Kentucky State University
ENG 211: Introduction to Literature.* An introduction to the understanding and enjoyment of the major literary genres: fiction, drama, poetry, and essays. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 214: Persuasive Writing. Instruction and practice in types of written persuasion, including instruction in the rhetorical forms of argumentation and persuasion. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 215: Introduction to Literature for English Majors. An introduction to major literary genres – fiction, drama, poetry, and essays – with a more intensive focus on literary and genre theory appropriate for prospective English majors. Prerequisite: ENG 101.
ENG 216: Technical Writing. Training and practice in written communications (reports, business letters, memorandums, etc.) required in business, industry, and government. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 260: Children’s Literature. A study of literature that is especially suitable for use in the elementary grades with emphasis upon techniques of presenting this literature to young children. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 285: Writing and Sentence Skills for Teaching Professionals. Specifically for Education majors. Focuses on the organizational, grammatical, and mechanical writing skills demanded of classroom teachers. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 311: Advanced Grammar. Instruction in concepts of English sentence structure, grammar and word formation. Prerequisite: ENG 102. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 313: Non-Western Literature. An introduction to selected authors and texts from Non-Western cultures in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. Prerequisite: ENG 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 315: History of the English Language. A study of the historical development and evolution of the English language from Old to Modern English. Prerequisite: ENG 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 317: Linguistics. Introduction to the science of linguistics, including phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Also includes study of language use in society. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours. intellectual, and historical contexts from the Age of Johnson to the modern era. Prerequisite: ENG 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 322: Survey of British Literature I. Major works by British authors from the Old English period to the Age of Johnson. Prerequisite: ENG 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 323: Survey of British Literature II. Continuation of the survey of major British works and their critical, ENG 324: Survey of American Literature I. A chronological study of major pre-modern American writers, with emphasis on political, social, and literary movements. Prerequisite: ENG 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.
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ENG 324: Survey of American Literature I. A chronological study of major pre-modern American writers, with emphasis on political, social, and literary movements. Prerequisite: ENG 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 325: Survey of American Literature II. A study of modern American writers, with emphasis on political, social, and literary movements. Prerequisite: ENG 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 330: Literary Genres. This course provides students with comprehensive study of major works and criticism of one of the major literary genres: Novel, Poetry or Drama. Prerequisite: ENG 211/215.
ENG 342: Writing Poetry. Students will study poetry and write a short collection of poems. Students will also read and critique one another's works. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 343: Writing Creative Non-Fiction. Students will study and write non-fiction of the type published in magazines and newspaper. Students will also read and critique one another's works. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 345: Writing Drama/Screenplay. Students will study drama and film writing and write a short play or screenplay. Students will also read and critique one another's works. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 346: Writing Fiction. Students will study fiction, both short and full-length, and write fiction pieces. Students will also read and critique one another's works. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 390: Adolescent Literature. Designed to help students identify appropriate reading material for adolescents by interest and grade level. Students will also learn bibliographical skills. Prerequisite: ENG 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 397: Special Topics in English I. A broad range of literary topics in specialized areas not addressed in depth by the traditional curriculum. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 398: Literary Heritage. An intensive study of a specific period in literary history, focusing on major figures and texts from that period. May be repeated. Prerequisite: ENG 211. Credit: 3 semester hours.
ENG 399: Special Topics in English II. A broad range of literary topics in specialized areas not addressed in depth by the traditional curriculum. Prerequisite: ENG 211 or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.