Students in this course analyze and construct arguments using the rhetorical appeals of ethos, pathos, and logos but also read and write arguments according to the conventions of particular genres such as op-ed pieces, scholarly articles, film reviews, blog posts, and advertisements. Students write rhetorical analyses of published arguments and write two longer arguments with sources before remixing one argument into a different genre. Recommended for pre-law program. Prerequisite: 104 or C or higher in 105 or C or higher in 195. WCII, IL

This creative writing workshop surveys multiple genres-fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction-and the intersection of those genres. Students engage representative works to develop their voice, perspective, and preferred genre(s) of expression. Course discussions emphasize vital writing craft strategies such as structure, language, description, imagery, point of view, and setting. Students participate in workshops by composing original work in the genre of their choice and responding orally and in writing to the work of their peers in generative conversations.

This course introduces students to writing and literacy theories that examine the way immediate and extended communities influence and are influenced by language and texts. Students explore regional dialects and variations on the English language to learn about the diverse nature of communication in the U.S. Prerequisite: 104 or C or higher in 105 or C or higher in 195.

In this course, students explore the way language used in digital texts such as social media, web sites, blogs, and online journalism, perpetuates power and privilege. Students develop skills in media literacy, media ethics, and critical thinking in order to analyze and critique social structures in the U.S. Writing in the course relies heavily on scholarly research in the humanities and social sciences.

This course focuses on a single literary genre, its conventions, and challenges to those conventions. Course may emphasize fiction, non-fiction, drama, adaptations, specific forms of poetry, or other literary genres. Concurrent enrollment in the Advanced Writing Tutorial required. Prerequisite: 104 or C or higher in 105 or C or higher in 195. May be repeated once for credit. LA

This course offers a descriptive study of English grammar along with the historical development of the English language. Students identify grammatical features and diagram sentences in Present Day English and learn about cultural changes that influenced Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Present Day English. Prerequisite: 104 or C or higher in 105 or C or higher in 195.

Students will engage with theories of rhetoric and social justice to explore what it means to do socially responsible journalism in the digital age. Building on their engagement with these theories and their understanding of journalistic practices, students will work with La Crosse area community members to produce a variety articles that address issues of social justice and the common good. Students must complete 10 hours of service for one community organization. Prior journalism courses such as ENGL 213 or 218 recommended. Prerequisite: ENGL 104 or 105 or 195. SJE

Major comedies, histories, and tragedies studied as poetry and as drama; selections from the sonnets. Concurrent enrollment in Advanced Writing Tutorial required. Consent of department required. Prerequisite: 104 or C or higher in 105 or C or higher in 195. LA

Examines multiple works by a single author in American literature to consider themes, topics, and development of work over time. This course exists as both a 200-level course for Core Curriculum students and as a more challenging 300-level course required for English majors and minors and open to other interested students and to those who need UD credit. Concurrent enrollment in the Advanced Writing Tutorial required. Consent of department required. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: 104 or C or higher in 105 or C or higher in 195. LA

English majors analyze narrative poetry, build research skills specific to literary analysis, practice integrating literary criticism, and apply a contemporary literary theory to literary analysis. Students also discuss English-related careers and hone presentation skills. Students who fails ENGL 255 twice will be dismissed from the English major. Restricted to English and English Education majors only. English minors and others with instructor consent. Prerequisite: 104 or C or higher in 105 or C or higher in 195. WCII, OC