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An introductory study of literary terminology and the major genres of American, British, European, and multicultural literature. Focuses on critical reading and intelligent appreciation of literature and of the ways of writing about literature. Students may only earn credit for ENGL2010, 2010D or 2010G. (3 Units)

An introduction to the English major in the online modality with a focus on applying a Christian worldview to study of English. Introduces students to a range of online discussion tools and to a range of professions in which the English major can be applied. (1 Unit)

This course introduces a consideration of personal worldview, faith, and the discipline of English, including literary studies and creative writing. It is also designed to introduce students to the basic skills necessary for academic success in the discipline of English and to provide students with an overview of the discipline including requirements of the major and expectations of professions in which that major may be applied. (1 Units)

Literature of Great Britain from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century. Students may only earn credit for ENGL2130 or 2130G. (3 Units)

Literature of Great Britain from the Romantic Period to the present. Students may only earn credit for ENGL2230 or 2230G. (3 Units)

American Literature from the Colonial Period to 1865. (3 Units)

American literature from 1865 to present. Students may only earn credit for ENGL2430 or 2430G. (3 Units)

World literature (excluding British and American) through the Renaissance. Students may only earn credit for ENGL2530 or 2530G. (3 Units)

World literature (excluding British and American) from Neoclassicism to present. Students may only earn credit for ENGL2630 or 2630G. (3 Units)

This course introduces the creative writer to the literary genres of poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama and to the writing workshop. Students will analyze examples in each genre and apply elements of form, technique, and meaning. The course is designed to help students develop a writing voice and practice each of the major genres. Students may only earn credit for ENGL2730 or 2730D. Prerequisite: ENGL1000 (3 Units)

Advanced study in theories of imaginative literature and in the issues of interpreting literary texts. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Selected poems and plays are studied in their historical contexts. A variety of critical approaches are incorporated. Includes comedies, history plays, and tragedies. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course explores the intellectual contributions of classical Greek and Roman literature by examining the meaning of these works within the historical, political, and cultural context of ancient Greco-Roman society. Student may only earn credit for ENGL3230 or 3230G. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This three unit senior capstone project serves to assess the subject matter competence of the English major and the Single Subject Program candidate. Students will enroll for this course with the recommendation of their English program advisor and the approval of the department chair. Prerequisite: ENGL3500 (3 Units)

This course studies writing within the diverse environment of the workplace. It emphasizes the need to adapt written documents for a distinct task, audience, or platform. The course introduces students to professional and technical writing through examination and evaluation of interdisciplinary readings and representative models of professional documents-both print and digital. The course will incorporate strategies for developing and improving skills in writing, reading, researching, editing, presenting, and collaborating. Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective practices through a portfolio of professional documents. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course introduces students to the growing field of digital studies. Given the interdisciplinary nature of digital studies, students will study digital texts and projects and will work collaboratively to evaluate, develop, and refine their technical skills to create and edit various forms of digital publications. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

Introduction to research topics, methods, and materials in the field of language and literature for application in a series of scholarly papers and presentations of various types and lengths. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of literary editing. Students will explore the technical, aesthetic, and ethical aspects of editing manuscripts as well as the pragmatic processes of editorial work. They will review standard grammar and syntax and apply them to proofreading; additionally, they employ a contextual understanding of the English language and prose conventions to substantive editing. Students will develop a critical understanding of the editor's role in the publishing process as well as practical experience in editing manuscripts. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Linguistic theory and method. Includes the study of the five universal elements of language (phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics) as well as the use of language and its variants in culture. Fieldwork required. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

American literature and thought, 1800-1914, with emphasis on Poe, Hawthorne, Emerson, Dickinson, Douglass, Whitman, Melville, Stowe, and Twain. Student may only earn credit for ENGL3450 or 3450D. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course offers students intensive study of a special topic in American literature. Students will study a specific theme, author, genre, or period within the broad literary history of the United States. This study will equip students to broaden their engagement in American literature. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from 1900 to World War II. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4400 or 4400G. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from World War II to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course examines key literary voices of seventeenth-century Britain鈥擬ilton, Donne, Herbert, and others鈥攕et against the backdrop of political upheaval, religious reform, and evolving Christian thought. Students will explore how poetry and prose reflect and respond to themes of divine authority, personal faith, and historical change. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Neoclassical, Romantic, and Victorian literature in historical context. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL 1230E (3 Units)

This course offers students an intensive study of a special topic in British Literature. Students will study a specific theme, author, genre, or period within the broad literary history of Great Britain. This study will equip students to broaden their engagement in British literature. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

Prose, fiction, poetry, and drama from 1890 to the present, with emphasis on the Modernist writers. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4600 or 4600G. (3 Units)

The literature of women and ethnic minorities. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course offers students an intensive study of global literature with an emphasis on works translated into English, excluding American literature. Students will study literature and cultures from around the world, equipping them to broaden their engagement in academic studies and Great Commission service. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Student may only earn credit for ENGL3140 or 3140G. (3 Units)

Surveys some of the great literary texts in the Christian tradition. Readings from primary works will provide opportunity to become familiar with a variety of voices in the history of Christian spirituality. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social, and theological contexts. Authors and texts may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

The course is designed to examine the study of literature through the lens of faith. It considers the intersection of personal belief and reading practices, the analysis of literature, both religious and secular, from a Christian worldview, and potential avenues of Christian literary theory. It requires students to evaluate and analyze both literary texts and approaches to literature, with each student formulating a formal position in regard to the intersection of faith and literature. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course studies writing within the diverse environment of the workplace. It emphasizes the need to adapt written documents for a distinct task, audience, or platform. The course introduces students to professional and technical writing through examination and evaluation of interdisciplinary readings and representative models of professional documents-both print and digital. The course will incorporate strategies for developing and improving skills in writing, reading, researching, editing, presenting, and collaborating. Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective practices through a portfolio of professional documents. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

An intensive study of a particular area of world literature in translation (e.g., Greek drama, or the literature of Existentialism). See the instructor for the area currently being studied. May be offered as a dual-language topic such as Latin American authors. Student may only earn credit for ENGL3030 or 3030G. (3 Units)

The literature of women and ethnic minorities. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course offers students an intensive study of global literature with an emphasis on works translated into English, excluding American literature. Students will study literature and cultures from around the world, equipping them to broaden their engagement in academic studies and Great Commission service. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Student may only earn credit for ENGL3140 or 3140G. (3 Units)

This course explores the intellectual contributions of classical Greek and Roman literature by examining the meaning of these works within the historical, political, and cultural context of ancient Greco-Roman society. Student may only earn credit for ENGL3230 or 3230G. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course examines key literary voices of seventeenth-century Britain鈥擬ilton, Donne, Herbert, and others鈥攕et against the backdrop of political upheaval, religious reform, and evolving Christian thought. Students will explore how poetry and prose reflect and respond to themes of divine authority, personal faith, and historical change. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Neoclassical, Romantic, and Victorian literature in historical context. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL 1230E (3 Units)

American literature and thought, 1800-1914, with emphasis on Poe, Hawthorne, Emerson, Dickinson, Douglass, Whitman, Melville, Stowe, and Twain. Student may only earn credit for ENGL3450 or 3450D. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

A consideration of children's classics, including but not limited to texts from "Golden Age" of children's literature, approximately 1865-1914. Focus on critical analysis of texts, employing a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, close readings, and contemporary research. Also examines the historical constructions of childhood and social responses to children's literature. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

A close examination of selected folklore and fairy tales from various cultural or literary traditions. Focus on interpretation and analysis of individual texts, utilizing a variety of historical and contemporary critical approaches to reading, understanding, and researching folklore and fairy tales as a distinctive genre. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Detective Fiction is an historical approach to the detective fiction genre and its impact on Western society. The class explores issues of knowledge production, detection, policing, and identity through drama, novels, short stories, and film. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

Introduction to literature designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents and young adults. Varied uses of literature such as poetry and short stories will be explored with intensive study of longer works of fiction and non-fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Surveys some of the great literary texts in the Christian tradition. Readings from primary works will provide opportunity to become familiar with a variety of voices in the history of Christian spirituality. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social, and theological contexts. Authors and texts may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

The course is designed to examine the study of literature through the lens of faith. It considers the intersection of personal belief and reading practices, the analysis of literature, both religious and secular, from a Christian worldview, and potential avenues of Christian literary theory. It requires students to evaluate and analyze both literary texts and approaches to literature, with each student formulating a formal position in regard to the intersection of faith and literature. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

The class represents a close examination of select graphic novels from a variety of genres and styles. It focuses on literary interpretation and analysis of individual texts, utilizing a variety of historical and contemporary critical approaches to reading, understanding, and researching the graphic novel within an interdisciplinary context. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

This course introduces students to the growing field of digital studies. Given the interdisciplinary nature of digital studies, students will study digital texts and projects and will work collaboratively to evaluate, develop, and refine their technical skills to create and edit various forms of digital publications. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest. Other courses listed in the catalog may not be taken by independent study. (3 Units)

Focuses on a different theme, genre, or period of British, American, or World literature each time offered. See instructor for topic currently to be studied. Student may only earn credit for ENGL4000 or 4000G. (3 Units)

This course examines texts that play with traditional storytelling conventions related to genre, structure, style, methodology, content, and/or the reading process. Course readings focus primarily on experimental print and digital literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. Students also create an experimental project related to course content. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4100, 4100D, or 4100G. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Selected poems and plays are studied in their historical contexts. A variety of critical approaches are incorporated. Includes comedies, history plays, and tragedies. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course offers students intensive study of a special topic in American literature. Students will study a specific theme, author, genre, or period within the broad literary history of the United States. This study will equip students to broaden their engagement in American literature. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

This course offers students an intensive study of a special topic in British Literature. Students will study a specific theme, author, genre, or period within the broad literary history of Great Britain. This study will equip students to broaden their engagement in British literature. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from 1900 to World War II. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4400 or 4400G. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from World War II to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Prose, fiction, poetry, and drama from 1890 to the present, with emphasis on the Modernist writers. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4600 or 4600G. (3 Units)

The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to practice the written, oral, research, analytical, and/or technological skills developed in their field(s) of study under the direct supervision of a practitioner in a professional field. In consultation with the internship coordinator, the student works in the field through supervised practical experiences with a professional organization. This opportunity is available for students who are English majors/minors, writing and digital studies minors, creative writing minors, and creative writing BFA students. (3 Units)

A consideration of children's classics, including but not limited to texts from "Golden Age" of children's literature, approximately 1865-1914. Focus on critical analysis of texts, employing a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, close readings, and contemporary research. Also examines the historical constructions of childhood and social responses to children's literature. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

A close examination of selected folklore and fairy tales from various cultural or literary traditions. Focus on interpretation and analysis of individual texts, utilizing a variety of historical and contemporary critical approaches to reading, understanding, and researching folklore and fairy tales as a distinctive genre. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Introduction to literature designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents and young adults. Varied uses of literature such as poetry and short stories will be explored with intensive study of longer works of fiction and non-fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course offers an intermediate writing workshop where students study the craft of fiction through analysis of multiple genres, such as micro-fiction, short stories, and novellas. Students develop skills in writing fiction through lecture, practice, peer workshop, and revision. The course emphasizes narrative, craft, and developing the writer's voice. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course offers an intermediate writing workshop where students study the craft of poetry through reading and analyzing of multiple forms poetry. Students develop skills in writing poetry through lecture, practice, peer workshop, and revision, with an emphasis on developing the writer's voice. Student may only earn credit for ENGL3850 or 3850D. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

An intensive writing workshop designed to permit the student to study and practice creative nonfiction in various forms: personal narrative, topical essay, lyric essay, memoir, etc. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

Focuses on different styles or aspects of creative writing each time offered-for example, creative non-fiction, storytelling, etc. See instructor for the topic currently to be studied. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

In this course students assist in all aspects of the publication of the campus literary journal. Students read submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, they work with writers to edit their pieces, and they assist with layout and design. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4310 or 4310D. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This advanced writing workshop builds on the foundational elements of writing fiction learned in previous coursework. Students read numerous published short stories and novellas, as well as readings discussing craft, technique, and theory. Students choose to write a novella or two substantial short stories. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4840 or 4840D. Prerequisite: ENGL3840 (3 Units)

This advanced writing workshop builds on the foundational elements of poetry writing learned in previous coursework. Students read published poems and poetry collections as well as readings discussing craft, technique, and theory. Students write a substantial number of poems, highlighting significant themes emerging from the writer's voice. Prerequisite: ENGL3850 (3 Units)

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of writing for the screen. The elements of theme, plot, character, and dialogue in dramatic writing for cinema will be studied. Students will learn how to construct screenplays by closely examining produced films, reading film scripts, and writing their own short screenplays. The course will provide a foundation in the basics of the three-act act structure, dramatic action, character arc, the revision process, and an introduction to the business of screenwriting. By the end of the semester, students will have produced and polished a twenty- to thirty-page screenplay for a short film suitable for production. Prerequisite: ENGL1130 (3 Units)

Planning, gathering material, writing and preparation of articles for specialized and general media publications, with emphasis on the magazine article and newspaper feature; includes overview of the magazine market. Laboratory and field work. Students may only earn credit for either JRNL3120 or 3500. Prerequisite: JRNL1700 (3 Units)

This course studies writing within the diverse environment of the workplace. It emphasizes the need to adapt written documents for a distinct task, audience, or platform. The course introduces students to professional and technical writing through examination and evaluation of interdisciplinary readings and representative models of professional documents-both print and digital. The course will incorporate strategies for developing and improving skills in writing, reading, researching, editing, presenting, and collaborating. Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective practices through a portfolio of professional documents. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course introduces students to the growing field of digital studies. Given the interdisciplinary nature of digital studies, students will study digital texts and projects and will work collaboratively to evaluate, develop, and refine their technical skills to create and edit various forms of digital publications. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of literary editing. Students will explore the technical, aesthetic, and ethical aspects of editing manuscripts as well as the pragmatic processes of editorial work. They will review standard grammar and syntax and apply them to proofreading; additionally, they employ a contextual understanding of the English language and prose conventions to substantive editing. Students will develop a critical understanding of the editor's role in the publishing process as well as practical experience in editing manuscripts. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

In this course students assist in all aspects of the publication of the campus literary journal. Students read submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, they work with writers to edit their pieces, and they assist with layout and design. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4310 or 4310D. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to practice the written, oral, research, analytical, and/or technological skills developed in their field(s) of study under the direct supervision of a practitioner in a professional field. In consultation with the internship coordinator, the student works in the field through supervised practical experiences with a professional organization. This opportunity is available for students who are English majors/minors, writing and digital studies minors, creative writing minors, and creative writing BFA students. (3 Units)

This course offers students an intensive study of global literature with an emphasis on works translated into English, excluding American literature. Students will study literature and cultures from around the world, equipping them to broaden their engagement in academic studies and Great Commission service. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Student may only earn credit for ENGL3140 or 3140G. (3 Units)

This course explores the intellectual contributions of classical Greek and Roman literature by examining the meaning of these works within the historical, political, and cultural context of ancient Greco-Roman society. Student may only earn credit for ENGL3230 or 3230G. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course examines key literary voices of seventeenth-century Britain鈥擬ilton, Donne, Herbert, and others鈥攕et against the backdrop of political upheaval, religious reform, and evolving Christian thought. Students will explore how poetry and prose reflect and respond to themes of divine authority, personal faith, and historical change. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Neoclassical, Romantic, and Victorian literature in historical context. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL 1230E (3 Units)

American literature and thought, 1800-1914, with emphasis on Poe, Hawthorne, Emerson, Dickinson, Douglass, Whitman, Melville, Stowe, and Twain. Student may only earn credit for ENGL3450 or 3450D. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

A consideration of children's classics, including but not limited to texts from "Golden Age" of children's literature, approximately 1865-1914. Focus on critical analysis of texts, employing a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, close readings, and contemporary research. Also examines the historical constructions of childhood and social responses to children's literature. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

A close examination of selected folklore and fairy tales from various cultural or literary traditions. Focus on interpretation and analysis of individual texts, utilizing a variety of historical and contemporary critical approaches to reading, understanding, and researching folklore and fairy tales as a distinctive genre. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Introduction to literature designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents and young adults. Varied uses of literature such as poetry and short stories will be explored with intensive study of longer works of fiction and non-fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Surveys some of the great literary texts in the Christian tradition. Readings from primary works will provide opportunity to become familiar with a variety of voices in the history of Christian spirituality. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social, and theological contexts. Authors and texts may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 or ENGL1230E (3 Units)

An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest. Other courses listed in the catalog may not be taken by independent study. (3 Units)

Focuses on a different theme, genre, or period of British, American, or World literature each time offered. See instructor for topic currently to be studied. Student may only earn credit for ENGL4000 or 4000G. (3 Units)

This course examines texts that play with traditional storytelling conventions related to genre, structure, style, methodology, content, and/or the reading process. Course readings focus primarily on experimental print and digital literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. Students also create an experimental project related to course content. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4100, 4100D, or 4100G. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of literary editing. Students will explore the technical, aesthetic, and ethical aspects of editing manuscripts as well as the pragmatic processes of editorial work. They will review standard grammar and syntax and apply them to proofreading; additionally, they employ a contextual understanding of the English language and prose conventions to substantive editing. Students will develop a critical understanding of the editor's role in the publishing process as well as practical experience in editing manuscripts. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

In this course students assist in all aspects of the publication of the campus literary journal. Students read submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, they work with writers to edit their pieces, and they assist with layout and design. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4310 or 4310D. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from 1900 to World War II. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4400 or 4400G. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from World War II to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL1230 (3 Units)

Prose, fiction, poetry, and drama from 1890 to the present, with emphasis on the Modernist writers. Students may only earn credit for ENGL4600 or 4600G. (3 Units)

The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to practice the written, oral, research, analytical, and/or technological skills developed in their field(s) of study under the direct supervision of a practitioner in a professional field. In consultation with the internship coordinator, the student works in the field through supervised practical experiences with a professional organization. This opportunity is available for students who are English majors/minors, writing and digital studies minors, creative writing minors, and creative writing BFA students. (3 Units)