118 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. Any additional background in imaginative writing, other areas of literature, or communications such as news reporting not essential but helpful. Engl 3280. Biographical Writing (3) Includes autobiographical writing and is oriented strongly toward personal and familial interests. Written assignments include the personal narrative, character sketch, as told to, and conclude with a chapter or two on a projected book-length project. Extensive written and oral input on each assignment from professor and class. Strong emphasis is placed on techniques of research including interviewing, effective characterization, narration and description. Prior experience in imaginative writing and other areas of literature is recommended. Engl 3300. Children's Literature (3) Students will study the principles of literature for children with special emphasis on evaluation and selection, classroom and library use, ethnic and cultural diversity, and the development of literacy. Designed to meet the needs of teachers, those preparing to teach and those who work with children in various settings. Engl 3310. Young Adult Literature (3) Students will study the principles of literature for young adults with special emphasis on evaluation and selection, women writers, ethnic and culturally diverse writers, adolescent development, and classroom use. This course emphasizes the importance of world literature. Designed to meet the needs of teachers, those preparing to teach and those who work with young adults in various settings. Engl 3350. Studies in Literary Genres (3) A course investigating literary texts on the basis of their generic characteristics. Students will be introduced to the historical and cultural origins of literary genres, their distinguishing features, and the dynamics of literary development. Genres may include the novel, drama, poetry, travel narrative, bildungsroman, the diary, biography, autobiography, satire, and others. It may be taken more than once with different designations. Engl 3400. The Teaching of Literature (3) Students will develop their own philosophies for teaching literature and language to middle, junior high, and high school students by exploring current research findings, theoretical approaches and practical strategies. This course must be taken concurrently with 3410. Any student not admitted to the Teacher Education Program must have instructor approval prior to registering for this course. Engl 3410. The Teaching of Writing (3) Students will develop their own philosophies for teaching writing to middle, junior high, and high school students by exploring current research findings, theoretical approaches and practical strategies. This course must be taken concurrently with 3 400.Any student not admitted to the Teacher Education Program must have instructor approval prior to registering for this course. Engl HU3500. Studies in Shakespeare (3) A study of select Shakespeare tragedies, comedies, and histories. Student will leam how to read closely and critically, to engage in focused discussion and to appreciate the continued relevance of Shakespeare. Broad themes that cut across human history and experience such as diversity, historical perspective, politics, ethics, moral philosophy, and art will form the basis of the study of Shakespeare. Engl HU3510. World Literature (3) This is a selection of masterworks from a variety of authors, regions, and eras - expressly to introduce literatures other than British and American. The required readings may vary considerably from semester to semester, according to the instructors' expertise. Engl HU3520. Literature of the Natural World (3) This course engages literary texts that focus on humans in relation to their natural environment. Conceived as a survey course, it attempts to delineate the various traditions of environmental concern, from the ancient past to the present, and to draw attention to the ongoing relevance of such texts. Students will leam how to read closely and carefully, and how to make such literature meaningful for their own daily lives. Engl DV3550. Multicultural and Ethnic Literature in America (3) A survey of intercultural literature which reflects the rich diversity inherent in the American experience. The course includes works by Native, Hispanic, Asian, and African American authors. Engl 3580. Regional Literature in America (3) This course will treat characteristic literature in various genres and themes from a designated region of the United States such as the West, South, New England, and so on. It may be taken more than once with different designations. Engl 3720. Topics in Literature (3) A course offering works joined by a shared topic, issue, or literary movement. Topics may range from the historical to the contemporary and can include perspectives from various disciplines. The course will place the respective topic or movement in its historical, scientific, political, technological context. It may be taken more than once with different designations. Weber State University 2003-2004 CATALOG