Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

literary, biographical, historical and cultural contexts
that shaped it, and the critical contexts within
which it is read. The course emphasizes instruction
and practice in writing for complex rhetorical situations
within the discipline of English Studies. May
be taken more than once for credit with focus on
a different author. Depending upon the topic, this
course may be used to meet requirements for the
minor in Women’s Studies.
ENGL 472. Readings in Shakespeare. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: CORE 101 and CORE 102; ENGL
300 or permission of department chair.
Critical study of representative works of Shakespeare.
ENGL 488. Final Honors Project. (2-3)
Prerequisite: CORE 101 and CORE 102, senior
standing, enrollment in Honors Academy, completion
of all other Honors Academy requirements, a
minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in English.
To earn a bachelor’s degree with honors in English,
a student may conduct research, and write
a thesis or prepare for and take a comprehensive
examination. In order to receive honors credit, a
student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the
final project. Course may not be repeated.
ENGL 490. Summer Workshop. (3)
Prerequisite: CORE 101 and CORE 102.
Designed to give students concentrated study in
a specialized area of English. Grading on Pass/
Fail basis but may be taken for a letter grade
with the permission of the chair.
May be taken twice for credit. Depending upon
the topic, this course may be used to meet requirements
for the minor in Appalachian
Studies.
obtained through English coursework. Credit hours
vary according to the number of hours a week and
the number of weeks in the internship. Interns must
have junior or senior standing, a 3.0 minimum average
in English courses, and approval of department
chairperson. Grading on Pass/Fail basis. May
be taken twice for credit, but for no more than 12
hours total.
ENGL 496. Senior Seminar. (WI) (3)
Three hours seminar.
Prerequisite: ENGL 420 and Senior status as an
English major.
The objective of this course is twofold: (1) to
invite students of language, writing, and literature
to participate in the theoretical debates surrounding
the study of English; (2) to afford each
student the opportunity to pursue a semesterlong
research project culminating in a senior essay
which focuses on an interest the student has
developed during prior course work.
ENGL 498. Independent Study. (1-6)
See “Independent Study” on p. 53.
For a description of graduate courses, please consult
the Radford University Graduate Catalog.
EXERCISE, SPORT AND
HEALTH EDUCATION
ESHE 102. Aquatic Fitness. (1)
Three hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisite: Student should be comfortable in
the water.
Acquaints students with basic fitness principles
and offers them a variety of aquatic exercise forms
to help maintain or improve their level of fitness.
ENGL 495. English Internship. (1-12)
Prerequisite: CORE 101 and CORE 102, ENGL
306. ENGL 407 highly recommended.
Offers opportunity through experiential learning
to apply English skills and learn about careers in
business and technical writing or other non-teaching
fields. Internship consists of placement with a
business or governmental agency interested in utilizing
the liberal arts background and writing skills
297
ESHE 103. Conditioning. (1)
Three hours lecture and laboratory.
Develops basic understanding of the value of
fitness. Various methods of training give students
an opportunity to improve level of physiological
fitness.