Assumes competence in English grammar and paragraph structure. May include readings to develop the skill of understanding ideas in written form. Keyboarding skills required for all English courses. Fiction, drama and poetry are used as a basis for writing analytically and providing further practice in expressing thought through effectively written English. 801-203 Advanced Composition 3 credits Continues the study of expository writing for students who wish to attain advanced skills in managing the written language.
Students learn critical reading and thinking skills, including textual analysis and evaluations.
This course focuses on ways to approach and analyze various genres. 801-210 American Short Story 3 credits This course surveys the American short story from its beginning with Washington Irving to the present with such writers as Lorrie Moore, focusing on formal elements of the genre set within a cultural context. Students study the historical development of the American short story and learn to analyze and explicate texts. 801-211 Gay and Lesbian Literature 3 credits Examines work by representative authors in American literature written by and about lesbian and gay people from the 19th century to the present, including short stories, novels, drama, poetry and film. Works will be analyzed in regard to both specific and universal messages they have to offer, for nongay and gay readers alike.