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ENGL 1107 (1-1-0) Topics in Creative Writing

An introduction to the foundational principles of one of three creative writing genres: poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction. Major emphasis is on the composition of poems, short fiction, personal narrative, and/or reflective journaling. The class may include one or more visits with local area writers’ groups or to writing events. Students who complete this course should have a working knowledge of the creative writing process and a basic understanding of the life of a creative writer. May be repeated for credit when content changes. 

Requisites: None.

Offered: Fall.

ENGL 1301 (3-3-0) Composition and Rhetoric I

A course for students to develop skills in writing and reading. Major emphasis is on the composition of multi-paragraph essays using a variety of rhetorical devices. The selected readings are employed to illustrate effective writing and to develop critical reading skills. Proctored midterm and final essay exams are required for this course in all its forms: traditional, hybrid, and online.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Online.

ENGL 1302 (3-3-0) Composition and Rhetoric II

A continuation of English 1301/1401, emphasizing analytical reading, research, writing, revision, and critical thinking.

Requisites: ENGL 1301 or 1401.

Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, Online.

ENGL 1401 (4-4-0) Composition and Rhetoric I (Non-native English speakers)

A course for non-native English-speaking students to develop skills in writing and reading. Major emphasis is on the composition of multi-paragraph essays using a variety of rhetorical devices. Extra time is given to the development of English vocabulary and grammar skills appropriate for the non-native speaker. The selected readings are employed to illustrate effective writing and to develop critical reading skills. Although this course is restricted to non-native speakers of English, the requirements of the course are identical to those of English 1301 classes at DBU. Proctored midterm and final essay exams are required for this course in any form.

Requisites: None.

Offered: Fall.

ENGL 2301 (3-3-0) World Literature I

An introduction to world masterpieces from the earliest periods through the Renaissance. Attention is given to the historical context of these works and their contributions to the development of civilization.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401 and 1302.

Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, Online.

ENGL 2302 (3-3-0) World Literature II

An introduction to world masterpieces from the Enlightenment to the present. Attention is given to the historical context of these works and their contributions to the development of civilization.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401 and 1302.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Online.

ENGL 3301 (3-3-0) American Literature I

An advanced-level survey of American literature from the Colonial Period through the Civil War. Emphasis is on the literary significance of selected writers and the social context in which they wrote.

Requisites: ENGL1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Fall.

ENGL 3302 (3-3-0) American Literature II

An advanced-level survey of American literature from the Reconstruction Era to the present. Emphasis is on the literary significance of selected writers and the social context in which they wrote.

Requisites: ENGL1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Spring.

ENGL 3305 (3-3-0) Advanced Written Communication (S-L)

Study of rhetorical situation, audience analysis, genre theory, and technical writing theories will provide a basis for ascertaining appropriate and ethical strategies for community building and civic discourse. Reflection in Biblical scripture in relation to civic responsibility is emphasized throughout the course. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.

Requisites: ENGL1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Spring, Online.

ENGL 3306 (3-3-0) Advanced Rhetoric

Study of key principles of rhetoric will provide a complex understanding of rhetoric’s history, relationship with faith, and connections to culture, literature, and vocation. Major emphasis is on a Christian evaluation of the theory and application of rhetoric.

Requisites: ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302, ENGL 2301 or ENGL 2302.

Offered: Spring.

ENGL 3307 (3-3-0) Creative Writing

Theory and practice of creative writing in a variety of genres including nonfiction, short fiction, and poetry. This course will provide a foundation for critiquing, polishing, and marketing creative writing that incorporates Christian faith and Biblical worldview. May be repeated for credit when content changes; however, the course may only be counted once toward the English major or minor.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Fall, Online.

ENGL 3313 (3-3-0) British Literature I

This upper-level survey course acquaints students with selected masterpieces of British literature from its origins to the eighteenth century. The course requires reading of and research into the ideas and styles that dominated Old English, Middle English, Renaissance, and Eighteenth-Century texts.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Fall.

ENGL 3314 (3-3-0) British Literature II

A continuation of English 3313 with emphasis on the major British writers from Blake to the present. The course requires reading of and research into the ideas and styles that dominated the Romantic Movement, the Victorian Period, Modern and Postmodern Periods.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Spring.

ENGL 3320 (3-3-0) Internship in English (S-L)

A supervised field placement that provides the student with the opportunity of integrating theory and classroom learning with actual field experience. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.

Requisites: Junior standing, English major, and approval of application by department coordinator. ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302 or equivalent, and completion of ENGL 4301 or ENGL 3305 (S-L) with at least a B.

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

ENGL 4301 (3-3-0) Introduction to Linguistics

(COMA 4302; ENGL 5302; MALA 5342)

An introduction to the core linguistic areas of morphology, phonology, pragmatics, semantics, syntax, and related topics – with an emphasis on syntax and its application in stylistic analysis.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Fall, odd-numbered years, Online.

ENGL 4303 (3-3-0) Studies in Drama

(ENGL 5347)

May concentrate upon a specific era or specific genre of drama. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for these courses may only be accomplished under courses with the same topic and content.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Periodically.

ENGL 4309 (3-3-0) Studies in Fiction

(ENGL 5344)

May concentrate upon a specific era or specific genre of novels or short stories. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for these courses may only be accomplished under courses with the same topic and content.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Spring, even-numbered years, Online.

ENGL 4311 (3-3-0) Studies in Poetry

(ENGL 5348)

May concentrate upon a specific era or specific genre of poetry. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for these courses may only be accomplished under courses with the same topic and content.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Spring, odd-numbered years.

ENGL 4312 (3-3-0) Shakespeare

(ENGL 5349)

A study of representative histories, comedies, and tragedies by Shakespeare with attention to the sources and backgrounds of his plays and to the significance of his works.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Spring, even-numbered years.

ENGL 4314 (3-3-0) Modern Christian Authors

(ENGL 5341)

This course will acquaint students with one or more Modern Christian authors and their works. The students will be called upon to respond, in oral and written formats, to selected authors. May be repeated for credit when content changes.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Fall.

ENGL 4315 (3-3-0) Studies in Non-Fiction

(MALA 5345)

May concentrate upon a specific era or specific genre of nonfiction. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for these courses may only be accomplished under courses with the same topic and content.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Periodically.

ENGL 4316 (3-3-0) Special Topics in English

(ENGL 5346)

Concentrates on specialized areas of literature. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for special topics courses may only be accomplished under special topics courses with the same topic and content.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Periodically.

ENGL 4317 (3-3-0) Studies in Global Literature

(ENGL 5340)

A study of selected texts from global literature with an emphasis upon texts from non-western regions. May be repeated for credit when content changes. Grade replacement for these courses may only be accomplished under courses with the same topic and content.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered: Spring, odd-numbered years.

ENGL 4319 (3-3-0) Introduction to Literary Theory

(ENGL 5319)

This course is an introduction to major currents in contemporary literary theory and their practical application to the study of literature. Topics may include structuralism, New Criticism, deconstruction, psychoanalytic theory, gender theory, post-colonial theory, Marxist theory, and other relevant theoretical approaches to the study of literature. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the cultural relevance of literary theories and how Christians may use and respond to them in a Christ-like and redemptive manner.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302 or equivalent.

Offered:  Fall, even-numbered years, Online.

ENGL 4354 (3-3-0) Literature of East Asia

(MALA 5334)

This course will explore selected masterpieces of China, Japan, and Korea from the earliest periods through the nineteenth century.

Requisites: ENGL 1301/1401, 1302, and 2301 or 2302, or equivalent.

Offered:  Fall, odd-numbered years, Online.