Academic Catalog

English (ENGL)

ENGL 0303  Composition Workshop  

A composition workshop that complements and supports instruction in ENGL 1013 Composition I. May be repeated for credit. The hours earned in ENGL 0303 may not be used to satisfy general education requirements nor provide credit toward any degree. A student who is placed in ENGL 0303 must register concurrently in an assigned section of ENGL 1013.

Note: The grade in ENGL 0303 will be recorded as pass or fail.
ENGL 1013  Composition I  
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 1013 Prerequisite: Score of 19 or above on English section of the ACTE; 500 or above on the evaluation based read/writing section of the RSAT; 251 or above on the writing section of ACCUPLACER; or a grade of C or better in ENGL 0303 or BST 1003.

A review of grammar, introduction to research methods, and practice in writing exposition using reading to provide ideas and patterns. Note: May not be taken for credit after successful completion of ENGL 1043.

Note: A grade of C or better must be earned in each of the two composition courses used to satisfy the general education requirement of English.
ENGL 1023  Composition II  
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 1023 Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENGL 1013 or 1043.

A continuation of ENGL 1013 with readings in poetry, fiction, and drama. May not be taken for credit after successful completion of ENGL 1053.

Note: A grade of C or better must be earned in each of the two composition courses used to satisfy the general education requirement of English.
ENGL 2003  Introduction to World Literature  
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 2113.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.

An exploration of significant authors and themes in world literature.

Note: ENGL 2003 may be used to fulfill the general education humanities requirements.
ENGL 2013  Introduction to American Literature  
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 2653.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.

An exploration of significant authors and themes in American literature.

Note: ENGL 2013 may be used to fulfill the general education humanities requirement.
ENGL 2023  Honors World Literature  
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 1013 or 1043 and admission to the Tech Honors Program, or permission of the Honors Program Director.

An honors course that explores significant authors and themes in world literature.

Note: ENGL 2023 may be used to fulfill the general education humanities requirement.
ENGL 2043  Introduction to Creative Writing  
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 2013.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Introduction to techniques of writing both fiction and poetry.

ENGL 2053  Technical Writing  
ACTS Common Course - ENGL 2023.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Practice in composing abstracts, instructions, visuals, proposals, questionnaires, letters, memos, and a variety of informal and formal reports.

ENGL 2063  Introduction to Literary Studies  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Practice in the analytic, research, and writing skills necessary for literary study.

ENGL 2173  Introduction to Film  
Cross-listed: Jour 2173.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.

A study of film as an art form with particular attention given to genres, stylistic technique and film's relation to popular culture. This course may not be repeated for credit after the completion of JOUR 2173.

Note: ENGL 2173 may be used to fulfill the General Education fine arts requirement.
ENGL 2183  Honors Introduction to Film  
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL 1013 or ENGL 1043 and admission to the Tech Honors Program or permission of the Honors Program Director.

A study of film as an art form with particular attention given to genres, stylistic technique and film's relation to popular culture.

ENGL 2193  Introduction to Creative Nonfiction  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013.

This course engages in literary study of the nonfiction genre. In particular, it seeks to answer the question: what is creative nonfiction as we understand it in the literary canon? Through a survey of key works across history, voices, styles, and forms the course will explore this genre's defining characteristics, analyze its contributions in craft, popular publishing, and scholarship. It will investigate the ways truth can be transformed by the tools of craft to connect the personal experience to the global, thus examining what, why, and how agentive authorship is contextualized amid the influences and realities of the world at large.

ENGL 2213  Introduction to Drama  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.

A study of drama as literature; a study of terminology and elements of drama and the reading of selected works, including both classic and contemporary.

ENGL 2223  Introduction to Poetry  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.

A study of basic form, terminology and specific works.

ENGL 2233  Introduction to Fiction  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.

A study of form, terminology, and specific works of fiction.

ENGL 2263  Mythology  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.

An introduction to the Western mythologies and a study of their influence on Western literature.

ENGL 2283  Science Fiction and Fantasy  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.

A survey course which covers classics of the science fiction and fantasy genres. Approach to the works is both historical and thematic.

ENGL 2881  Practicum-Literary Journal Publication  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.

Students will work as staff members of NEBO: A Literary Journal. Cumulative hours in ENGL 2881 and ENGL 4881-4 may not exceed nine.

Note: May be repeated for a maximum of five semester hours.
ENGL 3013  Systems of Grammar  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Students are recommended to complete ENGL 3023 before enrolling in this course. A synthesis of the most useful elements of traditional, transformational, and structural grammar.

ENGL 3023  Introduction to Linguistics  
Cross-listed: COMM 3023, FR 3023, GER 3023, and SPAN 3023.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

A study of basic concepts in language, comparative characteristics of different languages, and the principles of linguistic investigation.

ENGL 3043  Literary Editing and Publishing  
Prerequisite: ENGL 2043.

A study of literary editing and publishing in print and online.

ENGL 3073  Creative Nonfiction Workshop  
Prerequisite: ENGL 2043.

Concentration in the writing and evaluation of creative nonfiction.

Note: May be repeated once for credit as ENGL 3073.
ENGL 3083  Fiction Workshop  
Prerequisite: ENGL 2043.

Concentration in the writing and evaluation of fiction.

Note: May be repeated once for credit as ENGL 3083.
ENGL 3093  Poetry Workshop  
Prerequisite: ENGL 2043.

Concentration in the writing and evaluation of poetry.

Note: May be repeated once for credit as ENGL 3093.
ENGL 3173  Studies in Film  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

A focused study of selected films. Course content will vary.

Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 3173 if course content differs.
ENGL 3183  Studies in Television  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023.

A focused study of selected television shows. Course content will vary.

Note: This course may be repeated for credit as ENGL 3183 if course content differs.
ENGL 3203  Modern Novel  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Reading in representative novels written since 1900.

ENGL 3223  Young Adult Literature  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

A survey of young adult literature.

ENGL 3293  Studies in Literature and Language  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

A focused study of selected literary works or selected language topics. Course content will vary.

Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 3293 if course content differs.
ENGL 3303  Literature of the South  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Reading in representative works by writers in the South since the Civil War.

ENGL 3313  American Literature to 1900  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Readings in the works of colonial and nineteenth-century American authors.

ENGL 3323  Modern American Literature  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Readings in the works of twentieth century American authors.

ENGL 3413  British Literature to 1800  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Readings in the works of selected early British authors.

ENGL 3423  British Literature since 1800  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Readings in the works of nineteenth-and twentieth-century British authors.

ENGL 3463  Shakespeare  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

A study of selected comedies, histories, and tragedies.

ENGL 4013  History of the English Language  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023, equivalent, or consent.

The development of English sounds, inflections and vocabulary.

ENGL 4023  Second Language Acquisition  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023, equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

An introduction to the major theories of language acquisition and their application to the instruction of English language learners.

Note: ENGL 4023 may be used toward fulfilling the ESL endorsement in Arkansas.
ENGL 4053  Seminar in Technical Communication  
Prerequisite: ENGL 2053 or consent.

Course content will vary.

Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4053 if course content differs.
ENGL 4083  Seminar: English Language  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Course content will vary.

Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4083 or ENGL 5083 if course content differs.
ENGL 4093  Seminar in Creative Writing  
Prerequisite: ENGL 2043.

Course content will vary.

Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4093 if course content varies.
ENGL 4103  Literary Theory  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

A study of contemporary critical approaches to literature.

ENGL 4173  Seminar in Film Studies  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Course content will vary.

Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4173 or ENGL 5173 if course content differs.
ENGL 4213  American Folklore  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

A study of the forms and subjects of American folklore, folklore scholarship and bibliography; field work in collecting folklore.

Note: May not be repeated for credit as ENGL 5213.
ENGL 4283  Seminar: World Literature  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Course content will vary.

Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4283 or ENGL 5283 if course content differs.
ENGL 4383  Seminar: American Literature  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Course content will vary.

Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4383 or ENGL 5383 if course content differs.
ENGL 4483  Seminar: British Literature  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Course content will vary.

Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4483 or ENGL 5483 if course content differs.
ENGL 4683  Seminar in Gender Studies  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023 or equivalent.

Course content will vary.

Note: May be repeated for credit as ENGL 4683 or ENGL 5683 if course content differs.
ENGL 4703  Teaching English as a Second Language  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023, equivalent, or consent.

An introduction to the principles and methods in teaching English as a second language.

Note: ENGL 4703 may be used toward fulfilling the ESL endorsement in Arkansas.
ENGL 4713  ESL Assessment  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023, equivalent, or consent.

An introduction to the tools and procedures for evaluating the language proficiency and development of English language learners.

Note: ENGL 4713 may be used toward fulfilling the ESL endorsement in Arkansas.
ENGL 4723  Teaching People of Other Cultures  
Prerequisite: ENGL 1023, equivalent, or consent.

An introduction to the complex relationship of language and culture and its impact on teaching English language learners.

Note: ENGL 4723 may be used toward fulfilling the ESL endorsement in Arkansas.
ENGL 4733  Teaching English in the Secondary School  
Prerequisite: COMM 2003, ENGL 2003, and admission to Stage II of the teacher education program.

To be taken within one year before student teaching. An introduction to methods and materials used to teach secondary English.

ENGL 4813  Senior Project in Creative Writing  
Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 3083 and ENGL 3093.

Completion of a significant creative writing project approved by the instructor.

ENGL 4881  Practicum-Editing Literary Journal  
Prerequisite: ENGL 3083, 3093, or consent.

To select and edit writing for publication and to direct staff members in the production of NEBO: A Literary Journal. Candidates for editorial positions must apply to the English Department at the start of the spring semester. Cumulative hours in ENGL 2881 and ENGL 4881-4 may not exceed nine.

Note: May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.
ENGL 4882  Practicum-Editing Literary Journal  
Prerequisite: ENGL 3083, 3093, or consent.

To select and edit writing for publication and to direct staff members in the production of NEBO: A Literary Journal. Candidates for editorial positions must apply to the English Department at the start of the spring semester. Cumulative hours in ENGL 2881 and ENGL 4881-4 may not exceed nine.

Note: May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.
ENGL 4883  Practicum-Editing Literary Journal  
Prerequisite: ENGL 3083, 3093, or consent.

To select and edit writing for publication and to direct staff members in the production of NEBO: A Literary Journal. Candidates for editorial positions must apply to the English Department at the start of the spring semester. Cumulative hours in ENGL 2881 and ENGL 4881-4 may not exceed nine.

Note: May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.
ENGL 4884  Practicum-Editing Literary Journal  
Prerequisite: ENGL 3083, 3093, or consent.

To select and edit writing for publication and to direct staff members in the production of NEBO: A Literary Journal. Candidates for editorial positions must apply to the English Department at the start of the spring semester. Cumulative hours in ENGL 2881 and ENGL 4881-4 may not exceed nine.

Note: May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.
ENGL 4951  Undergraduate Research in English  
Offered: On demand.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

ENGL 4952  Undergraduate Research in English  
Offered: On demand.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

ENGL 4953  Undergraduate Research in English  
Offered: On demand.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

ENGL 4954  Undergraduate Research in English  
Offered: On demand.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

ENGL 4991  Special Problems in English  
Prerequisite: English major or minor and consent of instructor and department head.

Course content and credit are designed to meet the needs of the student.

ENGL 4992  Special Problems in English  
Prerequisite: English major or minor and consent of instructor and department head.

Course content and credit are designed to meet the needs of the student.

ENGL 4993  Special Problems in English  
Prerequisite: English major or minor and consent of instructor and department head.

Course content and credit are designed to meet the needs of the student.

ENGL 4994  Special Problems in English  
Prerequisite: English major or minor and consent of instructor and department head.

Course content and credit are designed to meet the needs of the student.

ENGL 5023  Second Language Acquisition  

An introduction to the major theories of language acquisition and their application to the instruction of English language learners.

Note: This course may be used toward fulfilling the Arkansas ESL Endorsement, and may not be taken for credit after completion of ENGL 4023 or TESL 5023 or equivalent.
ENGL 5083  Seminar: English Language  

Course content will vary.

Note: May be taken for credit after completion of ENGL 4083 or ENGL 5083 if course content differs.
ENGL 5093  Seminar in Creative Writing  

Opportunity for students to refine style and technique in a genre of creative writing.

Note: May be repeated for credit after completion of ENGL 4093 or ENGL 5093 if course content varies.
ENGL 5103  Literary Theory  

A study of contemporary critical approaches to literature.

Note: May not be taken for credit after completion of ENGL 4103 or equivalent.
ENGL 5173  Seminar in Film Studies  

This course will examine debates within feminist film theory from structuralism and psychoanalysis in the 1970s to the post-colonial theory, queer theory and post-modernism in the 1990s. Analyses of specific films will focus on the cinematic representation of femininity and masculinity, gendered subjectivities within history and culture, and issues surrounding the cinematic apparatus and spectatorship.

Note: May be repeated for credit if course content differs.
ENGL 5213  American Folklore  

A study of the forms and subjects of American folklore; folklore scholarship and bibliography; field work in collecting folklore.

Note: May not be taken for credit after completion of ENGL 4213 or equivalent.
ENGL 5283  Seminar: World Literature  

Course content will vary.

Note: May be taken for credit after completion of ENGL 4283 or ENGL 5283 if course content differs.
ENGL 5383  Seminar: American Literature  

Course content will vary.

Note: May be taken for credit after completion of ENGL 4383 or ENGL 5383 if course content differs.
ENGL 5483  Seminar: British Literature  

Course content will vary.

Note: May be taken for credit after completion of ENGL 4483 or ENGL 5483 if course content differs.
ENGL 5683  Seminar in Gender Studies  

Course content will vary.

Note: May be taken for credit after completion of ENGL 4683 or ENGL 5683 if course content differs.
ENGL 5703  Teaching English as a Second Language  

An introduction to the principles and methods in teaching English as a second Language.

Note: This course may be used toward fulfilling the Arkansas ESL Endorsement, and may not be taken for credit after completion of ENGL 4703 or TESL 4703 or equivalent.
ENGL 5713  ESL Assessment  

An introduction to the tools and procedures for evaluating the language proficiency and development of English language learners.

Note: This course may be used toward fulfilling the Arkansas ESL Endorsement, and may not be taken for credit after completion of ENGL 4713 or TESL 4713 or equivalent.
ENGL 5723  Teaching People of Other Cultures  

An introduction to the complex relationship of language and culture and its impact on teaching English language learners.

Note: This course may be used toward fulfilling the Arkansas ESL Endorsement, and may not be taken for credit after completion of ENGL 4723 or TESL 4723 or equivalent.
ENGL 6003  Introduction to English Graduate Study  

An exploration of the ideas, methods and resources appropriate to the study of English language and literature.

Note: May not be taken for credit after completion of LA 6013.
ENGL 6013  Modern English Grammar and Usage  
Cross-listed: TESL 6013.

Investigation of the structure of American English with an emphasis on practical and pedagogical applications.

Note: Cannot be taken for credit after completion of TESL 6013.
ENGL 6023  Composition Theory and Practice.  

A study of composition theory, practice, and pedagogy.

ENGL 6033  Rhetoric  

A study of the history, theory, and application of rhetoric.

ENGL 6083  Seminar in Linguistics  

Course content will vary.

Note: May be taken for credit after ENGL 6083 if course content varies.
ENGL 6213  Topics in Literature  

Examination of various topics through the intensive study of selected literature.

Note: May be repeated for credit if course content varies.
ENGL 6283  Literature and Society  

A contextual study of selected works designed to explore the ways in which literature reflects and shapes society.

Note: May be repeated if course contents varies.
ENGL 6813  Directed Readings  

A study of literary works selected from the M.A. in English Examination Reading List.

Note: May be repeated for credit.
ENGL 6863  TESL Practicum  
Prerequisite: ENGL 5703 or TESL 5703 and at least nine hours toward the MA TESOL degree or permission of the instructor.

ENGL 6893 is a structured, advanced methods course, in which students will prepare and implement a series of English lessons, guided by the 12 national ENL (English as a New Language) standards.

ENGL 6881  Workshop  
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

Note: May be repeated for credit.
ENGL 6882  Workshop  
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

Note: May be repeated for credit.
ENGL 6883  Workshop  
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

Note: May be repeated for credit.
ENGL 6884  Workshop  
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

Note: May be repeated for credit.
ENGL 6885  Workshop  
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

Note: May be repeated for credit.
ENGL 6886  Workshop  
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

Note: May be repeated for credit.
ENGL 6891  Independent Study  

Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. This course may be repeated for credit.

Note: The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.
ENGL 6892  Independent Study  

Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. This course may be repeated for credit.

Note: The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.
ENGL 6893  Independent Study  

Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. This course may be repeated for credit.

Note: The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.
ENGL 6894  Independent Study  

Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. This course may be repeated for credit.

Note: The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.
ENGL 6991  Thesis Research  
Prerequisite: Approval of a thesis plan by the Head of the Department of English and the Dean of Graduate College.

Directed Research on a thesis topic selected by the student in consultation with a supervising professor.

Note: May be repeated for credit.
ENGL 6992  Thesis Research  
Prerequisite: Approval of a thesis plan by the Head of the Department of English and the Dean of Graduate College.

Directed Research on a thesis topic selected by the student in consultation with a supervising professor.

Note: May be repeated for credit.
ENGL 6993  Thesis Research  
Prerequisite: Approval of a thesis plan by the Head of the Department of English and the Dean of Graduate College.

Directed Research on a thesis topic selected by the student in consultation with a supervising professor.

Note: May be repeated for credit.
ENGL 6994  Thesis Research  
Prerequisite: Approval of a thesis plan by the Head of the Department of English and the Dean of Graduate College.

Directed Research on a thesis topic selected by the student in consultation with a supervising professor.

ENGL 6995  Thesis Research  
Prerequisite: Approval of a thesis plan by the Head of the Department of English and the Dean of Graduate College.

Directed Research on a thesis topic selected by the student in consultation with a supervising professor.

ENGL 6996  Thesis Research  
Prerequisite: Approval of a thesis plan by the Head of the Department of English and the Dean of Graduate College.

Directed Research on a thesis topic selected by the student in consultation with a supervising professor.