Emphasis on main ideas and intellectual currents of 19th Century as manifested in the art, literature, science, philosophy, and politics of the period. ENG 308 Intellectual Currents of the 20th Century Primarily a seminar for honor students in the humanities. Emphasis on main movements and currents in 20th Century such as psychoanalysis, existentialism, surrealism, and new wave fiction and film. ENG 380 History of the English Language Historical development of the English language, focusing on its sounds, grammar, and vocabulary, from the Old English period to the present. Courses Open to Graduate Students ENG 401 Introduction to Graduate Study in English Assumptions, principles, research techniques, and bibliographical tools employed in advanced study of British and American literature.
Subjects chosen for study vary from semester to semester.
Seminar in American Literature Significant authors or topics in American literature. Subjects chosen for study vary from semester to semester. Program Various levels and special topics in fiction, poetry, script writing, and creative non-fiction. For a full description, consult the Creative Writing Catalog Supplement. Seminar in Theme or Movement Detailed study of a theme or movement, offering a perspective different from that of a nationality, period, or major author.