English (EN) Courses

0110 Developmental Seminar (3 non-credit hours) F, SP
Required for students who (a) score below 20 on the English portion of the ACT or below 480 on the verbal portion of the SAT in English, or (b) have not taken either of those tests. Developmental Seminar is intended to help students develop the university-level competencies in reading and writing that are prerequisite to the standard composition sequence. To that end, this course provides an intensive review of English grammar, mechanics, and usage; an introduction to critical thinking; and frequent practice in written composition, including expository essays. Students must pass this course with a grade of “C” or better before they can enroll in English 1113. This is a developmental non-credit course. See pages 33 and 47 concerning Developmental Non-Credit Courses.

1113 Composition and Reading I (3) F, SP
A basic introduction to university-level reading, writing and research. This course promotes competence in grammar, mechanics and usage and emphasizes the development of critical thinking and writing skills through assigned readings and written compositions. Required readings include both literary and non-literary texts; required writing includes frequent expository and argumentative essays, at least one of them documented. Prerequisite for EN 1113: a score of 20 or better on the English section of the ACT, a score of 480 or better on the verbal section of the SAT, or a grade of “C” or better in EN 0110. Students must complete either LU 1103 or EN 1113 with a grade of “C” or better before enrolling in EN 1123.

1123 Composition and Reading II (3) F, SP, SU
The second course (following LU 1103 or EN 1113) in the first-year writing sequence; required for all students, preferably during their first year at the university. Students will continue to develop competence in grammar, mechanics, and usage as well as critical thinking and writing skills through assigned readings and written compositions. This course emphasizes the methods and mechanics of university-level research and documentation. Required writing includes one or more fully documented research papers. Prerequisite for EN 1123: a grade of “C” or better in LU 1103 or EN 1113. Students must complete EN 1123 before enrolling in any other sophomore-level English course.

2113 Survey of English Literature I (3) F, SP, SU
A study of English literature from the beginnings through the Restoration and the 18th Century with particular emphasis on the major writers. Prerequisites: English 1113 or Lipscomb Seminar 1103 and English 1123.

2123 Survey of English Literature II (3) F, SP, SU
A study of English literature from the Romantic Period to the present with emphasis upon the major writers of each period. Prerequisites: English 1113 or Lipscomb Seminar 1103 and English 1123.

2133 Survey of American Literature I (3) F, SP, SU
A study of American literature from colonial times through the Age of Romanticism with an emphasis on major literary figures and movements. Prerequisites: English 1113 or Lipscomb Seminar 1103 and English 1123.

2143 Survey of American Literature II (3) F, SP, SU
A study of American literature from the Age of Realism to the present with an emphasis on major literary figures and movements. Prerequisites: English 1113 or Lipscomb Seminar 1103 and English 1123.

2153 Survey of World Literature I (3) F, SP, SU
A study of translated masterpieces of classical and European literature that have had a major influence on the development of Western culture, particularly on English and American literature. Much attention is given to the classical tradition in Homer, Virgil, and Dante and to mythology of the Greeks and Romans. Prerequisites: English 1113 or Lipscomb Seminar 1103 and English 1123.

2163 Survey of World Literature II (3) F, SP
A study of translated masterpieces of World Literature that have had a major influence on the development of Western culture, particularly on English and American literature, since 1500. Prerequisites: English 1113 or Lipscomb Seminar 1103 and English 1123.

219V Studies in Literature (3)
A study of a special topic in literature selected by the instructor. This course meets the general education sophomore literature requirement. Prerequisite English 1123.

3001 Research Techniques in English (1) F
An introduction to the study of English as a discipline which provides practice in developing the types of assignments required in upper-division English courses, conducting research and appropriate documentation, and applying various critical approaches to the study of literature. Prerequisites: Lipscomb Seminar 1103 or English 1113. Required of all English majors.

3013 Advanced Composition and Rhetoric (3) F, SP
A study of rhetorical strategies used to write about both formal and informal topics. Entails the analysis of prose styles, stresses organization and presentation of information and ideas, the presentation of a case or a formal argument, and adaptation of a stance to fit the particular audience. Prerequisites: English 1113 or Lipscomb Seminar 1103 and English 1123, or their equivalents. Required of English Teaching majors.

3023 English Grammar (3)F*
An eclectic study that includes both a review of the traditional grammar and an introduction to some important concepts of structural and transformational grammar. Class discussion and assigned readings and exercises aim at discovery of principles by which we generate and analyze the structures of standard English, with special attention to grammatical terminology that is especially useful for teachers and writers. More specifically, this study examines syntactic patterns and their transformations, form and function in the several word classes, and the relation of standard dialect and punctuation to grammatical concepts. Prerequisites: English 1113 or Lipscomb Seminar 1103 and English 1123, or their equivalents. Required of English Teaching majors.

3033 History of the English Language (3) SP*
A study of the development of the English language as manifested in changes in its phonology, morphology, grammar, and semantics, especially as these can be understood in relation to culture and to some fundamentals of linguistics. Although some attention is given to Indo-European correspondences, the emphasis is on developments from the Old English Period to the present, including American dialects. Prerequisites: English 1113 or Lipscomb Seminar 1103 and English 1123, or their equivalents. Required of English Teaching majors.

3043 Children’s Literature (3) F
Students become acquainted with what is considered the best literature in varied genres for children of various ages. Attention is given to the aesthetic, pedagogical, and therapeutic value of books for children. The course is designed for Elementary Education majors but will be available to those in other majors with departmental permission and completion of the prerequisite of a sophomore literature course. This course cannot be applied to a major or minor in English and does not meet the general education requirement of a literature course. Prerequisites: a sophomore literature course and admission to the Teacher Education program.

3053 Literature for Young Adults (3) SP
This course provides experiences with literary works, typically outside the classical/traditional canon, which are suitable for use in the secondary classroom. Among varied assignments, students survey young adult readers and practice teaching to the class a young adult novel of their choice. The course is designed for English Teaching majors. This course cannot be applied to a major or minor in English and does not meet the general education requirement of a sophomore literature course. Prerequisites: a sophomore literature course. This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.

3113 Creative Writing (3) F*
The emphasis is upon the writing and analytical discussion of short stories. Prerequisite is any one of these three-hour survey courses: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

3143 Technical Writing (3) SP*
This course provides practice in technical writing and correspondence while examining technical writing principles and style. Students are guided in polishing a technical research project and report from their own academic disciplines. By permission of the instructor. Prerequisites: English 1113 or Lipscomb Seminar 1103 and English 1123 or their equivalents. This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.

3213 Literature of the South (3) F*
A chronological survey of Southern prose and poetry from the 17th century to the present. Emphasis is upon the modern writers, particularly O’Connor, Warren, and Faulkner, with attention to other writers according to student interest. Prerequisite is any one of these survey courses: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163. This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.

3223 American Fiction (3) F*
A study of American short fiction, this course covers the origin and evolution of the American short story through the 19th century and modern and postmodern American short stories, with emphasis on those of Faulkner, Hemingway, Welty, and O’Connor. Prerequisite is any one of these survey courses: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

3313 Literature of the Renaissance in England (3) SP*
A study of selected Renaissance writings exclusive of Shakespearean drama and Milton. Emphasis is upon in-depth study of works selected by the instructor. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

3323 Colonial and Revolutionary American Literature (3) F*
A study of American literature of the colonial and national periods, including Smith, Bradford, Edwards, Franklin and Paine. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

3413 18th Century English Literature (3) F*
A study of selected writings from the Restoration Period and the 18th Century in England. Emphasis is upon major works of Dryden, Swift, Pope, and Johnson, with some attention given to the minor writers. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

3423 English Prose and Poetry of the Romantic Period (3) F*
Through oral and written analysis of British prose and poetry of ca. 1780-1830, this course endeavors to identify both the shared and the divergent sensibilities of “Romantic” writers, principally Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Scott, Byron, Shelley, and Keats. Works of imagination by these authors are studied in conjunction with contemporaneous biographical and critical documents. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

3433 English Prose and Poetry of the Victorian Period (3) F*
Reading and analysis of prose and poetry by British writers of ca. 1830-1900 whose intellectual and aesthetic concerns have proven significant for understanding their time and/or our own. In addition to poetry by Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, and the Pre-Raphaelites and to prose by Carlyle, Newman, and Ruskin, the course includes readings in several other writers who contributed memorably to the variety of Victorian literature. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

3443 Modern Drama (3) F*
A study of contemporary drama from Ibsen on. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

3453 The English Novel (3) F
Assigned readings survey authors, modes, and works that contributed significantly to the development of the English novel, mainly from Defoe through Hardy (ca. 1720-1900). Through study of the entirety of a few acknowledged masterworks and of excerpts from a wide range of representative novels, the course attempts to expand the student’s perspective of the achievement of British novelists in the two centuries surveyed. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163. Required of all English majors.

3513 Literature of the American Renaissance (1820-1865) (3) SP*
This course covers major American writers of the 19th century up to the end of the Civil War including Irving, Hawthorne, Melville, Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

3523 Literature of America (1865-1915) (3) F*
The study of major writers of the later 19th century and early 20th century such as Twain, Howells, Henry James, Crane, Norris, Dreiser, Dickinson. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153., 2163

400V Internship for English Majors (1-3)
A practicum for English majors. Offered on demand. Open to juniors and seniors. Repeatable for up to six hours credit. Prerequisites: English 1113, 1123. This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.

4052 Methods of Teaching English (2) F
Through study and participant observation, this course provides the prospective teacher with information about and opportunities for research into methods of teaching literature, grammar, and composition in the secondary classroom. Practice in making lesson plans is provided. Students are encouraged, though not required, to take English 3053 (Literature for Young Adults) before enrolling in this course. If possible, this course should be taken the semester immediately before student teaching and in conjunction with ED 3534 (Laboratory Experiences and Teaching Strategies in Secondary Schools). Prerequisite: admission to English Teaching program (see requirements under English Teaching Major). This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.

4nn1 Directed Study (1)
One-hour courses in supervised reading of masterpieces which the student has not studied in other courses. The nn will vary depending on topic chosen. Six hours are permitted toward a major. Papers are required. Offered on demand. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

419V Special Topics (1, 2, 3)
Offered according to individual need, and permitting variable credit of one, two or three hours, this course is designed to further the study of and research into a special topic. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163. This course may satisfy the SALT Tier II requirement.

4203 Literary Theory and Criticism (3) SP*
The course attempts to define and illustrate several of the principal approaches taken by critics in interpreting and evaluating literary works. Assignments include readings in influential critical texts from Plato to the present, with particular attention to major terms of criticism. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

4223 American Literature 1915 to Present (3) SP*
This course covers major American writers of the 20th century after the beginning of World War I including writers from both the modern and postmodern periods. Some writers covered include Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, Steinbeck, and Bellow. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

4313 Chaucer and Medieval Literature (3) SP*
A study of medieval poetry and drama with major emphasis on Chaucer’s works. Some attention given to Middle English language. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

4323 Shakespeare: Comedies (3) SP
A study of selected comedies and dramatic romances of Shakespeare. Some attention is given to the development of comedy in England. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

4333 Milton and 17th Century Literature (3) F*
Selected prose and poetry of the early 17th century (1600-1675). Selected authors include Crashaw, Donne, Herbert, Marvell, Vaughan, and Milton, with special emphasis placed on the major works of Milton. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

4413 Modern Poetry (3) SP*
A course in the interpretation and criticism of selected modern masters of poetry, British and American, from Yeats to Heaney, with the emphasis on poetry as an art. The poets selected may vary at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

4423 Modern Fiction (3) F*
A study of fiction by recent international writers. Emphasis is upon contemporary writers. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163.

4513 Honors English (3)
Offered on demand, a seminar course designed for English majors who have maintained a superior record. Emphasis is placed upon individual research. A long research essay is required. Prerequisites: See chairman.

4523 Shakespeare: Tragedies (3) F
A study of the major tragedies and selected histories of Shakespeare. Attention is given to major critical works concerning the tragedies. Prerequisite is any one of the following: English 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, 2153, 2163. Required of all English majors.

460V Independent Study in English (1, 2, 3)
Offered according to individual need and interest, and permitting variable credit of one, two, or three hours, this course is designed for students who have completed at least one upper-division English course and wish to propose a program of independent study which would deepen or extend their knowledge of literature, written communication, the English language, or the teaching of English. The proposed program of study must be approved by the academic chair. Prerequisite is any upper-division English course (at the level of 3000 or above).

480V English Travel (1, 2, 3) SU
Group travel with Lipscomb English instructor. Research and writing are required. Prerequisite: See chairman.

4992 Senior English Seminar (2) SP
A review of the entire field of English and American literature designed to help the student organize, integrate, and evaluate material which he/she has previously studied, to allow the student to strengthen knowledge in areas not thoroughly covered by course work, and to demonstrate a knowledge of bibliography and research. This course is designed to help the student prepare for the comprehensive examination in English. Required of all English majors. Prerequisites: All requirements for the major.

*Offered in alternate years