ENGLISH (ENG)
Course Descriptions
ENG 400/500 Cr. 1-3
Workshop
Projects involving trends and issues in composition,
language, or literature related to various professional uses of
English, with a central topic to be announced before each
workshop. No more than three credits are applicable to an
English major or minor. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6.
Offered occasionally.
ENG 432/532 Cr. 3
Introduction to Linguistics
Investigation of the nature of linguistic system (phonology,
morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), theories of language
development and the acquisition of first and second languages in
diverse cultural settings. Review of idiosyncratic elements as
they pertain to second-language learning. Prerequisite: MLG 109
or any foreign language at the 200 level, or ENG 332. Offered
Sem. II.
ENG 511 Cr. 1
Folktales and Other Lore for Children
Close study of various folktales for children. Also studied
are myths, legends, tall-tales, Jack-tales, fables, nursery
rhymes, skip-rope rhymes, and literary lore. Modern adaptations
by contemporary authors are given attention. Prerequisite: three
credits in 200-level English courses. Offered occasionally.
ENG 700 Cr. 1-3
Workshop
Projects involving trends and issues in composition,
language, or literature related to various professional uses of
English, with a central topic to be announced before each
workshop. Repeatable for credit - maximum 6. Offered
occasionally.