English Course Descriptions
ENGL 0303: Composition Workshop
A composition workshop that complements and supports instruction in ENGL 1013 Composition I.
May be repeated for credit.
Note: The grade in ENGL 0303 will be recorded as pass or fail. The hours earned in ENGL 0303 may not be used to satisfy general education requirements nor provide credit toward any degree. A student who is placed in ENGL 0303 must register concurrently in an assigned section of ENGL 1013.
ENGL 1013: Composition I
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 1013
Prerequisite: Score of 19 or above on English section of the ACTE; 510 or above on the evaluation based read/writing section of the RSAT; 248 or above on the writing section of ACCUPLACER; or a grade of C or better in ENGL 0203 or 0303 or 0404.
A review of grammar, introduction to research methods, and practice in writing exposition using reading to provide ideas and patterns.
Note: A grade of C or better must be earned in each of the two composition courses used to satisfy the general education requirement of English.
Note: May not be taken for credit after successful completion of ENGL 1043.
ENGL 1023: Composition II
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 1023
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENGL 1013 or 1043.
A continuation of ENGL 1013 with readings in poetry, fiction, and drama.
Note: A grade of C or better must be earned in each of the two composition courses used to satisfy the general education requirement of English. May not be taken for credit after successful completion of ENGL 1053.
ENGL 2003: Introduction to World Literature
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 2113.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.
An exploration of significant authors and themes in world literature.
Note: ENGL 2003 may be used to fulfill the general education humanities requirements.
ENGL 2013: Introduction to American Literature
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 2653.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.
An exploration of significant authors and themes in American literature.
Note: ENGL 2013 may be used to fulfill the general education humanities requirement.
ENGL 2023: Honors World Literature
Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENGL 1013 or 1043 and admission to the Tech Honors Program, or permission of the Honors Program Director.
An honors course that explores significant authors and themes in world literature.
Note: ENGL 2023 may be used to fulfill the general education humanities requirement.
ENGL 2043: Introduction to Creative Writing
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 2013.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Introduction to techniques of writing both fiction and poetry.
ENGL 2053: Technical Writing
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 2023.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Practice in composing abstracts, instructions, visuals, proposals, questionnaires, letters, memos, and a variety of informal and formal reports.
ENGL 2063: Introduction to Literary Studies
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Practice in the analytic, research, and writing skills necessary for literary study.
ENGL 2173: Introduction to Film
Cross-listed: Jour 2173.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.
A study of film as an art form with particular attention given to genres, stylistic technique and film's relation to popular culture.
Note: ENGL 2173 may be used to fulfill the General Education fine arts requirement. This course may not be repeated for credit after the completion of JOUR 2173.
ENGL 2183: Honors Introduction to Film
Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENGL 1013 or ENGL 1043 and admission to the Tech Honors Program or permission of the Honors Program Director.
A study of film as an art form with particular attention given to genres, stylistic technique and film's relation to popular culture.
ENGL 2213: Introduction to Drama
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.
A study of drama as literature; a study of terminology and elements of drama and the reading of selected works, including both classic and contemporary.
ENGL 2223: Introduction to Poetry
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.
A study of basic form, terminology and specific works.
ENGL 2233: Introduction to Fiction
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.
A study of form, terminology, and specific works of fiction.
ENGL 2263: Mythology
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.
An introduction to the Western mythologies and a study of their influence on Western literature.
ENGL 2283: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.
A survey course which covers classics of the science fiction and fantasy genres. Approach to the works is both historical and thematic.
ENGL 2881: Practicum-Literary Journal Publication
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.
Students will work as staff members of NEBO: A Literary Journal.
Note: May be repeated for a maximum of five semester hours. Cumulative hours in ENGL 2881 and ENGL 4881-4 may not exceed nine.
ENGL 3013: Systems of Grammar
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Students are recommended to complete ENGL 3023 before enrolling in this course. A synthesis of the most useful elements of traditional, transformational, and structural grammar.
ENGL 3023: Introduction to Linguistics
Cross-listed: COMM 3023, FR 3023, GER 3023, and SPAN 3023.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
A study of basic concepts in language, comparative characteristics of different languages, and the principles of linguistic investigation.
ENGL 3043: Literary Editing and Publishing
Prerequisite: ENGL 2043.
A study of literary editing and publishing in print and online.
ENGL 3073: Creative Nonfiction Workshop
Prerequisite: ENGL 2043.
Concentration in the writing and evaluation of creative nonfiction.
Note: May be repeated once for credit as ENGL 3073.
ENGL 3083: Fiction Workshop
Prerequisite: ENGL 2043.
Concentration in the writing and evaluation of fiction.
Note: May be repeated once for credit as ENGL 3083.
ENGL 3093: Poetry Workshop
Prerequisite: ENGL 2043.
Concentration in the writing and evaluation of poetry.
Note: May be repeated once for credit as ENGL 3093.
ENGL 3173: Studies in Film
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
A focused study of selected films. Course content will vary.
Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 3173 if course content differs.
ENGL 3183: Studies in Television
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023.
A focused study of selected television shows. Course content will vary.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit as ENGL 3183 if course content differs.
ENGL 3203: Modern Novel
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Reading in representative novels written since 1900.
ENGL 3223: Young Adult Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
A survey of young adult literature.
ENGL 3243: Early Novel
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Reading in representative novels written before 1900.
ENGL 3293: Studies in Literature and Language
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
A focused study of selected literary works or selected language topics. Course content will vary.
Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 3293 if course content differs.
ENGL 3303: Literature of the South
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Reading in representative works by writers in the South since the Civil War.
ENGL 3313: American Literature to 1900
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Readings in the works of colonial and nineteenth-century American authors.
ENGL 3323: Modern American Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Readings in the works of twentieth century American authors.
ENGL 3413: British Literature to 1800
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Readings in the works of selected early British authors.
ENGL 3423: British Literature since 1800
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Readings in the works of nineteenth-and twentieth-century British authors.
ENGL 3453: Chaucer
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
A study of representative works.
ENGL 3463: Shakespeare
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
A study of selected comedies, histories, and tragedies.
ENGL 3513: Methods of Research
Prerequisite: ENGL 2063, equivalent, or consent.
A study of techniques for research.
ENGL 4013: History of the English Language
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023, equivalent, or consent.
The development of English sounds, inflections and vocabulary.
ENGL 4023: Second Language Acquisition
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023, equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
An introduction to the major theories of language acquisition and their application to the instruction of English language learners.
Note: ENGL 4023 may be used toward fulfilling the ESL endorsement in Arkansas.
ENGL 4053: Seminar in Technical Communication
Prerequisite: ENGL 2053 or consent.
Course content will vary.
Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4053 if course content differs.
ENGL 4083: Seminar: English Language
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Course content will vary.
Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4083 or ENGL 5083 if course content differs.
ENGL 4093: Seminar in Creative Writing
Prerequisite: ENGL 2043.
Course content will vary.
Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4093 if course content varies.
ENGL 4103: Literary Theory
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
A study of contemporary critical approaches to literature.
ENGL 4173: Seminar in Film Studies
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Course content will vary.
Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4173 or ENGL 5173 if course content differs.
ENGL 4213: American Folklore
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
A study of the forms and subjects of American folklore, folklore scholarship and bibliography; field work in collecting folklore.
Note: May not be repeated for credit as ENGL 5213.
ENGL 4283: Seminar: World Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Course content will vary.
Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4283 or ENGL 5283 if course content differs.
ENGL 4383: Seminar: American Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Course content will vary.
Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4383 or ENGL 5383 if course content differs.
ENGL 4483: Seminar: British Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Course content will vary.
Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4483 or ENGL 5483 if course content differs.
ENGL 4683: Seminar in Gender Studies
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.
Course content will vary.
Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4683 or ENGL 5683 if course content differs.
ENGL 4703: Teaching English as a Second Language
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023, equivalent, or consent.
An introduction to the principles and methods in teaching English as a second language.
Note: ENGL 4703 may be used toward fulfilling the ESL endorsement in Arkansas.
ENGL 4713: ESL Assessment
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023, equivalent, or consent.
An introduction to the tools and procedures for evaluating the language proficiency and development of English language learners.
Note: ENGL 4713 may be used toward fulfilling the ESL endorsement in Arkansas.
ENGL 4723: Teaching People of Other Cultures
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023, equivalent, or consent.
An introduction to the complex relationship of language and culture and its impact on teaching English language learners.
Note: ENGL 4723 may be used toward fulfilling the ESL endorsement in Arkansas.
ENGL 4733: Teaching English in the Secondary School
Prerequisites: COMM 2003, ENGL 2003, and admission to Stage II of the teacher education program.
To be taken within one year before student teaching. An introduction to methods and materials used to teach secondary English.
ENGL 4813: Senior Project in Creative Writing
Prerequisites: Completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 3083 and ENGL 3093.
Completion of a significant creative writing project approved by the instructor.
ENGL 4881, 4882, 4883, 4884: Practicum-Editing Literary Journal
Prerequisites: ENGL 3083, 3093, or consent.
To select and edit writing for publication and to direct staff members in the production of NEBO: A Literary Journal. Candidates for editorial positions must apply to the English Department at the start of the spring semester.
Note: May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours. Cumulative hours in ENGL 2881 and ENGL 4881-4 may not exceed nine.
ENGL 4951, 4952, 4954: Undergraduate Research in English
Offered: On demand.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.
ENGL 4953: Undergraduate Research in English
Offered: On demand.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.
ENGL 4991, 4992, 4993, 4994: Special Problems in English
Prerequisites: English major or minor and consent of instructor and department head.
Course content and credit are designed to meet the needs of the student.