3SH Theme and genre in literature, moving from simple myths to complex modern works. Critical composition and research writing are required. Recommended as an introduction to all other literature courses. 3SH Forms and techniques of imaginative writing, mainly fiction and poetry. Students complete various writing projects, including a completed manuscript consisting of fiction, poetry, or a reasonable combination of both.
Students coordinate reading assignments with their creative writing projects.
ENGL 316 Writing, Criticism, and Theory F 3SH Introduction to current trends in writing about and studying literature and communication with extensive practice in writing the critical essay and preparation for advanced study of literature and communication. F odd 3SH Survey of American poetry, drama, and fiction from the precolumbian period through 1865. ENGL 318 American Literature from 1865 to the Present S 3SH Survey of American poetry, drama, and fiction from 1865 to the present. Topics will include African American writers, women writers, southern writers. Course may be taken more than once for credit if different topics are offered.