Courses

This course introduces a consideration of personal worldview, faith, and the discipline of English, including literary studies and creative writing. It is also designed to introduce students to the basic skills necessary for academic success in the discipline of English and to provide students with an overview of the discipline including requirements of the major and expectations of professions in which that major may be applied. (1 Units)

This course introduces the creative writer to the literary genres of poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama and to the writing workshop. Students will analyze examples in each genre and apply elements of form, technique, and meaning. The course is designed to help students develop a writing voice and practice each of the major genres. (3 Units)

An introductory study of literary terminology and the major genres of American, British, European, and multicultural literature. Focuses on critical reading and intelligent appreciation of literature and of the ways of writing about literature. (3 Units)

An introductory study of literary terminology and the major genres of American, British, European, and multicultural literature. Focuses on critical reading and intelligent appreciation of literature and of the ways of writing about literature. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel domestically; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a local and/or national setting. (3 Units)

An introductory study of literary terminology and the major genres of American, British, European, and multicultural literature. Focuses on critical reading and intelligent appreciation of literature and of the ways of writing about literature. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. (3 Units)

Literature of Great Britain from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century. (3 Units)

Literature of Great Britain from the Romantic Period to the present. (3 Units)

American Literature from the Colonial Period to 1865. (3 Units)

American literature from 1865 to present. (3 Units)

An overview of American literature from 1865 to present. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel domestically; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a local and/or national setting. (3 Units)

World literature (excluding British and American) through the Renaissance. (3 Units)

World literature (excluding British and American) from Neoclassicism to present. (3 Units)

This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices of literary editing. Students will explore the technical, aesthetic, and ethical aspects of editing manuscripts as well as the pragmatic processes of editorial work. They will review standard grammar and syntax and apply them to proofreading; additionally, they employ a contextual understanding of the English language and prose conventions to substantive editing. Students will develop a critical understanding of the editor's role in the publishing process as well as practical experience in editing manuscripts. (3 Units)

In this course students assist in all aspects of the publication of the campus literary journal. Students read submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, they work with writers to edit their pieces, and they assist with layout and design. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Capstone students write a new substantial literary piece in poetry or fiction. They also rewrite and edit their creative work, such as poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction, to make a portfolio. The portfolio includes a critical introduction to their literary influences and their work while explaining their approach to craft and situating their own writing in a particular discourse. (3 Units)

This course offers an intermediate writing workshop where students study the craft of fiction through analysis of multiple genres, such as micro-fiction, short stories, and novellas. Students develop skills in writing fiction through lecture, practice, peer workshop, and revision. The course emphasizes narrative, craft, and developing the writer's voice. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

This advanced writing workshop builds on the foundational elements of writing fiction learned in previous coursework. Students read numerous published short stories and novellas, as well as readings discussing craft, technique, and theory. Students choose to write a novella or two substantial short stories. Prerequisite: ENG384 (3 Units)

This course offers an intermediate writing workshop where students study the craft of poetry through reading and analyzing of multiple forms poetry. Students develop skills in writing poetry through lecture, practice, peer workshop, and revision, with an emphasis on developing the writer's voice. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

This advanced writing workshop builds on the foundational elements of poetry writing learned in previous coursework. Students read published poems and poetry collections as well as readings discussing craft, technique, and theory. Students write a substantial number of poems, highlighting significant themes emerging from the writer's voice. Prerequisite: ENG385 (3 Units)

Surveys some of the great literary texts in the Christian tradition. Readings from primary works will provide opportunity to become familiar with a variety of voices in the history of Christian spirituality. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social, and theological contexts. Authors and texts may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

The course is designed to examine the study of literature through the lens of faith. It considers the intersection of personal belief and reading practices, the analysis of literature, both religious and secular, from a Christian worldview, and potential avenues of Christian literary theory. It requires students to evaluate and analyze both literary texts and approaches to literature, with each student formulating a formal position in regard to the intersection of faith and literature. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course offers an intermediate writing workshop where students study the craft of fiction through analysis of multiple genres, such as micro-fiction, short stories, and novellas. Students develop skills in writing fiction through lecture, practice, peer workshop, and revision. The course emphasizes narrative, craft, and developing the writer's voice. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

This course offers an intermediate writing workshop where students study the craft of poetry through reading and analyzing of multiple forms poetry. Students develop skills in writing poetry through lecture, practice, peer workshop, and revision, with an emphasis on developing the writer's voice. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

An intensive writing workshop designed to permit the student to study and practice creative nonfiction in various forms: personal narrative, topical essay, lyric essay, memoir, etc. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Focuses on different styles or aspects of creative writing each time offered-for example, creative non-fiction, storytelling, etc. See instructor for the topic currently to be studied. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

This advanced writing workshop builds on the foundational elements of writing fiction learned in previous coursework. Students read numerous published short stories and novellas, as well as readings discussing craft, technique, and theory. Students choose to write a novella or two substantial short stories. Prerequisite: ENG384 (3 Units)

This advanced writing workshop builds on the foundational elements of poetry writing learned in previous coursework. Students read published poems and poetry collections as well as readings discussing craft, technique, and theory. Students write a substantial number of poems, highlighting significant themes emerging from the writer's voice. Prerequisite: ENG385 (3 Units)

This course offers an intermediate writing workshop where students study the craft of fiction through analysis of multiple genres, such as micro-fiction, short stories, and novellas. Students develop skills in writing fiction through lecture, practice, peer workshop, and revision. The course emphasizes narrative, craft, and developing the writer's voice. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

This course offers an intermediate writing workshop where students study the craft of poetry through reading and analyzing of multiple forms poetry. Students develop skills in writing poetry through lecture, practice, peer workshop, and revision, with an emphasis on developing the writer's voice. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

An intensive writing workshop designed to permit the student to study and practice creative nonfiction in various forms: personal narrative, topical essay, lyric essay, memoir, etc. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Focuses on different styles or aspects of creative writing each time offered-for example, creative non-fiction, storytelling, etc. See instructor for the topic currently to be studied. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

This advanced writing workshop builds on the foundational elements of writing fiction learned in previous coursework. Students read numerous published short stories and novellas, as well as readings discussing craft, technique, and theory. Students choose to write a novella or two substantial short stories. Prerequisite: ENG384 (3 Units)

This advanced writing workshop builds on the foundational elements of poetry writing learned in previous coursework. Students read published poems and poetry collections as well as readings discussing craft, technique, and theory. Students write a substantial number of poems, highlighting significant themes emerging from the writer's voice. Prerequisite: ENG385 (3 Units)

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of writing for the screen. The elements of theme, plot, character, and dialogue in dramatic writing for cinema will be studied. Students will learn how to construct screenplays by closely examining produced films, reading film scripts, and writing their own short screenplays. The course will provide a foundation in the basics of the three-act act structure, dramatic action, character arc, the revision process, and an introduction to the business of screenwriting. By the end of the semester, students will have produced and polished a twenty- to thirty-page screenplay for a short film suitable for production. Prerequisite: (ENG113E,FLM105,ENG113) (3 Units)

Planning, gathering material, writing and preparation of articles for specialized and general media publications, with emphasis on the magazine article and newspaper feature; includes overview of the magazine market. Laboratory and field work. Students may only earn credit for either JRN 312 or JRN 350. Prerequisite: JRN170 (3 Units)

The literature of women and ethnic minorities. Recommended for Liberal Studies majors. At least one literature survey course recommended. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course offers students an intensive study of global literature with an emphasis on works translated into English, excluding American literature. Students will study literature and cultures from around the world, equipping them to broaden their engagement in academic studies and Great Commission service. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course offers students an intensive study of global literature with an emphasis on works translated into English, excluding American literature. Students will study literature and cultures from around the world, equipping them to broaden their engagement in academic studies and Great Commission service. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. (3 Units)

This course explores the intellectual contributions of classical Greek and Roman literature by examining the meaning of these works within the historical, political, and cultural context of ancient Greco-Roman society. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

This course explores the intellectual and literary contributions of Classical (ancient Greek and Roman) literature by examining the meaning of various works within the historical, political, and cultural contexts of ancient Greek and Roman societies. The works assigned have traditionally assisted readers on the journey through life-it is hoped this may happen for today's students. A variety of critical approaches are strongly encouraged and incorporated. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

The Metaphysical and cavalier Poets, and the prose of John Milton, in historical context. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Neoclassical, Romantic, and Victorian literature in historical context. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

American literature and thought, 1800-1914, with emphasis on Poe, Hawthorne, Emerson, Dickinson, Douglass, Whitman, Melville, Stowe, and Twain. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

American literature and thought, 1800-1914, with emphasis on Poe, Hawthorne, Emerson, Dickinson, Douglass, Whitman, Melville, Stowe, and Twain. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel domestically; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a local and/or national setting. (3 Units)

A close examination of selected folklore and fairy tales from various cultural or literary traditions. Focus on interpretation and analysis of individual texts, utilizing a variety of historical and contemporary critical approaches to reading, understanding, and researching folklore and fairy tales as a distinctive genre. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Surveys some of the great literary texts in the Christian tradition. Readings from primary works will provide opportunity to become familiar with a variety of voices in the history of Christian spirituality. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social, and theological contexts. Authors and texts may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

The course is designed to examine the study of literature through the lens of faith. It considers the intersection of personal belief and reading practices, the analysis of literature, both religious and secular, from a Christian worldview, and potential avenues of Christian literary theory. It requires students to evaluate and analyze both literary texts and approaches to literature, with each student formulating a formal position in regard to the intersection of faith and literature. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Focuses on a different theme, genre, or period of British, American, or World literature each time offered. See instructor for topic currently to be studied. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Focuses on a different theme, genre, or period of British, American, or World literature each time offered. See instructor for topic currently to be studied. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. (3 Units)

This course examines texts that play with traditional storytelling conventions related to genre, structure, style, methodology, content, and/or the reading process. Course readings focus primarily on experimental print and digital literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. Students also create an experimental project related to course content. (3 Units)

Selected poems and plays are studied in their historical contexts. A variety of critical approaches are incorporated. Includes comedies, history plays, and tragedies. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course offers students intensive study of a special topic in American literature. Students will study a specific theme, author, genre, or period within the broad literary history of the United States. This study will equip students to broaden their engagement in American literature. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course offers students an intensive study of a special topic in British Literature. Students will study a specific theme, author, genre, or period within the broad literary history of Great Britain. This study will equip students to broaden their engagement in British literature. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from 1900 to World War II. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from 1900 to World War II. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting, explore the relationship between place and literature, and visit sites related to the literature studied. (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from World War II to the present. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

American literature, including major fiction and poetry, from World War II to the present. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel domestically; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a local and/or national setting. (3 Units)

Prose, fiction, poetry, and drama from 1890 to the present, with emphasis on the Modernist writers. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Prose, fiction, poetry, and drama from 1890 to the present, with emphasis on the Modernist writers. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting, explore the relationship between place and literature, and visit sites related to the literature studied. (3 Units)

Analysis and oral presentation of literature in a way that is vivid, compelling, and dramatic. This class will help the student to perfect skills in dramatic reading, reading of scripture, and finding and preparing literature for oral presentation. (3 Units)

This course studies writing within the diverse environment of the workplace. It emphasizes the need to adapt written documents for a distinct task, audience, or platform. The course introduces students to professional and technical writing through examination and evaluation of interdisciplinary readings and representative models of professional documents-both print and digital. The course will incorporate strategies for developing and improving skills in writing, reading, researching, editing, presenting, and collaborating. Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective practices through a portfolio of professional documents. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

An intensive study of a particular area of world literature in translation (e.g., Greek drama, or the literature of Existentialism). See the instructor for the area currently being studied. May be offered as a dual-language topic such as Latin American authors. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

An intensive study of a particular area of world literature in translation (e.g., Greek drama, or the literature of Existentialism). See the instructor for the area currently being studied. May be offered as a dual-language topic such as Latin American authors. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. (3 Units)

The literature of women and ethnic minorities. Recommended for Liberal Studies majors. At least one literature survey course recommended. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course explores the intellectual contributions of classical Greek and Roman literature by examining the meaning of these works within the historical, political, and cultural context of ancient Greco-Roman society. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

This course explores the intellectual and literary contributions of Classical (ancient Greek and Roman) literature by examining the meaning of various works within the historical, political, and cultural contexts of ancient Greek and Roman societies. The works assigned have traditionally assisted readers on the journey through life-it is hoped this may happen for today's students. A variety of critical approaches are strongly encouraged and incorporated. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

The Metaphysical and cavalier Poets, and the prose of John Milton, in historical context. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Neoclassical, Romantic, and Victorian literature in historical context. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

American literature and thought, 1800-1914, with emphasis on Poe, Hawthorne, Emerson, Dickinson, Douglass, Whitman, Melville, Stowe, and Twain. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

American literature and thought, 1800-1914, with emphasis on Poe, Hawthorne, Emerson, Dickinson, Douglass, Whitman, Melville, Stowe, and Twain. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel domestically; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a local and/or national setting. (3 Units)

An introduction to the study of a wide variety of children's literature, including picture books, novels, poetry, and folklore. Focus on critical analysis of texts, employing a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, close readings, and contemporary research. Also examines the historical constructions of childhood, uses within the elementary classroom, and social response to children's literature. Meets the Liberal Studies requirement for Children's literature. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

An introduction to the study of a wide variety of children?s literature, including picture books, novels, poetry, folklore, etc. Focus on critical analysis of texts, employing a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, close readings, and contemporary research. Also includes the historical constructions of childhood, uses within the elementary classroom, and social responses to children?s literature. The course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. (3 Units)

A consideration of children's classics, including but not limited to texts from "Golden Age" of children's literature, approximately 1865-1914. Focus on critical analysis of texts, employing a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, close readings, and contemporary research. Also examines the historical constructions of childhood and social responses to children's literature. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social contexts. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

A close examination of selected folklore and fairy tales from various cultural or literary traditions. Focus on interpretation and analysis of individual texts, utilizing a variety of historical and contemporary critical approaches to reading, understanding, and researching folklore and fairy tales as a distinctive genre. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Introduction to literature designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents and young adults. Varied uses of literature such as poetry and short stories will be explored with intensive study of longer works of fiction and non-fiction. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Surveys some of the great literary texts in the Christian tradition. Readings from primary works will provide opportunity to become familiar with a variety of voices in the history of Christian spirituality. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social, and theological contexts. Authors and texts may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

The course is designed to examine the study of literature through the lens of faith. It considers the intersection of personal belief and reading practices, the analysis of literature, both religious and secular, from a Christian worldview, and potential avenues of Christian literary theory. It requires students to evaluate and analyze both literary texts and approaches to literature, with each student formulating a formal position in regard to the intersection of faith and literature. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

The class represents a close examination of select graphic novels from a variety of genres and styles. It focuses on literary interpretation and analysis of individual texts, utilizing a variety of historical and contemporary critical approaches to reading, understanding, and researching the graphic novel within an interdisciplinary context. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Focuses on a different theme, genre, or period of British, American, or World literature each time offered. See instructor for topic currently to be studied. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Focuses on a different theme, genre, or period of British, American, or World literature each time offered. See instructor for topic currently to be studied. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. (3 Units)

Advanced study in theories of imaginative literature and in the issues of interpreting literary texts. Prerequisite: (ENG123,ENG201,ENG213) or (ENG123,ENG201,ENG223) or (ENG123,ENG201,ENG233) or (ENG123,ENG201,ENG243) or (ENG123,ENG201,ENG253) or (ENG123,ENG201,ENG263) (3 Units)

This course examines texts that play with traditional storytelling conventions related to genre, structure, style, methodology, content, and/or the reading process. Course readings focus primarily on experimental print and digital literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. Students also create an experimental project related to course content. (3 Units)

Selected poems and plays are studied in their historical contexts. A variety of critical approaches are incorporated. Includes comedies, history plays, and tragedies. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course offers students intensive study of a special topic in American literature. Students will study a specific theme, author, genre, or period within the broad literary history of the United States. This study will equip students to broaden their engagement in American literature. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course offers students an intensive study of a special topic in British Literature. Students will study a specific theme, author, genre, or period within the broad literary history of Great Britain. This study will equip students to broaden their engagement in British literature. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from 1900 to World War II. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from 1900 to World War II. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting, explore the relationship between place and literature, and visit sites related to the literature studied. (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from World War II to the present. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

American literature, including major fiction and poetry, from World War II to the present. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel domestically; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a local and/or national setting. (3 Units)

Prose, fiction, poetry, and drama from 1890 to the present, with emphasis on the Modernist writers. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Prose, fiction, poetry, and drama from 1890 to the present, with emphasis on the Modernist writers. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting, explore the relationship between place and literature, and visit sites related to the literature studied. (3 Units)

The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to practice the written, oral, research, analytical, and/or technological skills developed in their field(s) of study under the direct supervision of a practitioner in a professional field. In consultation with the internship coordinator, the student works in the field through supervised practical experiences with a professional organization. This opportunity is available for students who are English majors/minors, writing and digital studies minors, creative writing minors, and creative writing BFA students. (3 Units)

This course addresses the adaptation of literature to film. It examines diverse concepts and theories that have been applied to cinematic adaptations of literary texts as part of a larger constellation of issues, including the development of cinematic language, approaches to genre studies, and an appreciation for cinematic visions in literary texts. In addition to film screenings, course readings will include prose fiction and film criticism. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course explores different genres of Spanish and Hispanic literatures, focusing on critical reading and ways of writing about literature. Throughout this course, students will gain a basic understanding of current literary theory and literary strategies, while examining literary movements in the Spanish-speaking world and their socio-historical contexts. Prerequisite: SPA223 or SPA305 (3 Units)

This course provides an introduction to the study of Mexican literature and film of the twentieth and twenty-first century. Students will learn to analyze and interpret masterpieces in a variety of genres, developing literacy and analytical skills in reading, interpreting, and writing Spanish. This course also provides an introduction to the study and application of film theory and literary criticism. Prerequisite: SPA223 or SPA230 (3 Units)

Covers multiple genres of literature produced in Spain from ancient times to the 21st century. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Students cannot earn credit for both SPA 350 and 350G. Prerequisite: SPA223 or SPA230 (3 Units)

Covers multiple genres of literature produced in Latin America from ancient times to the 21st century. Classes will be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA223 or SPA230 (3 Units)

An introduction to the study of a wide variety of children?s literature, including picture books, novels, poetry, folklore, etc. Focus on critical analysis of texts, employing a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, close readings, and contemporary research. Also includes the historical constructions of childhood, uses within the elementary classroom, and social responses to children?s literature. The course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. (3 Units)

Introduction to literature designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents and young adults. Varied uses of literature such as poetry and short stories will be explored with intensive study of longer works of fiction and non-fiction. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

The class represents a close examination of select graphic novels from a variety of genres and styles. It focuses on literary interpretation and analysis of individual texts, utilizing a variety of historical and contemporary critical approaches to reading, understanding, and researching the graphic novel within an interdisciplinary context. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course examines texts that play with traditional storytelling conventions related to genre, structure, style, methodology, content, and/or the reading process. Course readings focus primarily on experimental print and digital literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. Students also create an experimental project related to course content. (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from World War II to the present. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

American literature, including major fiction and poetry, from World War II to the present. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel domestically; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a local and/or national setting. (3 Units)

Prose, fiction, poetry, and drama from 1890 to the present, with emphasis on the Modernist writers. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Prose, fiction, poetry, and drama from 1890 to the present, with emphasis on the Modernist writers. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting, explore the relationship between place and literature, and visit sites related to the literature studied. (3 Units)

This course studies writing within the diverse environment of the workplace. It emphasizes the need to adapt written documents for a distinct task, audience, or platform. The course introduces students to professional and technical writing through examination and evaluation of interdisciplinary readings and representative models of professional documents-both print and digital. The course will incorporate strategies for developing and improving skills in writing, reading, researching, editing, presenting, and collaborating. Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective practices through a portfolio of professional documents. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course introduces students to the growing field of digital studies. Given the interdisciplinary nature of digital studies, students will study digital texts and projects and will work collaboratively to evaluate, develop, and refine their technical skills to create and edit various forms of digital publications. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course examines texts that play with traditional storytelling conventions related to genre, structure, style, methodology, content, and/or the reading process. Course readings focus primarily on experimental print and digital literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. Students also create an experimental project related to course content. (3 Units)

The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to practice the written, oral, research, analytical, and/or technological skills developed in their field(s) of study under the direct supervision of a practitioner in a professional field. In consultation with the internship coordinator, the student works in the field through supervised practical experiences with a professional organization. This opportunity is available for students who are English majors/minors, writing and digital studies minors, creative writing minors, and creative writing BFA students. (3 Units)

The literature of women and ethnic minorities. Recommended for Liberal Studies majors. At least one literature survey course recommended. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course offers students an intensive study of global literature with an emphasis on works translated into English, excluding American literature. Students will study literature and cultures from around the world, equipping them to broaden their engagement in academic studies and Great Commission service. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course offers students an intensive study of global literature with an emphasis on works translated into English, excluding American literature. Students will study literature and cultures from around the world, equipping them to broaden their engagement in academic studies and Great Commission service. It is recommended that at least one literature survey course be taken prior. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. (3 Units)

This course explores the intellectual contributions of classical Greek and Roman literature by examining the meaning of these works within the historical, political, and cultural context of ancient Greco-Roman society. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

This course explores the intellectual and literary contributions of Classical (ancient Greek and Roman) literature by examining the meaning of various works within the historical, political, and cultural contexts of ancient Greek and Roman societies. The works assigned have traditionally assisted readers on the journey through life-it is hoped this may happen for today's students. A variety of critical approaches are strongly encouraged and incorporated. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. Prerequisite: ENG123 or ENG123E (3 Units)

The Metaphysical and cavalier Poets, and the prose of John Milton, in historical context. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Neoclassical, Romantic, and Victorian literature in historical context. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

American literature and thought, 1800-1914, with emphasis on Poe, Hawthorne, Emerson, Dickinson, Douglass, Whitman, Melville, Stowe, and Twain. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

American literature and thought, 1800-1914, with emphasis on Poe, Hawthorne, Emerson, Dickinson, Douglass, Whitman, Melville, Stowe, and Twain. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel domestically; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a local and/or national setting. (3 Units)

An introduction to the study of a wide variety of children?s literature, including picture books, novels, poetry, folklore, etc. Focus on critical analysis of texts, employing a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, close readings, and contemporary research. Also includes the historical constructions of childhood, uses within the elementary classroom, and social responses to children?s literature. The course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting. (3 Units)

A consideration of children's classics, including but not limited to texts from "Golden Age" of children's literature, approximately 1865-1914. Focus on critical analysis of texts, employing a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, close readings, and contemporary research. Also examines the historical constructions of childhood and social responses to children's literature. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social contexts. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

A close examination of selected folklore and fairy tales from various cultural or literary traditions. Focus on interpretation and analysis of individual texts, utilizing a variety of historical and contemporary critical approaches to reading, understanding, and researching folklore and fairy tales as a distinctive genre. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Introduction to literature designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents and young adults. Varied uses of literature such as poetry and short stories will be explored with intensive study of longer works of fiction and non-fiction. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Surveys some of the great literary texts in the Christian tradition. Readings from primary works will provide opportunity to become familiar with a variety of voices in the history of Christian spirituality. Students will examine the texts in light of literary, historical, social, and theological contexts. Authors and texts may vary each time the course is offered. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

The course is designed to examine the study of literature through the lens of faith. It considers the intersection of personal belief and reading practices, the analysis of literature, both religious and secular, from a Christian worldview, and potential avenues of Christian literary theory. It requires students to evaluate and analyze both literary texts and approaches to literature, with each student formulating a formal position in regard to the intersection of faith and literature. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

The class represents a close examination of select graphic novels from a variety of genres and styles. It focuses on literary interpretation and analysis of individual texts, utilizing a variety of historical and contemporary critical approaches to reading, understanding, and researching the graphic novel within an interdisciplinary context. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

This course examines texts that play with traditional storytelling conventions related to genre, structure, style, methodology, content, and/or the reading process. Course readings focus primarily on experimental print and digital literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. Students also create an experimental project related to course content. (3 Units)

Selected poems and plays are studied in their historical contexts. A variety of critical approaches are incorporated. Includes comedies, history plays, and tragedies. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from 1900 to World War II. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from 1900 to World War II. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting, explore the relationship between place and literature, and visit sites related to the literature studied. (3 Units)

Major fiction and poetry from World War II to the present. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

American literature, including major fiction and poetry, from World War II to the present. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel domestically; students registered in this section will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a local and/or national setting. (3 Units)

Prose, fiction, poetry, and drama from 1890 to the present, with emphasis on the Modernist writers. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

Prose, fiction, poetry, and drama from 1890 to the present, with emphasis on the Modernist writers. Additionally, the course provides an opportunity to travel abroad; students will apply course concepts learned during the semester within a global setting, explore the relationship between place and literature, and visit sites related to the literature studied. (3 Units)

An introduction to mass media writing. Students will utilize journalistic reporting, editing and writing for mass audiences intended for distribution across electronic and print media outlets. Prerequisite: ENG113 (3 Units)

An introduction to the ethical and legal aspects of public relations and journalism, including print, online and broadcasting. Students will gain practical insight into the field through review of real-world case studies and materials on ethics, policies and law. (3 Units)

The desire to understand the world through images and text has never been in higher demand, thus the need for photojournalists with a commitment to truth is just as high. The emphasis is on how to use the camera to communicate a message of awareness and lasting impact. Weekly exercises, both written and photographic, will be the foundation of this experience. Recent trends in the industry, as well as philosophical and historical roots of the profession, will be examined. (3 Units)

Principles and practical experiences in layout and design, including copy, typography, photos and cutlines, and developing pre-press documents to provide practical knowledge of state-of-the-art publishing technology. (3 Units)

A course involving students in an in-depth study of procedures of copy editing for newspapers, magazines and online media. Through assignments and exercises, students will develop superior skills in grammar and word usage, punctuation, spelling, style, fact-checking, use of reference books, and writing headlines and captions. Students will practice substantive editing, and proofreading for print and online media. The special conditions of the increasingly important Internet to copy editors will be demonstrated. Prerequisite: ENG113 or JRN170 or ENG113E (3 Units)

Online communication platforms are constantly changing. Due to this dynamic environment, communicators must understand the strategies behind online media. This course gives students an immersive experience in analyzing, creating, and developing communication plans to effectively reach a digital audience. In addition, students will analyze and produce content for current and emerging social media platforms. By the end of the course, students will have learned how to curate and develop a social media presence for both themselves as individuals and for corporate entities or small businesses. (3 Units)

This course prepares the student to work as a journalist in today's newsrooms, where the online and digital platforms are at least as important as the traditional print or broadcast platforms. The emphasis is on gathering assets in the field (text, photographs, video, audio) and then using those assets to tell a comprehensive story. Prerequisite: (JRN170,JRN360) (3 Units)

Principles and practices of writing in the shorter forms of journalism, including editorials and opinion essays for print, electronic and online media outlets. Includes writing columns, blogs, opinion-page articles, and reviews of theater, music, books, and film. Prerequisite: JRN170 (3 Units)

The tradition of investigative reporters, who uncover facts and write articles that expose waste, wrongdoing, mismanagement, fraud, conflict of interest and abuse of authority, and promote change and reform, has a long and proud history that stands alongside more conventional journalistic practices. Students are provided with reportorial skills and techniques required by journalists who develop articles of substance and depth in specialized areas, with emphasis given to research, analysis, and interpretation of complex issues in writing for publication. Prerequisite: JRN170 (3 Units)

This course studies writing within the diverse environment of the workplace. It emphasizes the need to adapt written documents for a distinct task, audience, or platform. The course introduces students to professional and technical writing through examination and evaluation of interdisciplinary readings and representative models of professional documents-both print and digital. The course will incorporate strategies for developing and improving skills in writing, reading, researching, editing, presenting, and collaborating. Students will demonstrate an understanding of effective practices through a portfolio of professional documents. Prerequisite: ENG123 (3 Units)

A study of the marketing functions, channels of distribution, selling, advertising, distribution, and marketing management for both retail and industrial businesses. (3 Units)

To familiarize students with the decisions involved in running a retail firm and the concepts and principles for making those decisions. Topics of discussion will include retail business planning, site selection, retail promotion strategies, HR management, customer relationship management, supply chain management, customer buying behavior, merchandising, space planning and layout, and store management. While the course focuses on the retail industry including retailers of consumer services, the content of the course is also useful for students interested in working for companies that interface with retailers such as manufacturers of consumer products or for students with a general business interest. Prerequisite: MKT333 (3 Units)

This course examines the best practices companies use to perform integrated marketing communications (IMC). IMC includes advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, personal selling, public relations, customer segmentation and selection, branding, and building customer relationships. Integration of these functions is essential to the success of the marketing strategy of the organization. Prerequisite: MKT333 (3 Units)

This course teaches the core principles of digital marketing and the digital marketing process. Students will learn to utilize digital strategies, social tools and tactics to gain insights into the audience, competitors and industry on a variety of social media platforms. Industry examples will be analyzed and utilized in class. At the end of the course, students will have gained practical experience in creating, launching, and maintaining digital marketing campaigns. Class project and assignments will build students' applied portfolios. Prerequisite: MKT333 (3 Units)

Students will learn how to use social media and content marketing to communicate an organization's message and engage with customers. Additionally, students will learn how to manage an organization's social media presence. Prerequisite: MKT333 (3 Units)

This course teaches the core components of an effective digital marketing strategy. Students will learn how to use the Buyer's Journey model to influence purchase decisions over digital platforms using digital content and tools. This course also explains how to choose the right content for your customers - and how to develop a creative strategy to deliver on key business goals. The class project is applied and adds to students' portfolios. Prerequisite: (MKT333,MKT360) (3 Units)

A focus on the individual buyer's role in the marketing system; retail operation and how the needs and wants of the buyers are met in a market-oriented system; importance of product image, brand package influence, and store image in influencing consumer purchases. Prerequisite: MKT333 (3 Units)