ENGLISH (ENGL)

Note: ENGL 1010, 1020, 2130, and one course from among 2210, 2220, 2330 are prerequisites for all upper division courses. The requirement for ENGL 2130 and ENGL 2210, 2220, or 2330 is waived for ENG and SEEN majors.

uENGL 1010. Writing I. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Introduces students to expressive, expository and persuasive writing. Assignments are based on personal experience and research. Student must earn a grade of "C" or better to pass.

uENGL 1020. Writing II. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. Builds on writing and research processes taught in ENGL 1010; emphasizes critical reading, critical thinking, and critical writing (persuasion) about a variety of written texts and other media. Student must earn a grade of "C" or better to pass.

uENGL 2130. American Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1020. Not for ENG or SEEN majors. Representative authors, periods or themes from the colonial period to the present.

uENGL 2230. British Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1020. Representative authors, periods or themes from Old English to the present.

uENGL 2330. World Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1020. Not for ENG or SEEN majors. Representative authors, periods or themes from various world literary cultures.

ENGL 2810. British Literature I. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
For ENG and SEEN majors. A survey of British authors from Old English through the eighteenth century. Students will not receive credit toward a minor in English for both ENGL 2210 and 2810.

ENGL 2820. British Literature II. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
For ENG and SEEN majors. A survey of British authors from the Romantics to the present. Students will not receive credit toward a minor in English for both ENGL 2220 and ENGL 2820.

ENGL 2910. American Literature I. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
For ENG and SEEN majors. A survey of American writers from the colonial period through the mid-nineteenth century. Students will not receive credit toward a minor in English for both ENGL 2130 and 2910.

ENGL 2920. American Literature II. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
For ENG and SEEN majors. A survey of American writers from the mid-nineteenth century through the present. Students will not receive credit toward a minor in English for both ENGL 2130 and ENGL 2920.

ENGL 3000. Introduction to English Methods and Research. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Basic sources, research methodology, critical theory and writing processes/formats needed by majors.

ENGL (PC) 3250. Professional Communication I. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
The preparation of effective technical and professional reports; the preparation and delivery of effective oral reports.  (Same as PC 3250.)

ENGL 3500. Mythology.--Spring. (O). Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Greek and Roman myths in relation to modern life and literature.

ENGL 4111 (5111). Chaucer.--Spring. (E). Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Selected works of Geoffrey Chaucer.

ENGL (THEA) 4121 (5121).  Shakespeare. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Historical, thematic and other approaches in the study of Shakespeare. (May be repeated once as an elective provided the course content is different.)

ENGL 4130 (5130).  Milton. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Selected works of John Milton

ENGL 4140 (5140).  Topics in British Literature to 1667. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Topics in Medieval and/or Early Modern British literature.

ENGL 4210 (5210).  Eighteenth-Century British Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Studies in eighteenth-century British literature.

ENGL 4221 (5221). Romantic Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Studies in Romantic literature.

ENGL 4231 (5231).  Victorian Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Studies in Victorian literature.

ENGL 4240 (5240). Modern British Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Studies in Modern British literature.

ENGL 4250 (5250). Post Modern Literatures in English. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Studies in post modern literary issues of significance in English-speaking cultures outside the United States.

ENGL 4310 (5310). Early American Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Study of American literature from colonial period through early nationalist period.

ENGL 4321 (5321). Nineteenth Century American Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Study of the literature and literary movements of the period, with emphasis on romanticism and/or realism.

ENGL 4330 (5330). Modern American Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Study of the literature and literary movements of the period, with emphasis on the twentieth century and/or contemporary period.

ENGL 4340 (5340). Topics in American Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Thematic, interdisciplinary or genre-based approaches to American literary study beyond the usual scope of ENGL 4310, ENGL, 4320 or ENGL 4330.

ENGL 4411 (5411). Writing in the Professions.Lec. 3. Credit 3.
This course builds on students' present writing competency and focuses on writing in their particular majors and/or professions.

ENGL 4421 (5421).Forms of Argumentation and Persuasion: Theory and Practice. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Introduces students to various models of argumentation through theory (readings) and practice (analysis and production).

ENGL 4430 (5430). Creative Writing: Fiction. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Guided practice in the craft and art of writing short fiction. (Course may be repeated provided the content is different each time.)

ENGL 4440 (5440). Creative Writing: Essay. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Guided practice in the craft and art of writing personal essays.

ENGL 4450 (5450) Creative Writing: Poetry. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Guided practice in the craft and art of writing poetry.  (Course may be repeated provided the content is different each time.)

ENGL (LING) 4511 (5511). Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Introduction to descriptive analysis of language:  phonology, morphology, lexicon and syntax.

ENGL (LING) 4521 (5521). History of the English Language. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
History of the language from its origins to the present; emphasis upon historical development of English sounds, word structure and syntax.

ENGL 4531 (5531).  Grammar and Language. Lec. 3.  Credit 3.
Grammatical structure of English in relation to dialect and register with some emphasis on historical and potential changes in grammar.

ENGL 4541 (5541).  Topics in Linguistics/Language. Lec. 3.  Credit 3.
Examination of specific aspects of language and/or linguistic study, such as Old and Middle English, the language of dialect literature or American English dialects.

ENGL 4551 (5551).  Introduction to Rhetoric: Theory and Practice. Lec. 3.  Credit 3.
The course introduces students to rhetoric--history and special topics.

ENGL 4610 (5610).  Novel. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Theory of the novel and a study of selected novels.

ENGL 4620 (5620). Poetry, Form, Genre, Theory. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
The study of poetry written in English and translated from other languages, with attention to such topics as poetic movements, styles, trends, the evolution and development of forms.

ENGL 4630 (5630). Literary Criticism and Theory. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Historical and thematic studies of critical and theoretical trends and issues.

ENGL 4640 (5640).  Modern and Contemporary Drama. Lec. 3.  Credit 3.
Study of dramatic texts and performance issues from the late 19th century to the present.

ENGL 4711 (5711).  Ethnic American Literature. Lec. 3.  Credit 3.
The course alternates on a yearly basis between studies of Native American literature and studies of African American literature. (Course may be repeated provided the content is different each time.)

ENGL 4720 (5720). Continental Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Study of major works and writers from the European continent.

ENGL 4731 (5731). Approaches to Women and Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Studies of major women writers or images of women in literature. (Course may be repeated provided the course content is different each time.)

ENGL 4741 (5741).  Science and Culture. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Cultural influences on scientific discourse and literature about science.

ENGL 4751 (5751). Topics in Non-Western Literature.  Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Focuses on literature written outside of European literary traditions, either written in or translated into English. (Course may be repeated for credit as long as the topic is different.)

ENGL 4810 (5810). Introduction to Folklore. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Generic survey of folklore; possible definitions, varieties, meanings and methods of study. Stress on verbal traditions (tales, songs, and beliefs).

ENGL 4820. Survey of Upper Cumberland Folklore. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Folklore of the Upper Cumberland with emphasis on relationships between regional material and the broad perspective of the humanities.

ENGL 4830 (5830). Southern Literature. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Major writers of the South, with emphasis on regional themes and on the Southern literary renaissance.

ENGL 4840 (5840). The Gothic Tale of Terror. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Readings in Gothic poetry and prose.

ENGL 4910 (5910). The Literature of Science. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Topics in literary non-fiction written by scientists. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4910 and ENGL 4911.

ENGL 4911 (5911). The Literature of Science. Lec. 2. Rec. 1. Credit 3.
Topics in literary non-fiction written by scientists. The recitation provides additional writing/discussion opportunities. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4910 and ENGL 4911.

ENGL 4920 (5920). Literature and Technology. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
Study of British and American literature which deals with the impact of technology on society. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4920 and ENGL 4921.

ENGL 4921 (5921). Literature and Technology. Lec. 2. Rec. 1. Credit 3.
Study of British and American literature which deals with the impact of technology on society. The recitation provides additional writing/discussion opportunities. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4920 and ENGL 4921.

ENGL 4930 (5930). Literature and the Environment. Lec. 2. Credit 2.
A study, through literature, of the relationship between humans and the environment. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4930 and ENGL 4931.

ENGL 4931 (5931). Literature and the Environment. Lec 2. Rec. 1. Credit 3.
A study, through literature, of the relationship between humans and the environment. The recitation will provide additional writing/discussion opportunities. Note: Students will not receive credit for both ENGL 4930 and ENGL 4931.

ENGL (PC) 4970 (5970). Professional Communication II. Lec. 3. Credit 3.
A continuation of ENGL 3250 with emphasis on more complex reports.  Same as PC 4970 (5970).

ENGL 4981-4892-4983 (5980). Topics. Credit 1, 2, 3.
Coursework or directed individual research in any area where there is no other course offering.

ENGL 4990 (5990). Internship. Credit 3, 6, 9, or 12.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior status, English 4411 or 3250 and consent of instructor. Part-time or full-time employment in a business or institution setting related to a student's academic and career goals. Cannot be taken in place of required or elective English courses, undergraduate or graduate.