2024-2025 Course List

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

Study and analysis of poetry since 1945.

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.

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.

This course addresses the planning and execution of content through methodological approaches to data analysis and content development. This course surveys the planning, creation, and management of content within editorial development, experience design, and systems design. Students will explore the methods of content strategy to compile, extract, and develop meaningful content that uses multimodal tools for visualization.

Individual study in writing. (Creative writing majors may take up to 3 credits total.)

Advanced study of theories of literature and its production and use.

The course addresses the use of research to answer questions and solve problems in the technical communication workplace. The course addresses research methods commonly used by technical communicators, such as interviewing, surveys, usability testing, and secondary research.

Topics relating to rhetorical theory in the workplace, including examination of how workplace cultures shape writing assumptions and approaches. May be repeated with different subject matter.

Technical communication course designed specifically for STEM industry professionals or students in PSM programs; emphasis on development of technical communication skills and expertise needed for business- and industry-specific documents and presentations for internal or external audiences.

Examination of instructional design principles and models, including research in theory and practice of instructional design for technical communicators in academic and industry settings.

Focused study on a topic not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

Analysis of fiction and literary nonfiction that treats technical and scientific themes.

Rhetorical theory applied to technical documents, including an examination of how workplace cultures shape writing assumptions and approaches.