An intensive study and review of the fundamentals of English grammar, usage, diction, sentence structure, spelling, and paragraph development. Several short compositions will also be written. (Developmental-not applied toward graduation requirements.)
Fundamentals of English grammar, rhetoric and composition and their application in effective written communication. This course focuses on the process of writing, from pre-writing through early drafts to publication-ready final drafts. Emphasis is placed on writing skills needed for academic success.
Research, evaluation, analysis, argumentation, and their utilization in academic writing and beyond. Prerequisite: EN 101.
A course designed for students to develop the writing of their choice.
A course designed for students to develop the writing of their choice.
Provides assistance in preparing college-level essays and research papers. Course includes practical assignments designed to assist students in development of a consistent and mature writing process; practice in improving proofreading and editing skills. Students must pass English 200 with a grade of C or better to fulfill the SDCC Writing Proficiency requirement.
An introduction to the discipline of literary studies. The course offers a fundamental understanding of the dominant schools of literary criticism and provides a conceptual foundation for the exploration of texts and their contexts in both class discussions and in written critiques. Through this course, successful students will possess the skills necessary to utilize current literary scholarship and to produce their own literary criticism in a well-informed manner. Prerequisite: EN 101, EN 102 or equivalent.
An introduction to the critical reading, analysis, and writing of and about fiction, drama, and poetry. Emphasizes both the form and content of literary works. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102.
A survey of significant contributions to the Christian literary tradition from patristic times into the Modern Age. The survey is designed to explore how the development of the Christian worldview is reflected by the Christian literary tradition and to consider to what extent the Church continues to be enriched by it. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102.
A survey of significant contributions to the Christian literary tradition through the Modern Age to the present. Considers to what extent literature continues to play a role in the life of the believer as well as in the body of the Church. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102.
Selected significant literary works from sources beyond the British and American traditions from ancient times to the present. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102.
A course designed for students to develop the writing of their choice.
A course designed for students to develop the writing of their choice.
A study of significant texts of the American literary tradition from its origins through the Romantic period in relation to the nation’s diversity as well as its social and cultural development. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102. Fall semester, odd-numbered years.
A study of significant texts, literary trends, and the growing diversity in American literature from the Realist period to the present. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102. Spring semester, even-numbered years.
An introduction to the basic components of human language including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. The course also includes the physiology of human speech, the phonetics of English and predictable sound/ symbol (alphabet) relationships. A brief survey of features of other languages is also included and students will be required to study one language in depth and be able to speak some basic phrases. Prerequisite: EN 101, EN 102.
Study of a special topic—e.g. author, genre, literary period, theme—in literature. May be repeated for credit. Topics to be announced. Prerequisite: EN 101, EN 102.
A concentrated study of the work of a pivotal figure in the literature of the English language. Includes studies of significant tragedies, comedies, and histories along with their place in Shakespeare’s world as well as their lasting effects on the literary tradition.
Composition of creative texts through discussions and workshops focusing on formalistic conventions and innovations as well as on audience reception. Forms addressed may include poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, drama, and screenwriting. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102.
An analytical, interpretive, and evaluative study of significant contributions to the dramatic literary traditon. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102.
A study of the novel’s development as a literary form; emphasis on critical reading and writing in response to significant contributions to the genre. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102.
A course designed for students to develop the writing of their choice.
A course designed for students to develop the writing of their choice.
Directed research on a topic not covered in organized classes. May be repeated, but the total number of credit hours in directed research may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of credit hours required for graduation. Requires permission of Department Chair, academic advisor, and supervising professor. Fee.
Through extensive reading of both prose and poetry suitable for children, the student develops the ability to appreciate and select appropriate literature. Attention is also given to the historical development of childrens literature and to the broad spectrum of literature available. Prerequisites: EN 101, 102 and senior standing.
Exploring the development of the British artistic, linguistic, and national identity in literary form from its origins into the seventeenth century. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102. Fall semester, even-numbered years.
Explores the literature of the changing social and cultural landscape of Britain from Romanticism to the present. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102. Spring semester, odd-numbered years.
A review of the conventions in grammar, punctuation, and mechanics in Standard American English. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102.
An intensive study of the major critical theories utilized in literary studies. Includes a capstone project. Can only be taken in the spring semester before graduation. (CAPSTONE)
A course designed for students to develop the writing of their choice.
This is a directed practicum to complete the TESOL Certificate. Placement will be in an ESL setting related to the candidates area of interest, i.e. adult education, college level ESL, or public school English Learner specialization. The practicum will be individually arranged and supervised by the Program Coordinator or other qualified faculty. Requirements for satisfactory completion of the course include 15 hours of laboratory fieldwork of observation and/or tutoring in the assigned
placement and will culminate with a teaching presentation in the designated location. Prerequisites: EN 316, EN 406, EN 415, ICS 305, SS 204.
Directed research on a topic not covered in organized classes. May be repeated, but the total number of credit hours in directed research may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of credit hours required for graduation. Requires permission of Department Chair, academic advisor, and supervising professor. Fee
Directed research on a topic not covered in organized classes. May be repeated, but the total number of credit hours in directed research may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of credit hours required for graduation. Requires permission of Department Chair, academic advisor, and supervising professor. Fee
This course presents the concepts, methods, and skills for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) in regular classrooms. This course covers principles of first and second language acquisition, the history and current practice of language teaching, and cultural issues. It also covers methods for teaching English learners in mainstream classrooms, including ways to incorporate the four major skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Assessment of student learning and use of technology are also addressed. Tutoring of an English learner is required. Prerequisites: EN 101, EN 102, EN 316, and ED 300. For TESOL Certificate candidates only-undergraduate.