Undergraduate Courses

105. First-Year Writing for International Students. (3:3:0) F, W

Processes of academic writing, reading, and research for international students who have English as their second language. Fulfills GE First-Year Writing requirement.

223. Introduction to the English Language. (3:3:0)

Overview of English from linguistic point of view, emphasizing structure of English and social, biological, and psychological aspects of language.

273. Empirical Methods in English Linguistics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or concurrent enrollment.

Basic techniques for gathering and analyzing instances of English as it actually occurs across communities and throughout history.

322. Modern American Usage. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 330.

Current conventions and effective use of American English.

324. History of the English Language. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 330.

Basic changes from Old English to modern English, including modern American dialects.

325. The Grammar of English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 330.

Study of English grammar in various applications.

326. English Semantics and Pragmatics. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 330.

Structure of meaning in words, phrases, and discourse. Lexical semantics and the mental lexicon; phrase-level meaning; interaction of situation and meaning.

327. English Phonetics and Phonology. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 330.

Pronunciation, perception, and interaction of English speech sounds. Dialect variation.

350. Basic Editing Skills. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 322, 325.

Editing theory and practice, emphasizing copy editing and basic line editing.

351R. Editing Student Journals. (1–2:0:Arr. ea.)

Hands-on training and experience in all aspects of editing and publishing student journals.

362. Discourse Analysis. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 330.

Linguistic analysis of connected speech or written discourse, especially larger linguistic units above the clause level, such as conversational exchanges or written texts.

399R. Academic Internship: Editing and English Language. (1–9:0:0 ea.)

On-the-job experience and education related to editing and English language studies.

410R. Genre and Substantive Editing. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: ELang 322, 325.

Exploring a different genre of publishing each semester; instruction in substantive editing.

421R. Studies in Language or Editing. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: ELang 223.

Topics vary.

430R. Editing for Publication. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.) Prerequisite: ELang 350, 410R; CHum 230.

Refining copy editing and substantive editing skills through hands-on work with actual publications; one-on-one feedback and mentoring.

468. Varieties of English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 330.

Regional and social variation in English, especially standard and nonstandard national and world Englishes such as English-based pidgins and creoles.

495R. The Senior Course. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: senior status; English language major status.

In-depth study of a limited area of English language. Content varies; requires research and writing.

Graduate Courses

521R. Studies in Language. (3:3:0 ea.) Prerequisite: ELang 324 or equivalent.

Topics vary.

522. Language Policy and Planning in English Language Contexts. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 330 or equivalent.

Theories and practices of governing entities as they formulate policies relating to the status and codification of the English language.

524. History of the Book. (3:3:0)

History and development of the book, including modern methods and practices.

525. Old English 1. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223, 324; or equivalents.

Old English grammar and vocabulary; traditional syntactical patterns in various types of Old English prose and poetry.

526. Middle English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223, 324; or equivalents.

Detailed study of the principal dialects of Middle English, as illustrated in the literature of the period.

527. Early Modern English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223, 324; or equivalents.

English language from about 1500 to 1800, with special emphasis on language of Shakespeare and the King James Bible.

528. Varieties of English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223, 324; or equivalents.

Regional and social variation in English, especially standard and nonstandard national and world Englishes, including English-based pidgins and creoles.

529. Structure of Modern English. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 325, or instructor's consent.

English syntax through modern grammars; theories underlying those grammars.

535. Language and Literature. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 223 or Ling 330 or equivalent.

Literature from a language perspective; applying linguistic constructs to literary language; examining literary style; linguistic analysis of unfamiliar texts.

548. Old English 2. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ELang 525.

Additional reading in Old English, emphasizing sound changes, dialects, and textual production.