• ENG 360: The Short Story As Genre

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This class offers a critical analysis of a wide variety of classic and contemporary short stories, from the roots of the genre in the U.S. in the 19th Century, through its growth and development in the U.S. and Europe, to its flowering across the globe in the late 20th Century and early 21st Centuries. Prerequisite: E 102. (Spring, even years)
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• ENG 361: Forms of Poetry

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course involves a study of poetic forms in English from teh Middle Ages to the present, as well as practice in the composition of original poetry making use of several of those forms. Open to all English majors and others with consent of the instructor. Will fulfill WE in Artist's Expression. (On demand)
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• ENG 370: Creative Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  In this course, students will study classic examples of poetry and fiction as well as write their own poems and stories. They will analyze literary models in these two genres as a basis for composing original work. Stress will be placed on writing in traditional forms with an eye toward creating works of literary merit. Extensive reading as well as writing (both critical and creative) is required. Does not fulfill an ACR but may be used as a 300-level (English) elective for any major. Prerequisite: E 102. (Fall, even years)
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• ENG 375: Science Fiction

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course explores the genre of science fiction. The nature of science fiction and its reading protocols will be examined�what sets it apart from other types of literature. The readings, which are mostly short stories, will also trace the development of science fiction in the 20th century. A medium-length term paper that examines one or more novels is required. Prerequisite: E 102. (On demand)
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• ENG 405: English Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This class functions as a capstone experience for all senior English majors seeking the B.A. and the B.S. without certification. This course serves to synthesize the knowledge the majors have gained throughout their course work since it will link formal elements of literature with historical contexts and history of genres. Writing and class discussion will apply overarching concepts, such as period, genre, form, and style, to particular literary passages, thus honing students� analytical ability to connect the general to the particular. Does not fulfill an ACR. (Fall, Spring)
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• ENG 408: English Practicum

  1.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Under the supervision of a faculty member and using a variety of materials, the student will tutor in the ASC or in DSW classes, helping other students needing remedial work. Maximum credit: 3 hours. Permission of the instructor is required prior to enrollment. Does not fulfill an ACR. ( Fall, Spring) composition. Maximum credit: 3 hours. Permission of the instructor is required prior to enrollment. Does not fulfill an ACR. (Fall, Spring)
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• ENG 410: Readings in the Novel: The Brontes

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Analytical and critical study of selected classics in the genre of the novel. May be repeated in consecutive years since different novels will be selected for study. Writing-intensive: seminar paper required. Open to English majors and minors, Interdisciplinary majors with an emphasis in English, and others only with consent of the instructor. Prerequisite: E 102. (On demand)
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• ENG 420: The Post-Colonial Novel

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  An advanced course of in-depth reading in one or more authors or particular periods of English, American, or World Literature. Includes substantial reading of primary texts supplemented by secondary texts. Writing-intensive: seminar paper required. Open to English majors and minors, Interdisciplinary majors with an emphasis in English, and others only with consent of the instructor. Prerequisite: E 102. (Fall and/ or Spring annually)
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• ENG 421: Special Topics in Creative Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  In this course, students will compose a substantial body of work in a particular genre, such as fiction, poetry, non-fiction (including travel writing and memoir). The focus will vary from semester to semester, in response to current students' needs and inclinations. Open to English majors and others with consent of the instructor. Will not fulfill a WE category. (On demand)
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• ENG 422: Senior Project in Creative Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  In this course, students will compose a substantial body of work in one or more genres, such as fiction, peotry, non-fiction (including travel writing and memoir). The focus will vary from semester to semester, in response to current students' needs and inclinations; but this project is intended as a culmination of the student's efforts throughout the B.F.A. program in English. Open to students in the B.F.A. program only. Will not fulfill a category in WE. (On demand)
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