2022-2023 Course List

Study of selected works about gender and gendered experiences up through the present with attention to gender and sexuality within cultural contexts. May be repeated with different subject matter.

Studies in selected authors, topics, or periods of American multicultural literatures, particularly those of Native American, African American, Chicano/Latino American, and Asian American groups. Emphasizes close readings of primary works, analyzing secondary sources, and analytical writing. May be repeated with different subject matter.

Continued workshop in composition pedagogy for first-year teaching assistants.

Study of current second language writing theories and practices in connection to first-year teaching assistants' teaching of basic writing and composition for multilingual writers.

Study of current theories and practices in TESOL in connection to students' placement in a university-level ESL classroom.

Introduction to the major theories of the nature of composition and their pedagogical application.

Study of research paradigms and methods common in the field of TESOL/Applied Linguistics and preparation to plan and implement a research project.

This course aims to develop students¿ understanding of the interdisciplinary field of second language (L2) writing and, more specifically, the unique characteristics and instructional needs of L2 writers across multiple contexts.

Exploration of second language literacy as a situated social practice. Current second language literacy theories and practices are studied and applied to a variety of second language reading and writing instructional contexts.

Topics in a broad range of English studies. May be repeated with different subject matter.

Exploration of major theories of second language acquisition through supporting research and pedagogical applications.

Examination of a special topic or topics in the field of TESOL/Applied Linguistics. Course may be repeated.

Studies in selected national literature or in topics/periods of world literature. May be repeated with different subject matter.

Study of the underpinnings of creative nonfiction.

Study of the underpinnings of fiction.

Study of the technical underpinnings of poetry.

Workshop in writing personal essays and literary journalism.

Workshop in fiction writing.

Workshop in poetry writing.

This course is a creative writing workshop for English or non-English graduate students who are not currently admitted to the MFA program.

Study and analysis of selected works in fiction and nonfiction since 1945.

Study and analysis of poetry since 1945.

This course familiarizes students with various approaches and strategies to the teaching of creative writing. Discussions of classroom practices and pedagogical theories as well as teaching demonstrations prepare students to plan and develop an introductory-level creative writing course.

Topics relating to creative writing. May be repeated with different subject matter.

This course introduces students to research methods and critical writing strategies for masters¿ level work. It also focuses on professional development and the creation of documents such as CVs, conference proposals, and annotated bibliographies. The course is required for all students in the following programs: MA Literature & English Studies, MA English Education, MA Literature and Composition, GC English Literature. Students are encouraged to take this course in the first semester, if possible.