The workshop-based writing tutorial runs concurrently with all English 300-level literature courses. In this course, students will advance the knowledge they receive in their literature classes and receive attentive faculty support to develop the writing and literary-analytical skills necessary to succeed as an English major. Department consent required. Concurrent enrollment in at least one 300-level literature class. Required of all students enrolled in 300-level literature classes.

Students in this course will draw from social justice-related literacy theories to read and analyze selections of prose and poetry especially suitable for a middle or high school audience. Readings will be drawn from a range of contemporary diverse authors whose stories and poems represent a variety of cultural and social contexts and viewpoints. Prerequisite: ENGL 104 or105 or 195. SJE

Preparation and public defense of a senior thesis appropriate to the students concentration. Weekly seminar meetings and workshops. Typically one credit of the course in the fall involves developing a proposal with an annotated bibliography and beginning drafting of the project, under the mentorship of two faculty members in the department. Typically, two credits of the course in the spring involve drafting, revising, and presenting the project in a public forum. May be repeated for credit.

Courses on topics of interest to English students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Non-classroom experiences in the field of English. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Graded CR/NC.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of an English faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

An introductory course for the student with no previous foreign language study. Pair work and small group activities using culturally authentic materials are used to develop skills for everyday communication with an emphasis in culture and pronunciation. Prerequisite for 102: 101.

Courses on topics of interest to English students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Non-classroom experiences in the field of English. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. Graded CR/NC.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of an English faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.