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EGME-4950
1–3 hours
Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering
–Sp
Selected topics in mechanical engineering at the 4000-level
that expand the depth of existing 3000- and 4000-level courses
or expose the students to advanced concepts not taught in other
courses. Topics may be proposed by the engineering faculty or
students.
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission.
Department of English, Literature, and Modern
Languages Course Descriptions
Arabic Language (ARBC)
ARBC-1400
3 hours
Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture
Introduction of the Arabic script and basic vocabulary used for
greetings and other everyday situations. Introduction to various
aspects of Arab culture, including history, religion, literature,
politics, and daily life. This course is intended for non-native
speakers with no previous Arabic study.
This course satisfies the
global awareness course requirement.
ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I
–Fa
4 hours
Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and
listening in Arabic, along with an introduction to Arabic culture.
ARBC-1420 Elementary Arabic II
–Sp
4 hours
Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and
listening in Arabic, along with an introduction to Arabic culture.
Prerequisites: ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I, instructor’s
approval, or placement by exam.
ARBC-2410 Intermediate Arabic I
–Fa
4 hours
Development of all four language skills through grammar review,
composition, conversation, and readings in Arabic literature and
culture.
Prerequisites: ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I and ARBC-
1420 Elementary Arabic II, instructor’s approval, or placement by
exam.
ARBC-2420 Intermediate Arabic II
–Sp
3 hours
Development of all four language skills through grammar review,
composition, conversation, and readings in Arabic literature and
culture.
Prerequisites: ARBC-1410 Elementary Arabic I,ARBC-
1420 Elementary Arabic II,ARBC-2410 Intermediate Arabic I,
instructor’s approval, or placement by exam.
ARBC-3500
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Arabic Language and Culture
–Fa, Sp
This course gives opportunity for independent study in a
particular area of Arabic language and culture for students who
demonstrate special interests and ability.
Chinese (CHN)
CHN-1100 Elementary Chinese I
–Fa, Sp
4 hours
This course will teach students elementary levels of Chinese
language proficiency in Mandarin or Putonghua. Students will
develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in
Chinese.
CHN-1200 Elementary Chinese II
–Fa, Sp
4 hours
This course will teach students elementary levels of Chinese
language proficiency in Mandarin or Putonghua. Students will
develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in
Chinese.
Prerequisite: CHN-1100 Elementary Chinese I.
English (ENG)
ENG-1000 Basic English
–Fa
3 hours
Study of nomenclature, identification, and application in the
linguistic process. Admission by departmental designation only.
May not be applied toward the hours needed for graduation.
ENG-1400 Composition
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Designed to assist the student in developing the skills
necessary to meet the demands of typical writing situations,
both academic and professional. The course will introduce the
student to the common expository writing methods of description,
narration, analysis, persuasion, and research presentation. (Fee:
$25)
ENG-2070 Fundamentals of English Grammar
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
This course is a foundational course for preservice language
arts educators and is a prerequisite for Advanced Grammar.
It covers forms and functions of words, pronoun/antecedent
agreement, subject/verb agreement, and pedagogy.
ENG-2210 Principles of Journalism
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An introductory study of the fundamental skills needed for
collecting, organizing, writing, editing, and evaluating material for
the common types of news stories, along with a consideration of
ethical and legal issues for the print journalist. Strong emphasis
on developing journalistic writing skills.
Prerequisite: ENG-1400
Composition.
ENG-2220 Introduction to Creative Writing
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
This course is a prerequisite requirement for any 3000-level
creative writing course. The course covers basic instruction
in technique and style for all three genres of creative writing:
fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry.
Prerequisite: ENG-1400
Composition.
ENG-2230 Advanced Composition
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
An advanced treatment of the composing process, particularly
related to the planning, drafting, revision, and final composition
of essays. Writing workshops and peer evaluations are included.
Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition.
ENG-3010 Style and Mechanics for Writers
–Fa, Sp, Su
3 hours
Students will learn to apply reliable principles to make writing
clear, concise, coherent, and cohesive. (Crosslisted with PWID-
3010 Style and Mechanics for Writers)
Prerequisite: ENG-1400
Composition.
ENG-3020 Creative Writing: Short Forms
–Su
3 hours
Intensive summer study in the writing of specific and various
short forms in creative writing (selected by instructor); utilizing a
“workshop” approach, with a focus on the completion of a final
portfolio. Topics may include, but are not limited to, flash-fiction,
the prose poem, and the creative nonfiction short.
Prerequisite:
ENG-2230 Advanced Composition.
ENG-3030 Creative Writing: Fiction
–Sp
3 hours
Workshop approach to studying, creating, and responding to
short stories. Course focuses on the elements of the modern
short story from Chekhov forward. Emphasis is on traditional
literary fiction; the course does not cover science fiction, fantasy,
adolescent fiction, or children’s literature.
Prerequisite: ENG-1400
Composition; ENG-2220 Introduction to Creative Writing.
ENG-3040 Creative Writing: Poetry
–Sp
3 hours
Provides guided practice, instruction in craft, constructive
criticism, and a supportive atmosphere. Students should leave the
course with more confidence about how to read and write poetry,
as well as knowledge of the tradition, issues, and forms of poetry.
Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition; ENG-2220 Introduction to
Creative Writing.
ENG-3050 Creative Writing: Nonfiction
–Sp
3 hours
Intensive study in writing literary nonfiction. Course focuses
on sub-genres in contemporary nonfiction: the personal essay,
autobiography/the memoir, the short, reportage. Workshop and
conference approach.
Prerequisite: ENG-1400 Composition; ENG-
2220 Introduction to Creative Writing.
ENG-3060 The English Language
–Fa
3 hours
Historic treatment of the growth and change in the English
language with some attention to the ideologies implicit in the
development of variant conventions.
Prerequisite: ENG-1400
Composition.
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Course Descriptions
EGME-4950 – ENG-3060