The Department offers courses in linguistics, rhetoric, and writing that make up the composition studies track at the MA Level.
652 History of the English Language
Development of the English language from its Germanic origins to
the modern period. To be offered Spring 2008; no predictable
schedule for this course.
653 Social and Regional Varieties of English
Study of sociological factors as they relate to language (American
English). Examines region, age, gender, ethnicity, self-identity,
situation, profession, etc. and their relation to pronunciation,
word choice, politeness, formality, turn-taking, etc. Students
conduct original research. No predictable schedule for this
course.
654 Language Bias
Application of current linguistic, rhetorical, and literary theory
to examine and analyze the ways in which the social asymmetries of
gender, sexuality, race, and ethnicity are reflected and sustained
through discourse practices. Generally offered every second fall
semester, odd years.
659 Researching and Writing Grants and
Proposals
A rhetorical approach to researching and writing academic grants,
business proposals, and related professional documents. Students
develop a portfolio of professionally designed and edited documents
as well as the vocabulary of grants writing and research. Prereq:
graduate status.
753 Rhetorics & Poetics of New Media
This web-based class will provide in-depth study of major new media
theorists and require students to consider the research and
teaching implications of new media for the humanities and social
sciences. Generally offered every even numbered spring
semester.
754 The Rhetorics of Science and Technology
The study and critique of the rhetorics of science and technology,
informed by rhetorical theory and by the philosophy of and the
social studies of science and technology. Prereq: Graduate Standing
or special permision by instructor. Offered fall 2007 for the
first time; no predictable schedule.
755 Composition Theory
Study of contemporary theories of teaching writing with frequent
summary/response papers on assigned readings and a research paper
on composition theory. Offered every odd spring semester.
756 Composition Research
Study of designs and basic statistics for writing research;
analysis of current research; and a research project in
composition. Offered every even spring semester.
757 Composition Studies
Overview of major areas in composition studies (rhetoric and
composition, theory and practice, research, and instructional
trends). No predictable schedule.
758 Topics in Rhetoric and Writing
Intensive study of a theory, theorist, or issue in rhetoric or
writing with regard to relevance for critical and production
practices in English Studies. May be repeated for credit with
change of topic. Prereq: Graduate Standing. No predictable
schedule.
759 History of Writing Instruction
The study of the history of writing instruction from antiquity to
the present, with emphasis on relevance to modern writing
instruction. No predictable schedule.
760 Graduate Scholarship
Introduction to scholarship in English studies and to the nature
and state of the discipline. Offered every fall semester.
764 Classroom Strategies for TAs
Introduction to current issues in composition pedagogy, research,
and theory, focusing on how they inform teaching practices.
Instruction on developing philosophy of and strategies for teaching
through short position papers, literacy autobiography, and a
sequence of assignments for ENGL 120. Offered every fall
semester.
GRADUATE MAJOR IN ENGLISH
Composition Option
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COURSE |
CREDITS |
COMPLETED/ GRADE |
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Core Courses in English MA (3 credits) |
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Engl 760 Graduate Scholarship |
3 |
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Composition Core (6 credits)
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Engl 755 Composition Theory |
3 |
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Engl 756 Composition Research |
3 |
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Composition Electives (9 credits; may include Engl 764)
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Engl ____ Composition Elective |
3 |
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Engl ____ Composition Elective |
3 |
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Engl ____ Composition Elective |
3 |
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Electives (9 credits) |
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Engl ____ English Literature Elective |
3 |
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Engl ____ Engl Linguistic Elective (650 or 651 or 652 or 653 or 654) |
3 |
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Engl ____ |
3 |
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Thesis or Paper (3 credits) |
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Master's Paper or Thesis (Engl 797 or Engl 798) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
30 |
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Student's Name: _______________________________ NAID # ___________________
Advisor's Name: ______________________________ Revised Fall 2003