Course Descriptions 437 Whitman, Virginia Woolf, or Toni Morrison, in order to gain a greater understanding of the social, cultural, and aesthetic significance of their work. It may be taken more than once with different designations. Prerequisite: ENGL 3080. ENGL 4720 - Chaucer (3) A study of Chaucer's best loved works, using mainly close reading to investigate selections from The Canterbury Tales and minor poems. The works will be considered in the context of theories of the Middle Ages and on the nature of love, of God, of persons, and of the universe. Prerequisite: ENGL 3080. ENGL 4730 - Studies in Shakespeare (3) This class is intended for English majors and minors seeking a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's work. Students can expect to do close readings of at least five plays and to study such secondary materials as literary criticism and historical background. Prerequisite: ENGL 3080. ENGL 4740 - Milton: Major Prose and Poetry (3) A comprehensive survey of the major prose and poetic works of John Milton, culminating in Paradise Lost and Samson Agonistes. Prerequisite: ENGL 3080. ENGL 4750 - Classical Literature (3) A survey of 3,000 years of intellectual and cultural advancement paralleled with the ascent of civilization from Crete to the Roman empire. The course explores the significance of myths in the process of literary development. Prerequisite: ENGL 3080. ENGL 4760 - Irish Literature (3) This course examines the distinctive temperament and outlook of both the Gaelic and Anglo-Irish traditions in such writers as Aogan O Rathaille, Eibhlin Dubh Ni Chonaill, Jonathan Swift, Lady Gregory, Oscar Wilde, JohnMillington Synge, William Butler Yeats, James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, Seamus Heaney, Eavan Boland, and Nuala Ni Dhomhnaill. The first portion of the course studies the body of literature from the sixth century through 1900; the remainder of the course focuses on modern and contemporary texts. Key themes to be examined, always in the larger context of Irish history as a whole, include the Irish use of words as weapons, the place of gender in Irish writing, and the intriguing nature of Irish - particularly as opposed to English - identity. Prerequisite: ENGL 3080. ENGL 4830 - Directed Readings (1-3) Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. ENGL 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) A continuation of ENGL 2890 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. Prerequisite: ENGL 20100r equivalent. ENGL 4920 - 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. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a "C" grade or better or eqivalent. ENGL 4940 - Writer's Workshop (3) This course offers an opportunity for students to choose a writing project and workshop it with their peers under the direction of the instructor. Writing skills will be developed and honed through intensive writing projects which could include a variety of genres: nonfiction, creative nonfiction, fiction, (short story collection, novel), biography, autobiography, poetry, etc. The course is designed for students with a strong writing background. Prerequisite: any of the following: ENGL 3250, ENGL 3260, ENGL 3270, ENGL 3280, ENGL 3350. ENGL 4960 - Metaphor: Editing the Student Literary Journal (3) Designed for students selected as staff for Weber State's Literary Journal, Metaphor. Therefore, it is a hands-on workshop centering on all aspects of journal production: creating an editorial policy, advertisement, selection, layout, copy editing, preparing for print, marketing, distribution, etc. The journal itself is the final product. The staff supports writing and visual arts across campus through participation in several ancillary projects. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 or equivalent. ENGL 5010 - 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. 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 may be expanded and applied to other areas, such as language acquisition, language history, language and culture, language and thought, and language and literary expression. This course is designed for students with bachelor's degrees who have been admitted to Weber State University's MA program in English but have no upper-division undergraduate course- work in linguistics. ENGL 5020 - 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. This course is designed for students who have been admitted to WSU's MA program in English but have no upper-division undergraduate coursework in linguistics. ENGL 5050 - Grammar, Style, and Usage for Advanced Writing (3) This course presents the concepts and nomenclature of traditional grammar as a context for students wishing to increase their control of punctuation, style, and usage to become more proficient writers. Its purpose is to offer practical guidance in how grammatical concepts can be applied to revising and editing one's own or others' writing to more effectively express one's intended meaning. The course is designed for students with bachelor's degrees who have been admitted to Weber State University's MA program but do not have upper- division undergraduate coursework in linguistics. ENGL 5110 - Writing for Teachers (3) Designed primarily for teachers already in service, this course explores the most current research and theory concerning the teaching of writing and applies it to real problems they face in the secondary classroom. ENGR-Pre-Engineering Courses ENGR lOOO - Introduction to Engineering (2) F Introduction to engineering for students in the pre-engineering program. Engineering as a profession and career opportunities. Fundamentals of engineering design and analysis using Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog