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(H) Humanities and Performing ArtsEN – English (continued)EN 205Introduction to English StudiesPrerequisites: EN 105, EN 106 or equivalents.An introduction to academic study in English,this course introduces students to the basicelements of literary analysis and theory andto intellectual issues relevant to the study oflanguage, literature and culture. Students willdevelop the academic skills and habits of mindneeded to successfully engage in advancedstudies in literature and writing. The courseinvolves opportunities for engagement incampus and local literary organizations/events.3:0:3EN 221African-American LiteratureAn introduction to major African-Americanwriters from the earliest expressions to thepresent. An examination of the cultural milieufrom which the writing arose, the ideologicalstance of each writer studied, and the styles andstructure of the works considered. 3:0:3EN 231Introduction to LanguageAs an introduction to a general study oflanguage, the course deals with the origin, natureand function of language as a uniquely humanphenomenon. The history of English languageand a survey of approaches to the analysis oflanguages are important components. 3:0:3EN 232 LEIntroduction to PoetryIntroduction to concepts and vocabularyinvolved in literary analysis of poetry. A studyof poetry in English, American, and worldpoetry. 3:0:3EN 233Introduction to DramaA study of dramatic literature with emphasis onAnglo-American drama. 3:0:3EN 234 LEIntroduction to FictionClose reading of selected works of Englishand American prose fiction, emphasizing thehistorical development of the novel and shortstory. 3:0:3EN 240Computing for English and Liberal StudiesMajorsThis course introduces computer concepts,terminology, and applications to enable Englishmajors to use computers in their environmentand careers. This course serves as thedepartmental equivalent of CS 140. 3:0:3EN 304Special Topics in Language and LiteraturePrerequisite: Permission of instructor.A seminar course treating various topics ofcontemporary interest. 3:0:3EN 306 (C)Professional Writing in the DisciplinesPrerequisites: EN 105, EN 106, passing theWriting Competency Test, and 60 credit hours.This course is the third course in the requiredwriting sequence at Park University. Itemphasizes professional writing skills andexpectations in various disciplines whiledeveloping further basic writing skills.Specific departmental courses may be deemedequivalent and will be used to satisfy thiscourse. The course will have three sections asfollows:A. Scientific and Technical WritingThis course helps students do scientific andtechnical research and prepare reports thatwill address the needs of various audiences inscience, government, and industry. 3:0:3B. Business CommunicationsThis course will emphasize knowing andpreparing various kinds of communicationsin business and related fields: business letters,reports, proposals, surveys, field studies,visual aids, group presentations, and publiclectures. 3:0:3C. Advanced Expository and ResearchWritingThis course develops further skills inadvanced expository writing: long essays orarticles for publication in journals or trademagazines, arts or literary publications, theteaching of writing, and general critical orargumentative pieces. 3:0:3284