ENGL 51 Basic Writing 0 credits (3 credits equivalent). For students who do not meet ENGL 101 placement requirements. Prepares students for ENGL 101 by addressing composition fundamentals at sentence, paragraph, and essay levels, with emphasis on student's own writing. F, S, Su
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 credits. Course in prose writing in which students will develop their ability to understand and write paragraphs and expository essays in standard edited English. F, S, Su
ENGL 103 Honors English Composition 3 credits. Open to students who achieve high scores on the Composition Placement Examination. Substitutes for English 101 toward fulfillment of Goal 1. (Students selected for Honors 103 may elect instead to take ENGL 101.) D
ENGL 105 Writing Laboratory 1 credit. Composition course designed for students who transfer from quarter-system schools and who are deficient in one or more hours in English composition credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMPOSITION. F, S, Su
ENGL 107 Nature of Language 3 credits. General survey of structure and use of language. Topics include language origins, descriptive and historical linguistics, language and culture, and history of the English language. Cross-listed as ANTH 107 and LANG 107. R1
ENGL 121 Practical Communication I 3 credits. Course in verbal communications with emphasis upon written discourse. Stresses effective and practical writing and speaking relevant to business and industry. Open only to Vocational-Technical students. F, S, Su
ENGL 201 Critical Reading and Writing 3 credits. Writing essays based on readings. Focus on critical reading; research methods; gathering, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing ideas and evidence; documenting material. PREREQ: ENGL 101 OR EQUIVALENT AND COMPLETION OF 30 CREDITS. F, S, Su
ENGL 206 Creative Writing Workshop 3 credits. Introduction to one or more forms of creative writing. May be repeated once with permission of the department. R1
ENGL 281 Introduction to Grammar 3 credits. An introduction to the basic grammatical principles of the English language. F, S
ENGL 301 Writing About Literature 3 credits. Course in prose writing in which students develop their ability to write expository and argumentative essays based on their reading of literary texts. PREREQ: ENGL 201 AND COMPLETION OF 60 CREDITS. F, S
ENGL 306 Creative Writing Workshop 3 credits. Advanced training in one or more of the forms of creative writing. May be repeated once with permission of the department. PREREQ: ENGL 206 OR EQUIVALENT. R1
ENGL 307 Professional Writing 3 credits. An intensive course covering skills and conventions pertinent to professional writing. Applications in disciplines or subjects of interest to the individual student. Especially appropriate for science, engineering, business, and pre-professional majors. PREREQ: ENGL 201 AND COMPLETION OF 45 CREDITS. F, S
ENGL 308 Business Communications 3 credits. An advanced course in conventions of business communications, emphasizing purpose and audience. Focus on style, semantics, research skills, format, persuasion, and critical analysis and synthesis of data. PREREQ: ENGL 201 AND COMPLETION OF 60 CREDITS. F, S, Su
ENGL 331 Methods in the Teaching of English 3 credits. Practical study of the objectives, problems and methods of teaching literature and composition in secondary schools. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF GOAL 1 AND NINE ADDITIONAL HOURS OF ENGLISH. F
ENGL 397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshop aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U. D
ENGL g401 Advanced Composition and Prose Analysis 3 credits. Study of the principles of rhetoric, syntax, and semantics applicable to the analysis of written persuasive and informative discourse. Special attention will be given to problems in the teaching of writing. PREREQ: ENGL 301, ENGL 307 OR ENGL 308, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. R2
ENGL g406 Advanced Creative Writing Workshop 3 credits. Production and discussion of student writing. Study in a specific genre with emphasis on longer works. May be repeated once for undergraduate credit. PREREQ: ENGLISH 306 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. R1
ENGL 410 Writing Internship 1-6 credits. On-the-job writing experience in business, industry, or government settings. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. PREREQ: ENGL 301, ENGL 307, OR ENGL 308 AND SENIOR STANDING. F, S
ENGL g431 Idaho Writing Project 3 credits. A National Writing Project affiliate program to aid teachers of all grade levels and all academic subjects develop skills in teaching writing. Combines composition theory and practical classroom exercises with daily writing and critiques. Su
ENGL g481 Advanced Grammar 3 credits. Study of the principles of structural and transformational grammar. Intended for the prospective teacher as well as the general student. PREREQ: ENGL 281. R2
ENGL g485 Linguistic Analysis 3 credits. Advanced course in the techniques of language analysis. Topics include sound systems (phonetics and phonology) or grammatical systems. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. R2
ENGL g486 Old English 3 credits. Intensive study of the Old English language, with attention to its intrinsic structure and its relation to Middle and Modern English. R2
ENGL g487 History of the English Language 3 credits. Study of the linguistic and socio-political changes and developments in the English language. R2
Literature Courses
ENGL 110 Introduction to Literature 3 credits. Introduction to the critical reading of various literary genres, with attention to the interpretation and evaluation of representative texts. Satisfies Goal 7 of the General Education Requirements. F, S, Su
ENGL 115 Major Themes in Literature 3 credits. Introduction to literature through the study of one or more major themes that cross historical and cultural boundaries. Satisfies Goal 7 of the General Education Requirements. F, S
ENGL 205 Art of the Film I 3 credits. Course examines the creative process, aesthetic principles and historical background of cinematic arts. Screening of representative films and examination of critical works and theories are included. Cross-listed as THEATER 205. S
ENGL 211 Introduction to Literary Analysis 3 credits. Introduction to the methods and resources used in the study of literature. Will focus upon the terminology and concepts of critical reading through a study and application of various approaches to literary analysis. F
ENGL 212 Introduction to Folklore/Oral Tradition 3 credits. Categories, functions, contexts, and modes of transmission of folk stories, songs, proverbs, games, crafts, customs, and other traditional lore. Cross-listed as AMST 212 and ANTH 212. R2
ENGL 251-252 English Literature 3 credits each. Examination of major works and authors in historical perspective, with emphasis upon literary and cultural backgrounds. R1
ENGL 253-254 American Literature 3 credits each. Examination of major works and authors in historical perspective with emphasis upon literary and cultural backgrounds. Cross-listed as AMST 253-254. R1
ENGL 255-256 World Literature 3 credits each. Examination of major works and authors in historical perspective, with emphasis upon literary and cultural backgrounds. Satisfies Goal 7 of the General Education Requirements. R1
ENGL 305 Art of the Film II 3 credits. In-depth investigation of cinematic art with focus on one or more of the following: genre, historical development, aesthetics, criticism, social impact, and artists. Screening of representative films. Cross-listed as THEA 305. PREREQ: THEA/ENGL 205 OR PERMISSION. S
ENGL 311 Studies in Genre 3 credits. Examination of the manner in which form and techniques of composition create and delimit possibilities for literary expression. Course will include a study of the characteristics of major literary genres. S
ENGL 321 Studies in Dramatic Literature 3 credits. Study of selected works from dramatic literature of the world through an analysis of their definitive generic characteristics. R2
ENGL 322 Studies in Poetry 3 credits. Study of selected poems through an analysis of their definitive generic characteristics. R2
ENGL 323 Studies in Prose Fiction 3 credits. Studies of selected works of fiction through an analysis of their definitive generic characteristics. R2
ENGL 324 Studies in Prose Non-Fiction 3 credits. Study of selected works of non-fiction through an analysis of their definitive generic characteristics. R2
ENGL 328 Gender in Literature 3 credits. Considers the role of gender in literature, including issues of authorship, reader communities, and literary representations of women and men. R2
ENGL 331 Methods in the Teaching of English 3 credits. Practical study of the objectives, problems, and methods of teaching literature and composition in secondary schools. PREREQ: COMPLETION OF GOAL 1 AND NINE ADDITIONAL HOURS OF ENGLISH. F
ENGL 341 Bible as Literature 3 credits. Study of various types of literature found in the Bible, with a view of attaining greater knowledge of and appreciation for this aspect of the literary heritage. R2
ENGL 348 Independent Problems 1-3 credits. Consultation course for upperclassmen interested in problems in language and literature not adequately covered by regular offerings. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT. D
ENGL 353 The West in American Literature 3 credits. Survey of the literature of Western America since 1800. D
ENGL 356 Ethnic and Minority Literature 3 credits. Study of the literature dealing with specific issues and concerns relevant to one or more ethnic or minority groups. D
ENGL g455 Studies in a Major National Literature 3 credits. Studies in important literatures and cultures not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Will include literatures in translation and literature written in English outside of America and the British Isles. Cross-listed as LANG 415. R3
ENGL g456 Comparative Literature 3 credits. The analysis of ideas, problems, and techniques common to important writers of various national literatures. R3
ENGL g461 Classical Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the classical Greek and Roman periods, especially in relationship to its cultural backgrounds. R3
ENGL g462 Medieval Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the Middle Ages and its background, with emphasis upon the development of English literature. R2
ENGL g463 Renaissance Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the Renaissance and its background, with emphasis upon the development of English literature. R2
ENGL g464 Seventeenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the seventeenth century and its background, with emphasis upon the development of English literature. R2
ENGL g465 Eighteenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the eighteenth century and its background, with emphasis upon the development of English and American literature. R2
ENGL g466 Early Nineteenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the early nineteenth century and its background, with emphasis upon the development of English and American literature. R2
ENGL g467 Late Nineteenth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the late nineteenth century and its background, with emphasis upon the development of English and American literature. R2
ENGL g468 Early Twentieth-Century Literature 3 credits. Study of the major literature of the early twentieth century and its background, with emphasis upon English and American literature. R2
ENGL g469 Contemporary Literature 3 credits. Study of recent major literature and its background, with emphasis upon English and American literature. R2
ENGL g472 Proseminar in a Major Literary Figure 3 credits. Intensive study in a single major author other than Chaucer, Milton, and Shakespeare, demanding some independent study and small group participation. R1
ENGL g473 Chaucer 3 credits. Intensive study of selected works of Chaucer. R2
ENGL g474 Milton 3 credits. Intensive study of selected works of Milton. R2
ENGL g476 Shakespeare 3 credits. Intensive study of selected works of Shakespeare. R1
ENGL g490 Folklore 3 credits. Principles, content, and dissemination of orally transmitted religious beliefs and popular narrative forms in preliterate societies. Cross-listed as ANTH g490. R3
ENGL 491 Senior Seminar 3 credits. A capstone course in which students consolidate their grasp of the discipline of English through application of major scholarly approaches to literature. PREREQ: ENGL 211, 311, AND 9 ADDITIONAL HOURS OF UPPER-DIVISION ENGLISH. S