ENGLISH 452      Early English Drama
English religious and secular drama prior to Shakespeare. Mystery and morality plays are studied, with emphasis on their literary and social backgrounds. Close reading of such works as ""Everyman,"" ""The Wakefield Second Shepherd's Play,"" and ""The Spanish Tragedy."" Prerequisites; ENGLISH 317 and ENGLISH 323 or permission of the instructor. These prerequisites apply only to undergraduate students. On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 453      Modern Drama, 1880-1945
A study of modern drama: Continental, British, and American, including history and development, critical theory, and literary evaluation. This course will focus on the earlier modern playwrights from Ibsen and Shaw, with special attention to naturalism. Offered: On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 455      Studies In The Novel 1740-1900
An intensive study of no more than three major novelists of the eighteenth or nineteenth century. The content of the course will change, depending on the instructor. Prerequisite: The completion of six hours of literature or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 460      Special Offerings
The visiting professor who gives this course determines what its content shall be. All aspects of literature and linguistics are within its possible range.
Credits: 1-4 hours
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ENGLISH 461      Shakespeare Tragedies And Romances
A study of Shakespeare's major tragedies and late romances with special emphasis on his dramatic literature after 1600. Prerequisites: ENGLISH 317 and ENGLISH 323 or permission of the instructor. These prerequisites apply only to undergraduate students. Offered: On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 462      Restoration And 18th-Century Drama
The drama after the restoration of the monarchy and the reopening of the theaters through the 18th century. Special emphasis is placed on the comedy of manners and the heroic drama in the Restoration and the sentimental comedy in the 18th century. Includes such playwrights as Dryden, Congreve, Etherege, Wycherley, Steele, Lillo, Cumberland, Sheridan, and Goldsmith. Prerequisite: English 317 or permission of the instructor. This prerequisite applies only to undergraduate students. On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 463      Contemporary Drama II
A study of contemporary drama: Continental, British, and American, including history and development, critical theory and literary evaluation. This course will focus on the more recent writers, including the absurdists, with special attention to experimental drama. This course is a continuation of ENGLISH 453. Offered: On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 465      Studies In The Modern Novel
An intensive study of no more than three major 20th-century novelists. The content of the course will change, depending on the instructor. Prerequisite: The completion of six hours of literature or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 470      Introduction To Descriptive Linguistics
General introduction to linguistics science. Linguistic analysis, structures and change. Language families. Historical reconstruction. Generative grammar. Prerequisite: English 310 or permission of instructor. The prerequisite only applies to undergraduate students. Offered: On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 475      Creative Nonfiction
This course emphasizes the study and crafting of creative nonfiction. special attention is given to developing the writing techniques required to shape publishable narratives out of experience. Prerequisites: English 312, 315, 316WI or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 498      Senior Seminar On Writing In The Secondary Classroom
This course is intended to help students move from discussions of education & composition theory to classroom research and practice. Students will examine their own language uses, study current composition pedagogy, and undertake action research projects in cooperation with teachers affiliated with the Greater Kansas City Writing Project. In a culminating study, students will compile their action research data and prepare classroom resources based on their findings. English 498 is designed for English Secondary Education majors. Other education majors may enroll with instructor's permission. This course is offered fall semester only and cannot be taken for graduate credit. Prerequisite: None Offered: Fall Semester Only
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 499      Senior Tutorial
A comprehensive tutorial for students who have a faculty-approved research project. The project will culminate in a critical study of 20-25 pages or a creative writing portfolio of similar length. This course is appropriate for students who intend to continue their studies at the graduate level. Restrictions: Students must have permission of the instructor and of the Director of Undergraduate Studies before enrolling in this course.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH H110      English I: Introduction To Academic Prose
This course introduces students to college-level reading, writing, and discourse analysis: it engages students in the analysis and creation of texts that reveal multiple perspectives about specific rhetorical situations and cultural issues. In addition to learning how to revise by analyzing their own writing, students will learn to edit their own work and use proper academic documentation. Offered: Every Semester
Credits: hours
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ENGLISH H300      Cluster Course: American Social Film:Silver Screen&American Dream
This course will combine American social history and film history in the sound era. Using Hollywood entertainment films, the course will look at Hollywood as an indicator of social, political and economic conditions in the United States since the 1930s. The main topics are representations of the American dream and nightmare, poverty and affluence, success and failure. This course is offered as a cluster with COMM-ST 402CD, HISTORY 400CP, and AMER- ST 300CD.
Credits: hours
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ENGLISH H312      Creative Writing I Fiction
A course centered on the short story. Emphasis is placed on three areas: general principles governing the writing of fiction; practice in short fiction (primarily the short story, but including the novella); criticism; and technical skills (including editing and rewriting). Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of ENGLISH 213 or ENGLISH 214 or instructor's permission.
Credits: hours
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ENGLISH H323      Shakespeare
An intensive critical study of William Shakespeare's writings in various contexts (historical, social, political, literary, contemporary, for example). Readings will encompass at least eight plays and will include at least one comedy, history, tragedy, and romance. Required of all English majors.
Credits: hours
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ENGLISH H327      British Literature II
A survey of British Literature and culture from the late 18th century to the present. This course will cover a range of authors and genres, including at least one novel.
Credits: hours
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ENGLISH H408      Harlem Renaissance
This course examines the period from 1920 to 1940, known as the Harlem Renaissance, a time of unprecedented literary and cultural creativity by Black artists. This course explores a variety of cultural productions, not only traditional forms of literature such as novels, short stories, plays and poetry, but also nonliterary objects of study such as painting, sculpture, and music.
Credits: hours
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ENGLISH H426      The Victorian Period
An intensive study of selected writers (such as Arnold, Braddon, the Brontes, the Brownings, Dickens, Darwin, Eliot, Gaskell, Hardy, Ruskin, and the Rossettis) organized around literary themes and/or cultural issues important to the Victorian period. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 327 or permission of the instructor. This prerequisite applies only to undergraduate students.
Credits: hours
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ENGLISH H449      Publication Practicum
This course provides practical experience with New Letters magazine, New Letters on the Air, and BkMk Press in business analysis/reporting, copy-editing, manuscript evaluation, promotion/grant development, library research, market research, and other skills. The practicum is limited to three students per semester, to be chosen on the basis of demonstrated writing and organizational skills. References are required. May be taken for no more than three credit hours over a maximum of two semesters. Permission of the instructors required. Prerequisite: None.
Credits: hours
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