English Department

AED 541 - Teaching Literature and Critical Literacy

1. Critique English language arts subject matter content that includes literature and multimedia texts as well as research on the nature of adolescents as readers.
2. Plan instruction and design assessments for reading and the study of literature to promote learning for all students.
3. Apply knowledge of how theories and research about social justice, diversity, equity, student identities, and schools as institutions can enhance students’ opportunities to learn in English Language Arts.

AED 576 - Practicum I: Student Teaching in the Middle School

1. Maintain a positive learning environment and culturally responsive instruction that draws upon diverse learners’ varied backgrounds, needs, and development.
2. Effectively guide students to develop disciplinary skills and content understandings that include central concepts and relevance to students’ lives.
3. Implement effective instruction based on cycles of planning, assessment, and reflection that supports diverse learners in achieving standards-based learning goals.
4. Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, regard for student well-being and school and college policies, and pursuit of opportunities for professional growth.

AED 577 - Practicum II: Student Teaching in the High School

1. Maintain a positive learning environment and culturally responsive instruction that draws upon diverse learners’ varied backgrounds, needs, and development.
2. Effectively guide students to develop disciplinary skills and content understandings that include central concepts and relevance to students’ lives.
3. Implement effective instruction based on cycles of planning, assessment, and reflection that supports diverse learners in achieving standards-based learning goals.
4. Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, regard for student well-being and school and college policies, and pursuit of opportunities for professional growth.

AED 578 - Master’s Project and Teaching Colloquia

AED 663 - Critical Issues in the Teaching of English

AED 665 - Participant-Observer Experience

AED 668 - Language Development in Adolescence

AED 669 - Participant-Observer Experience: Language Development

AED 678 - MSED_AEN Final Project

ENG 500 - Old English

1. Apply sophisticated knowledge of advanced methods in literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that engages established knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the language of Old English and critical approaches to the study of Old English.

ENG 504 - Writing Pedagogy and Assessment in Secondary Schools

1. Design writing assignments and writing assessments for secondary (7-12) students that promote their development as writers across a range of genres and modalities.
2. Respond to student writing in process and finished texts in ways that focus on higher-order concerns and support secondary students’ ongoing development as writers.
3. Plan standards-based, equity-focused writing instruction for secondary students that relies on contemporary research and theory in composition, rhetoric, writing studies, and English education.

ENG 505 - Participant-Observer Experience: Composing Process

1. Reflect on 50-hour field experience in observing the composing process.

ENG 506 - Computers and the Study of English

1. Apply sophisticated knowledge of the pedagogical applications of technology in the ELA classroom. 
2. Produce a self-directed research project that engages established knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of critical approaches to how technology may be used in the Study of English.

ENG 508 - Cultural Theory

1. Identify key topics and problems in cultural theory
2. Analyze and interpret key texts of cultural theory
3. Compose essays that apply cultural theory 

ENG 510 - Critical Methods in English

1. Identify different methods for conducting research in English Studies
2. Investigate and evaluate key contemporary debates in English Studies
3. Compose advanced research in English Studies

ENG 511 - Literature and Feminism

1. Demonstrate close reading skills. 
2. Investigate foundational methods, histories, debates, and concepts in feminist theory.
3. Apply methods and concepts from feminist theory to the interpretation of literary and cultural texts.
4. Perform research using feminist methodologies.

ENG 515 - Studies in American Literature to 1900

1. Apply sophisticated knowledge of advanced methods in literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that engages established knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of American literature to 1900 and critical approaches to the field.

ENG 528 - Studies in American Indian Literature

1. Analyze and interpret American Indian literature.
2. Identify the cultural, political, historical contexts of American Indian literature.
3. Examine critical approaches to the study of American Indian literature.

ENG 529 - Special Topics in English

1. Apply sophisticated knowledge of advanced methods in literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that engages established knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of course topic and critical approaches to course topic.

ENG 530 - Chaucer

1. Apply sophisticated knowledge of advanced methods in literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that engages established knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of Middle English, Chaucer’s works and critical approaches to Chaucer.

ENG 533 - Topics in Digital Humanities

1. Investigate contemporary approaches to digital scholarship in the humanities.
2. Evaluate the affordances and limitations of different digital research tools and platforms.
3. Design and execute a digital research project.

ENG 538 - Studies in 17th-Century English Literature

1. Apply sophisticated knowledge of advanced methods in literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that engages established knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of 17th-century English literature and critical approaches to 17th-century English literature.

ENG 539 - Milton

1. Apply sophisticated knowledge of advanced methods in literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that engages established knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of Milton’s works and critical approaches to Milton.

ENG 547 - 19th Century British Women Writers

1. Apply sophisticated knowledge of advanced methods in literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that engages established knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of nineteenth-century British women writers and critical approaches to nineteenth-century British women writers.

ENG 548 - Studies in British Literature 1950-Present

1. Apply sophisticated knowledge of advanced methods in literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that engages established knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of British literature from 1950 to the present and critical approaches to British literature from 1950 to the present.

ENG 549 - Studies in Irish Literature

1. Apply sophisticated knowledge of advanced methods in literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that engages established knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of Irish literature and critical approaches to Irish literature.

ENG 555 - Studies in African American Literature

1. Analyze and interpret works of African American literature and culture.
2. Demonstrate advanced close reading skills.
3. Investigate foundational methods, histories, debates, and concepts in the analysis of African American literature.
4. Perform research in African American literature.

ENG 560 - Composition Theory and Pedagogy

1. Describe a range of approaches for teaching writing in the college classroom.
2. Explain the central tenets of major 20^th and 21^st century theories of writing and how they influence methods of teaching writing.
3. Compose researched writing that investigates current issues and debates related to composition pedagogy.
4. Analyze how identity, culture, and politics influence the teaching of writing.

ENG 569 - Queer Studies

Advanced graduate study of key topics and debates within Queer Studies, such as gender performance and identity, the history of sexuality, and queer of color critique. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1) Investigate the foundational methods, histories, and concepts of queer studies
2) Apply methods and concepts from queer studies to interpret literary and cultural texts
3) Design and compose research within the discipline of queer studies

ENG 600 - Advanced Grammar and Usage

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in advanced grammar and usage and critical approaches to advanced grammar and usage.

ENG 601 - History of the English Language

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in the history of the English language and critical approaches to the history of the English language.

ENG 602 - Rhetorical Tradition

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in rhetorical theory and critical approaches to rhetorical theory.

ENG 615 - Seminar in American Literature to 1900

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in pre-1900 American literature and critical approaches to pre-1900 American literature.

ENG 616 - Studies in American Literature From 1900 to 1950

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in American literature from 1900 to 1950 and critical approaches to American literature from 1900 to 1950.

ENG 617 - Studies in American Literature Since 1950

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in post-1950 American literature and critical approaches to post-1950 American literature.

ENG 618 - Global Multicultural Literature

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in global multicultural literature and critical approaches to global multicultural literature.

ENG 619 - Seminar in Literature for Adolescence

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in literature for adolescence and critical approaches to literature for adolescence.

ENG 622 - Seminar in American Women Writers

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in American women writers and critical approaches to American women writers.

ENG 628 - Seminar in American Indian Literature

1. Analyze and interpret American Indian literature.
2. Explore critical debates and methods in the study of American Indian literature.
3. Conduct historical and literary-critical research on American Indian literature.

ENG 629 - Special Topics in English

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in course topic and critical approaches to course topic.

ENG 632 - Middle English Literature

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in Middle English literature and critical approaches to Middle English literature.

ENG 636 - Seminar in Shakespeare

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in Shakespeare and critical approaches to Shakespeare.

ENG 640 - Studies in English Literature 1660-1800

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in English literature from 1660 to 1800 and critical approaches to English literature from 1660 to 1800.

ENG 645 - Studies in the Romantic Era

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in the English literature from 1780 to 1830 and critical approaches to English literature from 1780 to 1830.

ENG 646 - Studies in the Victorian Era

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in English literature from the Victorian era and critical approaches to English literature from the Victorian era.

ENG 655 - Seminar in African American Literature

1. Demonstrate advanced skills for analyzing and interpreting works of African American literature and culture.
2. Investigate critical debates and methodologies in the field of African American literature.
3. Identify key genres, concepts, and genealogies in the field of African American literature.
4. Design and compose research in the field of African American literature.

ENG 660 - Seminar in Professional Writing

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in contemporary genres of professional writing and critical approaches to contemporary genres of professional writing.

ENG 672 - Seminar in Literary and Cultural Criticism

1. Investigate contemporary approaches to literary and cultural analysis 
2. Apply theory to the interpretation of literary and cultural texts
3. Develop research that enters contemporary critical conversations in literary and cultural studies

ENG 677 - Seminar in Contemporary British Literature

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in contemporary British literature and critical approaches to contemporary British literature.

ENG 678 - World Drama

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in world drama and critical approaches to world drama.

ENG 686 - Culminating Thesis Proseminar

1. Design a culminating thesis project
2. Choose a faculty mentor for culminating thesis project
3. Investigate the critical conversation around thesis topic
4. Develop a plan for researching, writing, and completing culminating thesis project

ENG 687 - Culminating Activity: Thesis

1. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the chosen field.

ENG 697 - Extension of Graduate Culminating Activity

1. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the chosen field.

ENG 699 - Independent Study

1. Apply expertise in advanced methods of literary, cultural, and/or rhetorical analysis and research.
2. Produce a self-directed research project that contributes to knowledge in the field.
3. Demonstrate expertise in selected topic in consultation with faculty member and critical approaches to topic.