School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
A careful study of the influence of the Bible on a wide range of works in English Literature from the earliest forms until the present
era. (Prerequisite: ENGL 101B)
ENGL340 3 units
Advanced Poetry Seminar
Advanced poetry writing workshop including discussion of student writing and of relevant literary texts. Required for Creative
Writing concentration. (Prerequisites: ENGL 101B, ENGL286)
ENGL350 3 units
Children’s Literature
Selected readings from classic and contemporary literature for children from preschoolers to young adults. Emphasis on
effectiveness of various works for different developmental stages. (Prerequisites: ENGL 101B
ENGL355 3 units
Mythology
Study of myths from around the world. Emphasis on the relationship between the myths and the cultures in which they arose
along with a broad comparison of common tales within the myths. Features numerous comparisons to like Biblical accounts.
(Prerequisites: ENGL 101B)
ENGL360 3 units
Critical Analysis of Literature (F)
Introduction to contemporary trends in literary and cultural criticism, with an emphasis on the skills needed to perform effective
analysis of literary texts, including poetry, drama, and fiction. Includes readings from various eras of English and American
literature. Service learning course. (Prerequisites: ENGL 220, 221 or 230)
ENGL361 3 units
Linguistics (S)
Introduction to the field of Linguistics. Students will develop an understanding of the nature of language and modern grammar
through the study of core areas including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Students will
have the opportunities to read, write, and think critically about related fields such as historical linguistics, psycholinguistics,
sociolinguistics, and animal communication. This course is designed for students who have a general interest in linguistics and
modern grammar. (Prerequisites: ENGL 101B)
ENGL362 3 units
Advanced Composition
Intensive study and practice in collegiate and pre-professional writing. Course emphasizes detailed formatting using MLA and
APA guidelines, proposal writing, problem solving, and critical thinking. Course may be required for certain students at the
discretion of their major advisor. (Prerequisite: ENGL 101B or equivalent)
ENGL386 3 units
Advanced Creative Writing
An continuation of the study of various genres of creative writing, with the opportunity to write and critique poetry and short
fiction pieces. (Prerequisite: ENGL 286)
ENGL429 3 units
Major British Authors
Extensive reading and analysis of the work of a major figure or several contemporary figures in English literature, for example,
Chaucer, Milton, Donne, or Dickens. (Prerequisite: ENGL 360 or 386)
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