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2018-2019 Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Energy Studies

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • ENRG 284 - The Business of Energy


    Energy is an important sector in national and the world economies. This course will examine private and government-owned energy resource and service providers and will include a brief history of the energy business and differences in characteristics across a variety of energy markets: fossil fuels, nuclear, renewables, and efficiency measures. The impact of government regulatory and tax and subsidy policies on industry and corporate structure and behavior will be examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ECON 206 or HNRS 209.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • ENRG 320 - Science of Energy Resources


    Overview of energy resources and processes within a unified physical framework. Addresses traditional and renewable resources including fossil fuels, nuclear, wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biofuels. Systems-level issues such as efficiency, transmission, and reliability are also covered.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 125 and CHEM 161; PHYS 115 or PHYS 162.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 340 - Energy and Climate in Rural Development


    This course covers issues related to energy, agriculture, the environment, and social and economic development in rural areas of developing countries. Energy, climate change, and rural development are inextricably linked, and access to energy impacts the economic opportunities and environmental conditions of people around the world. As nations get wealthier, they use more energy, and the impacts of climate change will fall disproportionately on the poor and rural parts of the world. The course explores the complex linkages tying these issues together in the context of developing countries using principles from natural science, technology, and economics. Students also learn how to approach and understand the values and viewpoints of other cultures in a respectful manner.

    Prerequisites & Notes: None
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  
  • ENRG 350 - Energy Policy and Politics


    This course will allow students to understand the history of energy policy within the US; gain an understanding of the major actors in energy policy; and explore the implications for energy policy from local to global levels. A specific focus will be placed on energy issues as they pertain to the Pacific Northwest. Also offered as ENVS 350.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 354 - Energy in American History


    An exploration of the uses and meanings of energy in American history. Topics include development of and transitions between different energy regimes; relations between energy producers and communities; energy and American foreign policy; and social, cultural, and environmental changes linked to changing patterns of energy production and consumption. Also offered as HIST 354.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Sophomore standing.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 360 - Energy Efficient and Carbon Neutral Design


    Introduction to energy use in buildings and the concept of energy efficiency as a resource. Provides a quantitative but accessible approach to the analysis, design and evaluation of measures to improve energy efficiency and pursue net-zero and/or carbon neutral design. Topics covered include building heating and cooling loads, HVAC system efficiency, solar energy resources and sun angles, passive solar design and rooftop photovoltaic sizing, energy efficient and zero-carbon design for buildings, vehicles, appliances, hot water and HVAC. Also offered as ESCI 360.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENRG 101 or ENRG 380 or ESCI 380 or instructor permission; MATH 115 or suitable math assessment score.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 372 - Electrical Power and Electromechanical Devices


    A study of electrical power concepts and electomechanical devices’ theory, operation and analysis. Topics covered include circuit analysis review, basic electromagnetic theory, three phase power systems, dc machines, synchronous generators, power transformers and induction machines. Also offered as EE 372.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 210
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 374 - Energy Processing


    A study of power electronics devices and circuits applied to power conditioning. Topics covered include switching characteristics of power semiconductor devices, power converter topologies, control techniques in power converters and practical applications of power electronics converters in motor drives. Also offered as EE 374.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 372 or ENRG 372; and EE 320.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 378 - Smart and Renewable Power


    A study of smart grid and renewable energy technologies. Topics covered include basics of power system operation, smart grid objectives and main features, alternative energy technologies and interface to utility grid, storage systems technology, Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicle technology, demand response and demand side management and smart grid monitoring. Also offered as EE 378.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 374 or ENRG 374.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 380 - Energy and Environment


    How do our choices in energy production impact the global and local environment? What does the future hold in terms of human use of energy? This class emphasizes the physical principles behind energy and the effects of energy on the environment. We will explore the interdependence of world economies and environment as well as look at individual opinions and choices on energy related issues. Also offered as ESCI 380.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 161 and MATH 114.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 381 - Biofuels


    An examination of current and emerging biofuel technologies including an understanding of the processes for biomass conversion to fuel and other factors associated with commercial biofuel production. Also offered as CHEM 381.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 251 or CHEM 351.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 384 - Energy Economics


    The role of energy in the economy and key aspects of energy supply and demand. Topics include the interrelationships among energy use, economic growth, and the environment; conservation; solar and ‘unconventional’ energy sources; world oil markets; regulation of gas and electric utilities; and U.S. energy policy. Also offered as ECON 384.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ECON 206 or HNRS 209.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 386 - The Economics of Electricity Markets


    Electricity markets have become more complex in recent years because of new energy production and usage technologies, regulatory changes, and increased environmental concerns. This course will look at demand and supply aspects of electricity markets, including the impact of government economic and environmental regulation. Emphasis will be on the U.S. electricity market. Also offered as ECON 386.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ECON 206 or HNRS 209.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 391 - Energy Speaker Series


    The weekly IES speaker series informs WWU students and the Western community about a wide range of energy information, issues and perspectives. For the speakers, we will draw on experts from business, regulatory bodies, NGOs, and academia. Students and community members will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion with these experts.

    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • ENRG 392 - Energy Symposium


    This one-credit course prepares students for active and informed participation in the Institute for Energy Studies’ Energy Symposium. Students, energy industry guests, and IES faculty will convene to discuss and propose solutions to a previously disclosed energy-related challenge. Students will conduct background research and summarize their findings and resources with the class in advance of the symposium. At the symposium, students will apply the insights they have gained to propose and defend solutions to the presented challenge.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Sophomore status or instructor permission.
    Credits: 1
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • ENRG 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • ENRG 420 - Advanced Energy Science


    Quantitative analysis of energy resources and processes within a unified physical framework. Covers traditional and renewable resources including fossil fuels, nuclear, wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biofuels. Energy processes covered include electricity generation and energy storage in batteries and fuel cells. Systems-level issues such as efficiency, transmission, and reliability are also analyzed.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 163 and ENRG 320.
    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 440 - Public and Stakeholder Engagement in Energy, Climate, and Environmental Policymaking


    We examine different types of civic engagement in public policymaking about energy, climate, and environment through the lens of deliberative democracy. Students will learn to think critically and creatively about how the public, business, and organized interest groups can be effectively involved in policymaking. Also offered as ENVS 440.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 304, or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 449 - Northwest Energy Systems Transitions


    This course explores the technological, policy, and social changes underway to transition from a fossil fuel based energy system to a low-carbon system, including altering the ways in which we use energy, generate electricity, and fuel transportation systems. Emphasis will be on the Pacific Northwest and Columbia River basin. Also offered as ENVS 449.

    Prerequisites & Notes: One course from: ENRG 350, ENVS 350, ENRG 380, ESCI 380, ENRG 384, ECON 384, ENRG 386, ECON 386, ENRG 101 or instructor permission.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 459 - Advanced Energy Policy


    The goal of this course is to explore policy making and policy implementation in the context of energy technologies. Using case studies we will reveal the multidimensionality and tensions implicit in policy debates. We will assemble a toolbox that enables us to innovate, assess, and promote policy options. Focus will be placed on policy solutions such as common pool resource management, community-based social marketing, civic dialogue, and analytic-deliberation. Also offered as ENVS 459.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 350 or ENRG 350 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 466 - Life Cycle Analysis


    Life cycle analysis (LCA) is a powerful tool for assessing the environmental impact associated with all the stages of a product’s life from cradle-to-grave (i.e from raw material extraction through materials processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair and maintenance, and disposal or recycling).  This large picture view helps avoid a narrow outlook on environmental concerns and is an excellent method of comparing two potential products to see which has less impact on the environment. This course will focus on the energetic costs and carbon emissions associated with energy resources and technologies. Also offered as ESCI 466.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 124; PHYS 161 or CHEM 161; ESCI 380 or ENRG 380.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 471 - Energy Project Proposal


    This is the first of three courses for the interdisciplinary culminating project in the electrical engineering – energy option. Students define objectives, perform research, and prepare project proposals for ENRG 472 and ENRG 473. Also offered as EE 471.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 378 or ENRG 378; ENRG 320; EE 444; EE 480 with concurrency.
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 472 - Energy Project Research and Development


    This is the second of three courses for the interdisciplinary energy project. Students complete the research and develop design concepts based on the constraints defined in EE/ENRG 471. Also offered as EE 472.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 471 or ENRG 471
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 473 - Energy Project Implementation


    This is the third of three courses for the interdisciplinary energy project. Students complete the implementation of an energy related project as defined in EE 471/ENRG 471 and EE 472/ENRG 472. Also offered as EE 473.

    Prerequisites & Notes: EE 472 or ENRG 472
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 475 - Renewable Electric Power Systems


    Fundamentals of renewable and efficient electric power systems, including basics of electric generation, transmission and distribution as well as distributed generation and renewable sources on both sides of the meter, with an emphasis on solar photovoltaics and wind turbines. Topics include energy performance analysis, system sizing and financial metrics of renewable sources, as well as planning and operational impacts on electric utilities. Also offered as ESCI 475.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 124 or MATH 157; PHYS 115 or PHYS 162; and one of the following: ENRG 101, ENRG 320, ENRG 360, ESCI 360, ENRG 380 or ESCI 380; or instructor permission.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 480 - Applications in Energy Production


    This class is designed to bring students into contact with the industries where energy is produced. In this field-based class we will visit conventional and alternative energy facilities and learn how energy is produced and delivered to consumers. We will pay particular attention to the basic physics, chemistry and biology of energy systems as well as their impacts on the environment. Also offered as ESCI 480.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ESCI 380 or ESCI 329 or ENRG 380.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 484 - Economics of Alternative Energy


    Explores the economics of renewable energy and conservation. The economic history of renewable energy and the existing institutional framework are examined. Considers economic motivations for the expansion of renewable energy and conservation. Existing and prospective policies are analyzed. Examines the challenges associated with integrating renewable sources into existing energy systems. Various quantitative techniques are reviewed and practiced. Also offered as ECON 484.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENRG 384 or ECON 384 or ENRG 386 or ECON 386.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 490 - Energy Capstone: Energy System Synthesis


    Students will work with each other, faculty members, and professionals in the energy field to solve a real-world energy related problem. Students will analyze the problem and craft a solution using the knowledge and skills accumulated through prior coursework in the degree program. The course fosters interdisciplinary partnerships between Western students and faculty and professionals and organizations in the industry and government.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Senior status; Energy Policy and Management majors only.
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENRG 495 - Internship


    Supervised work experience relevant to Energy studies and practical application of academic curriculum. Eligibility outlined in departmental internship guide. Variable credits 1-4; Repeatable to a maximum of 4 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Declared Energy Policy and Management, BA, student.
    Credits: 1-4
    Grade Mode: S/U

Engineering

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • ENGR 104 - Introduction to Engineering and Design


    Introduces students to the field of engineering, the design process and communication of ideas with graphics. Includes team design projects, drawing instruction and assignments, role of CAD, introduction to the engineering disciplines, engineering history, ethics and case studies of engineering feats and failures, and how things are made.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENGR 170 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering


    The relationship between structure, properties, processing, and performance of materials; introduction to physical and mechanical properties of materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites; and materials selection based on engineering design criteria. Processing includes: strengthening, deformation, phase equilibrium, and thermal treatments. Also offered as MSCI 201.

    Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 161 or CHEM 175; (MATH 124 and PHYS 161, or concurrent) or (MATH 157 and PHYS 114, or concurrent)
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENGR 214 - Statics


    Principles and basic concepts of statics including: vector analysis applied to equilibrium of rigid body systems and subsystems, force and moment resultants, free body diagrams, internal forces and friction. Analysis of basic structural and machine systems and components. Shear and moment diagrams. Use of linear algebra to solve simultaneous systems of equations.

    Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 124; MATH 125 or concurrent; MATH 204 recommended; and PHYS 161
    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENGR 225 - Mechanics of Materials


    Principles and basic concepts of structural analysis including: internal forces, stress, strain, axial loading, torsion, bending, combined loads, and buckling. Introduction to stress transformation, failure analysis, and finite element analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENGR 104; ENGR 170; ENGR 214; MATH 125
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter

English

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog. For more information about the courses and sections to be offered this year and next, please consult the online Timetable of Classes and the English department’s Website, www.wwu.edu/depts/english for the English department course descriptions and information on majors and minors.

  
  • ENG 100 - Introduction to College Writing


    A writing course that offers practice in reading complex texts, writing with fluency and using the conventions of standard written English. Regularly scheduled conferences with instructor required. S/U grading.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • ENG 101 - Writing Your Way Through WWU


    A writing course designed to prepare students for college-level creative, critical, and reflective writing. Because writing looks and works differently in different contexts, this course teaches the rhetorical competencies that students need to write across multiple disciplines. The course introduces students both to the processes of building and analyzing ideas, and to ways of communicating those ideas in context-specific genres for targeted audiences. This course has the immediate goal of preparing students to succeed in their writing at Western, but it will also serve them personally and professionally. Students needing to satisfy Block A of the communications section of the General University Requirements, which ENG 101 does, are required to do so prior to completion of 45 credits. Students with a 4 or 5 AP score are encouraged to take this class so they can learn to adapt their test-taking skills to college coursework.

    Prerequisites & Notes: May not be taken concurrently with ENG 100.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACOM
  
  • ENG 110 - Writing, Designing, Remixing with Western Reads


    In this computer-mediated writing course, students respond to the Western Reads text by constructing and designing different kinds of print, visual, and oral texts. This course is recommended for freshmen.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 195 - Introduction to Creative and Technical Writing


    An intensive introduction to creative and technical writing for entering freshmen.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U
  
  • ENG 201 - Writing In Humanities


    Advanced instruction and practice in writing using ideas, texts and questions from a specified topic in the humanities. Areas and focus vary with section.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101 or 4/5 AP English Language Exam.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: CCOM
  
  • ENG 202 - Writing About Literature


    A writing course designed to help students develop the skills of close reading and careful analysis of literary texts, with particular attention to how language, style, and form contribute to a text’s social or political claims. Introduces students to the challenge of situating themselves in relation to a literary text and the critical conversation about that text, and crafting multi-draft critical essays with a focused, arguable thesis supported by thoughtful sequence of claims and carefully selected textual evidence.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCOM
  
  • ENG 214 - Shakespeare


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a selected number of Shakespeare’s plays: histories, comedies, tragedies and romances.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • ENG 215 - British Literature


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a range of texts in British literature with attention to cultural contexts.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • ENG 216 - American Literature


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a range of texts in American literature with attention to cultural contexts.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • ENG 227 - Queer Literature


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a range of texts by queer authors.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCGM
  
  • ENG 234 - African-American Literature


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of written, spoken and visual texts by African-American men and women from the 18th century to the present.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCGM
  
  • ENG 235 - Native and Indigenous Literatures of North America


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of written, spoken and visual texts in English and translation by native and indigenous writers and storytellers of North America.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCGM
  
  • ENG 236 - Asian-American Literatures


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of written and visual texts in English and translation by and about Asian-Americans.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCGM
  
  • ENG 238 - Society Through Its Literature


    A thematic approach to literature, with different themes exploring the relationship between literary forms and society. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics. May be taken only once for GUR credit.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • ENG 239 - Latina/o Literatures


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a range of texts in English and in translation by Latina/o authors.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCGM
  
  • ENG 270 - Language and Society


    A thematic approach to the study of language use in society, with different themes exploring the relationship between language, meaning, and the social contexts in which they occur. May be taken only once for GUR credit.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • ENG 282 - Global Literatures


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a range of texts in global literatures with attention to cultural contexts.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • ENG 300 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • ENG 301 - Introduction to Writing Studies


    Inquiry and practice of writing in personal, public and academic contexts. Emphasis on expressive, analytical, critical, and collaborative forms of writing as appropriate. Repeatable with different topics up to 10 credits including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101; junior status
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 302 - Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing


    Introduction to major contemporary strategies and conventions used in written and oral communication for multiple audiences in professional settings. Covers a variety of written forms used in the preparation and design of technical and business documents, critical analyses of these forms and practices, and the ethical and social implications of a technical writer’s choices.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101; junior standing.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 307 - Seminar in Literature & Culture: Medieval


    A research and writing intensive course in the context of the literary history of the medieval period. Students will develop the skills to research and write about literary texts and participate in the critical conversations about them. (Only one of ENG 307 and ENG 317 may be taken for credit in English majors and minors.)

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 308 - Seminar in Literature & Culture: Early Modern


    A research and writing intensive course in the context of the literary history of the Early Modern period. Students will develop the skills to research and write about literary texts and participate in the critical conversations about them. (Only one of ENG 308 and ENG 318 may be taken for credit in English majors and minors.)

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 309 - Seminar in Literature & Culture: The Long 18th Century


    A research and writing intensive course in the context of the literary history of the long eighteenth century. Students will develop the skills to research and write about literary texts and participate in the critical conversations about them. (Only one of ENG 309 and ENG 319 may be taken for credit in English majors and minors.)

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 310 - Seminar in Literature & Culture: The Long 19th Century


    A research and writing intensive course in the context of the literary history of the long nineteenth century. Students will develop the skills to research and write about literary texts and participate in the critical conversations about them. (Only one of ENG 310 and ENG 320 may be taken for credit in English majors and minors.)

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 311 - Seminar in Literature & Culture: The 20-21st Century


    A research and writing intensive course in the context of the literary history of the 20-21st century. Students will develop the skills to research and write about literary texts and participate in the critical conversations about them. (Only one of ENG 311 and ENG 321 may be taken for credit in English majors and minors.)

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 313 - Introduction to Critical and Cultural Theories and Practices


    Introduction to a range of critical and cultural theories in a historical context. Emphasis on critical reading and writing in preparation for 400-level courses in literary and cultural studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 317 - Survey in Literature & Culture: Medieval


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the medieval period with an attention to literary history. (Only one of ENG 307 and ENG 317 may be taken for credit in English majors and minors.)

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 318 - Survey in Literature & Culture: Early Modern


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the Early Modern period with an attention to literary history. (Only one of ENG 308 and ENG 318 may be taken for credit in English majors and minors.)

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 319 - Survey in Literature & Culture: The Long 18th Century


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the long eighteenth century with an attention to literary history. (Only one of ENG 309 and ENG 319 may be taken for credit in English majors and minors.)

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 320 - Survey in Literature & Culture: The Long 19th Century


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the long nineteenth century with an attention to literary history. (Only one of ENG 310 and ENG 320 may be taken for credit in English majors and minors.)

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 321 - Survey in Literature & Culture: The 20-21st Centuries


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the 20-21st centuries with an attention to literary history. (Only one of ENG 311 and ENG 321 may be taken for credit in English majors and minors.)

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 331 - Studies in Gender Theory


    This course will examine gender theory, with varying emphases, including but not limited to feminist, queer, trans, intersectional and critical race theory. Repeatable with different topics up to 10 credits including original course. Also offered as WGSS 331.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202 or WGSS 211
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 332 - Literature and Philosophy


    Comparative study of the concepts, techniques and concerns of philosophical inquiry and literary analysis as they arise in the philosophical essay and the literary forms of poetry, drama, fiction, creative nonfiction, film and electronic art in English and translation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • ENG 333 - Topics in Global Literature


    Studies in world literature in English or translation and of their historical and cultural contexts.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 334 - Literary and Creative Expression Across North America and Europe


    Analysis primarily of North American and European texts with engagement in issues of multiculturalism and cultural diversity. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics. May be taken only once for GUR credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101 or equivalent.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCGM
  
  • ENG 335 - Literary and Creative Expressions Across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America


    Analysis primarily of texts of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101 or equivalent.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  
  • ENG 336 - Scriptural Literatures


    Analysis of literary texts in one or more religious traditions, which originated in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America; study of scriptural literature as a source of cultural paradigms.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: ACGM
  
  • ENG 338 - Women and Literature in North America and Europe


    Study of women’s texts in various cultures primarily of North America and Europe, including thematic and stylistic development within cultural context.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: BCGM
  
  • ENG 339 - Mythology and Literature


    Comparative study of the patterns, motifs and techniques in world mythologies as they recur and evolve in poetry, drama, fiction, creative nonfiction, film and electronic media in English and translation.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
    GUR Attributes: HUM
  
  • ENG 341 - Studies in Children’s Literature


    Examination of the variety and diversity of literature written for children and adolescents; exploration of book format, major genres, and works by notable authors and illustrators.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 342 - Studies in Literary Genres


    Studies in literature from the perspective of genre and of topics in particular literary genres.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 347 - Studies in Young Adult Literature


    Studies in literature written for and/or by young adults. May focus on literary history, genres, theme, critical approaches or specific authors. Class assignments and discussion may focus on using this literature with young adults in secondary schools and in a home setting.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202 or permission of instructor.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 350 - Introduction to Creative Writing


    Examines the fundamentals of at least two genres, such as fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, or poetry. The course will include both lectures, focused on model texts, and workshop-style discussions, focused on student work.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 351 - Introduction to Fiction Writing


    Examines the fundamental tools available to writers of fiction: point of view, dialog, characterization and voice. The course introduces the terms and protocol of workshop critique.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 353 - Introduction to Poetry Writing


    Introduction to the techniques of poetry writing, including craft, practice and modeling.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 354 - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing


    An introductory course in writing nonfiction prose, such as personal essay, memoir, autobiography, travel writing, and other forms.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 364 - Introduction to Film Studies


    Overview of the conventions and techniques of narrative cinema with some readings in film theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 365 - Topics in Film History


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of films belonging to a particular period in film history. Repeatable with different topics up to ten credits including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 364 or ENG 202
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 370 - Introduction to Language


    Overview of language structure and use. Topics include phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics, how language is acquired, and how it changes over space and time. Emphasis on English as a global language.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 371 - Introduction to Rhetorical Analysis


    Introduction to rhetorical theories and analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101 and junior status.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 381 - Academic Writing


    A course for international transfer students that focuses on multi-disciplinary, academic writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Instructor permission
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 382 - University Culture


    An academic support class for international transfer students that focuses on the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to be successful at WWU.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Instructor permission
    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 385 - Sustainability Literacy II


    Advanced instruction and practice in applying systems thinking to writing projects related to the topic of sustainability.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENVS 116 or ENG 201 or ENG 202.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 400 - Directed Independent Study


    An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.

    Credits: 1-15
  
  • ENG 401 - Senior Seminar in Writing Studies and Rhetoric


    Senior writing seminar on the theories and practices of rhetorical genres.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 301 or ENG 302 or ENG 370 or ENG 371, or instructor approval; senior status.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 402 - Advanced Technical and Professional Writing


    Writing-intensive class focusing on advanced problems of technical communications and their solutions. Strategies for identifying target readers and meeting their informational needs. Special emphasis on a technical writer’s responsibilities and the ethical, social and technical issues surrounding electronic publishing.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 302
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 406 - Topics in Critical and Cultural Theory


    An advanced course that examines one or more critical or cultural theories. Repeatable with different topics up to 10 credits including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 313 plus two from: ENG 304-347, ENG 364, ENG 370, ENG 371.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 408 - Cultural Studies


    An advanced course that applies semiotic and/or textual approaches to a wide range of cultural issues. Repeatable once with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 313 plus two from: ENG 304-347, ENG 364, ENG 370, ENG 371.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 410 - Studies in Literary History


    A wide variety of studies in literary history. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202 plus three from: ENG 304-347, ENG 364, ENG 370, ENG 371.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 415 - Special Topics in National Literatures


    Studies in a variety of topics, canons or national literatures, such as Irish, Canadian, African, Native or Asian American. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202 plus three from: ENG 304-347, ENG 364, ENG 370, ENG 371, possible additional prerequisites relevant to topic.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 418 - Senior Seminar


    An advanced seminar offering an in-depth exploration of specialized topics. Requires students to develop scholarly projects integrating course material with their own literary, historical, and theoretical interests. This course is not repeatable.

    Prerequisites & Notes: Senior status; ENG 313 and one from: ENG 307, ENG 308, ENG 309, ENG 310 or ENG 311.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 423 - Studies in Major Authors


    Studies in the texts of a writer or writers in English or in translation. Repeatable once as an elective with different authors.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 202 plus three from: ENG 304-347, ENG 364, ENG 370, ENG 371; possible additional prerequisites relevant to topic
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 427 - Queer Studies


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of the representation of sexuality in a range of texts with an emphasis on same-sex desire and works by Queer writers.

    Prerequisites & Notes: One course from: ENG 227, ENG 313, ENG 351, ENG 353, ENG 354 or equivalent prerequisite coursework and instructor approval; and junior status.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 436 - The Structure of English


    Introduction to English sentence structure. Topics include clause structure, modification, complementation, and syntactic principles such as movement, coordinating and pronominalization.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 370 or instructor permission.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 438 - Topics in Language Change and Variation


    Explores variable topics in the development of the English language over time and space.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 370 or instructor permission.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
  
  • ENG 439 - Topics in Language and Linguistics


    Explores topics in language and linguistics of interest to students of English literature, creative writing and English education. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 370 or instructor permission.
    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter
 

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