ENGLISH (ENG)
Course Descriptions
ENG 400/500 Cr. 1-3
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
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
Spring.
ENG 511 Cr. 1
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 405/605 Cr. 3
Methods in English Education
Methods in English Education
A study of methods, materials and evaluation techniques that
are shown by current research and practice in English education
to be effective with middle and secondary level students.
Emphasis is given to the knowledge and skills necessary to
create a developmentally appropriate, positive learning
environment. The course will include approaches to teaching
critical thinking skills using a variety of activities and
teacher modeling. Offered Spring only.
ENG 700 Cr. 1-3
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.