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English
ENG 104, 105, 106 Introduction to Literature (4 each)
A sequence in literary genres involving works in English and translation. 104, fiction; 105, drama; 106, poetry. Any two fulfill liberal arts core curriculum literature requirement. Not recommended for English majors and Language Arts Secondary Teaching majors.
ENG 107H, 108H Survey of Western Literature (4 each)
For students admitted to WOU’s Honors Program. Courses examine Western literary masterpieces; 107H focuses on Greek and Roman works, 108H on medieval through Enlightenment. All honors courses are writing-intensive. Enrollment requires permission of Honors Program director.
ENG 107, 108, 109 Literature of the Western World (4 each)
A chronological survey of masterpieces of Western literature from ancient times to the present. 107, Greco-Roman; 108, Medieval and Renaissance; 109, 18th century to the present. Any two fulfill liberal arts core curriculum literature requirement. English majors and Language Arts Secondary Teaching majors should take ENG 107 and ENG 108; ENG 109 is also highly recommended.
ENG 199 Special Studies
Terms and hours to be arranged.
ENG 204 Survey of British Literature (4)
A survey of British literature from Beowulf to 1660. Prerequisites: WR 135 (or equivalent) and two LACC literature courses from: ENG 104-109, FR 110, GL 110; LING 210 may also be used by Early/Elementary/Middle Level Education students
ENG 205 Survey of British Literature (4)
A survey of British literature from 1660 to 1832. Prerequisites: WR 135 (or equivalent) and two LACC literature courses from: ENG 104-109, FR 110, GL 110; LING 210 may also be used by Early/Elementary/Middle Level Education students
ENG 206 Survey of British Literature (4)
A survey of British literature from 1832 to the present. Prerequisites: completion of WR 135 (or equivalent) and two LACC literature courses from ENG 104-109, FR 110, GL 110: LING 210 may also be used by Early/Elementary/Middle Level Education students
ENG 223 Introduction to Literary Study (4)
An introduction to basic literary concepts, emphasizing contemporary critical approaches, basic research techniques and proper use and documentation of sources. English and language arts majors and minors should take this course before enrolling in upper-division literature courses. Prerequisites: WR 135 (or equivalent) and two LACC literature courses from: ENG 104-109, FR 110, GL 110; LING 210 may also be used by Early/Elementary/Middle Level Education students
ENG 253 Survey of American Literature (4)
A survey of American literature from the beginnings to 1865. Prerequisites: WR 135 (or equivalent) and two LACC literature courses from: ENG 104-109, FR 110, GL 110; LING 210 may also be used by Early/Elementary/Middle Level Education students
ENG 254 Survey of American Literature (4)
A survey of American literature from 1865 to the present. Prerequisites: WR 135 (or equivalent) and two LACC literature courses from: ENG 104-109, FR 110, GL 110; LING 210 may also be used by Early/Elementary/Middle Level Education students
ENG 301 Shakespeare (4)
A study of selected major works of Shakespeare. Prerequisite: WR 135 (or equivalent) and LACC Literature/Modern Language requirement.
ENG 320 Medieval British Literature (4)
An in-depth study of selected writers, forms and themes in Medieval British literature. Prerequisites: ENG 204 and ENG 223, or consent of instructor
ENG 321 Renaissance British Literature (4)
An in-depth study of selected writers, forms and themes in Renaissance British literature.
Prerequisites: ENG 204 and ENG 223, or consent of instructor
ENG 323 British Literature 1660-1832 (4)
An in-depth study of selected writers, forms and/or themes in British literature from restoration, Augustan or Romantic British literature. Prerequisites: ENG 205 and ENG 223, or consent of instructor
ENG 324 Victorian British Literature (4)
An in-depth study of selected writers, forms and themes in British literature during the Victorian era. Prerequisites: ENG 206 and ENG 223, or consent of instructor
ENG 325 20th Century British Literature (4)
In-depth study of selected writers, forms and
themes in 20th century British literature.
Prerequisites: ENG 206 and ENG 223, or consent of instructor
ENG 331 Period Studies in American Literature to 1865 (4)
In-depth study of selected writers, forms and/or themes in American literature from the beginnings through Romanticism. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisites: ENG 223 and ENG 253, or consent of instructor
ENG 332 Period Studies in American Literature since 1865 (4)
An in-depth study of selected writers, forms, and/or themes in American literature since 1865. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisites: ENG 223 and ENG 254, or consent of instructor
ENG 340 Period Studies in World Literature Before 1700 (4)
An in-depth study of selected writers, forms and/or themes in world literature before 1700. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisite: ENG 107 or 108; ENG 223, or consent of instructor
ENG 341 Period Studies in World Literature After 1700 (4)
An in-depth study of selected writers, forms and/or themes in world literature since 1700. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisite: ENG 108 or 109; ENG 223, or consent of instructor
ENG 380 The Bible as Literature (4)
A study of the representative literary forms, events and figures of the English Bible, either Old and/or New Testaments, with emphasis on the Bible’s importance to the subsequent development of the literary and philosophical traditions of the Western world. Prerequisite: WR 135
ENG 385 Folklore (4)
An examination of folklore and folklore techniques in a specific context, such as ballad, legend, etc., or of a specific approach, such as children’s folklore, folklore of the Pacific NW, etc., emphasizing the role of folklore in the total study of culture. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisite: WR 135
ENG 386 Form and Meaning in Film (4)
A study of the distinctive aspects of film as an art and communication form, as embodied in the theory and practice of filmmakers and scholars. Prerequisite: WR 135
ENG 387 Mythology (4)
An examination of myth and myth techniques in a specific context, such as Greco-Roman, Arthurian, etc., or of a recurrent myth in several mythologies. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisite: WR 135
ENG 389 Minority Literature (4)
An examination of minority literature through the study of a specific minority or ethnic literature, such as Afro/American, Chicano/a, etc. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisite: WR 135
ENG 399 Special Studies (4)
An in-depth study of a special topic in literature as identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisite: WR 135
ENG 406 Special Individual Studies (1-12)
Terms and hours to be arranged. Individual or special studies in a limited area of interest under the guidance of a designated faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor required
ENG 407/507 Seminar (4)
A regularly scheduled special topics course. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisite: ENG 223 or consent of instructor
ENG 409 Internship (1-8)
Terms and hours to be arranged.
ENG 415/515 Topics in Theory and Criticism (4)
Concentrated study of a school or schools of criticism or of a theoretical problem. Readings will include theoretical and practical criticism. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisites: ENG 223 and one 300-level literature course, or consent of instructor
ENG 421/521 Studies in British Literature (4)
A study of special issues and topics in British literature. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisites: ENG 223 and one 300-level literature course, or consent of instructor
ENG 432/532 Studies in American Literature (4)
A study of special issues and topics in American literature. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisites: ENG 223 and one 300-level literature course, or consent of instructor
ENG 441/541 Studies in World Literatures (4)
A study of special issues and topics in world literature, such as continental, francophone, etc. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisites: ENG 223 and one 300-level literature course, or consent of instructor
ENG 447/547 Major Figures (4)
An in-depth study of a major figure in literature or of two closely related figures. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisites: ENG 223 and one 300-level literature course, or consent of instructor
ENG 606 Special Individual Studies (1-15)
Terms and hours to be arranged. Provides graduate students the opportunity to study a special or individual area of interest under the guidance of a designated faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor required
ENG 620 Studies in Literary Eras (3)
A study of a significant literary era in European, British and American literature, such as Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Augustan, Romantic, Realistic, Modern and Contemporary. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated.
ENG 624 British Literature (3)
A study of a period, literary movement or theme in British literature. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated.
ENG 626 American Literature (3)
A study of a period, literary movement or theme in American literature. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated.
ENG 628 Continental Literature (3)
A study of a period, literary movement or theme in European continental literature. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated.
ENG 631 Major Theories of Literary Criticism (3)
The history, principles and practice of various aspects of literary criticism. Prerequisite: 15 hours of literature or consent of instructor
Writing
WR 115 College Writing I (4)
A writing course introducing a variety of writing strategies and emphasizing critical reading and thinking. This course helps students prepare for LACC writing requirement, WR 135.
WR 135 College Writing II (4)
An intensive writing course focusing on critical analysis, argumentation and documentation. This course meets the LACC writing requirement if passed with a grade of C- or better.
Note: students must complete WR 135 (or its transfer equivalent) before enrolling in upper-division writing intensive courses.
WR 222 Research and Composition (4)
Combines instruction in research skills with the production of essays utilizing research, including traditional library research, internet research, documentation styles, and forms of researched writing. Prerequisite: WR 135 or equivalent
WR 230 Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition Studies (4)
A broad introduction to the field of rhetoric and composition, with emphasis on its historical, theoretical, and practical development. Writing majors and minors should take this course before enrolling in upper-division writing courses. Prerequisites: WR 135
WR 321 Business Writing (4)
Instruction and practice in writing business reports, memos, and letters. Particularly appropriate for students in business and related areas. Prerequisite: WR 135 or equivalent
WR 322 Technical Writing (4)
Instruction and practice in writing technical reports, proposals, and other technical writing forms. Particularly appropriate for students in health, science, and technical fields. Prerequisite: WR 135 or equivalent.
WR 323 Intermediate Exposition (4)
Intermediate expository writing. Prerequisite:
WR 135
WR 350 News Writing (4)
Course introduces students to the basics of news reporting; developing, researching, and writing news stories. The course will also cover interviewing skills, research techniques, and different news writing styles, as well as a discussion on libel law and journalistic ethics. Prerequisite: WR 135 or equivalent
WR 360 Fiction Workshop (4)
First course in fiction writing, emphasizing technique and critical appreciation of fiction writing. Workshop. Prerequisite: WR 135
WR 361 Poetry Workshop (4)
First course in poetry writing, emphasizing technique and critical appreciation of poetry writing. Workshop. Prerequisite: WR 135
WR 362 Topics in Creative Writing (4)
First course in techniques of creative writing in areas other than fiction or poetry. Specific focus will be identified each time course is offered. Workshop. Prerequisite: WR 135
WR 399 Special Studies (4)
WR 406 Special Individual Studies (1-15)
Terms and hours to be arranged. Individual or special studies in a limited area of interest under the guidance of a designated faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor
WR 409 Internship (1-8)
Terms and hours to be arranged.
WR 412/512 Writing Center Internship (1-6)
Supervised practical experience as a Writing Center consultant, diagnosing student texts and suggesting techniques for students’ writing skills improvement. Prerequisite: WR 135, WR 440, additional 400-level writing course, recommendation of WR 440 instructor
WR 414 Advanced Composition (4)
Advanced instruction and practice in the principles of writing. May be taken twice. Prerequisite: 300-level writing course or consent of instructor
WR 430 Historical Issues in Composition (4)
A historical survey of rhetoric and composition theories, focusing on the development of instructional styles relevant to different periods. May be taken twice if content is not repeated. Prerequisite: WR 135 or consent of instructor
WR 440/540 Teaching of Writing (4)
Course dealing with current theories and practices in teaching writing in English Language Arts and other subject areas in the public school. Prerequisite: WR 135 and LING 315 or consent of instructor
WR 450 Writing for Publication (4)
A survey of methods of publication and of markets for various kinds of writing. Theory and practice in manuscript preparation, manuscript form, proofreading, and copyright application. Submission of actual manuscript for publication.
WR 460 Advanced Fiction Workshop (4)
Advanced study of fiction-writing techniques. May be repeated once for credit. Workshop.
Prerequisite: WR 360 or consent of instructor
WR 461 Advanced Poetry Workshop (4)
Advanced study of poetry writing technique. May be repeated once for credit. Workshop.
Prerequisite: WR 361 or consent of instructor
WR 496/596 Special Topics in Writing (4)
An exploration of selected writing topics, as identified in each year’s schedule of classes. May be taken twice if content is not repeated.
Prerequisite: one upper-division writing class or consent of instructor
WR 606 Special Individual Studies (1-6)
Individual or special writing instruction in a specific form of writing under the guidance of a designated faculty member.
WR 610 Forms of Expository Prose (3)
Intensive study and practice in analyzing and writing expository prose. Recommended for secondary teachers.
WR 642 Writing Across the Curriculum (3)
Introduces students to the theories and techniques in teaching writing, and teaching via writing, relevant to content knowledge courses.
Linguistics
LING 210 Introduction to Linguistics (4)
An examination of similarities and differences in languages of the world (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics), as well as issues in applied linguistics, child language acquisition, literacy and dialect diversity.
LING 312 Language and Society (4)
A study of the relationship between language and society, including linguistic diversity, bilingualism, multilingualism, ethnography of speaking and social bases for language change. Prerequisites: LING 210 and 215, or consent of instructor
LING 315 Structure of English I (4)
Overview of the linguistic structure of English including word structure and the grammar of simple and complex sentences in authentic texts. Prerequisites: LING 210
LING 370 Discourse and Text (4)
The study of linguistic structure and function in context, including the analysis of style, genre, register and dialect. Prerequisite: LING 210 or LING 315 or consent of instructor
LING 406 Special Individual Studies (1-15)
Terms and hours to be arranged. Individual or special studies in a limited area of interest under the guidance of a designated faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor
LING 407/507 Seminar (4)
LING 409 Internship (1-8)
Terms and hours to be arranged.
LING 450/550 Grammar and Writing (4)
Approaches to grammar and grammar instruction. Topics to be covered include history of grammar as a field of study; a historical overview of grammar instruction; relationship between grammar and writing; on-going debate on the contributions of grammar to writing; current approaches to grammar for rhetorical/stylistic effects especially as they relate to the conventions and sentence-fluency traits of the Oregon Writing Assessment. Prerequisites: LING 210 and LING 315, or consent of instructor
LING 490 History of the English Language (4)
A study of the historical origins and development of the English language, including the principles and processes of language change. Prerequisites: LING 210 and LING 315, or consent of instructor
LING 492 Structure of English II (4)
Advanced study of English syntax and semantics from a variety of theoretical perspectives.
Prerequisite: LING 315 or consent of instructor
LING 496/596 Special Topics in Linguistics (4)
An exploration of selected topics in linguistics. Specific focus will be identified in each year’s schedule of classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor
LING 606 Special Individual Studies (1-15)
Terms and hours to be arranged. Opportunity to study a special or individual area of interest under the guidance of a designated faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor
LING 610 Theories of Grammar (3)
A survey of grammatical systems (traditional, structural, phrase structure, transformational, case).
LING 615 Applied Linguistics for Teachers (3)
Application of principles of the scientific study of language to areas of interest to teachers, including pronunciation, grammar, dialect, spelling, vocabulary development and English as a second language.
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