114 115 Professional and Technical Writing Please Note: This program is currently undergoing revision. Consult the on-line catalog at http://weber.edu/catalog and/or contact the English department. » Grade Requirements: A grade point of 2.0 or better in all courses within the academic minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: This 18-credit-hour minor consists of 12 credit hours of upper division technical writing courses supplemented by 6 credit hours of approved individually tailored interdisciplinary courses.* Course Requirements for Minor Professional and Technical Writing Courses Required (12 credit hours) Engl 3100 Professional & Technical Writing (3) Engl 3140 Professional & Technical Editing (3) Engl 4100 Issues in Professional & Technical Writing (3) Engl 4120 Seminar & Practicum in Professional and Technical Writing (3) Interdisciplinary Courses Required (6 credit hours) 'An additional 6 credit hours will complement the four required courses in Professional and Technical Writing. Before beginning the minor, students will create these interdisciplinary course options in consultation with faculty advisors from both the English Department and their major department. Students may emphasize one area of study from a single department, or they may choose a variety of courses from several departments. The 6 credit hours will exclude all courses from students' major field of study and those courses applied toward their general education requirements. Asian Studies The Department of English participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. Students who wish to participate should indicate their desire to do so with the departmental Asian Studies representative who will help the students work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) ENGLISH COURSES - ENGL Changes pending. Consult the on-line catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/or contact the English department. Lower division course Engl HU2510 is not recommended for English majors and minors because it may duplicate subject matter in required courses Engl 4520, 4530, 4540, 4620, 4630, 4640, and 4650. Engl ND0960. Developmental Writing (3) Developing fundamental reading, thinking, and writing skills. Focuses on sentence structure and essay development. ND0960 (non-degree) will not count toward hours required for graduation. Engl EN1010. Introduction to Writing (3) Students will learn about and practice imaginative and expository writing. They will focus on the writing process, on the whole theme, paragraphs, and sentences, and on the interrelationship between reading and writing. Writing assignments will emphasize modes of organization including narration, description, and classification, with content based in on the student's personal experience, feelings, and critical thinking. Student must complete English EN1010 satisfactorily (a grade of "C" or better) before enrolling in English EN2010. Engl HU1115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn to use the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate art, literature, music, and other Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Cross listed in Art, Comm, ForLng, LibSci & Theatr. Engl EN2010. Intermediate Writing (3) Students will build on the skills learned in EN1010. They will focus on argumentation/persuasion, critical thinking, and documented research. Special attention will be paid to the reciprocity between reading and writing and the production of well-developed analytical arguments. Students will choose context-specific projects in which they write to real audiences to accomplish specific purposes. Students will also be introduced to computer technologies and their impact on writing. Prerequisite: English EN1010 with "C" grade or better. Engl 2040. Power Reading (1-3) Principles of speed, comprehension and study application. Engl 2100. Technical Writing (3) Basic principles of composition applicable to engineering, scientific and technical reports. Prerequisite: Engl EN1010. Engl 2250. Creative Writing (3) An introductory course to familiarize students with the creative process and increase writing skills in various forms of poetry and prose. Engl HU2320. Introduction to Fiction (3) An introduction to short stories, novellas, and novels, drawn from various cultures and historical periods. Students will learn how to read fiction carefully and critically, and how fiction can have a meaningful part in their daily lives. Engl HU2330. Introduction to Drama (3) An introduction to drama from various historical periods and cultures. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to analyze and appreciate plays and to recognize their contemporary relevance. Engl HU2340. Introduction to Poetry (3) An introduction to poetry written in English, drawn from various historical periods. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to appreciate the craft of poetry as a valid and important way of talking about human experiences. Engl HU2500. Introduction to Literature (3) An introduction to three major literary genres, fiction, poetry, and drama, drawn from various cultures and historical periods. Students will learn how to read literary texts closely and critically, and how literature-and reading more generally-can have a meaningful part of their daily lives. Engl HU2510. Masterpieces of Literature (3) An introduction to select masterworks of a national literature or culture. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to analyze various genres (fiction, drama, and poetry) and to reflect on the nature of literary excellence. This course may focus on British, American, or World literatures. Engl HU/DV2710. Perspectives on Women's Literature (3) The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the rich literary contributions by women writers from non-Western literature. The course will cover a variety of Asian-women writers, specifically focusing on the works of Chinese, Japanese and Indian women writers. We will cover a number of literary genres, including short stories, essays, poetry and diaries. Even though the writers of these works are from Asian tradition, their works raise the issues applicable to human relations in general and male-female relations in particular. We need to examine their issues and focus on their concerns such as family dynamics, female-roles and women's creativity. In a multicultural society as ours, it is imperative that we broaden our understanding of diverse cultural heritages. Engl 2830. Directed Readings (1-3) Engl 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Open to all students in the English Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Engl 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Engl 2920S. Community Service (3) Students will receive an overview of community service and explore opportunities for service learning in the community. A weekly seminar with required readings and writings as necessary and 50 hours of community service. Engl SI3010. Introduction to Linguistics (3) This course introduces students to the scientific study of language. It looks across languages to explore what they have in common, as well as what distinguishes them from one another. Students learn basic analytic techniques in articulatory phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics and apply them to data drawn from various languages. These core concepts are expanded and applied to other areas, such as language acquisition, language history, language and culture, language and society, language and thought, language and literary expression. Students in English, foreign language, anthropology, philosophy, psychology, and history are encouraged to take this course, which carries Scientific Inquiry credit. Engl 3020. Introduction to the Study of Language for Teachers (3) This course is designed for English teaching majors and minors. It introduces students to the nature of language and linguistics. It also reviews the elements of traditional grammar. This course surveys prescribed applications for prospective secondary school English teachers, including language variation, contemporary alternatives to traditional grammar, the history of English, and linguistics and composition. Engl 3030. Structure of English (3) This course begins with the fundamental concepts of parts of speech and constituency and progresses to grammatical functions, basic sentence types, and complex structures. It is designed to show that English syntax, like that of any human language, is an intricate and rule-governed system. To explore how that system works, students analyze sentences using traditional, structural and transformational grammar, including tree diagraming. This course will appeal to students in English, education, foreign language, advanced ESL, computer science, or other majors who like looking at things systematically and discovering how they work. Engl 3040. History of the English Language (3) This course introduces the elementary vocabulary and concepts of linguistic theory. Students will trace the history of English as a separate language through the Old, Middle and Early Modern English periods. Attention may also be given to national varieties of English and the development of English as a world language. Engl 3080. Critical Approaches to Literature (3) Students will study and practice critical approaches to literature. The course will begin with New Criticism and proceed to study more resistant reading strategies such as feminism, Marxism, and deconstruction. Students will not only learn the theoretical premises behind these theories, but also practice explicating various texts from a particular critical perspective. Primarily for English majors and minors. Recommended to take early in major. Engl 3100. Professional and Technical Writing (3) The course focuses on planning, drafting, and revising various technical reports, such as expanded definitions, technical descriptions, processes, and instructions. This course also emphasizes audience analysis, the use of graphics, and oral presentations. In addition to its role as a service course, this course also introduces technical writing theories and serves as the foundation course for the minor in Professional and Technical Writing. Prerequisite: Engl EN2010. Engl 3140. Professional and Technical Editing (3) The course reviews sentence types, sentence-combining strategies, and precise choice of diction. Emphasis is on practical exercises in revising technical documents for clarity, conciseness, exactness, and tone. Students learn strategies for developing "an editor's eye," and they edit technical documents for a variety of audiences, often in collaboration with writers. Engl 3210. Advanced College Writing (3) Basic expository techniques combined with other forms of discourse. Emphasis on originality, clarity and practical application for other courses as well as vocation. Prerequisite: English EN2010. Engl 3250. Advanced Fiction Writing (3) Short story and novel writing with emphasis upon free lancing and publication. Begins with a review of basic elements of literature and effective creative writing and offers extensive feedback on each assignment from both professor and peers. Class lectures are combined with extensive student discussion. Prior experience in creative writing and other areas of literature is recommended. Prerequisite: Engl EN2010 or instructor approval. Engl 3260. Poetry Writing (3) Using "workshop" methodology, this course identifies and practices a variety of techniques and devices for generating, writing, and revising poems. It is intended for the serious student interesting in writing poetry for publication and public reading. The course requires a substantial commitment to reading and evaluating original poetry. Engl 3270. Magazine Article Writing (3) Emphasis on writing for publication and study of the current market. Extensive feedback is provided on each assignment by teacher and class. Lecture is combined with lively class discussion. 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