English

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ENG 102 WRITING II (3)

30 lessons, final

Argumentative writing. Emphasis on development of a fluent, precise, and versatile prose style. Continued instruction and practice in reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, developing research skills, writing substantial essays through systematic revision, addressing specific audiences, expressing ideas in standard and correct English. Notes: (a) Credit not available by special examination, (b) ENG 101 and ENG 102 may not be taken concurrently.

Prereq: ENG 101 or equivalent.

Tuition: $931

Hacker, Diana. The Bedford Handbook for Writers. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford Books of St. Martin's Press, 1998.

Ramage, John D., John C. Bean and June Johnson. Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings. 5th ed. New York: MacMillan, 2001

ENG 104 WRITING: AN ACCELERATED COURSE (4)

16 lessons, final paper

An intensive course in writing emphasizing critical inquiry and research, formulation of academic writing projects, and orientation to university study. Instruction and practice in reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, developing research skills, writing substantial essay through systematic revision, addressing specific consequences, developing a fluent, precise, and versatile prose style, and expressing ideas in standard and correct English. Focus on topics pertinent to university disciplines, activities, and environs. Notes: (a) credit or exemption not available by CLEP or by special departmental examination; (b) exemption possible by ACT, SAT, or AP English Language exam score.

Tuition: $1,238

Coleman, Bob et al Eds. Making Sense: Essays on Art, Science, and Culture. 2nd ed., NY: Houghton Mifflin, 2006.

Faigley, Lester. The Brief Penguin Handbook. 2nd ed. Longman, 2005

ENG 203 BUSINESS WRITING (3)

31 lessons, final project

Instruction and experience in writing for business, industry, and government. Emphasis on clarity, conciseness, and effectiveness in preparing letters, memos, and reports for specific audiences. ENG 203 Business Writing can be taken through the Independent Study Program to satisfy the UK Graduate Writing Requirement. Students must be preapproved for GWR credit by the Writing Initiative BEFORE Independent Study will enroll them in ENG 203.

Prereq: Completion of University writing requirement.

(ENG 203 Business Writing can be taken through the Independent Study Program to satisfy the UK Graduate Writing Requirement. Students must be preapproved for GWR credit by the writing Initiative Program BEFORE Independent Study will enroll them in ENG 203.)

Tuition: $931

Business Writing Source Book. Available from the Writing Program

Lunsford, The St. Martin's Handbook, 5th ed., Bedford/St. Martin's

ENG 204 TECHNICAL WRITING (3)

30 lessons, final

Instruction and experience in writing for science and technology. Emphasis on clarity, conciseness and effectiveness in preparing letters, memos and reports for specific audiences.

Prereq: Completion of University writing requirement.

Tuition: $931

Pfeiffer, William S. Technical Writing: A Practical Approach. 4th ed. NJ: Prentice Hall, 2000

Alred, Gerald, and Charles Brusaw. Handbook of Technical Writing. 6th ed. NY: Bedford/St. Martins, 2000 (recommended)

ENG 207 CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION (3)

33 lessons

A beginning course in the craft of writing, teaching students how to read critically and how to revise work in progress. Exercises involve practice in aspects of craft and promote experimentation with different forms, subjects, and approaches; outside reading provides models and inspiration. May be repeated under different subtitle to maximum of six credits.

Prereq: Consent of instructor.

No text requirement.

ENG 261 SURVEY OF WESTERN LITERATURE FROM THE GREEKS THROUGH THE RENAISSANCE (3)

8 lessons, journal

A study of works by major Western authors from the Bible and major Greek literature through the Renaissance. Note: English 261 fulfills no requirement of the English major.

Tuition: $931

Gardner, Janet. Writing About Literature: A Portable Guide. Boston: Bedford / St. Martin, 2004.

The Longman Anthology of World Literature. NY: Longman, 2008.

ENG 262 SURVEY OF WESTERN LITERATURE FROM 1660 TO THE PRESENT (3)

30 lessons, final

A study of works by major Western authors from mid-17th century to the present. Note: ENG 262 fulfills no requirements of the English major. (E-mail option available.)

Tuition: $931

Mack, et al. The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces. 5th ed. Vol. II. W.W. Norton and Co., 1985

ENG 333 STUDIES IN A BRITISH AUTHOR OR AUTHORS: SHAKESPEARE (3)

30 lessons, final

A course offering intensive study of the work of a British or Irish author, or a small number of such authors.(E-mail option available.)

Tuition: $931

Harbage, A., editor. The Pelican Shakespeare. Penguin, 1969; reprinted Viking Press, 1979

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