Course Catalog 2008-2009 - Concordia University

ENG 2303 American Literature 3,0The course will present a selection of major canonicalauthors of American Literature from the colonial timeperiod until the mid-twentieth century. Oppositionalvoices will be introduced in relation to the Canon. Thehistorical and cultural setting for each literary workwill likewise be evaluated for its ideologicalsignificance. Prerequisite: ENG 1317.ENG 2305 Survey of British Literature 3,0A survey course designed to cover the major writers ofBritish literature from the earliest recorded epics to thetwentieth century. Features all literary genres.Prerequisite: ENG 1317.ENG 2311 Business and Technical Writing 3,0Advanced writing skills to meet the challenge ofcommunication in the job market. Prerequisite: ENG1317ENG 2331 History of the English Language 3,0A study of the history and development of the Englishlanguage from its Indo-European beginnings.Emphasis upon the social and cultural aspects oflanguage in general and of English and its varietiesspoken throughout the world. Prerequisite: ENG 1317ENG 3301 The Novel- British 3,0An overview of the history and development of thegenre. Specific novel techniques explored in classdiscussions and analyzed in short papers. Prerequisite:A 2000 level ENG course in Literature.ENG 3302 Drama 3,0A study of dramatic literature where students read,analyze, and respond critically to representative playsfrom each of the major dramatic periods: Greek,Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Restoration,Romantic/Realistic, and Modern. Includes a study ofthe characteristics that distinguish the dramas of theseperiods from each other. One test and one paper foreach unit of study. The comprehensive final verifiesthe student's mastery of the material. Prerequisite:three academic hours of a 2000 level ENG course inLiterature. A student may not be enrolled in ENG3302 and ENG 1101 concurrently.ENG 3303 Short Story 3,0Development of the short story. Style, form,interpretation and evaluation of short fiction. Topical,current social and emotional issues discussed inrelation to goals of short fiction. Prerequisite: A 2000level ENG course in Literature.ENG 3305 Poetry 3,0Poetry as genre. Emphasis on reading and explicationof selected poems. Prerequisite: A 2000 level ENGcourse in Literature.ENG 3307 Drama at Stratford 3,0A week at the Stratford festival in Ontario , Canada tostudy and see a minimum of eight plays. Offeredduring the summer. Additional fee for course paid attime of registration. May be used to fulfill Fine Artscore requirement. May be repeated once for credit.Prerequisite: Three academic hours of a 2000 levelENG course in Literature or consent of the instructor.ENG 3308 The Novel-American 3,0An overview of the history and development of thegenre. Specific novel techniques explored in classdiscussions and analyzed in short papers. Prerequisite:A 2000 level ENG course in Literature.ENG 3309 Modern Fiction 3,0A study of the evolution of the Modern literarymovement through an overview of the movements andtexts immediately preceding this period. Emphasis isplaced on the examination of the major authors andtexts of the Modern movement through reading,analysis, discussion, and composition of criticalresponses to these major authors and texts. Studentscomplete two tests, a comprehensive final and twopapers. Prerequisite: a 2000 level survey course inLiterature (ENG 2301, 2302, 2303, or 2305).ENG 3311 Advanced Writing 3,0The study of clear, graceful, and stylistic essay writingin functional, pragmatic, real-life situations.Prerequisite: A 2000 level ENG course in Literature.ENG 3316 Creative Writing: Fiction 3,0Students will be expected to produce a portfolio offour original pieces of creative writing, critique thewriting of others, and prepare a manuscript forpublication or submission to a literary contest. In-classwriting exercises will be used to learn varioustechniques and aspects of creative writing. Whilemany types of writing will be examined, emphasis willbe on short stories. Prerequisite: A 2000 level ENGcourse in Literature.ENG 3317 Creative Writing: Poetry 3,0Students will be expected to produce a portfolio ofseven original poems, critique the poetry of others,and prepare a poem for publication or submission to aliterary contest. In-class writing exercises will be usedto learn various techniques and aspects of writingpoetry. While fixed form poems will be examined,emphasis will be on free verse. Prerequisites: A 2000level ENG course in Literature.ENG 3321 Theatrical Performance 3,0A scholarly exploration of and active participation in amajor dramatic production. Students participate asresearchers, technicians, designers and/or performers.Students produce one major research paper and one2008-2009 Catalog Page 113