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ENG 355 - American Romanticism
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
American prose and poetry from the Revolution to the Civil War. Rise of American national literature and American romanticism, including Transcendentalism and the “dark romantics.” May include Irving, Cooper, Emerson, Hawthorne, Thoreau, Melville, Dickinson and Whitman.
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ENG 356 - American Realism and Naturalism
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
American prose and poetry from the end of the Civil War to World War I. Examination of more “realistic” views of the world, including Naturalism. May include Twain, Howells, James and Crane.
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ENG 357 - Modern American Literature
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
American prose and poetry from World War I to World War II. Rise of Modernism and other responses to a changing world. May include Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, Pound and Eliot.
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ENG 358 - Major Novelists
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
Intensive study of one to three major novelists, English, American, or continental.
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ENG 359 - Special Topics in Literary Studies
ENG 112 and a sophomore level literature class; or consent of instructor(3)h
Examination of literary topics of special interest that may cross historical periods, genre distinctions and disciplines. Depending on the topic, instruction in special research methods may be offered. Because students should have some prior experience analyzing literary texts, the course provides opportunities for developing unique research or creative projects
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ENG 361 - Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools
Prior or concurrent election of EDS 360(3)
Outstanding problems in the teaching of English composition, literature and language in middle and secondary schools. Required of all candidates for the secondary teacher’s certificate in English.Strongly recommended that this course be completed prior to student teaching in secondary English. Should be elected as EDS 347 by English teacher’s certificate majors; may be elected as EDS 347 or ENG 361 by English teacher’s certificate minors.Also Listed as EDS 347Offered in the fall semester
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ENG 363 - Seminar in Collaborative Writing Theory and Practice
Consent of the instructor(4)
Examination and practice of writing center theory. Study of one-on-one conferencing techniques and basic writing tutorials.Required of students interested in becoming UM-Flint Writing Center tutors. Includes a two hours observation per week in addition to class meetings.
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ENG 364 - Early American Literature
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
American prose and poetry of the colonial and revolutionary periods. Examination of the writings that form the basis for later American literature. May include Bradford, Taylor, Franklin and Paine.
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ENG 368 - Post-Modern American Literature
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
American prose and poetry since World War II. Consideration of “post-modern” ways of structuring literary expression.
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ENG 373 - Philosophy in Literature
One course in philosophy(3)h
Examination of philosophical ideas and problems as they occur in works of literature. May focus on major authors such as Dostoevsky and Camus, or on philosophical ideas such as good and evil, freedom or personal identity.Also Listed as PHL 373
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ENG 374 - Major Themes in American Ethnic Literature
ENG 213, 215, or consent of instructor(3)h
Representative ethnic authors from various genres critically examined in the contexts of multicultural themes. Examples include rites of passage, nationalism and the American Dream, stereotypes and reversal of stereotypes, folklore and its literary applications, sexual attitudes and sex roles, and the image of ancestors.
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ENG 375 - Modern Native American Literatures
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
Survey of post-contact written literature by indigenous peoples of North America.
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ENG 382 - Cultural Themes in Contemporary American Novels
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
Examination of the rich mythology, lore and legend of Native American, Hispanic, and African-American cultures through study of historical and other novels influenced by native traditions.
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ENG 383 - Modern Novel
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
Critical study of the English and American novel in the twentieth century, illustrating contemporary trends in theory and development.
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ENG 385 - The Nineteenth Century British Novel
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
Critical study of the Regency and Victorian novel, illustrating the development of the novel as an art form and its relationship to its social and political background, concentrating on such figures as Austen, Shelley, the Brontes, Dickens, Eliot, Hardy and Conrad.
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ENG 386 - The Twentieth Century British Novel
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
Critical study of the modern and postmodern periods, illustrating major trends in theory and development. Discussion of the relationship of literature to the backdrop of the World Wars and after in such figures as Lawrence,Woolf, Joyce, Waugh, Weldon, Murdoch, Swift and Ishiguro.
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ENG 387 - Continental European Fiction
A sophomore course in literature or consent of instructor(3)h
Classics of European fiction through the early twentieth century, read in translation. Cervantes, Balzac, Stendhal, Turgenev, Zola, Dostoevsky, Thomas Mann, Gide, Proust, and others.Also Listed as CPL 387Graded ABCD>N
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ENG 388 - Modern Theatre
ENG 112 and at least sophomore standing(3)h
History of the modern theatre, 1875 to present. Plays from European and American theatre: Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, Wilde, Shaw, O’Neill, Eliot, Hellman, Brecht,Wilder, Miller, Williams, Beckett, Churchill, and Wilson.Also Listed as THE 302
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ENG 390 - Directed Readings
Six credits in literature and consent of departmental advisor and instructor(1-3)h
The maximum number of credits allowed for ENG 390 and ENG 399 combined is six.
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ENG 391 - Advanced Technical Writing
ENG 345 and one course in visual communication(3)
Advanced work with technical writing strategies and formats. Topics include grammar and editing; technical style; advanced formats such as newsletters, brochures and manuals; collaborative writing; desktop publishing.Writing assignments, revisions, oral presentations with graphics.
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ENG 392 - Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction
ENG 296, writing sample, and consent of instructor before registering(3)
Advanced work in fiction writing. Workshop or tutorial format.Students enrolled in this course and otherwise eligible may compete for the Avery Hopwood and Jule Hopwood Awards in creative writing.
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ENG 393 - Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry
ENG 296, writing sample, and consent of instructor before registering(3)
Advanced work in poetry writing. Workshop or tutorial format.Students enrolled in this course and otherwise eligible may compete for the Avery Hopwood and Jule Hopwood Awards in creative writing.
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ENG 395 - Independent Study for Honors Program
Concentrators in English Open only to Honors Program students in English Consent of English honors advisor and Department Chair(3)h
May be reelected for creditGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 396 - Honors Research
Consent of English honors advisor and Department Chair(1)h
Honors research for English honors concentrators, to be taken in conjunction with a course numbered 300 or above, chosen with the advice and consent of the English honors advisor.Graded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 399 - Directed Writing
ENG 112, at least one advanced writing course, and consent of instructor(1-3)
Individualized work for students who wish to explore advanced topics in writing and rhetoric.The maximum number of credits allowed for ENG 390 and 399 combined is six.
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ENG 400 - Seminar
English major, at least junior standing, consent of instructor See English secretary to apply for consent(3)h
Intensive study of selected writers, literary movements, critical theory, or other topics relative to the study of literature and language.Includes readings, discussion, oral and written reports. May be elected twice for credit with consent of instructor. Class size limited to 15.
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ENG 409 - American English
At least junior standing(3)
Social and regional variations in American English considered in terms of contemporary views of cultural history and process of language change.Also Listed as LIN 409
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ENG 410 - Improvement of Reading in the Middle and Secondary School
Prior or concurrent election of EDE or EDS 360, or consent of instructor(3)
Designed to acquaint middle and secondary school teachers with the nature of the reading process, reading curriculum, methods of teaching reading for special content, classroom diagnostic and remedial procedures, materials and equipment, and current reading programs at the middle and secondary level.Should be elected as EDR 445 by English teacher’s certificate majors; may be elected as ENG 410 or EDR 445 by English teacher’s certificate minors.Also Listed as EDR 445
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ENG 412 - Writing for Middle and Secondary School Teachers
Prior or concurrent election of EDE or EDS 360, or consent of instructor(3)
Rationale, theory and methods for teaching composition to middle and secondary school students in both language arts and content area fields. Includes concepts of the writing process; techniques for generating, responding to, and evaluating writing; writing across the curriculum; structuring writing courses and programs.Requires field experience in local schools or preparation of an in-service presentation.Also Listed as EDR 446
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ENG 431 - The American Novel I
At least junior standing, a 300level course in literature; or consent of instructor(3)h
The American novel as a unique literary form developing its own traditions; its relationship to its own native culture and to that of Europe. Critical analyses of works by important American authors through 1900.
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ENG 432 - The American Novel II
At least junior standing, a 300level course in literature; or consent of instructor(3)h
The American novel as a unique literary form developing its own traditions; its relationship to its own native culture and to that of Europe. Critical analyses of works by important American authors, covering literary movements from 1900 to the present.
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ENG 433 - American Poetry
At least junior standing, a 300-level course in literature; or consent of instructor(3)h
The development and continuity of American poetry, its style, subject matter, and stance toward American culture, from the colonial era to the present. Emphasis on late nineteenth and twentieth century poetry; close study of representative poets whose work and critical reputations make them influential figures in American literature and thought.
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ENG 434 - American Drama
At least junior standing, a 300-level course in literature or theatre history; or consent of instructor(3)h
Development of American Drama with attention to literary and theatrical elements, including historical and cultural influences and theatrical conventions. Emphasis on major playwrights and movements, marginal voices, and the relationship of popular entertainment to serious dramaAlso Listed as THE 434
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ENG 435 - American Film I
At least junior standing, a 300-level course in literature; consent of instructor(3)h
History of American film from its beginning through the end of the studio era as an art form and an index to American popular culture.Only three credits from ENG 435, 436 may count toward the minimum hour requirement of any major or minor in English.
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ENG 436 - American Film II
At least junior standing, a 300-level course in literature; or consent of instructor(3)h
History of American film since the end of the studio era as an art form and an index to American popular culture.Only three credits from ENG 435, 436 may count toward the minimum hour requirement of any major or minor in English.
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ENG 447 - History of the English Language
Formerly (349)ENG 200 or LIN 200(3)
Survey of the bases of the language and how it developed. Old English, Middle English, Early Modern and Modern English studiedAlso Listed as LIN 447
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ENG 448 - Children’s Literature
At least junior standing(3)
A survey of content and literary merit of books read by the elementary school child. Common and divergent elements of the various forms of literature.Criteria to be considered in selecting books for children.Also Listed as EDR 430
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ENG 472 - Modern Literary Theory
At least junior standing, a 300level course in literature; or consent of instructor(3)h
Study of major theories of literary criticism since the 1950s, including formalism, psychoanalytic and archetypal approaches, New Historicism, feminist and Marxist theories, Cultural Studies, poststructuralist theory. Application of major theoretical approaches to selected works.
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ENG 473 - History of Literary Criticism
At least junior standing, a 300-level course in literature; or consent of instructor(3)h
Study of major developments in Western literary criticism and theory, from Plato and Aristotle through the New Criticism of the 1950s. Application of major theoretical approaches to selected works.
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ENG 474 - Adolescent Literature
At least junior standing(3)
Survey of the content and literary merit of books read by middle and high school students. Consideration of criteria for the selection of reading material; emphasis on approaches for teaching with such materials in a variety of school contexts.Also Listed as EDR 437
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ENG 490 - Writer in Residence
At least junior standing or consent of instructor(2)h
low probability that this course will be offered
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ENG 495 - Honors Thesis I
Consent of Department Chair Open only to Honors Program students in English(4)
Credit and grade for ENG 495 is not given until successful completion of ENG 496. No student with a grade of B or less in English 495 will graduate with Honors in English.Also Listed as HON 495Graded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 496 - Honors Thesis II
Prior or concurrent election of ENG 495 and consent of Department Chair Open only to Honors Program students in English(4)
No student with a grade of B or less in English 496 will graduate with Honors in English.Also Listed as HON 496Graded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 500 - English Studies: Issues and Methods
Graduate standing(3)
Intensive study of the professional practice of research and scholarly inquiry in literary studies, linguistics, and composition and rhetoricRequired of all candidates for the Master of Arts in English degreeGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 509 - American English
Graduate standing(3)
See ENG 409 for descriptionNot open to students with credit for ENG/LIN 409
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ENG 510 - Improvement of Reading in the Middle and Secondary School
Graduate standing(3)
See ENG 410 for descriptionNot open to students with credit for EDR 445 (EDU 410) or ENG 410Also Listed as EDR 545
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ENG 512 - Writing for Middle and Secondary School Teachers
Graduate standing(3)
See ENG 412 for descriptionNot open to students with credit for EDR 446 (EDU 412) or ENG 412Also Listed as EDR 546
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ENG 513 - Topics in English Education
Graduate standing(3)
Selected issues in pedagogy for the experienced English teacher. Topics vary; may address questions of literacy, composition, or language studyMay be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 515 - Literary Pedagogy
Graduate standing(3)
Studies in the theory and practice of teaching literature at the secondary and postsecondary levels, with emphasis in selected areas such as teaching Shakespeare, theory and pedagogy of multicultural literatures, American literature in the classroomMay be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 522 - Topics in British Literature to 1800
Graduate standing(3)
Writing of Britain from the medieval period through the eighteenth century. Subject of study may vary by historical period, theme, genre and critical approach (e.g., early modern women writers, Elizabethan drama). May be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 525 - Topics in British Literature since 1800
Graduate standing(3)
Writing of Britain from Romanticism through postmodernism. Subject of study may vary by historical period, theme, genre and critical approach (e.g., Victorian women writers, modernist novel). May be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 526 - Topics in British Post-colonial Literature
Graduate standing(3)
Literature of former British colonies in Africa, India, Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Australia and Canada. Subject of study may vary by historical period, theme, genre and critical approach.May be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 527 - Topics in Irish and Scottish Literature
Graduate standing(3)
Writing of Ireland and Scotland from antiquity to the contemporary era. Subject of study may vary by country, period, genre, and theme (e.g., Scottish novel, contemporary Irish poetry, writing and rebellion)May be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 531 - The American Novel I
Graduate standing(3)
The American novel as a unique literary form developing its own traditions; its relationship to its own native culture and to that of Europe. Critical analyses of works by important American authors through 1900Not open to students with credit for ENG 431
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ENG 532 - The American Novel II
Graduate standing(3)
The American novel as a unique literary form developing its own traditions; its relationship to its own native culture and to that of Europe. Critical analyses of works by important. American authors, covering literary movements from 1900 to the presentNot open to students with credit for ENG 432.
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ENG 533 - American Poetry
Graduate standing(3)
See ENG 433 for descriptionNot open to students with credit for ENG 433
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ENG 534 - American Drama
Graduate standing(3)
See ENG 434 for descriptionNot open to students with credit for ENG/THE 434Also Listed as THE 534
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ENG 535 - American Film I
Graduate standing(3)
See ENG 435 for descriptionNot open to students with credit for ENG 435
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ENG 536 - American Film II
Graduate standing(3)
See ENG 436 for descriptionNot open to students with credit for ENG 436
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ENG 537 - Topics in American Literature to 1900
Graduate standing(3)
American literature from the colonial encounter through the nineteenth century. Subject of study may vary by historical period (e.g., Concord and American Romanticism), theme (e.g., writing of westward expansion), genre and/or critical approachMay be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 538 - Topics in American Literature since 1900
Graduate standing(3)
American literature in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Subject of study may vary by historical period, theme, genre and/or critical approach (e.g., modernist novel, contemporary poetry)May be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 539 - Themes in Multicultural American Literatures
Graduate standing(3)
Issues and themes of literature from various immigrant and ethnic communities in the Americas. Course readings may include African American, Native American, Jewish, Asian American, Hispanic, and Caribbean writing. May be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 548 - Children’s Literature
Graduate standing(3)
See ENG 448 for descriptionNot open to students with credit for EDR 430 (EDU 448) or ENG 448Also Listed as EDR 530
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ENG 549 - History of the English Language
Graduate standing; LIN 200(3)
Survey of the bases of the language and how it developed: Old English, Middle English, Early Modern and Modern EnglishNot open to students with credit for ENG/LIN 447Graded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 555 - Studies in Genre
Graduate standing(3)
Examination of issues and major figures in selected genre (e.g., poetry, fiction, drama, essay), with intensive study of genre theory and practiceMay be repeated to a total of nine credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 560 - Topics in Writing and Rhetoric
Graduate standing(3)
Issues and themes in contemporary writing and rhetoric. Subject of study may vary by theory, genre, and/or practiceMay be repeated to a total of nine credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 561 - Writing and Publishing
Graduate standing(3)
Investigation of careers in writing, editing and publishing, with intensive writing in a workshop format. Subject of study may vary (e.g., freelance magazine and book writing, publishing procedures, and editing)May be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 562 - Creative Writing Workshop
Graduate standing(3)
Intensive practice in poetry, fiction, or literary nonfiction, featuring a workshop approach to discussion of student writingMay be repeated to a total of nine credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 563 - Seminar in Collaborative Writing Theory and Practice
Graduate standing; consent of instructor(4)
Examination and practice of writing center theory. Study of one-on-one conferencing techniques and basic writing tutorials. Required of students interested in becoming UM-Flint Writing Center tutors. Includes a two hours observation per week in addition to class meetings
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ENG 566 - Teaching College Composition
Graduate standing, ENG 340; or consent of instructor(3)
Examination of current theories and practices of teaching writing in college. Focus on understanding theory and how to apply it to a college classroom settingGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 567 - Topics in Composition and Rhetorical Theory
Graduate standing(3)
Modern, postmodern and contemporary composition and rhetorical theories, and their impact on writing and writing instructionMay be repeated to a total of six credits when topic variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 570 - Modern Literary Theory
Graduate standing(3)
Study of major theories of literary criticism since the 1950s, including formalism, psychoanalytic and archetypal approaches, New Historicism, feminist and Marxist theories, Cultural Studies, post-structuralist theory. Application of major theoretical approaches to selected worksNot open to students with credit for ENG 472Graded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 571 - History of Literary Criticism
Graduate standing(3)
Study of major developments in Western literary criticism and theory, from Plato and Aristotle through the New Criticism of the 1950s. Application of major theoretical approaches to selected worksNot open to students with credit for ENG 473Graded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 574 - Adolescent Literature
Graduate standing(3)
Survey of the content and literary merit of books read by middle and high school students. Consideration of criteria for the selection of reading material; emphasis on approaches for teaching with such materials in a variety of school contexts.Not open to students with credit for EDR 437 (EDU 474) or ENG 474Also Listed as EDR 537
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ENG 588 - Special Topics
Graduate standing(3)
Topics of study will vary semester to semester, but may include any combination of disciplines, national literatures and periods, and approachesMay be repeated for up to six credits when subject matter variesGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENG 591 - Individual Study Experience
Graduate standing(3-6)
Individually-defined study developed in consultation with the English Department. May include area reading and examination, primary research project, thesis, study program at a foreign or accredited U.S. Graduate program, archival research project, creative writing project or professional internshipMay be repeated to a total of 12 creditsGraded ABCDE/Y
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ENV 100 - Introduction to Environmental Science
(4)n
Human impacts on the environment. Degradation of land, water, air and ecosystems related to population growth and the spread of agriculture, industry and cities. Survival issues facing humanity and other organisms such as global warming, hazardous waste disposal, rainforest destruction and sustainable agricultureLecture and laboratory.
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ENV 102 - Environmental Science II
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Exploration of how increasing populations, application of technology, identification of renewable resources, support of diversity, monitoring of the environment, and minimization of waste can result in sustainable and even lucrative resource planning and management strategies.
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ENV 289 - Web Mapping
At least sophomore standing(3)
Aspects of putting maps on the web and making them user-friendly. Copyright issues; basics of web interactivity and animation with respect to geographic data; critical thinking about the complicated choices involved in design and use of geographic data in the Internet environment.
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ENV 291 - Supervised Study of Environmental Issues
Consent of instructor(1-3)
Laboratory work or study of the literature on designated problems chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty supervisorMay be reelected to a maximum of four credits.
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ENV 370 - Field Problems
Two courses in physical geography or consent of instructor(3-4)n
Problems, methodology, and field techniques of physical geography. Problem design and field and laboratory instrumentation. Topics and instructor announced.Also Listed as GEO 370Graded ABCD>N
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ENV 380 - Environmental Chemistry
CHM 162 and a course in organic chemistry(3)
Chemistry of air and natural water systems. Atmospheric origin and reactions; photochemical reactions of smaller molecules; solubility in natural water; pH of natural water; oxidation-reduction reactions.Also Listed as CHM 380
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ENV 389 - Directed Research in Environmental Studies
At least junior standing, consent of instructor(1-3)
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FFS 300 - Topics in French and Francophone Literatures and Cultures
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French is not required(3)h
Focus on a topic in French and/or Francophone (French-speaking) literatures and cultures; may concentrate on a specific author, topic or geographic region.Taught entirely in English. May be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter varies.
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FFS 301 - Paris in Literature, Art and Film
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French is not required(3)h
Paris, the City of Lights, in literature, art and film. Works by such authors as Apollinaire, Cendrars, Aragon, Queneau, and Perec and by such artists as the Impressionists paint and everchanging picture of this magical metropolis. Classical and current films portray visual and audio impressions of France’s capital.
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FFS 302 - Montreal in Literature, Art and Film
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French not required.(3)h.
Examination of Montreal, the second largest French-speaking city, in literature, art and film. Works by such authors as Roy and Beauchemin and by various artists illuminate this Francophone metropolis in North America. Classical and current films portray visual and audio impressions of Quebec’s economic capital.
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FFS 303 - America and Americans Seen through French-Speaking Eyes
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French is not required(3)h
The United States as depicted in French and Francophone literature, art and film. Works by such authors as de Beauvoir, Labro, Roy and Poulin and by various artists illuminte this Francophone perspective of the US. Classical and current films portray visual and audio impressions of the Francophone view.
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FFS 304 - Francophone Literature and Culture of the Arab World
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French is not required(3)h
Readings in Francophone texts of the Arab world, emphasizing literary, philosophical, historical and cultural backgrounds. Cross-cultural issues, plural identities, representations of the other, and gender issues viewed through the eyes of Francophone writers such as Maalouf, Memmi and Benjelloun.May be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter varies.
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FFS 305 - Francophone Cultures of the World
A sophomore-level course in any literature or consent of instructor; proficiency in French is not required(3)h
Readings in Francophone texts of the African, Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and North American regions where French is spoken; emphasis on literary, philosophical, historical and cultural backgrounds. Cross-cultural issues, plural identities, representations of the other, and gender issues viewed through the eyes of such writers as Benjellous, Brulotte, Césaire, Colimon-Hall, Condé, Djebar, Dracius, Fanon, Kamanda, duy Khiêm, Tati Loutard, Roy, Saint-Martin, Sembène, Serhane and Warner-Vieyra.May be repeated to a total of six credits when subject matter varies.
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FOR 305 - Community Outreach Field Experience
Intermediate level foreign language proficiency and consent of instructor(1-3)
Academic service learning course designed to develop global awareness in Flint-area children through foreign language and culture instruction. Further development of foreign language skills, and acquisition of basic concepts of language learning in children, through coursework and creative teaching in an elementary school setting.May be reelected to a total of six credits.
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FRN 111 - Beginning French I
Not open to students with more than one year of high school French except by departmental consent(4)fl
Basic structures and patterns the student must know to understand written and spoken French. Active use of the language limited to oral and written exercises used to enhance knowledge of grammar as well as develop listening and reading comprehension skills.Graded ABCC->N
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FRN 112 - Beginning French II
FRN 111 or placement(4)fl
Continuation of FRN 111. Introduction of more complex structures and more active use of French. Further practice in reading texts adapted from newspapers, magazines, and literature.Graded ABCDD->N
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FRN 205 - Reading French
FRN 112 with a grade of B or better, or equivalent proficiency and permission of the Foreign Language Department(1)
Reading of representative modern prose for general comprehension. Designed to develop skills needed to read French at sight. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement.Graded ABCD>N
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FRN 206 - French Conversation
FRN 112, or equivalent proficiency and permission of the Foreign Language Department(1)
Development of speaking skills through oral presentations and class discussions of readings and cultural materials from other media such as films, newspapers, and relevant online resources.Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement.Graded ABCD>N
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FRN 211 - Intermediate French I
FRN 112 or placement(4)
Intensive practice in spoken and written French complemented by review of structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on development of skills in conversational French together with reading of French texts.Graded ABCD>N
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FRN 212 - Intermediate French II
FRN 211 or placement(4)
Continued review of grammar topics. Reading of texts in French for an understanding of the cultural values of the French-speaking world. Discussions conducted in French to increase the student’s level of fluency.Graded ABCD>N
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FRN 221/321 - French Study Abroad
At least FRN 112 or placement; concentration in French(3-12)
Intensive study of French language, literature and/or culture through class work, conversation and travel conducted in an independent study abroad program. Credit is assigned at the 200 or 300 level, depending upon previous language experience and on-site placement.Up to nine credits of these courses may fulfill major or minor requirements. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement.
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FRN 291 - Laboratory of French Phonology
Prior or concurrent election of FRN 212 or consent of instructor(1)
Intensive auditory and pronunciation practice stressing both hearing and speaking skills as the basic means of communication. Monitoring and correction of individual pronunciation problems.
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FRN 301 - Conversation and Composition I
FRN 212 or equivalent(3)
Study of selected aspects of French and Francophone cultures incorporating oral and written practice in French. Continued practice in the application of grammar, the building of an active vocabulary, and the achievement of a practical command of spoken and written French.
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FRN 303 - Conversation and Composition II
FRN 301 or equivalent(3)
Continuation of FRN 301. Oral and written practice in French based on study of selected aspects of French and Francophone cultures.
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