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English Courses
99. English for International Students. 2-4 cr. hrs. Intensive study and practice in basic skills; reading, writing, listening and note-taking, for students whose native language is other than English intended to prepare international students for successful college-level work. Students will repeat as necessary, but no more than four hours will count as elective credit toward the 124 required for graduation. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

220. Business Writing. 4 cr. hrs. A study of theory and practice in written communication within the business organization. Develops a basis for effective, professional writing of letters, memos, reports, proposals and presentations. Prerequisite: GEN 102. Offered every semester.

222, 322, 422. Individual Writing Project. 1-4 cr. hrs. Individual writing courses for highly qualified students only, undertaken with the close sponsorship of an English teacher and beginning with a project proposal in specific terms. The numbers 322 and 422 are for the second and third such projects enrolled in by a student. Prerequisites: GEN 102. An advanced writing course and one completed literature course are also preferred. Enrollment is with permission only.

235. Introduction to the Study of Language. 4 cr. hrs. A study of the development of human language; language acquisition, structure and change; and language in human life. It is intended for any student interested in the subject. Prerequisite: GEN 102. Offered fall semester, odd-numbered years.

242, 342, 442. Individual Practicum Project. 1-4 cr. hrs. Individual practicum projects for highly qualified students only, undertaken with the close sponsorship of an English teacher, beginning with a project proposal in specific terms. Examples of practice are proctoring a PSI composition course, field work in dialect study, tutoring students of English as a Second Language, service in the Writing Center; in each instance the practical work is combined with reflective study and with process analysis. The numbers 342 and 442 are for the second and third such projects undertaken by a student. Prerequisite: GEN 102. Enrollment is with permission only.

252, 352, 452. Individual Reading Project. 1-4 cr. hrs. Individual reading projects for highly qualified students only, undertaken with the close sponsorship of an English teacher, and beginning with a project proposal in specific terms. They are sometimes available for students who desire to undertake substantial reading programs of worthy literary works. The numbers 352 and 452 are for the second and third reading projects enrolled in by a student. Prerequisites: GEN 102 and one completed literature course. Enrollment is with permission only.

255. Studies in Literature. 4 cr. hrs. A literary study especially for non-English majors. Various specified sections will be stipulated (examples: American Literature, Autobiography, Ethnic Literature,Introduction to Literature, Modern Poetry, Sex Roles in Literature). A student may take more than one semester of 255; to take a second semester of this course, the student must choose a subject matter different from that of the first section taken. Prerequisite: GEN 102.

260. The Common Course:Short Fiction and Poetry. 4 cr. hrs. An introduction to literary and English studies which serves as the introduction to the WJC English major. All English majors are encouraged to take the course as soon as possible in their career at William Jewell. The course introduces the student to the forms of short fiction and lyric poetry and uses the formalist critical approach. Prerequisite: Formal declaration as an English major or permission of instructor. Offered every semester.

310. Writing in the Liberal Arts. 2 cr. hrs. A study of the composing process in imaginative, academic, and real world writing. Students will be introduced to the concept of "writing across the curriculum" and will focus on the development of writing proficiency to an advanced competence, especially for candidates for teacher certification. Goals include clarity, precision, a command of perspectives, and grace in written communication. Prerequisites: GEN 102 and junior or senior standing. Offered spring semester.

316. Creative Writing: Fiction. 4 cr. hrs. An introduction to the writing of short stories through the study of the conceptual and mechanical elements of fiction and the workshop-formatted discussion of student manuscripts. Limited enrollment. At least one completed literature course is recommended prior to enrollment. Prerequisites: GEN 102 and sophomore standing. Offered fall semester.

317. Creative Writing: Poetry. 4 cr. hrs. An introduction to the writing of poetry through the study of its elements and conventions and the workshop-formatted discussion of student poems. Limited enrollment. At least one completed literature course is recommended prior to enrollment. Prerequisites: GEN 102 and sophomore standing. Offered spring semester.

320. Writing in the Real World. 4 cr. hrs. Study in principles and strategies of argumentation and persuasion in public writing, including business and non-profit contexts. The course includes analysis of ethical principles in argument. Students will complete a business or grant proposal and at least two other extensive writing projects. The course will contribute to the development of a personal writing portfolio.
Prerequisite: ENG 220.

325. Essay Reading and Writing. 4 cr. hrs. A development of the techniques and practices of reading and writing essays of a variety of types. Reading, vigorous output, and small-group criticism and exchange are combined. Limited enrollment. At least one completed literature course is recommended prior to enrollment. Prerequisites: GEN 102 and sophomore standing. Offered fall semester, even-numbered years.

335. Introduction to the Study of Language (Advanced). 5 cr. hrs. Identical to, and offered concurrently with ENG 235, but designed for the student who seeks to learn additionally about the function of language. It includes a major research/field-work project. Fulfills Humanities language arts teacher certification requirements. Prerequisite: GEN 102. Offered fall semester, odd-numbered years.

351. Career Paths for the English Major. 1-6 cr. hrs. Explores career options for English majors and helps students prepare for successful careers after graduation. English 351a, Graduate Studies in English (1 cr. hr.), introduces students to methods of assessing graduate programs in English and developing a strong graduate school application. English 351b, Careers for the English Major (1 cr.hr./offered fall semester), examines the variety of career opportunities for English majors outside of teaching. English 351c, Internship (1-4 cr. hrs./offered each semester), is a program offering majors hands-on experience in job situations. The internship experience is carefully designed to augment the skills in effective thinking, reading and writing that English majors develop in the classroom. Prerequisites for ENG 351c: Minimum 3.0 GPA and permission of the instructor.

378. Major Woman Author. 4 cr. hrs. A study of one or several major women writers. The course introduces students to sociological and psychological critical analyses of texts and to the process of research. Prerequisite: ENG 260, or simultaneous enrollment in ENG 260.

379. Major Minority Author. 4 cr. hrs. A study of the fiction, poetry, and drama of one or several major twentieth-century minority writers. Students will read and analyze literary works from archetypal, sociological, and psychological critical approaches. Special emphasis will be placed on the works of African American writers. Prerequisite: ENG 260, or simultaneous enrollment in ENG 260. Offered spring semester, even-numbered years.

380. Major American Author. 4 cr. hrs. A study of the major works of a significant American author. The course introduces students to biographical critical analyses of the author’s work. The course also introduces the student to more sophisticated methods of literary research than those employed in courses at the 200 level, including extensive work with secondary sources. Prerequisite: ENG 260, or simultaneous enrollment in ENG 260. Offered fall semester.

385. Major British Author 4 cr. hrs. A study of the major works of a significant British author—currently Shakespeare. The course introduces students to biographical critical analyses of the author’s work. The course also introduces the student to more sophisticated methods of literary research than those employed at the 200 level, including extensive work with secondary sources.
Prerequisites: ENG 260, or simultaneous enrollment in ENG 260. Offered spring semester.

390. Major World Author. 4 cr. hrs. A study of the major works of an internationally known author. The course introduces students to biographical critical analyses of the author’s work. The course also introduces the student to more sophisticated methods of literary research than those employed in courses at the 200 level, including extensive work with secondary sources. Prerequisite: ENG 260, or simultaneous enrollment in ENG 260. Offered spring semester, odd-numbered years.

465. English Literature Survey I. 4 cr. hrs. A study of selected major writers from the middle ages through the 18th century in England. Prerequisite: one major author course. Offered fall semester, even-numbered years.

475. English Literature Survey II. 4 cr. hrs. A study of selected major writers of the Romantic, Victorian and Modern periods in England. Prerequisite: one major author course. Offered fall semester, odd-numbered years.

485. U.S. Literature Survey. 4 cr. hrs. A study of selected major writers in U.S. literary history from 1800 and including major U.S. ethnic literature. Prerequisite: one major author course. Offered spring semester.

496. English Capstone. 2 cr. hrs. A study of the most important modern schools in literary criticism and the methods by which they derive form and meaning from texts. Students will undertake a systematic examination of the philosophical bases of the approaches to literature used in previous literature courses and will discuss the practical value of each of these approaches for literary research. Offered fall semester.

497. Senior Project. 2 cr. hrs. This course is designed as the final experience in the English major with the literature emphasis, serving in part to assist students in the transition from academic to professional life. The focus of the semester will be on the production for publication of one of the following: an analysis of literary work, a creative work, or an interdisciplinary writing project, for those students with a double major. The topic will be chosen in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: simultaneous enrollment in ENG 496. Offered one hour fall semester and one hour spring semester.