Current version - Indiana University South Bend

IU SOUTH BEND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 4329
ENG-W 130
ENG-W 131
ENG-W 140
Principles of Composition (3 cr.)
ENL: In this course, ENL students focus
on interpreting college-level readings and
developing their ideas in relation to those
texts in order to become well-prepared for
ENG-W 131. The course focuses on using
summary, analysis, and synthesis to produce
thoughtful, organized, theory-driven essays.
Specific ENL writing issues are addressed.
Elementary Composition 1 (2-3 cr.)
In this course, students will expand
their range of strategies for interpreting
academic texts, for developing their
ideas in relation to those texts, and for
expressing those ideas in thoughtful,
organized, theory-driven essays, while
continuing to work on the effective
organization and presentation of those
ideas. ENG-W 131 addresses those goals
at a more challenging level than ENG-W
130 and also includes an introduction to
college-level research writing.
Elementary Composition-Honors (3 cr.)
P: A qualifying score on the English
placement examination or a passing grade in
ENG-W 130, plus consent of the instructor
or honors director. Academic and persuasive
writing with an emphasis on clarity, grace,
and individual style. Meets liberal arts and
sciences writing requirement.
Students must have a C or higher in ENG-W 131 to enroll
in a 200-level writing course.
ENG-W 203
ENG-W 231
ENG-W 232
Creative Writing (3 cr.)
Exploratory course in writing in which
students may attempt effective expression
in poetry, fiction, and drama. May be
repeated once for credit. I, II, S
Professional Writing Skills (3 cr.)
P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or higher.
A course designed to develop research
and writing skills requisite for most
academic and professional activities.
Emphasis on organizational skills and
writing techniques useful in job-related
writing situations. Credit not given for
ENG-W 231 and ENG-W 232. I, II, S
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS WRITING (3 cr.)
P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or higher.
Designed for students pursuing business
careers. Practice in clarity, correctness,
organization, and audience adaptation
in business letters, interoffice memos,
and informal and formal reports. Some
emphasis on business research methods,
research design, collaborative writing,
and oral communication. Credit not given
for ENG-W 231 and ENG-W 232. I, II, S
ENG-W 233
ENG-W 234
ENG-W 250
ENG-W 260
ENG-W 270
ENG-W 280
Intermediate Expository Writing (3 cr.)
P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or higher,
POLS-Y 211. A review of correct use
of English and an introduction to and
practice of legal writing and analysis of
cases. Special focus on IRAC - issue, rule,
analysis and conclusion.
Technical Report Writing (3 cr.)
P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or
higher. Instruction in preparing
technical proposals and reports, with an
introduction to the use of graphics. II
Writing in Context (1-3 cr.)
P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or higher.
A course designed to provide a subjectmatter
context for reading, writing,
and research assignments of increasing
complexity. Topics of general interests
(e.g. autobiography, nature writing,
science and society, teacher and child,
American business, prison life, etc.) vary
from section to section. Course may be
taken twice for credit. I, II
Film Criticism (3 cr.)
P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or higher.
This course surveys the major schools of
film criticism and applies these theories
to contemporary films. Students may
write in the manner of the different
critical approaches studied. Schools of
film criticism considered may include
formalism, auteur theory, genre studies,
and feminist film theory.
argumentative writing (3 cr.)
P: ENG-W 131 with a grade of C or
higher. Offers instruction and practice
in writing argumentative essays about
complicated and controversial issues.
The course focuses on strategies for
identifying issues, assessing claims,
locating evidence, deciding on a position,
and writing papers with clear assertions
and convincing arguments.
lITERARY EDITING AND PUBLISHING (3 CR.)
This class is designed to educate students
by exposing them to contemporary
writing as it goes through the process—
from mailbox to published book—of
being judged and selected for publication.
Students will read and critique
manuscripts submitted to Wolfson Press
for possible publication. We will focus on
the mechanics and ethics inherent in any
editorial endeavor that includes selection
as part of its process.