377-10100 Introduction to College Writing U LA
Intensive instruction in techniques of reading and writing for freshmen whose verbal SAT, TSWE, or writing and reading placement scores indicate that they will experience difficulty in college-level writing and reading. It is designed to prepare students for 377-10600, the introductory freshman-level course. Covers basic academic writing skills and interpretation of readings through a variety of academic writing tasks. Individual instruction assigned according to need. Does not satisfy departmental and school requirements for a level 1 writing course. After 377-10100, students must take 377-10600. Prerequisites: Admission to course by placement only. 3 credits. (F,Y)
377-10600 Academic Writing I HU LA
An introductory, freshman-level course that teaches how to read perceptively and write coherently in college courses. Students learn to comprehend, critique, and respond to college readings by writing essays ranging from single-source papers to evaluations of the claims and evidence in a number of readings. Typical assignments include single-source critiques and multiple-source syntheses. Course emphasizes thoughtful and responsible use of sources. May satisfy departmental and school requirements for a level 1 writing course. Prerequisites: Available only to freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
377-10700 Academic Writing II HU LA 3a
Refines and advances writing and reasoning abilities taught in Academic Writing I. The focus is on complex synthesis of material from diverse sources to analyze and evaluate significant issues. Students study library research methods and complete an independent research project. May satisfy departmental and school requirements for a second level 1 writing course. Prerequisites: 377-10600 or by placement. Available only to freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
An affiliated writing course is taken concurrently and cooperatively with a designated introductory course in another discipline so that the two courses have a common subject matter; text materials may or may not overlap. If both instructors agree, one or two papers may count for credit in both courses. The affiliated writing course provides assignments focused on basic writing concepts and skills - thesis, coherence, paragraphing, syntax, diction - as well as practice in writing for and about the affiliated discipline. Prerequisites: Verbal SAT score of 360 or above. The student must also be registered in the course with which the writing course is affiliated. 3 credits. (F,Y)
377-15000 Affiliate to Introduction to Film Aesthetics and Analysis HU LA
Prerequisites: Open only to cinema and photography majors. 3 credits. (F,Y)
377-15100 Affiliate to Introduction to the Theater HU LA 3a
Prerequisites: Open only to theater arts majors. 3 credits.(F,Y)
377-20100 Persuasive Argument HU LA 3a
Prepares students to write convincing arguments by learning logical strategies for presenting and defending ideas. Introduces a variety of forms persuasive argument can take, emphasizing the traditional essay. Particularly recommended for students who wish to strengthen their ability to present their point of view persuasively, intelligently, and ethically. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above; and any one of the following: 377-10600, 377-10700, 377-15000, or 377-15100. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
377-20500 Personal Essay HU LA 3a
A course in writing essays based on analysis of students' experiences, ideas, and feelings. Emphasis is on narrative, descriptive, and organizational techniques, as well as development of style. Readings are intended to deepen students' understanding of their own lives and provide models for creative interpretations of their own experience. Prerequisites: 377-10600, 377-10700, 377-15000, or 377-15100. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
377-22500 Grammar, Usage, and Style HU LA
Intensive study of the patterns of English grammar and their influence on sentence structure, punctuation, and style. Daily exercises in contemporary usage and writing assignments prepare students for refining their own academic prose and for editing the work of others. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above; and any one of the following: 377-10600, 377-10700, 377-15000, or 377-15100. 3 credits. (S,O)
377-23600 Fiction Writing I: Short Story FA LA 3a
A beginning workshop in writing fiction emphasizing dialogue, description, narration, mood, tone, viewpoint, and characterization. Analysis of student writing and of professional short stories. Presentation of student portfolio at the end of term. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above; and any one of the following: 377-10600, 377-10700, 377-15000, or 377-15100. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
377-23800 Poetry Writing I FA LA 3a
An introductory workshop in the art of writing poetry, including practice in analysis and interpretation, sound, rhythm, imagery, and figurative language. Discussion of contemporary models and student work. Presentation of portfolio at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or above; and any one of the following: 377-10600, 377-10700, 377-15000, or 377-15100. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
377-30100 Autobiography FA LA 3a
This advanced course in writing autobiography encourages students to recognize developmental patterns in their own lives and understand the social and political context of their experience. Emphasis is on the thematic, structural, and stylistic problems of extended narrative. Autobiographical readings are used to model the genre and address relevant issues, such as the selectivity of memory, the public presentation of the private self, and the literary value of daily life. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; 377-20500 or 377-23600. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
377-30500 Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy FA LA
Advanced creative writing course in science fiction and fantasy that emphasizes the importance of character and thematic development. Assignments also focus on the selection of subject, setting, and narrative techniques. Readings in contemporary science fiction and fantasy serve as models for approaches to these two genres. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; any one of the following: 377-10600, 377-10700, 377-15000, or 377-15100; and 377-20500 and 377-23600. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
377-31000 Women and Writing FA LA 3a
A creative writing course for students interested in exploring female experience through different literary forms. The first half of the course is nonfiction prose (journals, essays); in the second half, students choose to do fiction, poetry, or dramatic writing. Readings by contemporary women writers. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; and 377-20500 or 377-23600 or 377-23800. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
377-31200 Professional Writing HU LA
On-the-job writing as practiced by administrators, businesspeople, and other professionals. Discussion, lectures, group work, and individual conferences concentrate on formats for presenting written materials and on methods for organizing and presenting those materials effectively and quickly. Study of proposals, research reports, interim and final reports, journal articles, and business communication. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; 377-10600, 377-10700, 377-15000, or 377-15100; and any two courses in H&S or a professional field. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
377-31800 Writing from Cultural Experience HU LA 3a
This advanced expository essay course asks students to explore the significance of their own ethnic and cultural identity, background, and experience. Writing assignments encourage students to employ a variety of essay styles and structures - from personal to public, and from narrative to analytical. The course is appropriate for any students who recognize their life experience as distinct by virtue of their nationality, race, religion, region, gender, sexual preference, or culture. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; any one of the following: 377-10600, 377-10700, 377-15000, or 377-15100; and either 377-20100 or 377-20500. 3 credits. (S,Y)
377-31900 Writing as a Naturalist HU LA 3a
This advanced expository essay course focuses on human interactions with the rest of the natural world. Readings are selected from the writing of naturalists, environmentalists, scientists, legislators, artists, poets, and philosophers. Writing assignments include field observation, description, analysis, and argument. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; any one of the following: 377-10600, 377-10700, 377-15000, or 377-15100; and either 377-20100 or 377-20500. 3 credits. (F,Y)
377-32000 Public Essay HU LA 3a
Practice in writing thoughtful essays about personal values as these are reflected in political, social, and ethical issues. To emulate models that may amuse and delight as well as inform and persuade. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; 377-20100 or 377-20500. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
377-32500 Writing Children's Literature FA LA
A guide to creating literature for children and young adults. In addition to studying stylistic approaches and techniques, students address issues such as appropriate subject matter, writing for specific age groups, and the writer's moral responsibility. Reading assignments include classic and contemporary works, fairy tales and myths, and critical and historical essays. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; 377-20500 and 377-23600. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
377-33100 Feature Writing HU LA
An advanced expository course in developing the practical skills necessary to write informative, interesting, and interpretive feature articles suitable for publication in local daily or weekly newspapers. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above, one expository HU writing course above level 1, and one course in H&S. Students may not receive credit for this course and 221-38200. 3 credits. (S,Y)
377-33400 Humorous Writing FA LA
A creative writing course for students interested in writing in various humorous modes, such as comedy, satire, parody, and the joke monologue. Some reading in the genre as well as some study in the philosophy, psychology, and sociology of the field, but the major emphasis of the course is on the writing of humor. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; any one of the following: 377-10600, 377-10700, 377-15000, or 377-15100; and either 377-20500 or 377-23600. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
377-33600 Fiction Writing II FA LA
For students with a serious commitment to writing fiction, this course builds on the work begun in 377-23600. Students may write short stories or longer fictional pieces. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above and 377-23600. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
377-33800 Poetry Writing II FA LA
For students with a serious commitment to the art of poetry writing, this course continues and develops work begun in 377-23800. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above and 377-23800. 3 credits. (E)
377-34000 Magazine Writing HU LA
Experience in gathering, writing, and marketing information in the form of magazine articles. Students study the different kinds of articles and learn to appraise different magazines - their subject matter, editorial slant, kinds of articles they publish, audience, etc. - and use this information to write for a particular magazine of their choice. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above, one writing course above level 1, and one course in H&S. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
377-34200 Writing about Sports HU LA
In this advanced expository course, students write essays about sports for a variety of audiences and develop and articulate standards for that writing. Readings are selected from past masters and contemporary practitioners to provide a context for class discussion and for descriptive, analytical, and argumentative writing. The course also emphasizes establishing an authentic voice in a genre that often elicits clichéd formulations. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; any one of the following: 377-10600, 377-10700, 377-15000, or 377-15100; and either 377-20100 or 377-20500. 3 credits. (F or S,Y)
377-34500 Writing as a Critic HU LA
Advanced expository course on the essentials of writing arts reviews and criticism for newspapers, magazines, and trade journals. Subjects for review include film, theater, music, dance, literature, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, television, radio, and video. The course also addresses the social and aesthetic functions of arts criticism, the development of criteria for judgment, and the role and responsibility of the critic. Reading assignments include critical models as well as essays on the theory and practice of criticism. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; either 377-20100 or 377-20500; and any two courses beyond level 1 in art, art history, literature, theater, music, dance, photography, television-radio, video, or film. 3 credits. (F,Y)
377-35000, 377-35200 Selected Topics in Expository Writing HU LA
An advanced expository writing course offered at irregular intervals on topics chosen by faculty members. The course may be repeated for credit for selected topics on different subjects. For writing minors, the course may be an elective or fulfill a level 3 minor requirement. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; one writing course at level 2 or above (specified by name and number at time of offering). 3 credits. (IRR)
377-35400, 377-35600 Selected Topics in Creative Writing FA LA
An advanced creative writing course offered at irregular intervals on topics chosen by faculty members. The course may be repeated for credit for selected topics on different subjects. For writing minors, the course may be an elective or fulfill a level 3 minor requirement. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above; 377-20500, or one creative writing course at level 2 or above (specified by name and number at time of offering). 3 credits. (IRR)
377-42000 Apprenticeship NLA
Service as a teacher's apprentice in a writing course, correcting and commenting on student papers, tutoring, leading class exercises or discussions, and participating in conferences. Prerequisites: Senior standing; desire to work with Academic Writing I or II, Personal Essay, Persuasive Argument, or an affiliated course; successful completion of at least two writing courses above level 1 with at least one B and one A- as final grades. Successful completion of the course to which the student is applying to apprentice. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
377-45000 Internship NLA
A work and study project designed by the student, in consultation with a faculty sponsor and a practicing professional. The proposal must include learning objectives, a detailed work plan, and a description of student's written reports to faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above and three writing courses above level 1. Offered on demand only. Variable credit, up to 6 credits. (F or S,Y)
377-49800 Independent Study (Exposition) HU LA
Student-initiated expository writing project focusing on a specialized area for the qualified, advanced student, by agreement with a faculty member. Approval of the writing program coordinator must be obtained one semester in advance of the proposed project. Prerequisites: Senior standing, three writing courses above level 1, and other courses depending on topic. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Y)
377-49900 Independent Study (Creative Writing) FA LA
Student-initiated creative writing project focusing on a specialized area for the qualified, advanced student, by agreement with a faculty member. Approval of the writing program coordinator must be obtained one semester in advance of the proposed project. Prerequisites: Senior standing, three writing courses above level 1, and other courses depending on topic. Offered on demand only. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Y)
