300+ Literature Elective 3 cr. (For 300+ Literature options visit the Literature Courses page.)

Linguistics 6 cr.

Engl 219. Introduction to Linguistics (Same as Ling 219).
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: Sophomore classification.
Introduction to linguistic concepts and principles of linguistic analysis with English as the primary source of data. Sound and writing systems, sentence structure, vocabulary, and meaning. Issues in the study of usage, regional and social dialects, language acquisition, and language change.

Engl 420. History of the English Language (Same as Ling 420).
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: 219 or equivalent introduction to linguistics; 220 or equivalent course in descriptive English grammar; 3 credits in British literature before 1700 recommended.
Historical study of the English language. Comparison of English to other languages by family background and by type. Analysis of representative Old, Middle, Early Modern and present-day English texts, including both literary works and non-literary documents. Some attention paid to the uses of historical linguistics in the teaching of English. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Theory and Practice 3 cr.

Engl 339. Literary Theory and Criticism.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: 260 and 3 additional credits in literature.
Study of selected texts of literary criticism, with attention to the purposes and practices of criticism.

Engl 494. Practice and Theory of Teaching Literature in the Secondary Schools (Same as C I 494).
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: 310, 392, 18 credits in English beyond 105, Psych 333, admission to teacher education program. Portfolio review.
Current theories and practices in the teaching of literature to secondary school students. Integrating literary study and writing. Preparation and selection of materials. Classroom presentation. Unit planning. (Taken concurrently with C I 280. Cr. 2).

Literature 6 cr.

Engl 353. World Literature: Western Foundations through Renaissance (Same as Cl St 353).
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: 105.
Representative works from the drama, epics, poetry, and prose of the Ancient World through the late sixteenth century. May include Homer, Aeschylus, Sappho, Catullus, Dante, Marie de France, Boccaccio, Christine de Pizan, Cervantes, and others.

Engl 396. Young Adult Literature.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: 105.
Critical study and evaluation of the genre; examination of modes and themes found in the literature; study of the relationship of the genre to children's literature and adult literature. Evaluation of literature for use in school programs. Restricted to students seeking teacher certification. Nonmajor graduate credit.

Engl 397. Practice and Theory of Teaching Writing in the Secondary Schools.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Prereq: 219 or 220.
Introduction to teaching secondary language arts. Current theories and practices in the teaching of writing to secondary school students. Theories of rhetoric, approaches to teaching, lesson design and planning. Evaluating writing. Professional portfolio preparation. (Taken concurrently with C I 280. Cr. 2).

Other Licensure Requirements

• CI /SecEd204 3 cr. (Social Foundations of American Education) .
• CI/SecEd 280A 2 cr. (Pre-Student Teaching Experience w/ Engl 392) .
• CI/SecEd 280A 2 cr. (Pre-Student Teaching Experience w/ Engl 494) .
• CI/SecEd 201 3 cr. (Instructional Media) .
• CI/SecEd 395 3 cr. (Middle & Sec. School Reading) .
• CI/SecEd 406 2-3 cr. (Multicultural Awareness and Nonsexism) .
• CI/SecEd426 3 cr. (Principles of Secondary Education) .
• LAS 417E 16 cr. (Student Teaching) .
• 1 cr. Health, Dance, Safety, or Physical Education (EX SP) .
• American history or government .
• Cl St 353 (see Engl 353, above.).
• Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST/ Praxis I) if ACT is below 19, or student did not take ACT or SAT .
• 2.50 GPA (for admission, student teaching placement, licensure).
• Professional education courses must be taken on a graded basis.
• A grade of C (2.0) in Engl 494 is a prerequisite to student teaching.