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grade of C or higher in ENGL 1102. Offered in Maymester. Major reading and writing
assignments will be completed in theUnited States and submitted before travel begins.
Threecredit hours.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 (C).
ENGL 3100 - Introduction to LiteraryStudies (3-0-3)
The skills and knowledge necessary for successful pursuit of a degree in English:
close reading, critical writing, acquaintance with current theoretical issues, familiarity
with bibliographic and electronic resources, and career opportunities. Required of all
Englishmajors.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 (C) and [ENGL 2111 (C), ENGL 2112 (C), ENGL 2121
(C), ENGL2122 (C), ENGL 2131 (C), or ENGL 2132 (C)].
ENGL 3110 – Introduction toWritingStudies (3-0-3)
Introduction toWritingStudies includes an overview of writing across historical periods
and cultures, terminology and methods used by writers, and skills in academic,
professional, and creative writing. The course will also introduce theories of
composing processes, rhetorical and audience analyses, and key characteristics of
writing genre. It serves as an introduction to the array of writing courses offered in the
department outside of the traditional literature courses. Required of all English majors
with writing and literature concentrations.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 (C) and [ENGL 2111 (C), ENGL 2112 (C), ENGL 2121
(C), ENGL2122 (C), ENGL 2131 (C), or ENGL 2132 (C)].
ENGL 3140 - Introduction toVisual Rhetoric (3-0-3)
Visual Rhetoric is defined as the art of using images to inform, argue, or persuade.
Effective visual rhetoric always anticipates the question: “What are you looking at?”
The use of visual imagery in advertising, art, and other texts can be subtle, direct, or
provocative. In most cases, however, we are unaware of how powerful images are
and how significantly they impact our understanding of the world. This course will
introduce students to the theory and practice of visual rhetoric in a variety of contexts.
As part of their coursework, students will analyze, discuss, and write about the role of
images in popular culture and they will learn to employ images effectively in print-
based and electronic texts.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 (C).
ENGL 3200 - History of theEnglishLanguage (3-0-3)
An introductory survey of the history of the English language, from pre-Anglo-Saxon
times, through Old, Middle, and early Modern English, and into English as a
contemporary global language. Attention to historical changes in sound, structure,
syntax, and social contexts.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 (C) and [ENGL 2111 (C), ENGL 2112 (C), ENGL 2121
(C), ENGL2122 (C), ENGL 2131 (C), or ENGL 2132 (C)].
ENGL 3210 - AdvancedGrammar (3-0-3)
A course surveying the history, theory, structure, and teaching and learning practices
in English grammar. Also includes an overview of modern grammars, including
structural and transformational, and research of grammar instruction. The course is
required of all language arts majors and minors in the Clayton State Teacher
Education program, but is open tostudents from other majors.
Corequisite(s) : ENGL 1102 (C).
ENGL 3212 - AdvancedComposition (3-0-3)
Exploration of more advanced forms and concepts in the development of writing for
academic audiences. Emphasizes the various conventions of discourse situations,
invention, revision, editorial skills, and document design for individual writing and for
the teaching of writing. Also includes a study of grammatical structures that promote
syntactic growth and diversity of style.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 (C).
