English
IHENG195 Introduction to College English
This course includes both critical reading and creative writing. The emphasis is on close-reading and literary analysis skills, with a focus on particular topics, themes, or literary genres. Students will respond to literary texts through critical analysis and through original creative writing by way of imitation, rewriting, and reinterpretation.
IAENG202 Creative Nonfiction Writing
Introduction to the basic strategies and techniques of writing creative nonfiction. Extensive writing and reading of creative nonfiction will be discussed in class. Opportunity to develop creative and critical writing skills through assignments and independent work. Fall, Spring.
IAENG204 Creative Writing
Introduction to the basic strategies and techniques of writing fiction and verse. Assigned exercises, accompanied by readings, are discussed in class. Opportunity to develop creative and critical skills through assignments and independent work. Fall, Spring.
IHENG220 Readings in British Literature
Examines a particular period or literary movement, works of a particular author or group of authors from the British Isles, or a recurring theme in fiction or other literary forms. Fall, Spring.
IHENG240 Readings in American Literature
An introduction to significant writers of the United States and their work, which may include fiction, drama, poetry, and nonfiction prose. May explore a particular theme, period, genre, or group of writers. Fall, Spring.
IHENG251 Literature of the Holocaust
Examines the culture of European Jews before the Holocaust and literature that reflects the destruction of that culture in World War II. Includes texts by such authors as Ida Fink, Elie Wiesel, Primo Levi, Nelly Sachs, Imre Kertesz, and Jurek Becker. Cross-listed as IHHGS 251. Spring.
IHENG260 Readings in World Literature
Reading and discussion of selected literary texts from the ancient to the modern world. Course will investigate literary production and reception in relation to historical, social, religious, economic, biographical, or textual contexts. May be repeated once as topics change.
IIENG270 Literature and the Environment
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the traditions of environmental literature. Students will learn to think across the humanities, arts, and sciences. May explore a particular group of writers, genre, historical period, or bioregion. May be repeated once as topics change. Prerequisite: ITW 101.
IAENG304 Advanced Creative Writing
Study of the strategies and techniques of writing one of the following genres: fiction, creative-nonfiction or verse. Opportunity to develop creative and critical skills through assignments and independent work. Repeatable one time for a total of 8 credits. Prerequisites: 24 credits of ISP including ITW and QL. Fall.
IHENG391 Studies in Literature
A course in literary genre and theme for nonmajors. This course will explore the distinctive features of one or more literary genres and themes. Prerequisite: 24 credits in ISP, including ITW 101 and QL. (Not open for credit toward the English major.) Annually.
IHENG392 The Writer and the World
An in-depth study of a particular author's work. Emphasis is placed on the importance of context (social, historical, economic, cultural). Prerequisite: 24 credits in ISP, including ITW 101 and QL. (Not open for credit toward the English major.) Annually.