EH 401 Theory and Practice in Composition (W) 3 cr
A study of theories of composition and the teaching of composition proceeding by discussion, application, and writing workshop. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 402 Rhetoric: Ancient and Modern (W) 3 cr
Readings in rhetorical theory, ancient and modern, are applied in specific writing assignments which encourage students to adopt a point of view and address a specific audience. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 403 Art of the Essay 3 cr
Advanced expository writing. Discussion of British and American essays by such writers as Bacon, Addison, Swift, Arnold, Emerson, Chesterton, Lewis Thomas, and Joan Didion, with applications in written assignments. Student writings are discussed in class or in conference. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 421 Literary Criticism to 1900 (W) 3 cr
Classical, Neoclassical, Romantic, and Victorian literary theory. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 422 Literary Criticism Since 1900 (W) 3 cr
Modern and contemporary literary theory. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 460 Medieval Drama 3 cr
Mystery or Corpus Christi plays of the great cycles of Wakefield, York, Chester, or N-Town, and morality plays such as Everyman or The Castle of Perseverance. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 461 Tudor and Stuart Drama 3 cr
A historical and generic study of plays by authors including Kyd, Marlowe, Dekker, Jonson, Middleton, Beaumont, Fletcher, and Webster. The course will include a performance component. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 462 Restoration and 18th-Century Drama (W) 3 cr
A historical and generic study of plays of authors such as Wycherley, Etheridge, Behn, Dryden, Otway, Congreve, Steele, Goldsmith, and Sheridan. The course will include a performance component. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 463 Drama 1890-Present 3 cr
Twentieth-century British, American and Continental drama, with major emphasis on the plays of Ibsen, Chekhov, Shaw, Pirandello, O’Neill, and Beckett. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 465 Middle English Literature 3 cr
Major romances and dream-visions of the late Middle Ages, such as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Troilus and Criseyde, Sir Orfeo, Pearl, Parliament of Birds, and others. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 467 Milton (W) 3 cr
Milton’s major poems, with emphasis on Paradise Lost. Poetic methods and structure analyzed. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 468 Contemporary Black Fiction 3 cr
A close reading of selected fiction published since World War II by such authors as James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, Ernest J. Gains, Gloria Naylor, and Julius Lester. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 470 Studies in Medieval Literature 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics from medieval literature. Prerequisites: EH 101, 102 and junior standing.

EH 471 Studies in Renaissance Literature 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics from Renaissance literature. Prerequisites: EH 101, 102 and junior standing.

EH 472 Studies in Shakespeare 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics from Shakespeare. Prerequisites: EH 101, 102 and junior standing.

EH 474 Studies in Restoration and 18th-Century Literature 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics from Restoration and 18th-Century Literature. Prerequisites: EH 101, 102 and junior standing.

EH 475 Studies in 19th-Century Literature 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics from 19th-century literature. Prerequisites: EH 101, 102 and junior standing.

EH 476 Studies in 20th - Century Literature 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics from 20th-century literature. Prerequisites: EH 101, 102 and junior standing.

EH 477 Studies in Genre 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics from various genres. Prerequisites: EH 101, 102 and junior standing.

EH 478 Studies in Film 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics from film studies. Prerequisites: EH 101, 102 and junior standing.

EH 479 Studies in Modern/Postmodern Poetry 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics from modern/ postmodern poetry. Prerequisites: EH 101, 102 and junior standing.

EH 480 Studies in Gender and Literature 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics dealing with gender issues in literature. Prerequisites: EH 101, 102 and junior standing.

EH 481 Studies in Composition and Rhetoric 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics dealing with writing, rhetoric, or language studies.

EH 482 Studies in American Literature 3 cr
Seminar in specific topics from American literature. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 483, 484 Advanced Fiction Writing I, II 3 cr
Advanced work in writing the story and the novel, for students of exceptional talent. Prerequisites: EH 391 and 392 or the equivalent, EH 101 and 102. These courses require special permission.

EH 485,486 Advanced Poetry Writing I, II 3 cr
Advanced work in writing poetry, for students of exceptional talent. Prerequisite: EH 395 and 396 or equivalent, EH 101 and 102. These courses require special permission.

EH 487, 488 Screen Writing I, II 3 cr
Guided workshops in writing a dramatic narrative screenplay. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102, junior standing.

EH 490 Special Topics 3 cr
Selected topics in writing in literary studies. May be repeated for credit when course content varies.

EH 492 Seminar 3 cr
Specific topics in literature. Can be taken twice for credit when topic varies. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 494 Directed Studies 3 cr
Directed individual study. Prerequisites: EH 101,102 and permission of the directing professor and department chair.

EH 496 Professional Studies: Internship 3 cr
On-the-job experience which relates to the student’s classroom work in the field of English; reports required. A maximum of 6 hours of credit may be earned in internships. Students consult with the department chair regarding internship opportunities and specific required eligibility. English majors and minors who are juniors or seniors may enroll. Prerequisites: Permission of the department chair and the supervising professor. Prerequisites: EH 101 and 102.

EH 499 Senior Honors Project 3 cr
With the guidance of a faculty mentor, Honors Students will identify and carry out an independent scholarly project in English. The outcome of the project will include a formal presentation and defense before the faculty and a written senior thesis. The Honors Senior Project will be evaluated and graded by three members of the faculty, and chaired by the project faculty mentor. The student must complete a total of six hours of Honors Seniors work, be accepted to the University Honors Program or the Department Honors Program and have an approved project prospectus. University Honors Program participants must have completed HON 301.