May 06, 2024  
2011-2012 Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Engineering Technology

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • ETEC 418 - SENIOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN III


    Studio course work with a strong focus on entrepreneurialism. Business aspects of industrial design are explored and applied in the design projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 416

    Credits: 5
  
  • ETEC 419 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN DRAFTING/DESIGN


    Research problem in drafting or design conducted under supervision. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 111

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ETEC 420 - MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS


    An introduction to the automation of manufacturing and assembly operations. Topics include design process and design for assembly, parts feeding, sensors and actuators for automation, fundamentals of robotics, including robot programming, programmable logic controllers for industrial applications, and machine vision systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 322, ETEC 326; ETEC 351 or ETEC 374

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 422 - MANUFACTURING PROJECT DEFINITION


    Selection, definition and analysis of a problem suitable for senior project, prior to actual project development. Includes consideration of project parameters and implications, analysis of alternative solutions and justification of selected solution. Culminates in writing of formal senior project proposal.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisite ETEC 341; and ETEC 444 or concurrent.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ETEC 424 - MANUFACTURING IMPLEMENTATION


    Follow-up to ETEC 422. Manufacture a product or design an industrial process. Project will be fully documented, including final report and presentation, with performance specifications, functional description, schematics, cost analysis, parts list, photographs, diagrams, and charts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 422

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 425 - MACHINE DESIGN


    Design and modeling of machine components (gears, bearings, shafts, etc.) with an emphasis on industrial practices. Theoretical dynamics also is included.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 225

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 426A - ADVANCED COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL - SURFACING AND CONTOURS


    CNC programming techniques and requirements for manufacturing components on CNC machining centers, emphasizing programming and applications of three-dimensional surfaces and contours.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 322; ETEC 362 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ETEC 426B - ADVANCED COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL - MILL/TURN


    CNC programming techniques and requirements for manufacturing components on CNC turning centers, emphasizing programming and applications where live tooling can be applied.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 322; ETEC 362 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ETEC 426C - ADVANCED COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL - HI-SPEED MACHINING


    CNC programming techniques and requirements for manufacturing components on CNC turning centers, emphasizing programming and applications where high-speed machining can be applied.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 322

    Credits: 3
  
  • ETEC 426D - ADVANCED COMPUTER NUMERICAL CONTROL - EDM


    CNC programming techniques and requirements for manufacturing components on EDM machines, emphasizing programming and applications where Wire EDM and Ram EDM can be applied.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 322

    Credits: 3
  
  • ETEC 427 - TOOL DESIGN


    Design of special tooling used in manufacturing processes to include, but not limited to, inspection gauges, fixtures, jigs, assembly fixtures, punch and dies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 322; ETEC 325.

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 428 - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING LABORATORY


    Students will work together in a team to develop and operate a limited manufacturing run for a product of their own design. This course allows students to implement knowledge they have learned in an industrially styled environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 420 or instructor permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • ETEC 429 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN MANUFACTURING


    Research under supervision within one of the areas of manufacturing technology. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ETEC 430 - PLASTICS SENIOR PROJECT - DEFINITION


    Selection, definition, and analysis of a problem suitable for senior project, prior to actual project implementation. Includes consideration of implications, analysis of alternative solutions, justification and detailed development of selected solution. Investigation is detailed in a formal written senior project proposal.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Senior status. ETEC 341 or concurrent; ETEC 444 or concurrent.

    Credits: 1
  
  • ETEC 431 - PLASTICS PRODUCT DESIGN


    Design principles related to design of products. Analysis of functional requirements, structural properties, aesthetic qualities and cost relationships. Experience in product design and material evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 338 or ETEC 362.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ETEC 432 - PLASTICS SENIOR PROJECT - IMPLEMENTATION


    Implementation of project proposed in ETEC 430. Manufacture of a tool, prototype, or product, design an industrial process, investigation of a material.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 430

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 433 - ENGINEERING POLYMERS


    Structure, properties, processing and applications of engineering polymers. Advanced analysis and testing of polymers for engineering applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 338 or instructor permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • ETEC 434 - ADVANCED COMPOSITES


    Advanced polymer matrix and reinforcement systems; structural design and analysis; advanced composites processes and automated production systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 225, ETEC 334, or instructor permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • ETEC 436 - POLYMER COMPOUNDING


    Principles of polymer formulation and modification. Additives and modifiers, compounding processes and equipment. Use of experimental design in compound formulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 433, ETEC 444, CHEM 251

    Credits: 3
  
  • ETEC 438 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN PLASTICS


    Selection, development and research, under supervision, within one of the areas of plastics engineering technology. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 333, ETEC 433 or ETEC 434 or ETEC 335

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ETEC 439 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN WOODS


    Selection, development and research, under supervision, within one of the areas of wood technology. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 231

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ETEC 444 - DATA ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS


    A practical approach to Design of Experiments and the analysis of data, including analysis of variance, linear, multiple linear, and nonlinear regression. Emphasis on the proper use and interpretation of the techniques in solving engineering problems rather than on theoretical development. Application of these tools using spreadsheet software.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 344 or instructor permission; competence in Excel

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 454 - EMBEDDED SYSTEMS


    The advanced study of microcontroller-based hardware and software applied to real-time embedded systems. Includes embedded software design, programming microcontrollers in C, real-time kernels and kernel services, hardware and software applications and testing techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 374, CSCI 140

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 455 - COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS


    Upper-division study of modern communications concepts from a systems point of view. Fourier transforms, spectral analysis, analog modulation and detection methods, transmission line theory, radiation and propagation, antennas, and microwave concepts. Structured laboratory with emphasis on measurement theory and applications, test equipment, data analysis and formal report preparation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 405; ETEC 378 and PHYS 223/PHYS 233, or concurrent; EET Major or written permission.

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 457 - AUTOMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS


    A study of analog control systems and techniques using operational mathematics. Laplace transforms, servo components, transfer functions, signal flow graphs, second-order systems, frequency response analysis, stability criteria and compensation. Laboratory investigation of control components and systems and computer modeling of control systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 378

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 461 - CAD AUTOMATION


    Introduces the use of programming techniques for creating and manipulating 3D parametric, surface and assembly models in a Computer-Aided Design system. Project work will require the development of an automation solution for product design or manufacturing problem of interest.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CSCI 138, CSCI 140 or CSCI 141; ETEC 322, ETEC 361 or ETEC 362

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 471 - PROJECT DEFINITION


    Students define objectives and prepare project proposals for ETEC 474.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 374

    Credits: 2
  
  • ETEC 474 - MICROCOMPUTER-BASED DESIGN


    Analysis and design of smart microcomputer-based instrument and control systems. Design and implementation of a microcomputer-based system.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 374, ETEC 471

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 475 - DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS


    An upper-division study of modern digital communications concepts and techniques. Topics include sampling, quantizing, digital modulation and detection methods, baseband signaling and line codes, bandpass signaling, synchronization and error detection. Several case examples are presented throughout the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 374, ETEC 455

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 478 - DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING


    Introduction to the fundamentals of digital signal processing (DSP) and digital filtering. Topics include discrete-time signals, sampling theorem, Discrete Fourier Transform and Fast Fourier Transform, Z-transform, design and analysis of digital filters including finite impulse response (FIR) filters and infinite impulse response (IIR) filters, and practical applications of DSP. Students will gain both software simulation and hardware hands-on experience in implementing DSP algorithms.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 379

    Credits: 5
  
  • ETEC 479 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY


    Advanced study in problems chosen and conducted under supervision. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ETEC 480 - ADVANCED EMISSION CONTROL


    Emission mechanisms and control strategies in spark and compression ignition engines, emissions testing, and the regulatory and societal reasons for emissions control.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 280, ETEC 380

    Credits: 3
  
  • ETEC 481 - GASEOUS FUELS


    Study of the various technologies involved in gaseous fuels. Topics include: LPG, CNG and hydrogen as alternative fuels for vehicles, solving the exhaust emissions of gaseous fuels, fuel injection and gaseous fuels, conversion systems, and the infrastructure needed to support gaseous fuels as an alternative to gasoline and diesel fuels.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 380

    Credits: 4
  
  • ETEC 484 - VEHICLE DESIGN


    Suspension design; chassis design, spring rates, tire design parameters; automobile aerodynamics; and brake system.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 280, ETEC 380; ETEC 225 or concurrent, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 5
  
  • ETEC 486 - ADVANCED VEHICLE DESIGN


    Advanced body design, ergonomics, aerodynamics, climate control, aesthetic design of automobile interiors and exteriors. Practical work includes wind tunnel model construction and testing.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 484

    Credits: 5
  
  • ETEC 489 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN POWER MECHANICS


    Advanced study in problems chosen and conducted under supervision. Repeatable 3 times to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ETEC 280, ETEC 380.

    Credits: 1-3

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 AND CRITICAL INQUIRY


    A computer-mediated composition course designed to help students, through extended inquiry in reading, writing, and discussion, develop and practice those critical and reflective habits of mind that will serve them personally, academically, and professionally. Introduces students to the processes of analysis and revision with the aim of increasing students’ knowledge and control of the specific conventions writers use to clearly formulate and communicate their ideas to different audiences. Regularly scheduled conferences with instructor required. Students needing to satisfy Block A of the communications section of the General University Requirements are required to do so prior to completion of 45 credits.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    may not be taken concurrent with ENG 100

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: ACOM


  
  • 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 or 710 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • ENG 202 - WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE


    A writing course that uses reading, analysis, and discussion of literary and other imaginative texts to teach students how to construct multi-draft, critical papers characteristic of the discipline of English Studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101 and sophomore or above status

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: BCOM


  
  • ENG 214 - INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE


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

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: HUM


  
  • ENG 215 - INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH LITERATURE


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

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: HUM


  
  • ENG 216 - INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LITERATURE


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

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: HUM


  
  • ENG 227 - INTRODUCTION TO GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER LITERATURE


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of a range of texts by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered authors.

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: BCGM


  
  • ENG 234 - INTRODUCTION TO 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
    GUR Attributes: BCGM


  
  • ENG 235 - INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN INDIAN LITERATURES


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of written, spoken and visual texts in English and translation by writers and storytellers of Native American descent.

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: BCGM


  
  • ENG 236 - INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN-AMERICAN LITERATURES


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

    Credits: 5
    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
    GUR Attributes: HUM


  
  • ENG 239 - INTRODUCTION TO LATINA/O LITERATURES


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

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: BCGM


  
  • ENG 270 - INTRODUCTION TO 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
    GUR Attributes: HUM


  
  • ENG 281 - INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL LITERATURES: ANCIENT


    Readings from ancient literatures throughout the world.

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: HUM


  
  • ENG 282 - INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL LITERATURES: MEDIEVAL


    Readings from medieval literautures throughout the world.

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: HUM


  
  • ENG 283 - INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL LITERATURES: MODERN


    Readings from modern literatures throughout the world.

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: HUM


  
  • ENG 301 - INTRODUCTION TO WRITING STUDIES


    Inquiry and practice in the theory, ideology, and ethics of writing in private, public and academic contexts. Focuses on issues of genre, audience, and stylistic and discursive conventions of writing. Emphasis on expressive, analytical, critical, and collaborative forms of writing as appropriate.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101; junior status

    Credits: 5
  
  • 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
  
  • ENG 304 - CRITICAL INTRODUCTION TO POETRY


    Reading and discussion of a variety of poetic texts to strengthen students’ interpretive skills. Explores the formal elements and cultural contexts of poetry, and introduces a range of critical approaches.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 307 - LITERATURE AND CULTURE I: PRE-16TH CENTURY


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation composed before the 16th century. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 308 - LITERATURE AND CULTURE II: 16TH AND 17TH CENTURIES


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the 16th- and 17th-century cultures. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 309 - LITERATURE AND CULTURE III: 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the 18th- and 19th-century cultures. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 310 - LITERATURE AND CULTURE IV: 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the 19th- and 20th-century cultures. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 311 - LITERATURE AND CULTURE V: 20TH AND 21ST CENTURIES


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from the 20th- and 21st-century cultures. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 312 - FILM AND CULTURE


    Examines various topics through film as a medium of cultural representation. Repeatable once with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 313 - HISTORY OF CRITICAL AND CULTURAL THEORY


    An introduction to critical and cultural theories in a historical context.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 327 - STUDIES IN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED LITERATURES


    Analysis, interpretation and discussion of texts in English or in translation from cultures, ethnic communities, or minority authors who have been historically excluded from national literary canons.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 335 - LITERARY AND CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS ACROSS CULTURES


    Analysis of texts of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, and of multicultural experiences in North America and Britain. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics. May be taken only once for GUR credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: ACGM


  
  • ENG 336 - SCRIPTURAL LITERATURES


    Analysis of literary texts in one or more religious traditions; study of scriptural literature as a source of cultural paradigms.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101

    Credits: 5
    GUR Attributes: HUM


  
  • ENG 338 - WOMEN AND LITERATURE


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

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101

    Credits: 5
    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
  
  • ENG 340 - COMPARATIVE LITERATURE


    Studies in genre, periods and periodization, translation theory, thematology, geo-thematics, international literary relations, literary movements, and comparative media. Repeatable once as an elective with different topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • ENG 353 - INTRODUCTION TO POETRY WRITING


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

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 354 - INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION WRITING


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

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 364 - INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES


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

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202

    Credits: 5
  
  • 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
  
  • ENG 371 - INTRODUCTION TO RHETORIC AND RHETORICAL ANALYSIS


    Selected issues in ancient and modern rhetorical theory; rhetorical analysis of a variety of texts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 101 and junior status.

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 401 - SENIOR SEMINAR IN WRITING STUDIES AND RHETORIC


    Senior writing seminar and inquiry into topics from the fields of composition and rhetoric.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 313 and any two 300 level English courses, and senior status.

    Credits: 5
  
  • 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
  
  • ENG 406 - TOPICS IN CRITICAL AND CULTURAL THEORY


    An advanced course that examines one or more critical or cultural theories.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 313 plus two from: ENG 304-347, ENG 364, ENG 370, ENG 371.

    Credits: 5
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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 plus two from: ENG 304-347, ENG 364, ENG 370, ENG 371.

    Credits: 5
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • ENG 438 - CULTURAL HISTORY OF ENGLISH


    Examines the cultural, linguistic and literary influences on the development of Old, Middle, Early Modern and present-day English.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 370 or instructor permission.

    Credits: 5
  
  • 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
  
  • ENG 440 - TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


    Survey of theory and practice, resources and methods of assessment for teaching English language arts in the elementary school.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 202 and ENG 370.

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 441 - CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER


    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
  
  • ENG 442 - STUDIES IN LITERACY AND LEARNING


    Focuses on a variety of historical, cultural, political and pedagogical issues regarding the nature and definitions of literacy and what it means to be literate in different contexts. Examines the role of schools in general and the English curriculum in particular for fostering the development of literacy/literacies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    One course from ENG 301, ENG 302, ENG 370, ENG 371 or equivalent experience and instructor approval.

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 443 - TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS I


    Survey of theory, practice, resources and methods of assessment for the teaching of English language arts.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 301 or ENG 302; ENG 347; ENG 350; ENG 370; and two from ENG 307, ENG 308, ENG 309, ENG 310, and ENG 311.

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 444 - TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS II


    Continuation of the survey of theory, practice, resources and methods of assessment for the teaching of English language arts. This course may include a two-week, one period a day teaching practicum in a middle or high school.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 443

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 446 - TEACHING WRITING IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


    Examination of how children learn to write, the process of writing, current issues in teaching writing, and methodology and strategies to teach writing in the elementary school.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 440, ENG 441; or instructor permission.

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 451 - CREATIVE WRITING SEMINAR - FICTION


    An advanced course in the writing of fiction. Repeatable with different instructors to a maximum of 10 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 351

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 453 - CREATIVE WRITING SEMINAR - POETRY


    An advanced course providing disciplined expression in a variety of modes of writing poetry. Repeatable with different instructors to a maximum of 10 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 353

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 454 - CREATIVE WRITING SEMINAR - CREATIVE NONFICTION


    An advanced workshop course in the writing of nonfiction, building on skills learned in prior courses. Repeatable with different instructors to a maximum of 10 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 354

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 455 - LIVING WRITERS


    An advanced course that combines study of the craft of writing in contemporary works of poetry, fiction, and/or nonfiction and literary expression. May include oral performances and lectures by visiting writers.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    One from: ENG 351, ENG 353, ENG 354.

    Credits: 5
  
  • ENG 456 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN FICTION WRITING


    Intensive reading, writing and workshops in one or more specific modes of fiction, such as fantasy, flash fiction, or adapting fictional works to other media.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    ENG 351

    Credits: 5
 

Page: 1 <- 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16Forward 10 -> 35