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ENG 101 Freshman English (3-0) 3 hrs.
Students will develop critical thinking skills, applying them to the writing of college level essays. Students will also learn research techniques and how to incorporate documented research material into a paper. FLCC placement tests will determine placement into ENG 101 or GST 102. B
ENG 102 Introduction to Literature (3-0) 3 hrs.
Continuing the educational goals of ENG 101 (critical thinking and confident writing), this course helps students to develop reader response and critical analysis papers related to several genres of literature. Prerequisite:ENG 101. . View Course Syllabus
ENG 104 Freshman English I Honors (3-0) 3 hrs.
This course may substitute for or be taken in addition to ENG 101. Those who qualify through high interest and skills may be recommended into the Honors English courses or apply to the chairperson of the Department of Language and Philosophy. All processes of library-based research are taught through writing research papers. Readings in different disciplines will be discussed and analyzed to show the interrelatedness of knowledge. B
ENG 105 Freshman English II Honors (3-0) 3 hrs.
An advanced reading and writing course for students with strong backgrounds in these areas. Readings will encompass four genres: the novel, short story, poetry, and drama. Papers emphasize analytical and writing skills. This course is designed for the student who has a special interest in examining literature in depth and in learning about critical modes. This course is a substitute for ENG 102. Prerequisite:ENG 104 or ENG 101 with permission of instructor.
ENG 106 Foundations of Literature: Stories of the Bible, Mythology, and Folk Tales (3-0) 3 hrs.
This course provides a cultural base for students interested in reading and studying literature. A wide variety of stories from the Bible, mythology, and folk tales are read and analyzed for universal qualities and as sources for analogies, symbols, and themes found in much of the world's literature. Prerequisite:ENG 101 or ENG 104. (Also listed as HON 106.) B
ENG 201 American Literature: 1620 - 1865 (3-0) 3 hrs.
A study in selected readings from the important literature of the United States. Emphasis is placed on the most significant writings of representative authors from colonial times to 1865. Prerequisite:ENG 102 or permission of instructor. B . View Course Syllabus
ENG 202 American Literature: 1865 - Present (3-0) 3 hrs.
A study of selected readings from the important literature of the United States. Emphasis is placed on the most significant writings of representative authors from 1865 to the present. Prerequisite:ENG 102 or permission of instructor. B . View Course Syllabus
ENG 203 World Literature I (3-0) 3 hrs.
A chronological survey of selected readings from the important literature of Greece, Rome, the Far East, and continental Europe, from ancient times to the Renaissance. Prerequisite:ENG 102 or permission of instructor. B . View Course Syllabus
ENG 204 World Literature II (3-0) 3 hrs.
A continuation of ENG 203. A chronological survey of selected readings from the important literature of Europe, the Far East, South America, and Africa, from the Neoclassical, Romantic, Realism and Modern Periods. Prerequisite:ENG 102 or permission of instructor. B
ENG 206 The Short Story (3-0) 3 hrs.
The study of the short stories of 19th century and contemporary writers. The different stories include themes of love and loss, families and relationships, and questions of faith. Discussion, analysis and writing formulate the activities. Prerequisite:ENG 102 or permission of instructor. B
ENG 207 Topics in Literature (3-0) 3 hrs.
This course is designed to treat literature as it illustrates certain themes of human concern and the content will vary from semester to semester. Specimen topics might include Alienation in Modern Literature, Black Literature, Women in Literature, the Initiation Theme in Literature, Utopias: Alternative Life Styles, Literature into Film, Literature of the Environment, and Science Fiction. Prerequisite:ENG 102 or permission of instructor. B . View Course Syllabus
ENG 209 Introduction to Children's Literature (3-0) 3 hrs.
A survey of quality literature past and present for children and young adults. In this course there will be an exploration of a range of works written for or read by children and early adolescents in an effort to understand better the nature and value of children's literature. The exploration will start with picture-books and progress through read-to-me, read-with-me books and continue up to works designed for young adults. An examination of Caldecott and Newberry Award Winners will help the student understand what makes certain works written for and read by children good. Prerequisite:ENG 102 or permission of instructor. B . View Course Syllabus
ENG 213 Introduction to Dramatic Literature (3-0) 3 hrs.
This course is an introduction to the history and genre of drama. By exploring some of the best know plays throughout theatre history and how they were performed, students will develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, the theatre. Lectures, films, and attendance will provide students with a partial overview of the vast range of theatre history and literature. Prerequisites: ENG 102. S (Also listed as THE 210) . View Course Syllabus
ENG 215 Literature of the Environment (3-0) 3 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for writings on nature. The focus is on American nature writing presented chronologically from William Wood (1634) to Barry Lopez (2000). The selected writings are illustrative of the three main dimensions of nature writing: natural history information, personal responses to nature, and philosophical interpretation of nature. Prerequisite:ENG 101 or permission of instructor. S
ENG 221 Creative Writing (3-0) 3 hrs.
This course focuses on the writing of short stories and poetry. Techniques and skills of these forms are examined in class and practiced in student writing. Previous experience in fiction writing or in poetry is not required, but the student is expected to be proficient in the mechanics of writing. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or permission of instructor. B . View Course Syllabus
ENG 222 Creative Writing II (3-0) 3 hrs.
A writing seminar for serious practitioners of literary forms. Participants will engage in organizing a personal writing project and will present writing in the seminar for appraisal. Previous experience in various forms of writing is assumed. Prerequisite:ENG 101 or permission of instructor. B . View Course Syllabus
ENG 223 Journalism (3-0) 3 hrs.
This is an introductory course into the skills of the practicing journalist. Emphasis will be on the study of news gathering and news writing techniques. Students will employ these skills in the production of material suitable for use in the school newspaper and other news publications. Prerequisite: ENG 101 B . View Course Syllabus
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