credit hours or sophomore standing. |
| Emphasizes literature-based expository and research writing. Requires analytical essays including explication, literary analysis, interpretation, and a research paper. (Required for English majors and minors.) |
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| ENG 315 Advanced Writing in the Social Sciences |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C and at least 22 credits or sophomore standing. |
| Emphasizes writing in the social sciences by focusing on correspondence, resource reports, critiques, and a research paper. (Recommended for Social Science majors.) |
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| ENG 315C Advanced Writing in the Social Sciences |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C and at least 22 credit hours or sophomore standing. |
| Equivalent to English 315 but taught in a computer classroom. Keyboarding skill is required. (Recommended for Social Science majors.) |
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| ENG 316 Advanced Writing/Technical Communication |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C and at least 22 credit hours or sophomore standing. |
| Emphasizes accuracy and skill in writing scientific pamphlets, articles, reports, and memoranda. Requires a research paper. (Required for Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Biology majors.) |
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| ENG 316C Advanced Writing/Technical Communication |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Reading & Writing requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C and 22 credits or sophomore standing. |
| Equivalent to English 316 but taught in a computer classroom. Keyboarding skill is required. (Required for Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Biology majors.) |
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| ENG 318R Advanced Creative Writing |
(3:3:0)
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| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111 or 111C. |
| Focuses on the creation of original writing in fiction, poetry, drama, or creative non-fiction. May be repeated for credit. See schedule for specific offerings. |
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| ENG 325 Theory and Practice of Language - Grammar and Usage |
(3:3:0)
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| Introduces the study of the English language with an overview of grammar, history, usage, and semantics. (Required for English majors.) |
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| ENG 326 Editing: Comprehensive and Copyediting |
(3:3:0)
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| Prerequisite: English 111 and English 325 |
| Develops expertise in comprehensive editing, copyediting, and proofreading. Introduces students to document production and design. Provides students with practical experience through service learning opportunities. (Required for English Majors/Professional Writing Emphasis.) |
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| ENG 331 British Literature - Medieval and Renaissance |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 251 is required for English majors. |
| Examines works and authors of the Medieval and Renaissance periods from Beowulf to Milton (428-1660), and the influence of historical events, philosophical ideas, and literary trends. |
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| ENG 332 British Literature - Neoclassic and Romantic |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 251 is required for English majors. |
| Examines works and authors of the Neoclassic and Romantic periods from Dryden to Keats (1660-1832), and the influence of historical events, philosophical ideas, and literary trends. |
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| ENG 333 British Literature - Victorian and Modern |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 251 is required for English majors. |
| Examines works and authors of the Victorian and Modern periods from Carlyle to Eliot (1832-1965), and the influence of historical events, philosophical ideas, and literary trends. |
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| ENG 334 American Literature - Colonial and Romantic |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 251 is required for English majors. |
| Examines works and authors of the Colonial and Romantic periods from Bradstreet to Dickinson (1607-1865), and the influence of historical events, philosophical ideas, and literary trends. |
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| ENG 335 American Literature - Realism and Modern |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Completion of English 251 is required for English majors. |
| Examines works and authors of the Realism and Modern periods from Crane to Ellison (1865-1965), and the influence of historical events, philosophical ideas, and literary trends on the works and authors. |
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| ENG 350R Themes in Literature |
(3:3:0)
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| Traces an important theme (nature, utopian ideals, urban/rural tensions) as expressed in various literary genre and through historical periods. (May be repeated for credit. See schedule for specific offerings.) |
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| ENG 351 Fiction |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Explores the development and characteristics of short fiction and/or the novel. |
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| ENG 352 Poetry |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Introduces major poets and analyzes significant poetry, indicating cultural and artistic relationships to other art forms. |
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| ENG 353 Drama |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Explores literary study of plays, encompassing their historical, critical, and social contexts. |
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| ENG 354 Non-fiction |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Emphasizes extensive reading, writing, and study of non-fiction works by major authors. Includes genre such as history, philosophy, speeches, journals, reviews, columns, letters. |
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| ENG 355 Children's Literature |
(3:3:0)
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| Introduces students to the spectrum of children's literature, past and present. Emphasizes teacher education. (Required for Elementary Education majors.) |
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| ENG 356 Young Adult Literature |
(3:3:0)
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| Focuses on evaluating, promoting, and teaching young adult literature in the public schools. (Required for English Education majors.) |
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| ENG 361 Sacred and Religious Literature |
(3:3:0)
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| Examines a variety of sacred and religious texts, explores connections betwen literature and religious ideals, and provides an interpretive framework. |
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| ENG 362 World Literature |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Surveys contemporary and/or classical world literature with an emphasis on literary and cultural backgrounds.
(Recommended for English, Anthropology, Foreign Language, History, Humanities, and International Studies majors.) |
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| ENG 363R Ethnic Literature |
(3:3:0)
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| Emphasizes a literary study of texts produced by ethnic writers or of texts that address ethnic identity. Includes genre such as essays, fiction, novels, poems, plays, and/or autobiographies. (May be repeated for credit. See schedule for specific offerings.) |
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| ENG 370R Major Authors |
(3:3:0)
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| Focuses on the life and works of one major writer or the life and works of a few related authors. (May be repeated for credit. See schedule for specific offerings.) |
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| ENG 371R Contemporary Authors |
(3:3:0)
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| Focuses on several contemporary creative writers, exploring themes and literary elements. (May be repeated for credit. See schedule for specific offerings.) |
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| ENG 372R Regional Authors |
(3:3:0)
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| Focuses on important literature in relationship to a specific place and historical setting, such as the American West, the South, New England, and Ireland. (May be repeated for credit. See schedule for specific offerings.) |
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| ENG 373 Shakespeare |
(3:3:0)
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| Fullfills GE Letters requirement. |
| Focuses on the works of Shakespeare, his contemporaries, and the culture of Elizabethan England. |
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| ENG 397R Practicum |
(3:3:0)
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| Prepares students to teach Freshman Composition while in graduate school or as adjunct faculty. Recommended for majors with Literary Studies emphasis. |
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| ENG 398R English Internship |
(1-6:0:0)
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| Prerequisite: Completion of English 111, English 251, and English 314. |
| Applied practice and/or teaching of writing, editing, research, or literary analysis. To arrange an internship, contact the English Department. |
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| ENG 418 Creative Writing and Publishing |
(3:3:0)
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| Prerequisite: English 218 or 318R. |
| Focuses on workshops, document production, portfolio preparation, and editing. Prepares students for creative publishing. (Culminating course for English Majors/Creative Writing Emphasis.) |
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| ENG 430 Teaching English in Secondary Schools |
(3:3:0)
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| Provides practical experience in developing strategies and lesson plans for teaching reading, writing, and literature in secondary schools. (Culminating class for English Education majors.) |
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| ENG 440 Studies in Literary Theory |
(3:3:0)
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| Prerequisite: Completion of English 251. |
| Surveys predominant critical theories for literary study and interpretation. (Required for English Majors/Literary Studies Emphasis.) |
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| ENG 442 Literature and Culture |
(3:3:0)
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| Prerequisite: English Major core classes. |
| Examines the interdisciplinary relationship between literature and one of the following significant cultural areas: myth, philosophy, humanities, psychology, economics, or politics. (Culminating course for English Majors/Literary Studies Emphasis.) |
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| ENG 450 RHETORICAL STUDIES |
(3:3:0)
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| Prerequisite: Completion of English 251, 314, and 325. |
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| ENG 452 Professional Writing |
(3:3:0)
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| Prerequisite: English 312 or 316 and English 326. |
| Builds expertise in producing professional documents: document design, drafting, final production. Provides students both advanced instruction and opportunities for "real-world" applications. (Culminating course for English Majors/Professional Writing Emphasis.) |
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| ENG 495 Senior Writing/Critical Thinking Seminar |
(3:3:0)
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| Provides the capstone experience for all English Majors. Requires the preparation of a senior portfolio representing the student's best work. (Required for English Majors.) |
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| ENG 495C Senior Writing/Critical Thinking Seminar |
(3:3:0)
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| Equivalent to English 495 but taught in a computer classroom. Keyboarding skill is required. |
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