ENGLISH 443      Playwriting II
Theory and practice of writing for the theatre with emphasis on advanced techniques.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 445      History And Principles Of Rhetoric
A study of selected writings of ancient, and modern rhetoricians illustrating key issues in the development of Western discourse theory and practice. Issues examined include the relationships between rhetoric and knowledge, orality and literacy, and rhetoric and poetics. Attention will also be given to the implications of rhetorical theory for modern language instruction. Prerequisites: None. Offered: on demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 447      Introduction To Literary Criticism
An introduction to major schools or methods of literary criticism. The first third of the course is an historical overview of criticism from Aristotle to Northrop Frye. The remainder of the semester is devoted to a study of genetic, formalist, mimetic, affective, intertextual, and deconstructionist approaches. Prerequisite: junior or senior status and six hours of literature.
Credits: 3 hours
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ENGLISH 448      External Internship
Students may complete an external internship involving writing and editing with a publishing company, trade magazine, literary or academic journal, other print or electronic media organization, or with advertising, public relations, or non-profit firms. Internships are granted on a competitive basis. Students will compile a portfolio of their work under the direction of the internship supervisor to be submitted for evaluation by their chosen faculty mentor. Students will work 5 hours per week per credit hour.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ENGLISH 449A      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: 1-3 hours
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ENGLISH 449B      Publication Practicum
This course covers the basics of producing an issue of an academic journal. Students acquire hands-on experience at all stages of production. In addition to production work on essays for the journal, each student prepares a manuscript of his/her own (e.g. critical essay, creative piece, review or review essay) for submission to an appropriate journal or other venue. Restrictions: Consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ENGLISH 450      Special Readings
Intensive individual readings in a field, genre, or individual figure to be selected by a student or a group of students in consultation with an instructor willing to direct the project. Generally limited to graduating seniors who have completed the majority of the work for their major. Not open to students in their first semester at UMKC. May be repeated for credit. No more than six hours of independent study (exclusive of ENGLISH 499) may be used to fulfill the 33-hour requirement for the English major. Offered: Every semester. Arrangements must be made prior to registration.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ENGLISH 450A      Special Readings
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ENGLISH 450B      Special Reading Science Fiction
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ENGLISH 450F      Special Readings African Literature
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ENGLISH 450H      Special Readings Black Drama
Credits: 1-3 hours
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ENGLISH 450I      Special Reading Short Story Cycles
Credits: 1-2 hours
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ENGLISH 451      Shakespeare Comedies And Histories
A study of Shakespeare's major comedies and history plays with special emphasis on his dramatic works before 1600. Prerequisites: ENGLISH 317 and ENGLISH 323 or permission of the instructor. These prerequisites apply only to undergraduate students.
Credits: 3 hours
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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 460A      Special Offerings
Credits: 1-4 hours
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ENGLISH 460PW      Written Discourse: Speaking, Writing, Composing
Written Discourse: Speaking, Writing, Composing
Credits: 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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