S Review of traditional grammar. Students must demonstrate mastery of traditional grammar and grammatical terminology. Introduction to analysis of style. Introduction to modern grammatical theory including structural linguistics and transformational-generative linguistics. Attention given to the grammatical structure of American Black English.
Students learn technical writing style and the use of visual aids.
On-line searches and computerized report production are included. Most assignments will involve essay writing, including a substantial amount of application of critical theory to literary texts. Practicum requires student work in Writing Center or English Laboratory two hours per week. Class discussion will center on the work of class members. All students will be expected to compose and to share their poems with the instructor and with other students.