116 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) English 3030 presents the major parts of speech, grammatical functions, and constructions of Standard English. Its purpose is to show that English, like any human language, is an intricate and rule-governed system. To this end, it draws on the terminology of traditional grammar and the analytical techniques of structural and transformational grammar, including contextual definitions and tree diagramming. The course is directed toward departmental English majors, teaching majors, advanced ESL students, and students majoring in foreign language teaching. 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 Modem English periods. Attention may also be given to national varieties of English and the development of English as a world language. Engl 3050. Grammar, Style, and Usage for Advanced Writing (3) English 3050 presents the concepts and nomenclature of traditional grammar as a context for students wishing to increase their control of punctuation, style, and usage in order 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 offered to all English majors and minors as a means of fulfilling the language requirement for the major, especially those in technical writing, as well as students in communication, pre-law, and criminal justice. 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 leam 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. 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 Weber State University 2004 - 2005 Catalog