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Course ID	Course
ENGL 217	ENGL 217 Introduction to Canadian Literature Course Credits: 3 An introductory survey of Canadian literature from its origins to the present. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104. NB: This course may not be taken for credit if ENGL 317 is taken for credit.
ENGL 223	ENGL 223 Introduction to American Literature Course Credits: 3 An introductory survey of American literature from its origins to the present. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104. NB: This course may not be taken for credit if ENGL 323 is taken for credit.
ENGL 231	ENGL 231 Classical Backgrounds of Literature Course Credits: 3 Readings in Greek and Roman mythology, epic poetry, and short poetry with attention to the cultural and literary context of these works of literature, including the literary construction of gender. This course includes the study of selected works of English literature that have been influenced by the Greek and Roman literary tradition. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104. NB: Either ENGL 231 or 232 is strongly recommended for English majors.
ENGL 232	ENGL 232 Biblical Backgrounds of English Literature Course Credits: 3 Readings in the various genres of Biblical literature with attention to the cultural and literary context of these works. This course includes the study of selected works of English literature that have been influenced by the Biblical literary tradition. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 103, 104. (3-0; 9-0) NB: Either ENGL 231 or 232 is strongly recommended for English majors.
ENGL 290	ENGL 290 Special Topics and Themes in English Literature Course Credits: 3 This course offers an intensive study of literature focusing on one particular topic or theme. The topical or thematic approach will allow students to explore literary works across time periods and in different genres that address areas of interest in their liberal arts studies, since a semester's study might focus on one of these areas: politics, athletics, religion, art, or ecology. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 103, 104.
ENGL 306	ENGL 306 Writing Fiction for Children Course Credits: 3 An advanced study and application of the tradition and craft of writing children's stories and fairy tales Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
ENGL 307	ENGL 307 Writing a Literary Novel Course Credits: 3 An advanced study and application of the strategies and techniques involved in writing a literary novel. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
ENGL 308	ENGL 308 Writing Poetry Course Credits: 3 An advanced study and application of poetic form and content, focusing on evaluating and producing literary poetry. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208
ENGL 310	ENGL 310 Writing Creative Nonfiction Course Credits: 3 An advanced study in the reading and writing of literary nonfiction, known as the “fourth genre”: topics may include biography, memoir, spiritual autobiography, and/or other personal nonfiction genres. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 207 or 208

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