Spring 2006 Electives

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See all approved electives for each concentration here

These are the electives for the following areas:

Literature

ENGL 0275 Journalism 1 (3 credits) - Prof. Gregg Neikirk
Meets MWF 10:25PM and MWF 11:30AM
An introduction to print journalism. Students find out how to report and operate a newspaper by gathering information and writing stories. Reporters develop techniques, learn to write various types of beat and specialty reports, concentrate on meeting deadlines, and discuss libel law and ethical issues. Students write at least six articles. Prerequisites: ENGL 0101 and ENGL 0102.

ENGL 0326 Women Writers (3 credits) - Prof. Emily Todd
Meets TR 2:15PM
An exploration of diverse portraits of women in literature written by women that furthers understanding of the social values and critical concepts central to these works. This course also examines the history of ideas, stereotypical images and changing perspectives pertinent to women's issues. Prerequisites: ENGL 0101 and ENGL 0102.

ENGL 0327 Contemporary Cross-Culture Literature (3 credits) - Prof. Lou Caton
Meets MW 1:40PM
A comparative study of contemporary Non-Western literature from regions such as Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Works from various genres will be considered in the context of their cultural implications as well as their distinctive literary features. Selections from Western literature may also be included for comparison. Prerequisites: ENGL 0101 and ENGL 0102

ENGL 0345 Writing Fiction (3 credits) - Prof. Michael Filas
Meets MW 1:40PM
Advanced workshop in writing fiction. Emphasis on discovery of individual style, mastery of traditional forms amd techniques, and exploration beyond conventions. Special attention given to organic development of theme and postmodern conventions. Prerequisite: ENGL 0246 or premission of the instructor.

ENGL 0347 Advanced Critical Writing (3 credits) - Prof. Jennifer DiGrazia
Meets MW 1:40PM
Designed to develop formal writing ability on scholarly topics. Intensive library research will precede all writings. The goal of the course is to provide students with the research and writing skills necessary in the preparation of papers of publishable quality.

ENGL 0370 Modern Drama (3 credits) - Prof. Sabine Klein
Meets MWF 2:45PM
Modern theatre is characterized by its international nature and its diversity of subject, style and setting. This course will chronologically examine the development of modern drama from Ibsen to the present with specific attention to curcial social, political, and scientific influences and pivotal plays.

ENGL 0375 Journalism 11 (3 credits) - Prof. George Layng
Meets MWF 9:20AM
Students employ advanced techniques in beat and specialty reporting for print journalism. Reporters in the course run a "mock newspaper" working in various editorial aspects of the newspaper. Reporters complete a series of articles, including but not limited to conference andmeeting reports, features, profiles, commentaries, and police and court news and editorials. Prerequisite: ENGL 0275 or MCOM 0275.

ENGL 0388 Special Topics in Writing (3 credits) - Prof. Beth Rothermel
Meets R 4:00PM
An advanced course in writing based upon a common theme or subject. See professor for more details.

ENGL 0392 Business and Technical Writing (3 credits) -
Meets MWF 8:15AM
Meets MWF 11:30AM

- Prof. Michael Filas
Meets MW 3:10PM
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Meets TR 11:15AM
Meets TR 12:45PM
How to write more powerfully, persuasively, and successfully in business. Students will learn the strategies of writing clear and effective memos, letters, and reports, and easy techniques for using tables and graphs. By the end of the course the student will have a portfolio of writing samples to demonstrate writing skills. Prerequisites: ENGL 0101 and ENGL 0102

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Writing

ENGL 0345 Writing Fiction (3 credits) - Prof. Michael Filas
Meets MW 1:40PM
Advanced workshop in writing fiction. Emphasis on discovery of individual style, mastery of traditional forms amd techniques, and exploration beyond conventions. Special attention given to organic development of theme and postmodern conventions. Prerequisite: ENGL 0246 or premission of the instructor.

ENGL 0347 Advanced Critical Writing (3 credits) - Prof. Jennifer DiGrazia
Meets MW 1:40PM
Designed to develop formal writing ability on scholarly topics. Intensive library research will precede all writings. The goal of the course is to provide students with the research and writing skills necessary in the preparation of papers of publishable quality.

ENGL 0375 Journalism 11 (3 credits) - Prof. George Layng
Meets MWF 9:20AM
Students employ advanced techniques in beat and specialty reporting for print journalism. Reporters in the course run a "mock newspaper" working in various editorial aspects of the newspaper. Reporters complete a series of articles, including but not limited to conference andmeeting reports, features, profiles, commentaries, and police and court news and editorials. Prerequisite: ENGL 0275 or MCOM 0275.

ENGL 0388 Special Topics in Writing (3 credits) - Prof. Beth Rothermel
Meets R 4:00PM
An advanced course in writing based upon a common theme or subject. See professor for more details.

ENGL 0392 Business and Technical Writing (3 credits) -
Meets MWF 8:15AM
Meets MWF 11:30AM

- Prof. Michael Filas
Meets MW 3:10PM
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Meets TR 11:15AM
Meets TR 12:45PM
How to write more powerfully, persuasively, and successfully in business. Students will learn the strategies of writing clear and effective memos, letters, and reports, and easy techniques for using tables and graphs. By the end of the course the student will have a portfolio of writing samples to demonstrate writing skills. Prerequisites: ENGL 0101 and ENGL 0102

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Theatre

ENGL 0121 Acting Styles (3 credits) - Prof. Joan Mento
Meets TR 11:15AM
Students gain a basic understanding of theatre as a performing art through a study of acting styles and periods in a historical and cultural context. Students also apply the theory and technique in a practical format. Acting Styles focuses on three major periods from a choice ranging from classical to contemporary. Approaches to teaching and learning include lecture, discussion, collaborative projects, character analysis through script study, theatre exercises and guest speakers. Students attend campus and area theatrical productions, write critical reviews, and perform scenes.

ENGL 0252 Acting I (3 credits) - Prof. Jack Shea
Meets M 3:10PM
An introductory course in the art and craft of the actor designed to make the student aware of personal outer and inner resources and to provide the student with work habits and tools to approach the actor's task with understanding.

ENGL 0255 Directing 1 (3 credits) - Prof. Jack Shea
Meets T 2:15PM
A study of the process of play direction and practice in the staging of scenes from the most common styles of plays.

ENGL 0390 Lighting Design (3 credits) - Prof. Christopher Slaughter
Meets TR 11:15AM
This course teaches the science and the art of the discipline of lighting design. Students will learn the tools of the trade and how to use them to enhance a theatrical production. It will acquaint students with the lighting designer's process and how the designer analyizes, interprets, and translates a script into a congent design concept, and how the designer uses the tools and the latest technology of the trade to execute the design.

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