Degree in English Course Description 2 at North Central College Illinois
325 News Reporting ( 3.00 )
Examination of the role of the reporter in the newspaper industry. Topics include advanced fact gathering, interview and research techniques, beat coverage, and team reporting. Prerequisite: ENG 220.
330 Multicultural Literature of North America ( 3.00 )
An exploration of one or more North American ethnic culture’s practices and values through the lens of literature. Students examine oral, musical, religious, philosophical, and historical conditions or traditions that have influenced the formation of ethnic literatures and American culture as a whole. Prerequisite: Junior standing. GER: Intercultural.
335 Magazine Writing ( 3.00 )
Students examine the wide range of magazine writing possibilities through developing, researching, writing and revising articles for specific magazines. Students learn to analyze both magazine audiences and editors and produce polished queries in order to effectively target appropriate magazines for freelance assignments. Prerequisite: ENG 220, ENG 265, or ENG 275.
340 Global Films ( 3.00 )
An interdisciplinary study of selected films representing various cultures of the world. Prerequisite: Junior standing. GER: Intercultural.
360 Writing for Social Change ( 3.00 )
An exploration of writing that engages in civic life and contributes to meaningful public debates. Students engage in research designed to expand their expertise as cultural critics. Prerequisite: ENG 265.
365 Writing Creative Nonfiction ( 3.00 )
Workshop in creative nonfiction writing that emphasizes invention, research, drafting, and revision. Additionally, students examine published models for critique and appreciation of craft. Topic and approach may vary. This course may be repeated once with different content and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: ENG 220, ENG 265, or ENG 275.
370 Language and Linguistics ( 3.00 )
An investigation of the essentials of human language: what it includes (sounds, words, sentence patterns, and meanings), how it works, how it varies in social settings, and how it changes across time. Prerequisite: Junior standing recommended.
375 Writing Fiction ( 3.00 )
An advanced workshop in fiction writing that emphasizes invention, research, drafting, and revision. Additionally, students examine published models for critique and appreciation of craft. Topic and approach may vary. This course may be repeated once with different content and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: ENG 275.
377 Writing Poetry ( 3.00 )
An advanced workshop in poetry writing that emphasizes invention, research, drafting, and revision. Additionally, students examine published models for critique and appreciation of craft. Topic and approach may vary. This course may be repeated once with different content and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: ENG 275.
380 Global Literature ( 3.00 )
An interdisciplinary study of world literatures, focusing on selected topics and regions, usually connected to the College’s annual international focus. Texts are examined in the context of the history and culture of their regions. This course may be repeated once with different content. Prerequisite: Junior standing. GER: Intercultural.
390 Sacred Texts As Literature ( 3.00 )
A literary study of sacred texts from around the world, including portions of the Bible, Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads, Koran, Tao Te Ching, Dhammapada, and the Analects. Students compare literary structures, strategies, and themes, while considering the cross-cultural influences such texts have had on world literature and art. Repeatable once with different content. Prerequisite: Junior standing. GER: Intercultural.
397 Internship ( 0.00-9.00 )
Instructor consent required.
399 Independent Study ( 1.00-9.00 )
Instructor consent required.
401 Seminar in Drama ( 3.00 )
An intensive study of some aspect of drama or of a particular dramatist. May be repeated once with different content. Prerequisite: ENG 201 or 200- or 300-level literature course.
403 Seminar in Fiction ( 3.00 )
An intensive study of some aspect of fiction in the context of history and critical theory. May be repeated once with different content. Prerequisite: ENG 201 or 200- or 300-level literature course.
405 Seminar in Poetry ( 3.00 )
An intensive study of some aspect of poetry, including individual poets, movements, historical periods, or approaches to the genre. May be repeated once with different content. Prerequisite: ENG 201 or 200- or 300-level literature course.
407 Seminar in Selected Authors ( 3.00 )
An intensive study of works by a single author or authors sharing a particular connection. May be repeated once with different content. Prerequisite: ENG 201 or 200- or 300-level literature course.
409 Seminar in Theory ( 3.00 )
A study of major theorists or theoretical movements that have shaped the selection of texts and how they are read within cultures. May be repeated once with a different content. Prerequisite: ENG 201 or 200- or 300-level literature course.
455 Writing in Technical and Professional Settings ( 3.00 )
An intensive, advanced study of and practice in technical and professional writing for various audiences, addressing the use of document formats, electronic media, and ethical practices in global communication. Same as: ENG 555. Prerequisite: ENG 265.
460 Seminar in Special Topics ( 3.00 )
An intensive study of a selected topic in literature, language, writing, literary criticism, or theory with special attention to issues related to leadership, ethics, and values. Prerequisite: ENG 201 or 200- or 300-level literature or writing course. GER: Leadership, Ethics, & Values.
465 Advanced Creative Nonfiction-Multimedia ( 3.00 )
An advanced writing seminar wherein student writers transform creative nonfictions into a variety of multimedia forms which may include the following visual and/or audio products: documentary, oral history, monologue, commentary, storyboard, slideshow, spoken word poetry, or theatrical sketch. Students learn to enlarge the contemporary practice of written nonfiction through projects and prompts that encourage creative, hands-on exploration as well as workshop-based analytical and critical skills. Prerequisite: ENG 196 or ENG 201.
475 Advanced Workshop in Creative Writing ( 3.00 )
An intensive, advanced study of one particular aspect of or issue in fiction writing or poetry writing. Topic and approach may vary. This course may be repeated once with different content and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: ENG 275.
480 Senior Portfolio ( 1.00 )
Compilation of revised writing required of all majors. English majors must register for and complete this credit before graduation. Prerequisites: ENG 201, English major, Senior standing.
497 Internship ( 0.00-9.00 )
Instructor consent required.
499 Independent Study ( 1.00-9.00 )
Instructor consent required.