English
ENG 1034 Introduction to Journalism
Not countable toward English major. Instruction and practice in writing news and feature material,
with attention to journalism ethics, editorial writing, and the practices of gathering and evaluating
news. Standard or CR/NC grading.
ENG 1044 Basic Writing
A course concentrating on basic skills, including the ability to define a topic, to develop it
coherently, and to write correctly. Emphasis on paragraphs and on short descriptive, expository,
and persuasive essays, with attention to the improvement of reading skills. Not a substitute for
Foundations of the Liberal Arts 1004 or 1104. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
ENG 1074 Perspectives on Literature
An introductory course in literature designed for the general student as well as the English major.
By studying selected works of fiction, poetry, and drama from different critical viewpoints,
students are encouraged to develop their own sense of the strengths and limitations of each.
Students will write several short critical papers. Limited to first-year students and sophomores or
by permission of the instructor. II Humanities
ENG 1134 Introduction to Poetry
A critical introduction to the study of poetry as verbal art. Topics include imagery, figurative
language, symbolism, function of sound and metrical patterns, the role of poetic genres and
structures, etc. Not a creative writing course. Limited to first-year students and sophomores or by
permission of the instructor. II Humanities
ENG 1144 Introduction to Fiction
An introduction to the criticism of the short story and the novel, emphasizing representative works
of different periods and countries. Limited to first-year students and sophomores or by permission
of the instructor. II Humanities
ENG 1194 Introduction to Film
A study of film as a major contemporary art form. Topics include film technique and
aesthetics, the history of motion pictures, and genres. At least one film viewing each week. II
Humanities
ENG 2004 Studies in Fiction
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