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.

In this course students develop skills in editing, close reading, process implementation, and community building meant to sustain their writing careers after leaving the MFA program. Generally taken in students' third year.

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.

This course examines the teaching of literature across collegiate levels and is designed for English graduate students. It is both practical and theoretical, examining topics such as: the purposes for teaching literature and teaching critical thinking; pedagogical approaches for teaching literature; and designing syllabi, lesson plans, and assignments. We will explore these topics through a variety of texts and perspectives. Assignments will include creating syllabi and lesson plans, reviewing scholarship on a particular topic related to the teaching of literature, and a conference paper on some aspect of the teaching of literature.

This course will examine current instructional practices used to teach writing in academic settings. This course can be repeated for credits as the topic changes each time it is offered.

This course will introduce methods of inquiry-based research for investigating writing practices and pedagogy; this research could be conducted in classrooms for the purpose of improving teaching practices, students' learning, and/or institutional curricular design and practices.

This course will explore the theoretical and practical implications of integrating literature into the composition classroom.

Argumentation is the study of how people justify their acts, beliefs, attitudes, and values, and influence the thought and actions of others, by providing good reasons for the claims they make. This subfield includes both descriptive study (what do people consider to be good reasons and what are they doing when they offer what they take to be justifications?) and normative investigation (under what circumstances should claims be considered justified?). This course addresses argumentation in general and argumentation in specific contexts such as law, business, science, religion, and public affairs, as well as the teaching of argumentation.

Topics of interest to the teacher or professional working in the field of children's and young adult literature. May be repeated with different subject matter.

Topics such as writing assessment, teaching poetry, and teaching writing in the secondary schools. May be repeated with different subject matter.

This course, to be taken in the first year of MS coursework, addresses technical communication as both an academic and professional field. The course surveys history, foundational scholarship, research questions, and research methods in the academic field of technical communication. Students will explore the relationships between the scholarship and the practice of technical communication.