UW-Milwaukee Graduate School

English

School/College: College of Letters and Science

Degrees Conferred:

MA in English
PhD in English

Graduate Faculty
Master of Arts in English
Doctor of Philosophy in English
Adult/University-Level TESOL Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate Program in International Technical Communication
Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Communication
Courses

Overview

The Department of English offers master's and doctoral degrees in several areas of specialization: Literary Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, Professional Writing, Creative Writing, Adult TESOL and Linguistics, and Modern Studies. Students apply for admission to a specific area or concentration, but are encouraged to take classes in others. The Department also offers graduate certificates in International Technical Communication and Adult/University Level TESOL.

MA/MLIS Coordinated Degree Program

In cooperation with the School of Library and Information Science, the Department of English offers a MA/MLIS program to prepare students for positions as humanities librarians. Students enrolled in this program concurrently pursue a MA degree in English and a MLIS degree. Prerequisite to the award of either degree in this program is the simultaneous award of its counterpart degree.

Students interested in the MA(English)/MLIS program are expected to follow all the requirements and standards as described in this section of the Bulletin with the following exceptions: the 21 credits required for the MA in English in the coordinated degree program are to be taken within the Department. Courses in related areas must be approved by the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in English. For more information on this program, see the Library and Information Science page.

Graduate Faculty

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Distinguished Professor: Gallop, Jane, Ph.D., Cornell University

Professors: Alred, Gerald, M.A., University of Dayton; Blaeser, Kimberly, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame; Bullock, Marcus, Ph.D., University of Oregon; Ciccone, Anthony, Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo; Eckman, Fred, Ph.D., Indiana University; Guevara, Maurice Kilwein, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Hall, Lane, M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Hazard, James A., M.A., University of Connecticut; Iverson, Gregory K., Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Jay, Gregory S., Ph.D., State University of New York-Buffalo; Liddy, James, M.A., University College Dublin, National University of Ireland; Lanters, Josepha, Ph.D., University of Leiden, the Netherlands; Moravcsik, Edith, Ph.D., Indiana University; Noonan, Michael, Ph.D., University of California-Los Angeles; Petro, Patrice, Ph.D., University of Iowa; Roberts, Sheila, D.Litt., University of Pretoria; Sangari, KumKum, Ph.D., University of Leeds, United Kingdom; Schuster, Charles, I., Ph.D., University of Iowa

Associate Professors: Banerjee, Sukanya, Ph.D, University of California-Riverside; Buley-Meissner, Mary Louise, Ph.D., University of Washington; Clark, George M., Ph.D., Florida State University; Davis, Garry W., Ph.D., University of Michigan; Gillam, Alice, Ph.D., Ball State University; Grayson, Sandra, Ph.D., University of California - Riverside; Hamilton, Kristie, Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin; Jordan, John, Ph.D., University of Georgia; Kennedy, Gwynne, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, Coordinator of Graduate Studies; Kincaid, Andrew, Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Lynch, Dennis, Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley; Martin, Andrew, Ph.D., University of Iowa, Chair; Mayes, Patricia, Ph.D. University of California-Santa Barbara; McKenzie, Jon, Ph.D., New York University; Netzloff, Mark, Ph.D., University of Delaware; Oren, Tasha, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Madison; Sands, Peter, Ph.D., State University of New York-Binghamton; Spilka, Rachel, Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University; Van Pelt, William, Ph.D., University of California-Santa Cruz; Wilson, Michael, Ph.D., Cornell University; Wysocki, Anne, Ph.D., Michigan Technological University

Assistant Professors: Blasini, Gilberto, Ph.D, University of California-Los Angeles; Callanan, Liam, M.F.A., George Mason University; Clark, David P., Ph.D., Iowa State University; Kalter, Barrett, Ph.D., Rutgers University; Ouali, Hamid, Ph.D., University of Michigan; Oxford, Raquel, Ph.D., University of North Texas; Puskar, Jason, Ph.D., Harvard University; Rei-Doval, Gabriel, Ph.D., University of Santiago de Compostela

Master of Arts in English

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Admission

An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus these departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program:

Undergraduate major in English or related field, with appropriate background for proposed concentration of study: Plan A, broad background in English and American literature; Plan B, literature, linguistics, and/or composition; Plan C, literature and creative writing; Plan D, English language and linguistics; Plan E, modern studies; Plan G, professional writing.
Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
Submission of scores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test.
Three letters of recommendation to the Department's Coordinator of Graduate Studies from persons familiar with applicant's academic ability and achievement.
A sample of expository prose.
For Plan C admission, an applicant must also submit samples of original fiction or poetry.

Applicants may be admitted with specific program-defined course deficiencies provided that the deficiencies amount to no more than two courses.

The student is expected to satisfy deficiency requirements within three enrolled semesters. The deficiencies are monitored by the Graduate School and the individual graduate program unit. No course credits earned in making up deficiencies may be counted as program credits required for the degree. Applicants should contact the Graduate Program Office for additional information and deadlines.

Major Professor as Advisor

The student must have a Major Professor to advise and supervise the student's work as specified in Graduate School regulations. The coordinator of the student's concentration serves as an initial advisor.

Credits and Courses

Students admitted to the master's program earn the degree by completing a minimum of 24 credits of graduate coursework in English (25 for Plan B), writing a final project, and passing an oral examination at the conclusion of their coursework.

Although students must enroll initially in one of the five plans of study described below, students who demonstrate a capacity for doctoral work, and wish to earn a PhD at UWM, are advised to proceed as rapidly as possible to doctoral status. Ordinarily students are not allowed to proceed beyond 30 credits without having been admitted to the doctoral program. No more than 27 credits earned at the master's level may be included in the 54 credits required for the PhD.

Plan A (Literary Studies)

A minimum of 24 credits, including:

12 credits in literature courses at the 600-700 level, with at least 6 credits at the 700 level
6 credits in theories and methods courses at the 700 or 800 level
3 credits in a literature seminar (800 level)
3 credits electives
A final project, which shall be a paper of at least 30 pages which grows out of and significantly expands some aspect of the student's literary studies.
An oral examination, usually lasting an hour and a half, which covers the final project and a separate 30-book reading list.

Plan B (Rhetoric and Composition)

A minimum of 25 credits, including:

Teaching Seminar (English 701) 4 cr
Rhetoric (English 750, 751, or 753) 3 cr
Composition Theory (English 755) 3 cr
Issues in Rhetoric and Composition Pedagogy (English 812, 850, 853, 854, or 856) 3 cr
12 credits of electives
A final project, which shall be a research paper appropriate to the student's professional goals.
An oral examination, usually lasting an hour and a half, which covers the final project and a reading list of at least 30 texts not listed in the project bibliography or works cited list.
One course is strongly recommended in each of the following areas: Computers and Pedagogy (English at the 700 level); Research Methods

*Note* Students who plan to apply to the Ph.D. program are advised to select 6 credits in literature or language courses as part of their electives.

Plan C (Creative Writing)

A minimum of 24 credits, including:

6 credits in 600- or 700-level literature courses (at least 3 credits at the 700 level).
6 credits in either 715/815 or 716/816
6 credits in writing courses at the 600 or 700 level.
6 credits electives.
No more than 12 credits may be earned in 600-level courses.
A final project, which shall be a collection of fiction and/or poetry, a novel, a dramatic script, or other substantial work of imaginative writing.
An oral examination, usually lasting an hour and a half, which covers the final project and a reading list of at least 30 texts representative of the student's literary background and interests.

Plan D (English Language and Linguistics)

Consult the Plan D Coordinator for all course selections.

A minimum of 24 credits, including:

3 credits [minimum] of 700-level courses
3 credit seminar in Linguistics (English 805 or 806)
18 credit electives distributed among 400- to 800-level courses in the fields of syntax, phonology, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition/ESL, rhetoric/composition, and/or language education.
A written examination.
A final project. The project shall, with one exception, be a research paper on a topic in language chosen in consultation with the student's advisor. The exception is that if a student specializes in Teaching ESL to Adult Learners, the project may be some other type of documentation than a research paper. For example, the project might be a video, or a set of lesson plans, or other product of extensive investigation of some aspect of teaching ESL that the student carried out as part of the internship in teaching ESL.
An oral examination, usually lasting an hour and a half, on the final project.

Plan E (Modern Studies)

A minimum of 24 credits including:

3 credits of English 740 or 741 (Backgrounds of Modernism)
3 credits in 700- or 800-level courses in literature since 1800, that cover a variety of authors and a substantial historical period
3 credits in 700- or 800-level courses that focus on theories or methods in the analysis of literature, culture, criticism, or the arts
3 credits 800-level seminar in Modern Studies
12 credits electives
A final project, which shall be a paper of at least 30 pages which grows out of and significantly expands some aspect of the student's study of modern culture.
An oral examination, usually lasting an hour and a half, which covers the final project and a separate 30-book reading list.

Plan G (Professional Writing)

A minimum of 24 credits, selected in consultation with the student's advisor, including:

Core Courses in Theory and Research, 6 cr: 712 Professional Writing Theory; 713 Qualitative Research OR 714 Usability Studies

Professional Writing Practice or Pedagogy, 3 cr: (Students may take a 700 level or a 400 level U/G course.)

800-Level Seminar in Professional Writing, 3 cr: 855 Seminar in Theories of Business and Technical Writing recommended

Graduate Credit in Related Interdisciplinary Areas, 6 cr: Areas such as linguistics, rhetoric, creative writing, translation, psychology, and computer science are appropriate.

One of the following:

For students with little workplace experience: English 449 Writing Internship in English or another approved internship program

For students with substantial workplace experience: 700-level research methods course

Electives, 3 cr

Final Project

A research paper or other project appropriate to the student's professional goals.

Oral Examination

Usually lasting an hour and a half, the oral exam covers the final project and a reading list of at least 30 texts not listed in the project bibliography or works cited list.

Regulations concerning final projects and oral examinations

Students should consult with their advisors before completing 24 credits to determine a final project. Ordinarily, it is a revised and expanded course or seminar paper of at least 30 pages. The project should demonstrate the student's skills in research, critical analysis, argumentation, and prose style. For students in Plan C (Creative Writing), the project is a substantial portfolio, the exact character of which is determined in consultation with the student's Master of Arts Committee. For students in Plan D (English Language and Linguistics) specializing in Teaching ESL to Adult Learners, the project will consist of some documentation (a paper, a videotape, a set of lesson plans, etc.) of the outcome of the pedagogical investigation undertaken during the student's internship. The project serves both as a concluding effort at the master's level and also as an indication of a student's potential for doctoral study.
In consultation with the student, the graduate coordinator appoints an M.A. Examining Committee. At least two of the three members must be English Graduate Faculty. The M.A. Examining Committee administers the final Oral Examination, covering the project and a separate reading list of at least 30 texts, to be selected by the student and approved by the Committee.
The project must be submitted and the oral examination completed within one year after the completion of 24 credits. Students should remember that a maximum of 27 credits at the master's level is applicable to the PhD 54 credit requirement.
The Examining Committee offers a recommendation regarding the student's qualifications for further graduate study at the doctoral level. The Committee Chair puts this recommendation in writing and places it in the student's academic file.
Students who fail the oral examination may be required to revise their final project, retake the examination, or both. The oral examination may be retaken only once. No additional credits may be earned for the revision of the project after a failed examination. For further information regarding the M.A. project and examination, see the English Graduate Program Handbook.

Time Limit

The student must complete all degree requirements within five years of initial enrollment.

Doctor of Philosophy in English

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Admission

Students in the UWM Master of Arts degree program in English may apply to the Department of English Graduate Policy Committee for admission to one of the six doctoral concentrations. Admission must be recommended by three members of the Graduate Faculty.

An application for admission also must be submitted to the Graduate School. Admission to the Creative Writing doctoral concentration must be approved by the Creative Writing Advisory Committee before Graduate Policy Committee consideration.

Applicants with master's degrees from other institutions are evaluated on the basis of standard application materials: GPA, GRE scores, statement of purpose, three supporting letters, and a sample of expository prose. Such applicants are admitted to doctoral study provisionally and are required to complete an Academic Review within six weeks of finishing 12 credits.

The Academic Review is a one- to two-hour meeting with three faculty members of the English Graduate Faculty. At least two members come from the student's concentration. The Review covers the student's academic progress in doctoral coursework, two unrevised course papers, and a list of 20-25 books chosen by the student in consultation with the reviewers. See the English Graduate Program Handbook for further details regarding the Academic Review. Applicants should contact the Graduate Program Office for additional information and deadlines.

Credits and Courses

The Ph.D. program requires 54 credits beyond the B.A. (55 for Rhetoric and Composition), including no more than 27 credits earned at the master's level. Course distribution requirements vary according to the doctoral concentration a student enters.

Doctoral Concentration

Students applying to the English doctoral program must indicate their preference for one of the following doctoral concentrations: Literary Studies; Rhetoric and Composition; Creative Writing; Linguistics; Modern Studies; Professional Writing. The Coordinator of Graduate Studies and a Program Coordinator for each concentration provide initial advising for the student in course enrollment and in selecting a Major Professor for long-term advising. Although a continuing doctoral student can change concentrations, such changes require approval by the Coordinator of the new concentration and the Coordinator of Graduate Studies, and may require a substantial amount of additional coursework.

Because course requirements change frequently, students should regularly consult with Program Coordinators or the Coordinator of Graduate Studies regarding doctoral concentration requirements. The following listings reflect current curricular requirements:

Literary Studies

9 credits in literature courses at the 700 level

9 credits in theory and methods courses at the 700 or 800 level

12 credits in literature seminars (800 level) with at least 3 credits in pre-1800 and 3 credits in post-1800 seminars

24 credits electives

With the approval of the Graduate Coordinator, some 700-level requirements may be met with work from previous institutions.

Rhetoric and Composition

16 credits in 700-level rhetoric and composition courses, 10 credits of which must include the following: English 701 (Teaching Seminar); one of English 750, 751, or 753 (Rhetoric); and English 755 (Composition Theory)

15 credits in 800-level seminars, 12 of which must be in rhetoric and composition.

24 credits electives

Two terms (as defined by the employing institution) of demonstrated teaching experience in first-year college composition.

Minimum of one term (as defined by the employing institution) of teaching experience in basic, intermediate, or advanced composition.

Portfolio of teaching materials for at least two composition courses, plus a teaching statement to be submitted and approved by the Graduate Rhetoric and Composition Advisory Committee at least two semesters before the expected graduation date.

One course is strongly recommended in each of the following areas: Computers and Pedagogy (English at the 700 level); Research Methods

Creative Writing

6 credits in 715/815 and/or 716/816

24 credits in 700- or 800-level literature courses

12 credits in creative writing 700-level or above courses

12 credits electives

Linguistics

12 credits in basic linguistics courses

9 credits in 700-level linguistics courses

12 credits in 800-level linguistics seminars (English 805 or 806)

21 credits electives

Modern Studies

24 credits in modern studies courses, including:

9 credits in Backgrounds of Modernism, Literature, and Theories or Methods, as described in M.A. requirements

12 credits in 800-level modern studies seminars; and

3 one-credit sections of 820 (Center for Twentieth Century Studies Colloquium course)

30 credits electives

Professional Writing

9 credits in required core courses in theory, research, and teaching: 706 Professional Writing Theory and Pedagogy; 712 Professional Writing Theory; 713 Qualitative Research

21 credits in professional writing courses: 6 credits in English 700-level or 400-level U/G courses; 15 credits in English 800-level courses(with the advisor's approval, a student may take credits in related areas)

24 credits electives

General Restrictions

Doctoral students may not accumulate more than 12 credits in U/G courses and not more than 6 credits in independent study without the approval of the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. No more than 18 credits may be taken in courses outside the Department.

*Note* for doctoral students in the Linguistics concentration, the maximums are 24 credits in U/G courses, 6 credits of independent study, and 27 credits outside the Department.

Advising

Students are required to consult periodically with their Major Professor. The Major Professor helps the student to define an area of special interest within the concentration for the preliminary examination. The Major Professor also assists the student in the selection of appropriate coursework and may chair the Preliminary Examination Committee.

Foreign Language Requirement

All Ph.D. candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency (reading knowledge) in a foreign language. The choice of a language must be approved by the student's advisor. If a student has not met this requirement in other ways (see English Graduate Program Handbook), a student must pass a two-hour written examination in the translation of a piece of literature or criticism. A student may use a dictionary and/or grammar book. The exam must be arranged in advance with the Coordinator of Graduate Studies and must be taken before the preliminary examination. If a student's Major Professor considers proficiency in more than one language necessary to the student's specific plan of study, exams in more than one language may be required. The exam may be retaken until proficiency is attained.

Residence

The student must meet minimum Graduate School residence requirements.

Doctoral Preliminary Examination

The doctoral preliminary examination consists of a written examination and an oral examination designed to demonstrate the breadth of a student's knowledge and the ability to conduct advanced research in one or more areas of study. The written and oral examinations draw from field bibliographies with rationale (500 word maximum) prepared by the student and approved by the student's preliminary examination committee and the advisory committee of the student's plan.

The written examination must be at least eight hours long, and it is frequently taken as a two-day, take-home, open book exam. It may be taken at the University or at home, if the committee agrees on the location. An oral exam of two hours covering issues raised during the written exam and/or focusing on the proposed dissertation must follow the written exam within 7-10 days.

Students take the preliminary exam after completing all doctoral course work or with no more than three credits of doctoral course work remaining. Students cannot take the exam if they have any incomplete or unreported grades or a GPA less than 3.0. The exam must be finished within one semester after all course work is completed, excluding summer session. Students may receive a one semester extension for additional course work from the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. Students who fail the preliminary examination may not proceed to the dissertation. The exam may be retaken only once. See the English Graduate Program Handbook or the Coordinator of Graduate Studies for specific guidelines for governing the preliminary examination process. Students enrolled in the doctoral program as of September 2000 should consult the Coordinator of Graduate Studies as to their options under these rules or the previous preliminary examination rules.

Dissertation

The dissertation topic, together with a brief prospectus, must be approved by the Graduate Policy Committee. The student's major professor or a member of the dissertation committee must present the topic and prospectus to the Graduate Policy Committee. See the Coordinator of Graduate Studies and the English Graduate Program Handbook for specific guidelines for selecting a doctoral committee and preparing the dissertation proposal. The Department considers 200 pages a reasonable length for the dissertation.

Dissertation Defense

The completed dissertation is subject to an oral defense, to be arranged by the Coordinator according to Graduate School regulations. A copy of the dissertation is kept in the Department office.

Time Limit

All degree requirements must be completed within ten years from the date of initial enrollment in the doctoral program.

For additional information see the Graduate School PhD requirements.

Adult/University-Level TESOL Graduate Certificate Program

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The Adult/University-Level TESOL Graduate Certificate Program is designed to meet the needs of graduate non-degree students or graduate students concurrently enrolled in a UWM master's or Ph.D. program who wish to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults or university-level students abroad. Requirements for this program are very similar to those for the "Adult/University-Level TESOL Certificate Program," which accepts undergraduate students and post-baccalaureate special students, but training in the graduate certificate program is more rigorous, and up to 12 of the 21 credits earned can be applied (concurrently or subsequently) to the English Department's M.A. program in English Language and Linguistics (Plan D).

Admission

Students who wish to apply to the program should submit the following materials to the TESOL Certificate Program Coordinator in the Department of English:

Adult/University-Level TESOL Graduate Certificate Program application form (available from the English Department Graduate Studies office).
Transcripts of all college-level academic work, with evidence of a GPA of 2.75 or better.
A statement of purpose.
Two letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the applicant's recent academic and/or work experience.
Applicants who are not native speakers of English should also submit scores of least 550 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS exam, and 45 on the TSE.

Credits and Courses

Students are required to complete the six courses (18 credits) plus teaching internship (3 credits) outlined below.

Foundation Courses, 6 credits: English/Linguis 400 (Introduction to English Linguistics) or Linguis 350 (Introduction to Linguistics); English 403 (Survey of Modern English Grammar) Required Certificate Courses, 12 credits:; English 404 (Language, Power, and Identity); Linguistics 420 (Introduction to Second Language Acquisition) or English 402 (Theories of Language and Literature: Second Language Acquisition); English 565/Linguistics 565(426) (Introduction to Adult/University-Level TESOL); English 567 (Materials for ESL Instruction); Teaching Internship, 3 credits:; English 569 (Internship in Teaching ESL to Adult Learners)

The Foundation Courses may be taken for either graduate or undergraduate credit. If taken at the graduate level, they will count toward the Certificate GPA. All remaining courses must be taken for graduate credit. NB: Students are not allowed to enroll for both U and G courses in a single semester, so Foundation Courses taken in the same semester as Required Certificate Courses must be taken at the G level.

Students who previously have taken any of the required courses at the graduate level while enrolled in other programs at UWM may transfer the credits earned into the certificate program, so long as the courses have been taken within the last five years. Students who have taken comparable courses at other institutions may be allowed to transfer in up to 6 credits of course work, upon approval by the certificate program coordinator. Students who have completed any of the required courses for undergraduate credit must substitute courses at the graduate level, selected in consultation with the certificate program coordinator.

The teaching internship is completed at one of the internship institutions affiliated with the Certificate Program. The site of the internship may be chosen by the student, but must be approved by the Certificate Program staff. The student is expected to complete between 40 and 60 hours of supervised teaching over a period of four to eight weeks. Students receive the certificate upon completion of all the required coursework and the teaching internship with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

There is a time limit of three years from initial enrollment for completion of the certificate.

Intensive Option

Students who wish to complete the certificate program as quickly as possible should discuss with the program coordinator the possibility of enrolling for the "intensive" option. Under this option, students are able to complete the program in eight to ten months by enrolling in the required courses as follows:

Last 4- or 6-week summer session: English/Linguis 400 or Linguis 350.
Fall Semester: English 403, English 404, Linguistics 420, English 565 or Linguistics 565 (426), and English 567.
First Mini-Session of Spring Semester: English 569 (Teaching Internship).

Graduate Certificate Program in International Technical Communication

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The Graduate Certificate Program in International Technical Communication is designed for students who wish to pursue technical communication careers developing information for international audiences and organizations.

Admission

Students applying from universities outside the United States must have completed a U.S. bachelor's degree equivalent and must meet the following requirements:

Earn a minimum score of 250 on the computer-based (or 600 on the paper-based) TOEFL or 7.0 on the IELTS exam or secure the consent of the Program Coordinator and two program faculty members.
Submit a portfolio of writing samples in English as well as a "Statement of Purpose" in both English and the student's native language.
Demonstrate knowledge of computers and business operations through undergraduate courses such as business or technical communication, the portfolio, or experience as described in the Statement of Purpose.
Submit three letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the applicant's recent academic and/or work experience.

Students applying from universities within the United States must have completed a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA and must meet the following requirements:

Demonstrate a reading proficiency in a second language as demonstrated by a score of "Level 5" on the UW System Placement Test for French, German, or Spanish. Other languages will be considered depending on appropriateness and availability of testing.
Submit a portfolio of writing samples as well as a "Statement of Purpose" in English.
Demonstrate knowledge of computers and business operations through undergraduate courses such as business or technical communication, the portfolio, or experience as described in the Statement of Purpose.
Submit three letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the applicant's recent academic and/or work experience.

Credits and Courses

Students must complete 18 credits of course work as outlined below. At least 6 of these credits must be completed at the 700 level or above. Students must earn a 3.0 grade point average or better in the courses that apply to the Certificate.

Professional/Technical Writing Courses (in consultation with the Program Coordinator), 9 cr: English 435 Professional and Technical Writing; English 436 Writing for Information Technology; English 437 Project Management for Professional Writers; English 439 Document Design; English 708 Advanced Professional Writing; English 709 Rhetoric, Writing, and Information Technology; English 710 Advanced Project Management for Professional Writers

Students who within the past five years have successfully completed any of these courses while enrolled as undergraduate students are not expected to repeat those courses for graduate credit. In consultation with the Program Coordinator, they will select alternate graduate courses that will substitute for the courses already completed.

Two Elective courses selected from areas other than English (in consultation with the Program Coordinator), 6 cr: Lubar School of Business; Communication Department; Translation and Foreign Languages

Courses outside these areas may be substituted with permission of the Program Coordinator.

Capstone Requirement (must engage international study), 3 credits

Students must complete 21 credits of course work as outlined below. The certificate will be awarded when students achieve the following:: Complete 9 credits in required courses.; Complete 9 credits in elective courses from at least two areas other than English.; Complete a 3-credit Capstone Requirement that engages international study.; Complete at least 6 of these credits at the 700 level or above.; Earn an overall 3.0 grade point average or better in the courses that apply to the Certificate.

With the consent of the Program Coordinator, students who have completed appropriate courses for graduate credit at UWM or other institutions may transfer a maximum of six credits into the certificate program, provided that the courses were completed with in the last five years with a grade of B or better.

Required Courses, 9 cr

Students who within the past five years have successfully completed any of these required courses while enrolled as undergraduate students are not expected to repeat those courses for graduate credit. In consultation with the Program Coordinator, they will select alternate graduate courses that will substitute for the courses already completed.

Advanced Technical Writing (English 435)

Topics in Advanced Writing: Document Design and Evaluation (English 431)

Writing for Computer Technology (English 436)

Electives, 9 credits

Students, in consultation with the Program Coordinator, will take 9 credits selected from two of the following areas, although courses outside these areas may be substituted with permission of the Program Coordinator.

Lubar School of Business

Communication Department

Translation and Foreign Languages

Graduate Certificate Capstone Requirement, 3 credits

The Capstone Requirement is intended to help students integrate their interdisciplinary coursework and prepare them to be competitive in the international technical communication market. With the approval of the Program Coordinator, this requirement can be fulfilled in one of three ways:

Students register in Writing Internship in English (English 449 U/G) and complete an internship abroad at an international company.
Students may take an appropriate course abroad at a cooperating university or through distance education via the Internet. The course must be approved for UWM graduate credit or transferable to UWM.
Students may complete a faculty-supervised study that involves intensive interdisciplinary research on an international issue at a local business with global operations.

Students who also are interested in an M.A. in English must apply for admission to both the Certificate and degree programs. Students who have completed the Certificate Program may transfer up to 12 credits to the M.A. program, upon approval of the English Department Coordinator of Graduate Studies and the Graduate School. Those concurrently enrolled in the Certificate Program and the MA in English are strongly encouraged to consult the Certificate Program Coordinator and the Plan G Coordinator to develop the most economical program of study. Students seeking admission to master's programs in other departments and schools are advised to seek the advice of graduate coordinators in those areas.

Time Limit

Students must complete all requirements for the Certificate within 4 years of initial enrollment.

Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Communication

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The Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Communication is designed for students who wish to pursue professional careers in technical writing, communication, corporate training and instructional design, or user interface and Web-document design.

Admission

Students must have completed a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and must submit the following materials with their graduate school application:

a portfolio of writing samples;
two letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about applicants' recent academic or work experience;
a statement of purpose that identifies the applicants' knowledge of workplace communication practices and business operations, their professional experience, or basic undergraduate coursework in business writing, technical writing, and communication; and
a statement describing the applicants' access to and operational knowledge of online communication technology, including a PC or equivalent computer system with Internet access and other applications sufficient to participate in the program's online learning activities.

Applicants must declare their intent to pursue the Certificate program before completion of six credits in the Certificate sequence.

Credits and Courses

Students must complete 15 credits of course work as outlined below. The Certificate will be awarded when students achieve the following:

complete 9 credits in required courses in English;
complete 6 credits from a choice of courses in Communication; and
earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the courses that apply to the Certificate.

With the consent of the Certificate Coordinator and subject to the Graduate School transfer policy, students who have completed appropriate courses for graduate credit at other institutions may transfer up to three credits into the Certificate Program, provided that the courses were completed within the last five years with a grade of B or better.

Required Courses in English, 9 credits

Students will take 9 credits selected from the following required English courses:

Advanced Professional Writing (English 708) or Professional Writing (436)

Rhetoric, Writing, and Information Technology (English 709) or Writing for Information Technology (English 436)

Advanced Project Management for Professional Writers (English 710) or Project Management for Professional Writers (English 437)

Students who within the past five years have successfully completed courses equivalent to these required English courses may, with the approval of the Certificate Coordinator, substitute alternate English graduate courses.

Required Courses in Communication, 6 credits

Students, in consultation with the Program Coordinator, will take 6 credits selected from the following Communication Courses:

Designing and Developing Communication Training Interventions (Commun 627)

Studies of Communication in Organizations (Commun 810)

Seminar in Mediated Communication (Commun 813)

Seminar in Small Group Communication (Commun 823)

Seminar in Programs of Adult Communication (Commun 827)

Students who intend to enroll in both the Certificate program and a graduate degree program must apply for admission to both the Certificate program and to the graduate degree program of their choice. With the approval of the graduate coordinator of the student's graduate program, up to six credits completed in the Certificate also may satisfy graduate program requirements.

Students not concurrently enrolled in a UWM graduate degree program later may transfer credits completed in the Certificate to a UWM graduate degree program, subject to Graduate School transfer policy and subject to the guidelines and approval of the graduate coordinator of the respective degree program.

Students seeking admission to the Certificate and to graduate degree programs are advised to seek the advice of graduate coordinators of each program.

Time Limit

A student must complete all requirements for the Certificate within 3 years of his/her initial enrollment.

Courses

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Courses numbered 300-699 are Undergradute/Graduate. Courses numbered 700 and above are Graduate only.

325 The Art of Fiction: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Study of novels or short stories through a unifying theme, set of technical problems, or critical concepts. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

326 The Development of the Novel: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Major artistic, social and intellectual events in the history of the novel from its origins to the present. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

327 The Development of the Short Story. 3 cr. U/G.: Major artistic, social and intellectual events in the history of the short story from the nineteenth century to the present. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

328 Forms of Experimental Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Approaches to forms of literature that stress experimentation, innovation and the radical alteration of existing forms. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER Composition competency req.

329 Film and Literature. 3 cr. U/G.: Capabilities and limitations of narrative film and literature, emphasizing the distinctiveness of each artistic mode. Prereq: jr st, English 290(P), satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; or cons instr.

340 The Art of the Drama: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Origins and development of the genre. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

341 The Development of Drama: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A historical approach, with emphasis on new ideas in the theatre, new techniques, and the evolution of genres. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

342 Comedy: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Works from the comic tradition with focus on theme, genre, region, or historical development. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

343 Tragedy: 3 cr. U/G.: Works from the tragic tradition with focus on theme, genre, region, or historical development. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

344 Modern Drama: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Topics vary. American and English dramatists since 1920, with emphasis on their stage approach, their use of language; and themes of illusion, communication, and identity. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Competency req; 6 cr in courses approved for hum distr cr.

360 The Art of Poetry: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Inquiry into the art of poetry, with readings from a variety of poets. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

361 The Development of Poetry: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A study of significant intellectual, artistic, or social events in the history of poetry. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

363 Medieval Epic and Romance. 3 cr. U/G.: Study of the traditions of medieval English epic and romance through an examination of representative medieval works. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

370 Folk Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A study of a particular form or forms of folk literature or the folk literature of a designated region or ethnic group. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

380 Media and Society: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: An examination of film and/or television, with attention to the representation of class, gender, race, and nation. Subtitles vary. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; English 290(P) or 291(P) or 6 cr in courses approved for hum distr cr.

383 Cinema and Genre: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Stylistic and thematic analyses of literary and film genres (e.g., melodrama, film noir). Consideration of writers, directors, producers and stars whose works represent forms of a genre. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 290(P) or 6 cr in courses approved for humanities distr cr.

390 Classical Film Criticism and Theory. 3 cr. U/G.: Survey of the history of film theory, with particular attention to developing critical skills in film theoretical writing. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 290(P) & ArtHist 205(P); or cons instr.

391 Television Criticism and Theory. 3 cr. U/G.: Study of the forms and representational strategies of television narrative, and the various modes of analysis that may be applied to television viewers and texts. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 291(P) or cons instr.

392 Contemporary Film Criticism and Theory: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Current issues in film criticism and theory and an exploration of critical perspectives (psychoanalysis, feminism, structuralism, post-structuralism) informing recent debates in film studies. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 290(P) or 291(P) or cons instr.

394 Theories of Mass Culture: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A survey of theories of mass culture relative to film from the late 19th century to the present. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 290(P) or 291(P) or cons instr.

395 Feminist Film Criticism and Theory: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Theories of representation and spectatorship that focus on the position of women in film, television, and/or video. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 295(P) or cons instr.

400 Introduction to English Linguistics. 3 cr. U/G.: Application of linguistic theory and techniques to modern English. English/Linguis 400 required of all English majors and minors in School of Education. Jointly-offered with & counts as repeat of Linguis 400. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

401 History of the English Language. 3 cr. U/G.: The origins of the English language and its changing structure. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition Competency req.

402 Theories of Language and Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; an intro course in Linguis (e.g. English 400 or 401, Linguis 390 or Anthro 360).

403 Survey of Modern English Grammar. 3 cr. U/G.: Studies in elements of grammar, noun and verb phrase, clause and sentence connection, and complex noun phrase. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

404 Language, Power, and Identity. 3 cr. U/G.: The use of distinctive language varieties to construct identity and maintain power relations within a society. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

406 Advanced English Grammar. 3 cr. U/G.: Continuation of English 403 with emphasis on the analysis of complex sentences and discourse syntax. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 403(P).

407 Introduction to Functional Syntax. 3 cr. U/G.: Introduction to the study of syntactic patterns, typology, and universals from the standpoint of functionalist syntactic theory. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 400(P) or Linguis 350(P).

414 Special Topics in Creative Writing: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Readings, discussion and assigned writing in specialized areas of creative writing. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Not retakable for major cr. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 233(P), 234(P), 235(P), or 236(P); or grad st.

430 Advanced Writing Workshop. 3 cr. U/G.: A tutorial course in advanced exposition. Individual assignments and conferences. Enrollment limited to 12 students. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

431 Topics in Advanced Writing: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Aspects of composition theory, history and practice applied to both the process and product of writing. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

433 Creative Nonfiction for Publication. 3 cr. U/G.: Writing in a variety of creative nonfiction formats, using literary techniques. Preparation of articles for submission to magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and educational publications. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

434 Editing and Publishing. 3 cr. U/G.: Training and practice in editorial procedures; preparation of fiction/nonfiction manuscripts for book or journal publication; editorial rewriting; editing; copyediting; proofreading; fundamentals of layout/design. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; 6 cr in English 201(P), 202(P), 205(P), 206(P), 207(P), 208(P), 230(P), 233(P), 234(P), 235(P), 236(P), 240(P), 414(P), 415(P), 416(P), 430(P), 431(P), 432(P), 433(P), 435(P), 436(P), 437(P), 615(P), or 616(P).

435 Professional and Technical Writing. 3 cr. U/G.: The writing process in business, industry, and government, with intensive practice and analysis of professional writing and publishing techniques and products. Prereq: jr st; English 205(P), 206(P), or 207(P), or cons instr.

436 Writing for Information Technology. 3 cr. U/G.: Theory, methods, and practice in writing clear, concise technical instructions; audience analysis, customer requirements, information architecture, training materials, web projects, and emerging technology discussion topics. Prereq: jr st; English 206(P) & 435(P) or cons instr.

437 Project Management for Professional Writers. 3 cr. U/G.: Major stages of the writing process in workplace contexts: research, analysis, project planning and management, document design, usability testing, and revision. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 205(P), 206(P), or cons instr.

438 Advanced Research Writing. 3 cr. U/G.: Intensive instructions in methods and writing for research papers: audience analysis, bibliographic methods, computer searches, interpretation of data, style guides, abstracts and summaries and the publication process. Prereq: jr st; English 208(P) or cons instr.

439 Document Design. 3 cr. U/G.: Development of technical writing projects for external clients, applying theories from graphic design, usability, cognitive psychology, and technical communication. Prereq: jr st; English 205(P), 206(P), or 207(P), or cons instr.

440 Introduction to Peer Tutoring and Practice. 3 cr. U/G.: Students explore their own writing practices in light of rhetorical theory and learn to tutor others. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of English Composition competency req, & English 201(P), 202(P), 205(P), 206(P), 207(P), or 233(P) w/grade of B- or better or cons instr; or grad st.

441 Advanced Peer Tutoring Theory and Practice. 3 cr. U/G.: Students will examine various theories of literacy and learning, applying these theories to peer tutoring practice and testing their sufficiency through case-study research. Prereq: English 440(P) or cons instr.

442 (effective 09/02/2008) Writing Center Tutoring Practicum. 1 cr. U/G.: For prospective tutors, a foundation of concentrated study and practice to begin tutoring in UWM's Writing Center. Prereq: jr st; cons instr.

443 (effective 05/19/2008) Grant Writing. 3 cr. U/G.: Theory, methods, and practice in writing clear, concise grant proposals and related documents; audience analysis, rhetorical approaches, research methods, and online grantseeking. Counts as repeat of English 431 w/same topic. Req'd service learning component. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

444 (effective 05/19/2008) Technical Editing. 3 cr. U/G.: Theories, methods, and practice in editing professional and technical documents; grammar and usage; copyediting and comprehensive editing; editor-writer relationship; rhetorical, social, and audience analysis. Counts as repeat of English 431 w/same topic. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

445 The Composing Process: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Issues in composition studies, such as the theory and practice of writing, evaluation and assessment, and collaborative learning. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max for undergrads or 6 cr max for grads. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, or cons instr; or grad st.

447 The Essay as Genre. 3 cr. U/G.: The range and depth of the essay as a genre; extensive reading; writing evaluative, exploratory essays. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, or cons instr; or grad st.

449 Writing Internship in English. 1-4 cr. U/G.: Experience in a professional setting that enables English majors to apply course work and writing skills and to gain experience toward career goals. Retakable to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, declared English major, & C or better in English 414(P), 415(P), 416(P), 430(P), 431(P), 432(P), 433(P), 434(P), 435(P), 436(P), 437(P), 438(P), 445(P), or 447(P); or grad st in English prog; writ cons instr.

451 Chaucer. 3 cr. U/G.: Linguistic and intellectual traditions exemplified in Chaucer's poetry. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

452 Shakespeare. 3 cr. U/G.: Works representing Shakespeare's career, selected from comedies, tragedies, histories, and poems. May be used as a repeat of 453 for students who have not taken English 452 previously. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

454 Milton. 3 cr. U/G.: Milton's English poetry and selections from his prose. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

455 Writers in Drama: 3 cr. U/G.: A significant dramatist or a combination of playwrights. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

456 Writers in English Literature, 1500-1660: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

457 Writers in English Literature, 1660-1798: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req. Not available for grad cr.

458 Writers in English Literature, 1798-1900: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

459 Writers in English Literature, 1900 to the Present: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

460 Writers in American Literature, 1500-1900: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

461 Writers in American Literature, 1900 to the Present: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

463 Writers in African-American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A significant figure or figures in African-American literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

464 Writers in Irish Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: A significant figure or figures in Irish literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

465 Women Writers: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: One or more significant women writers. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

500 Studies in Medieval and Early Modern Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Major genres, themes, and figures of the Middle Ages through a reading of representative works. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

501 Studies in Literature, 1500-1660: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Critical study of major genres, themes, figures, tenets, aspects, influences and trends in the literature of the period. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

504 Studies in Literature, 1660-1800: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Major genres, themes, figures and trends in the literature of the period. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

505 Studies in Literature, 1800-1900: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Major genres, themes, figures and trends in the literature of the period. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

507 Studies in Literature, 1900 to the Present: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Major genres, themes, figures and trends in the literature of the period. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

517 Studies in African-American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Major genres, themes, figures and trends in African-American literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

518 Studies Irish Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Major genres, themes, figures and trends in Irish literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

519 Studies in Irish-American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Poetry, novels, short stories, plays or a combination of genre by Irish-American writers studied against dual background of Irish and American culture. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

547 Studies in Theory and Criticism: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Topics, trends, or approaches in theory and criticism. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.

565 Introduction to Adult/University Level TESOL. 3 cr. U/G.: Overview of the various approaches to teaching English as a second language (ESL) to adult/university-level learners. Jointly-offered w/& counts as repeat of Linguis 565(426). Does not satisfy requirements in School of Educ. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; cons instr.

567 Materials for ESL Instruction. 3 cr. U/G.: Designed for prospective ESL/EFL teachers. Focus on planning and designing courses to meet the needs of specific populations of language learners. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; cons instr.

569 Internship in Teaching ESL to Adult Learners. 3 cr. U/G.: Designed to provide practical field experience in language teaching to adult/university-level ESL learners. Prereq: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; cons instr.

611 (411) The Writer and the Current Literary Scene. 3 cr. U/G.: Recent developments in the theory and techniques of contemporary fiction or nonfiction. Especially designed for creative writing students. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, & 3 cr in English 415(P), 416(P), 615(P), or 616(P); or grad st.

612 (412) Poetry and the Creative Process. 3 cr. U/G.: The origin and development of poetic ideas and techniques. Designed especially for creative writing students. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, & 3 cr in English 415(P), 416(P), 615(P), or 616(P); or grad st.

615 (421) Advanced Workshop in Fiction. 3 cr. U/G.: Intensive workshop critiques of student writing. Content varies. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st; 6 cr English 415(420)(P); or grad st.

616 (423) Advanced Workshop in Poetry: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Intensive workshop critiques of student writing. Content varies. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 6 cr in English 416(P), & cons instr based on writing sample; or grad st.

620 Seminar in the Art of Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Intensive study of a literary form or genre, or selected works from varying genres, with emphasis on elements of invention, innovation and craft. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

621 Seminar in the Literature of England: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Focus upon specific themes, critical or aesthetic issues, or generic development, in one or more periods of English literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

622 Seminar in Irish Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Specific themes, critical or aesthetic issues, or generic development, in one or more periods of Irish literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

623 Seminar in American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Focus upon specific themes, critical or aesthetic issues, or generic development, in one or more periods of American literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

624 Seminar in Modern Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Focus upon specific themes, critical or aesthetic issues, or significant innovations in modern literature, viewed in a cross-cultural or contemporary context. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

625 Seminar in Literary History: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: An intensive study of literature within its historical dimension, stressing the goals and methods of historical criticism and research in connection with specific periods, topics or traditions. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

626 Seminar in Critical Theory: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: An investigation into one or more critical theories and their contribution to the study of literature. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

627 Seminar in Literature and Culture: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Intensive study of literature within its cultural context, stressing goals and methods of cultural criticism and research in connection with specific issues or topics. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

628 Seminar in Literature by Women: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Focus on major writers or themes, or on a body of work that represents a variety of perspectives on gender issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

629 Seminar in Literature and Sexuality: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Intensive study of the relationship between literature and human sexuality, focusing on particular periods, topics, or critical and aesthetic issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

630 Seminar in Literature and the Other Arts: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Selections from literature in connection with works from the other arts ranging from the Middle Ages to the present, stressing the importance of an inter-arts perspective. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

631 Seminar in African-American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Focus upon major writers or themes, or on a body of work that represents a variety of perspectives on African-American experience. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English &/or CompLit at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

632 Seminar in American Indian Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Focus on major forms, prominent themes, or tribal traditions in the literature of the American Indian. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

633 Seminar in Rhetoric and Writing: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Examination of a topic in rhetorical theory and its intersections with related fields such as cultural studies, literary criticism, literacy theory, or composition studies. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Satisfies L&S Seminar req. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

634 Seminar in English Language Studies: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.: Examination of a topic in the study of the English language, providing an opportunity to investigate an issue in language studies in depth. Prereq: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.

701 The Teaching of College Composition. 4 cr. G.: Theories and practices of college composition pedagogy. Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

702 English Graduate Institute: 3 cr. G.: A multisection modular summer course in three tracks: literature, english language, and composition. Six three-week sections are offered. Students may enrol for a max of 2 sections each summer. Retakable w/chg in topic to 12 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

704 Teaching Creative Writing. 3 cr. G.: Approaches to the teaching of creative writing at elementary, high school or college levels. Consult instr to determine emphasis & range. Prereq: grad st.

705 (effective 09/02/2008) Professional Writing Research. 3 cr. G.: Seminar on theories, methods, and practice in professional writing practitioner research. Observations, interviews, surveys, storyboarding, focus groups, usability testing; research design, IRB proposals; data analysis and reporting. Prereq: grad st or cons instr.

706 Seminar in Professional Writing Theory and Pedagogy. 3 cr. G.: Theory and application of various approaches to teaching technical and business writing on the college and university level. Prereq: grad st.

707 Writing for Business Management. 2-3 cr. G.: Theory and practice of business writing: advanced techniques of audience analysis, organization, persuasion, and revision for clarity, in writing reports, memos, letters, and journal articles. Prereq: grad st in school of business administration or cons instr.

708 Advanced Professional Writing. 3 cr. G.: Seminar on the theory and development of students' professional approaches to writing, research on professional writing genres, and intensive analysis and editorial revisions of documents. Not open to students with grad cr in English 435(ER). Prereq: grad st.

709 Rhetoric, Writing, and Information Technology. 3 cr. G.: Seminar on theory and research concerning audiences and information architecture for on-line discourse, instructional design, e-learning, documentation systems, hypertext, mark-up languages, cultural factors, and Web site development. Not open to students with grad cr in English 436(ER). Prereq: grad st.

710 Advanced Project Management for Professional Writers. 3 cr. G.: Seminar on the theoretical issues, empirical findings, and advanced strategies for project management; research, task analysis, planning, collaboration, problem solving, document design, usability testing and quality evaluation. Not open to students w/ grad cr in English 437(ER). Prereq: grad st.

711 Topics in Professional Writing: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Special topics seminar in the history, theory, pedagogy, or practice of professional writing. Special focus on public and workplace literacy. Retakable w/ chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

712 Professional Writing Theory. 3 cr. G.: Seminar on the major theoretical perspectives influencing the field of professional writing. Prereq: grad st.

713 Qualitative Research in Writing and Literacy. 3 cr. G.: Seminar on the issues and practice of qualitative research as it applies to areas of inquiry related to writing and literacy. Prereq: grad st.

714 Usability Studies. 3 cr. G.: Seminar on history and theory of usability studies and advanced practice in usability assessment and testing. Prereq: grad st.

715 Narrative Craft and Theory: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Analysis of selected prose narratives with emphasis on technical, generic, and aesthetic features. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st or cons coord of Creative Writing.

716 Poetic Craft and Theory: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Analysis of selected poems with emphasis on technical, generic, and aesthetic features. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st or cons coord of creative writing.

717 Directed Writing in Fiction. 3 cr. G.: Advanced tutorials with seminar component. Content varies. Retakable up to 6 cr max. Register with listed instructor(s) only. Prereq: grad st & cons instr.

718 Directed Writing in Poetry. 3 cr. G.: Advanced tutorials with seminar component. Content varies. Register with listed instructor(s) only. May be retaken up to 6 cr. Prereq: grad st & cons instr.

720 Modern Literary Theory. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction to the major critical and theoretical perspectives of the 20th century. Prereq: grad st.

731 History of the English Language. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level survey of the history of the English language and related scholarship. Prereq: grad st.

732 Modern English Grammar. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction to modern English grammar and the study of English linguistics. Prereq: grad st.

734 The Rhetoric of Written Discourse. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level survey of the relationship of rhetoric through western history to the development of written discourse and the analysis of british and american literature. Prereq; grad st.

735 Stylistics. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction to stylistics and the stylistic analysis of literature. Prereq: grad st & cons instr.

736 Bibliography and Research. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction to the use of reference works, bibliographical tools, and scholarly periodicals and to the writing of scholarly articles for publication. Prereq: grad st.

737 Literature and Aesthetics. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction to the major aesthetic philosophies and theories of the western tradition, with emphasis on their relevance to modern criticism and theory. Prereq: grad st.

738 Theories of Language, Literature, or Composition: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to scholarship in theoretical or methodological approaches to language, literature, or composition. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

740 Approaches to the Modern I. 3 cr. G.: Seminar on major figures and intellectual forces that have shaped multiple approaches to the modern across the academy. English 740, Hist 740, & MAFLL 740 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

741 Approaches to the Modern II. 3 cr. G.: Seminar on major figures and intellectual forces that have shaped approaches to the modern across periods. English 741, Hist 741 & MAFLL 741 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: grad st.

742 Mass Culture. 3 cr. G.: A graduate level introduction to mass culture, with an emphasis on forms and theories of mass culture from the mid-19th century to the present. Prereq: grad st.

743 Film Studies. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction to film studies, including methods of film analysis and approaches to the history of film. Prereq: grad st.

744 Feminist Critical Theory. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction to feminist theory and its application to literary & cultural studies. Prereq: grad st.

745 Postmodernism. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction to postmodernism in literature and other cultural forms. Prereq: grad st.

750 History of Rhetoric I: Classical Rhetoric. 3 cr. G.: Background in Greco-Roman rhetorical traditions and critical commentary on those traditions. Prereq: grad st.

751 History of Rhetoric II: 3 cr. G.: Study of central themes, concepts, and issues after the classical period. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; English 750(P).

752 Essay as Genre. 3 cr. G.: A study of the tradition of the essay in England and America and its relation to rhetoric and composition. Prereq: grad st.

753 Contemporary Rhetorical Theory. 3 cr. G.: Survey of rhetorical theory in contemporary scholarship, criticism, and research, with special emphasis on the development of rhetorical concepts and composition studies. Prereq: grad st; English 750(P) or cons instr.

754 Post-Secondary Composition-Topics in Pedagogical Theory: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Topics in pedagogical theory applicable to teaching post-secondary composition, such as the composing process, discourse, analysis, literacy, or writing assessment. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st & English 701(P), or equiv post-secondary teaching experience, or cons instr.

755 Issues in Composition Studies. 3 cr. G.: Analysis of major issues in rhetoric and composition within historical and theoretical contexts. Prereq: grad st.

756 Research and Methodology in Rhetoric and Composition. 3 cr. G.: Research methods, theoretical issues, and scholarly resources for rhetoric and composition. Extensive reading and research assignments geared to students' professional needs and goals as scholars. Prereq: grad st; English 753(P), 755(P) or cons instr.

758 Writing Workshop in Rhetoric and Composition. 3 cr. G.: Graduate-level course on writing and the critique of writing practice. Prereq: grad st.

760 Research Methods in Linguistics and ESL. 3 cr. G.: Introduction to basic research methodology in linguistics and ESL. Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

761 Discourse Analysis. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction to the formal analysis of discourse. Prereq: grad st; English 403(P) or Linguis 464(P) or equiv.

763 Morphology. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction morphological theory. Prereq: grad st; Linguis 460(P) & 464(P) or equiv.

764 Sociolinguistics. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level investigation of selected topics in sociolinguistic theory and method. Prereq: grad st.

765 Semantics and Pragmatics. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level investigation of selected topics in the study of meaning. Prereq: grad st; Linguis 466(P) or cons instr.

766 Theory of Second Language Acquisition. 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction to theories of second language acquisition. Prereq: grad st.

767 Linguistic Perspectives on Composition. 3 cr. G.: A survey of linguistic theory and technique relevant to the teaching of composition and an examination of theories of composition from a linguistic perspective. Prereq: grad st.

768 Linguistic Perspectives on Literature. 3 cr. G.: A survey of linguistic theory and technique relevant to the study of literature. The relation between linguistic theory, semiotics, and literary theory. Prereq: grad st.

769 Topics in Linguistics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

770 Early and Medieval English Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to early and medieval english literature and approaches to medieval study, emphasizing current critical issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

771 Literature of the English Renaissance: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to the literature of the english renaissance, emphasizing current critical issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

772 Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to English literature, 1660-1800, and related scholarship, emphasizing current critical issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

773 English Literature of the Romantic Age: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to the literature of the english romantic period, emphasizing current critical issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

774 Literature in Victorian England: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to English literature, 1837-1901, emphasizing current critical issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

775 Modern English Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to English literature of the 20th century, emphasizing current critical issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

776 Women Writers: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: A course focusing on the major women writers of a period or genre, or in relation to specified themes. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

777 American Literature to 1830: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to American literature to 1830, with related scholarship, emphasizing current critical issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

778 Native American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to the literature of the american indian, emphasizing critical approaches and relevant scholarship. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

779 American Literature, 1830-1900: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to American literature from 1830-1900, emphasizing current critical issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

780 African American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to the major writers and themes in African American literature, emphasizing current critical issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

781 Modern American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to American literature of the 20th century, emphasizing current critical issues. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

782 Contemporary Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Introduction to recent developments in English and American literature, emphasizing new writers and significant literary innovations. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

783 World Literature in English: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: A course focusing on the major writers, themes and traditions of national/ethnic groups outside england and the united states. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

784 Theories of Comparative Literature. 3 cr. G.: A course focusing on the comparativist approach to the literatures of two or more languages and/or national traditions with emphasis on current critical issues and research methods. Prereq: grad st.

789 Internship in Teaching ESL to Adult Learners. 1-6 cr. G.: Field experience in teaching English as a second language to adult learners. Open only to grad students in English Plan D specializing in ESL. Retakable to max of 6 cr. Prereq: 'pass' on Plan D written English MA exam.

798 Graduate-Level Service Learning. 1 cr. G.: Faculty-supervised placement of students as community service volunteers. Retakable to 3 cr max. Prereq: grad st or cons instr; conc reg in English 700-level or above service learning course.

799 Independent Reading for Master's Candidates. 1-4 cr. G.: - Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

805 Seminar in English Language: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: The seminar deals at an advanced level with specific topics in English language, both contemporary and historical. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st & English 400(P).

806 Seminar in Linguistics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

807 Seminar in Stylistics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st & English 402(P) or 732(P).

810 Seminar in Bibliography and Textual Criticism. 3 cr. G.: Training in the process of research and analytical bibliography and textual criticism. Prereq: grad st.

812 Seminar in Theories of Composition and Rhetoric: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level introduction to the history and current development of rhetoric and composition theory, and to their applications in research in written composition. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

813 Special Topics in Creative Writing: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Readings, writing, and discussion in a designated genre, form, or literary tradition. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

814 Seminar in Irish Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

815 Seminar in Fiction Writing: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Content varies. A workshop for graduate students. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st & English 715(P).

816 Seminar in Poetry Writing: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Content varies. A workshop for advanced graduate students. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; English 716(P).

817 Seminar in Critical Writing. 3 cr. G.: An advanced workshop in the writing and revising of critical essays. Prereq: grad st.

818 Project in Editing a Literary Magazine: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: History and theory of editing, producing and distributing of literary magazines in america within the context of practice--editing an issue of cream city review. Content varies. Retakable to a 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; cons instr.

819 Project in Creative Writing. 1-6 cr. G.: Content varies. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Open only to MA candidates in Plan C, creative writing. Prereq: grad st.

820 Seminar in Advanced Topics in Literary Criticism and Research: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

821 Seminar in the Novel: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: An intensive examination of some aspect of the genre (history, theory, thematic or technical problems, major figures). Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

822 Seminar in Poetry: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: An intensive examination of some aspect of the genre, including questions of history, theory, theme, or technique, or the study of major figures. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

823 Seminar in the Drama: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Advanced study in dramatic form, with variable content, thematic and/or historical, or with focus on particular writers. Reading will include plays and critical works. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

824 Seminar in Special Topics in Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Advanced study of a topic in literary history, criticism or theory. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

825 Seminar in Major Figures: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Topics vary. Poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction prose writers, with attention to biography, culture and literary background. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

826 Seminar in Literary Forms: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: An intensive examination of the formal properties of literature, with emphasis on forms which elude generic classification. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

827 Seminar in Contemporary Literature: 3 cr. G.: Advanced study of a specialized topic or critical issue in the recent work of contemporary writers in english. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

828 Seminar in Comparative Literature: 3 cr. G.: Advanced study of a specialized topic or critical issue in the literatures of two or more languages and/or national traditions. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

831 Seminar in Medieval Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

833 Seminar in Chaucer. 3 cr. G.: - Prereq: grad st; English 451(P).

841 Seminar in Renaissance Drama: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

843 Seminar in Renaissance Prose and Poetry: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

845 Seminar in Shakespeare: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

846 Seminar in Milton. 3 cr. G.: - Prereq: grad st.

850 Seminar in the History of Rhetoric: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Issues in the history and historiography of rhetoric. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; English 750(P).

851 Seminar in Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st & English 725(P) or 303(P).

853 Seminar in Contemporary Rhetorical Theory: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. G.: Issues, topics, and major figures in contemporary rhetoric, philosophies of composition, critical discourse, and theories of writing. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; English 750(P); English 753(P) or 755(P).

854 Seminar in College Composition, Theory and Pedagogy: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Professional concerns in teaching college composition; develops various topics in-depth, such as cultural literacy or large-scale assessment. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; 6 cr at 700-level, including English 706(P), 754(P), or 755(P).

855 Seminar in Theories of Business and Technical Writing: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Theories of writing processes and products in the workplace. The effects of institutional structures and corporate cultures on writers and writing. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; English 706(P);English 753(P) or 756(P).

856 Seminar in Research and Scholarship: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Advanced study of particular methods or topics of research and scholarship in rhetoric and composition. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; English 755(p) or 756(p).

858 Seminar in Professional and Literary Nonfiction: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Advanced study of publications and audiences in nonfiction; intensive writing and research in scholarship, education, the arts, human services, business, and government. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st; English 758(p).

861 Seminar in Romantic Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: This seminar will examine one or more aspects of english romanticism as expressed in the poetry and essays of the age. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

862 Seminar in Victorian Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Advanced studies in victorian poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction prose, with attention to culture and critical theory. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

871 Seminar in African American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Intensive examination of one or more major writers, themes, or critical topics in the literature of African Americans. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

872 Seminar in Women Writers: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Intensive examination of one or more major writers, themes, or critical topics. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

874 Seminar in World Literature in English: 3 cr. G.: Advanced study of one or more major writers or special topics in the literature outside england and the united states. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

875 Seminar in Modern Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

876 Seminar in Mass Culture: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

877 Seminar in Film Theory: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: A graduate-level seminar in film theory. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

878 Seminar in Feminist Critical Theory: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

879 Seminar in Native American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Intensive examination of one or more major writers, themes, or critical topics in the literature of native americans. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

881 Seminar in Colonial American Literature: 3 cr. G.: Advanced studies in the literature of colonial america with special attention to cultural and literary backgrounds and critical theory. Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

882 Seminar in Nineteenth-Century American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

883 Seminar in Twentieth-Century American Literature: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

885 (effective 05/19/2008) Seminar in Critical Theory: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

885 Seminar in Critical Theory: (Subtitled). 3 cr. G.: - Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: grad st.

888 Candidate for Degree. 0 cr. G.: Available for students who must meet minimum credit requirement. Fee for 1 cr assessed. Prereq: grad st.

990 Research in English. 1-3 cr. G.: Reserved for research in connection with doctoral thesis. Retakable as necessary to fulfill thesis requirements. Consult coord grad studies. Prereq: admis to Ph.D. prog & completion of 45 grad cr.

999 Independent Reading for Ph.D. Candidates. 1-3 cr. G.: Consult graduate advisor. Prereq: admis to Ph.D. candidacy.

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Overview

MA/MLIS Coordinated Degree Program

Graduate Faculty

Master of Arts in English

Admission

Major Professor as Advisor

Credits and Courses

Plan A (Literary Studies)

Plan B (Rhetoric and Composition)

Plan C (Creative Writing)

Plan D (English Language and Linguistics)

Plan E (Modern Studies)

Plan G (Professional Writing)

Final Project

Oral Examination

Regulations concerning final projects and oral examinations

Time Limit

Doctor of Philosophy in English

Admission

Credits and Courses

Doctoral Concentration

Literary Studies

Rhetoric and Composition

Creative Writing

Linguistics

Modern Studies

Professional Writing

General Restrictions

Advising

Foreign Language Requirement

Residence

Doctoral Preliminary Examination

Dissertation

Dissertation Defense

Time Limit

Adult/University-Level TESOL Graduate Certificate Program

Admission

Credits and Courses

Intensive Option

Graduate Certificate Program in International Technical Communication

Admission

Credits and Courses

Required Courses, 9 cr

Electives, 9 credits

Graduate Certificate Capstone Requirement, 3 credits

Time Limit

Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Communication

Admission

Credits and Courses

Required Courses in English, 9 credits

Required Courses in Communication, 6 credits

Time Limit

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