Advanced Literary Study Specialization

An introduction to computer applications including basic computer concepts and terminology. Hands-on experience in using the operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, and telecommunications. All students are required to take this course if they cannot demonstrate proficiency by passing the Computer Skills exam. Course fee may apply.

Principles and methods of literary criticism and theory, with application of critical methods to works by representative writers in the Western canon. Offered in alternate years.

The historical development of the English novel of the 18th and 19th centuries. Investigation and analysis of secondary materials and in-depth expository discussions of assigned novels. Offered in alternate years.

In-depth study and application of research techniques. Introduction to scholarly journals in the field, library resources, and methods of critical evaluation. Offered annually.

A survey of British literature and literary history from its beginnings to 1800, excluding Shakespeare and the novel. The course continues to emphasize different critical approaches to texts and to hone research skills learned in ENG 122 and ENG 220

A survey of British literature and literary history of the 19th and 20th centuries, excluding the novel. The course continues to emphasize different critical approaches to texts and to hone research skills learned in ENG 122 and ENG 220.

Focuses on American literary history up to the Modern period. Emphasis on the relationship between literature and culture during certain historical periods. Sample study areas include the Puritan Tradition, American Romanticism, and Realism and Naturalism.

Oral examination covering selected material from the English Foundations Courses: ENG 312, ENG 313, and ENG 320. Students must receive a passing score on the exam in order to enroll in ENG 498: Senior Seminar. Given every spring.

Revolving course offerings focusing on literary communities and texts of diverse cultures such as African American literature, Native American literature, and Latin American literature.

An in-depth focus, as designated by instructor, on select writers (excluding Shakespeare), movements, genres (excluding the novel), or literary periods in British literature from its beginnings to the 20th century. The course continues to emphasize different critical approaches to texts and to hone research skills learned in ENG 122 and ENG 220, while offering a more sophisticated look at some of the works studied in the foundations of British literature courses and an opportunity to study authors potentially excluded from the foundations courses. Offered in alternate years.

In-depth focus, as designated by instructor, on select writers, movements, genres, or literary periods in the study of American literature. The course continues to emphasize different critical approaches to texts and to hone research skills learned in ENG 122 and ENG 220, while offering a more sophisticated look at some of the works studied in the foundations of American literature course and an opportunity to study authors potentially excluded from the foundations course. Offered in alternate years.

Selected sonnets, comedies, histories, and tragedies, with consideration of Shakespeare's dramaturgical development. Offered in alternate years.

Intensive study of significant figures, movements, and works of 20th-century writers representing modern and postmodern literary periods

An in-depth exploration of one or more literary topics, with sessions on graduate schools, career planning, and résumé writing. Required during the fall semester of the senior year for English majors.