ENGL-English
ENGL0900. Improvement of Language Usage (3)
A course for students who are not prepared for college-level composition, emphasizing a systematic study of language usage, spelling and writing. (Does not satisfy the catalog specific course requirement for English Composition.)
ENGL1020. English Composition (3)
A course intended to develop in students college-level writing skills and stimulate them to think critically, express themselves clearly, and develop an appreciation for the medium of language through a variety of writing experiences. For the course to count for General Education requirements, a student must earn a grade of C- or better. Prerequisites: ACT English score of 18 or higher, or an SAT English score of 460, or a COMPASS English score of 70, or a passing grade in ENGL0900.
ENGL2020. Research Writing and Critical Thinking (3)
A course which enables students to sharpen analytical reading skills and, through the medium of research projects, to continue to refine the critical thinking and writing skills developed in English Composition. It acquaints students with current information technology and library resources available at NNU, and covers the entire process of researching and writing position papers. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL1020 with a grade of C- or better or advanced placement.
ENGL2120. English Grammar and Usage (2)
A systematic review of the principles and practice of traditional English grammar and usage conventions. An introduction to morphology and phonology is provided.
ENGL2122. English Grammar and Usage/Linguistics and History (3)
A systematic review of the principles and practice of traditional English grammar and usage conventions. An introduction to morphology and phonology is provided. This course will also introduce students to linguistic theory and the history of the English language, particularly as recorded throughout English literature. This course is taught partially with ENGL2120 and is offered yearly.
ENGL2210. American Literature: Colonial Period to the Civil War (3)
A survey of American writing from the colonial period through the Civil War emphasizing the development of American literary aesthetics, forms, and ideas.
ENGL2220. American Literature: Civil War to the Present (3)
A survey of American writing from the Civil War to the present time, emphasizing the development of American literary aesthetics, forms, and ideas.
ENGL2310. British Literature: Beowulf through the Age of Reason (3)
A survey of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the Restoration.
ENGL2320. British Literature: The Romantic Age to the Present (3)
A survey of British literature from the Romantic and Victorian periods to the present time.
ENGL2410. Major Literature of the Western World (3)
An introductory study of major literary works drawn from the European, British, and American traditions. Special emphasis is placed on literary appreciation.
ENGL2420. World Literature: The Ancient World to the Renaissance (3)
A survey of selected literature from a variety of world cultures. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL2430. World Literature: The Enlightenment to the Modern Era (3)
A survey of selected literature from a variety of world cultures. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL2610. Introduction to Journalism (3)
This course will teach students basic reporting and news writing skills, focusing on Associated Press writing style. Additionally, students will be introduced to the best journalism practices dealing with news value and judgment.
ENGL2980. Introduction to the Study of Literature (1)
An introduction to basic approaches to literature study. Although open to all students, it is designed to serve as a cohesive agent for the major program. It is required of all majors in the English department. Recommended for the sophomore year. Prerequisites: 3 credits in literature.
ENGL3020. Principles of Writing (3)
An advanced expository writing course emphasizing the thinking and writing skills necessary to develop an effective prose style. A general course appropriate for advanced students in any area, it is especially recommended for potential graduate students. Prerequisites: ENGL2020.
ENGL3040. Creative Writing - Prose (3)
Principles, techniques, and practice in writing both fiction and non-fiction. Small-group work and individual conferences are included. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3050. Creative Writing - Poetry (3)
Principles, techniques, and practice in writing poems. Emphasis on individual writing and small-group activities. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3094. Topics in English (1-3)
Specialized study of a topic, genre, or author. Prerequisites: 3 credits in literature. May be repeated for credit.
ENGL3120. Linguistics: Structure and History of English (3)
An investigation of both traditional and transformational descriptions of English with special attention to the contribution of structural linguistics to modern understanding of the operation of language. Course will also include a study of the history of the English language from the early backgrounds to Old English to modern American English. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3210. Major Authors in American Literature (3)
A study of selected works of a major American author or authors. Some examples of course topics are: variations on the American Dream, doctors in literature, literature of the sea, small-town America, and American travel literature. May be repeated for credit. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3250. The American Novel (3)
A study of the development of the American novel through reading and discussing important novels by American authors. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3310. Major Authors in British Literature (3)
A study of selected works of a major British author or authors. Some examples of course topics are: faith and doubt in British literature, British fantasy from Swift to Tolkein, and poetry of the Brownings. May be repeated for credit. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3320. Shakespeare (3)
A study of representative plays through reading, viewing, and discussing comedies, tragedies, and histories.
ENGL3350. The British Novel (3)
A study of the development of the British novel through reading and discussing important novels by British authors. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3410. Greek and Roman Classics (3)
A study of The Iliad, The Odyssey, Greek drama, The Aeneid, and other ancient Greek and Roman works. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3420. Foreign Literature in Translation (3)
Major works of a foreign country or other geographic area (not the United States or Great Britain) will be studied in English translation. Some examples of course topics are twentieth century European literature, literature of the Far and Near East, Latin-American literature, literature of the African diaspora, or literature of European existentialism. The course topics may also focus on the works of a major author in translation. May be repeated for credit. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3510. Twentieth Century Poetry (3)
A study of representative British and American poetry of the twentieth century. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3520. Twentieth Century Drama (3)
A study of representative European, British, and American drama from Ibsen to Ionesco. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3610. Advanced Reporting (3)
In this course, students will learn advanced investigative reporting skills needed for in-depth and enterprise reporting. This course will also introduce civic/public journalism and beat journalism. Students will be required to cover a beat for the student newspaper. Prerequisites: ENGL2610.
ENGL3630. News Analysis and Opinion Writing (3)
In this course, students will study critical writing forms for publication. Journalism genres covered in this class may include: column writing, editorial writing, news analysis, arts review, and mixed opinion/news (advocacy) form. Prerequisites: ENGL2610 or instructor's permission. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3640. News Editing (3)
This course focuses on newsroom management/production skills, including best journalism practices, headline writing and basic newspaper graphic design. Students will also be taught methods for content editing and copyediting. Students will be required to demonstrate a mastery of the Associated Press Stylebook. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3660. Magazine Writing (3)
Students will be exposed to a variety of popular magazine writing styles. In addition, the course will teach students how to query and publish freelance articles in magazine and online publications, with a particular emphasis on publications found in the Writers' Market. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3740. Children's Literature (3)
A study of literature written for children, from pre-school age onward. The course samples a variety of types of literature and will prove valuable for general students, prospective teachers, or parents who wish to enrich their own background in children's literature and to develop qualitative judgment skills.
ENGL3790. Teaching Language Arts and Writing Process in the Secondary School (3)
A study of secondary English language arts teaching strategies, instructional materials and tools, and curricular structure. The course includes recent theory and practice in the teaching of writing with an emphasis on process. Includes opportunities for students to observe and teach a minimum of 20 hours in a secondary classroom. Prerequisites: Junior classification. Corequisites: EDUC3590
ENGL3910. Literary Criticism (3)
The study and application of representative literary criticisms from Plato to the present. It is required of English and English-education majors and recommended for the junior year. Prerequisites: 9 credits in literature. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL3950. Newspaper Practicum (3)
Students will serve on the staff of the Crusader student newspaper for one semester to acquire a practical, working knowledge of the basic skills needed to work in a news media outlet. Students may not be paid staff members on the Crusader and receive credit simultaneously.
ENGL3960. Internship in Professional Writing (3)
Students will work at least 100 hours in a professional writing situation, such as a newspaper, on a schedule convenient to the needs of the business or office and the students' own course work. The writing situation will be selected in consultation with the English Department Chair. Students will have opportunity to observe and participate in all facets of the business. A supervisor in the business situation will agree to serve as editor, instructor, and supervisor, and be approved by the English Department Chair. Credit and grade will depend upon the completion of the hours in a dependable, professional manner as verified from the supervisor to the professor.
ENGL4270. Minority Voices in American Literature (3)
A course studying the literature of American cultural minorities. Course content may be either multi-cultural or monocultural. May be repeated for credit.
ENGL4340. Major Romantics and Victorians (3)
Readings in British Romantic and Victorian poetry and prose. The course focuses upon the rapidly changing art and ideas through these periods. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL4350. British Poetry Before 1700 (3)
A course exploring poetry in English from the Middle Ages until 1700. Content may focus on one or two significant poets (Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton), or on a literary period. Offered: Alternate years.
ENGL4750. Literature for the Secondary School (3)
A study of the literature appropriate for secondary school language arts classes including criteria for the selection of and strategies for teaching the literature.
ENGL4960. Senior Internship (3)
Students will work in an instructor-approved journalism-related professional internship. Students must either create or edit journalistic works as part of the internship. Political and public relation internships that deal with media related professional activities may qualify as journalism-related with prior instructor approval. Students must log 100 hours of professional activity during the course of the internship.
ENGL4980A. Senior Seminar in English (1)
A review of the English program and a commencement of a lifetime of independent reading and thinking. Required of all majors in the English department. Prerequisites: Senior classification.
ENGL4980B. Senior Seminar in Journalism (1)
In this senior seminar, Journalism majors will prepare a portfolio of writing clips and/or video clips to help those who intend to pursue journalism-related jobs upon graduation. Students will also debate and prepare a paper on the role of Christian faith in the profession of journalism.
STEP PROGRAM
ENGL3240. Studies in American Literature (3)
A study of selected works by American authors which may focus on an individual author, a topic, or a time period. Prerequisites: Admission to the STEP Program. This course is available only to students in the STEP Program. May be repeated for credit.
ENGL3340. Studies in British Literature (3)
A study of selected works by British authors which may focus on an individual author, a topic, or a time period. Prerequisites: Admission to the STEP Program. This course is available only to students in the STEP Program. May be repeated for credit.
ENGL3440. Studies in World Literature (3)
A study of selected works by non-American or non-British authors which may focus on an individual author, a topic, or a time period. Prerequisites: Admission to the STEP Program. This course is available only to students in the STEP Program. May be repeated for credit.