Spring 2021 English

ENGL 070

Introduction to Academic Writing for the Nonnative Speakers of English

3 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). No graduation credit. Previously listed as ENGL 150. Based on final course assessment, the English Department may recommend a waiver of ENGL 160. Students who receive this waiver earn three hours of proficiency credit for ENGL 160 and placement into ENGL 161. Prerequisite(s): ESL 060 or eligibility as determined by performance on the Department placement test. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago or Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago.

ENGL 071

Introduction to Academic Writing

3 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). No graduation credit. Previously listed as ENGL 152. Based on final course assessment, the English Department may recommend a waiver of ENGL 160. Students who receive this waiver earn three hours of proficiency credit for ENGL 160 and placement into ENGL 161. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility determined by performance on the Department placement test. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago or Undergrad Non-Degree Chicago.

ENGL 101

Understanding Literature

3 hours. Creative Arts course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

ENGL 102

Introduction to Film

3 hours. Same as MOVI 102. Creative Arts course.

ENGL 103

English and American Poetry

3 hours. Creative Arts course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

ENGL 104

English and American Drama

3 hours. Creative Arts course.

ENGL 105

English and American Fiction

3 hours. Creative Arts course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

ENGL 107

Introduction to Shakespeare

3 hours. Creative Arts, and Past course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

ENGL 109

American Literature and American Culture

3 hours. May not be repeated for credit. Creative Arts, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

ENGL 110

English and American Popular Genres

3 hours. Creative Arts, and Individual and Society course.

ENGL 111

Women and Literature

3 hours. Same as GWS 111. Creative Arts, and Individual and Society course.

ENGL 115

Understanding the Bible as Literature

3 hours. Same as RELS 115. Creative Arts course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation.

ENGL 117

Introduction to Gender, Sexuality and Literature

3 hours. Same as GWS 117. Creative Arts, and Individual and Society course.

ENGL 119

Introduction to African American Literature Since 1910

3 hours. Same as AAST 111. Creative Arts, and US Society course.

ENGL 120

Film and Culture

3 hours. Creative Arts, and Individual and Society course.

ENGL 121

Introduction to Moving Image Arts

3 hours. Same as MOVI 121. Creative Arts course.

ENGL 122

Understanding Rhetoric

3 hours. Creative Arts, and Individual and Society course.

ENGL 123

Introduction to Asian American Literature

3 hours. Same as GLAS 123. Creative Arts, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

ENGL 159

Academic Writing Workshop

1 hours. Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENGL 071 and consent of the Director of the First-Year Writing Program. Students must enroll concurrently in ENGL 160 in their first semester and continue in ENGL 160 throughout the semester. Restricted to Fall semester freshmen. Restricted to students with Freshman class standing. Must enroll concurrently in ENGL 160.

ENGL 160

Academic Writing I: Writing in Academic and Public Contexts

3 hours. The deadline for adding this course or switching sections of this course is the end of Week 1 of the semester. After Week 1, adding or switching sections of the course is not permitted. This class may be taught in a blended format. When that is the case, internet access will be required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Please check the online class schedule for blended-online sections. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility as determined by performance on the Department placement test. Course descriptions for composition courses are available at the First-Year Writing Program website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/engl/programs/1styearwriting/.

ENGL 161

Academic Writing II: Writing for Inquiry and Research

3 hours. The deadline for adding this course or switching sections of this course is the end of Week 1 of the semester. After Week 1, adding or switching sections of the course is not permitted. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 or the equivalent. All students take the Writing Placement test. If students place into ENGL 060, ENGL 070, ENGL 071, and ENGL 160, the student must take the course (or courses) prior to enrolling in ENGL 161. Students with an ACT English subscore of 27 or higher, SAT Evidence-Based Critical Reading score of 630 or higher, AP English Language & Composition score of 3 or higher, or IB English Language A: Language & Literature score of 6 or higher, receive credit for ENGL 160 and permission to enroll in ENGL 161. Students may register for any section. Course descriptions for composition courses are available at the First-Year Writing Program website: http://www.uic.du/depts/engl/programs/1styearwriting/.

ENGL 200

Basic English Grammar

3 hours.

ENGL 201

Introduction to the Writing of Creative Nonfiction

3 hours. Recommended background: ENGL 160 and ENGL 161. Restricted to Liberal Arts & Sciences.

ENGL 202

Media and Professional Writing

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161. Restricted to students in the following majors: English and Teaching of English; and students in the following minors: English and Professional Writing. Restricted to Liberal Arts & Sciences.

ENGL 210

Introduction to the Writing of Poetry

3 hours. Recommended background: ENGL 240 or ENGL 241 or ENGL 242 or ENGL 243.

ENGL 212

Introduction to the Writing of Fiction

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 240; and Grade of C or better in ENGL 241 or Grade of C or better in ENGL 242 or Grade of C or better in ENGL 243.

ENGL 222

Tutoring in the Writing Center

3 hours. 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Students meet once per week and schedule two hours per week to tutor. Recommended background: ENGL 161. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Conference.

ENGL 229

Introduction to Asian Film

3 hours. Same as GLAS 229 and MOVI 229. Taught in English. Films contain English subtitles. One film per week will be screened outside of class. Students may choose to attend the official screenings or watch the films on their own. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161. World Cultures course.

ENGL 233

History of Film II: World War II to the Present

3 hours. Same as AH 233 and MOVI 233. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion. Recommended backround: ENGL 102.

ENGL 240

Introduction to Literary Study and Critical Methods

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the University Writing requirement or concurrent registration in ENGL 161 or 171. Recommended background: 3 hours from ENGL 101-123. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

ENGL 241

English Literature I: Beginnings to 1660

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the University Writing requirement or concurrent registration in ENGL 161 or ENGL 171. Recommended background: 3 hours of English from ENGL 101-123. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

ENGL 242

English Literature II: 1660 to 1900

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the University Writing requirement or concurrent registration in ENGL 161 or ENGL 171. Recommended background: 3 hours of English from ENGL 101-123. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

ENGL 243

American Literature: Beginnings to 1900

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the University Writing requirement or concurrent registration in ENGL 161 or ENGL 171. Recommended background: 3 hours of English from English 101-123. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture-Discussion.

ENGL 261

Reading Black Women Writing

3 hours. Same as BLST 261 and GWS 261. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in a 100-level Black Studies or African American literature course; or consent of the instructor.

ENGL 262

Black Cultural Studies

3 hours. Same as BLST 262. Prerequisite(s): BLST 100. Creative Arts, and US Society course.

ENGL 302

Studies in the Moving Image

3 hours. Same as MOVI 302. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 or consent of instructor. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 305

Studies in Fiction

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 240; and Grade of C or better in ENGL 241 or Grade of C or better in ENGL 242 or Grade of C or better in ENGL 243. Recommended background: ENGL 105 or 106. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 311

Medieval English Literature

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 240 and Grade of C or better in ENGL 241. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 315

Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 240; and Grade of C or better in ENGL 242. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 327

Contemporary American Literature: 1980-Present

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 240 and Grade of C or better in ENGL 243. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 351

Topics in Black Art and Literature

3 hours. Same as BLST 351. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): Introductory course in Black Studies or English; or consent of the instructor.

ENGL 382

Editing and Publishing

3 hours. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 383

Writing Digital and New Media

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 161; and sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Recommended Background: ENGL 202. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 384

Technical Writing

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 161; and sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: ENGL 200. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 398

English Honors Seminar

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): A GPA of 3.75 or higher in courses required for the major, completion or simultaneous enrollment in a 400-level seminar, faculty sponsor, and the approval of the department. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 399

Independent Study in English

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of the instructor. The student must first consult with the instructor of the independent study and the instructor and director of undergraduate studies must approve the student's written prospectus specifying the topic, required work, and number of credit hours the student will receive for the course. This course counts toward the limted number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

ENGL 422

Topics in Postcolonial and World Literature in English

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Prerequisite(s): ENGL 318 or ENGL 319 or ENGL 320 or ENGL 333; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 442

Topics in Latinx Literature

3 OR 4 hours. Same as LALS 442. # undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit for undergraduates, or 8 hours of credit for graduate students. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in ENGL 240 or Grade of C or better in ENGL 243 or Grade of C or better in LALS 101 or Grade of C or better in LALS 102; and junior standing or above; or consent of instructor. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 443

Topics in Gender, Sexuality and Literature

3 OR 4 hours. Same as GWS 443. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Prerequiste(s): ENGL 361 or ENGL 362 or ENGL 363 or GWS 101 or GWS 102; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 459

Introduction to the Teaching of English in Middle and Secondary Schools

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the University Writing requirement; and sophomore standing or above. Restricted to Education, Graduate College, or Liberal Arts & Sciences. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 473

Topics in Black Literature

3 OR 4 hours. Same as BLST 490. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): BLST 100; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 474

Topics in Popular Culture and Literature

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Prerequisite(s): ENGL 302 or ENGL 341 or ENGL 342; and senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 481

Methods of Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. All students in the teacher education program must take this course in the term preceding their student teaching. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or 9 hours of English or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 483

Studies in Language and Rhetoric

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 486

The Teaching of Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or 9 hours of English or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 489

The Teaching of Reading and Literature in Middle and Secondary Schools

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Field work required. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 459 and completion of the University Writing requirement; or consent of the instructor. Restricted to Education, Graduate College, or Liberal Arts & Sciences. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 490

Advanced Writing of Poetry

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s) by undergraduates. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduates: Grade of B or better in ENGL 210. Registration restrictions: Graduate students must obtain approval of the Department of English. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 491

Advanced Writing of Fiction

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s) by undergraduates. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduates: Grade of B or better in ENGL 212. Registration restrictions: Graduate students must obtain approval of the Department of English. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 492

Advanced Writing of Creative Nonfiction

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s) by undergraduates. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduates: Grade of B or better in ENGL 201. Registration restrictions: Graduate students must obtain approval of the Department of English. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 493

Internship in Nonfiction Writing

0 TO 6 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. A maximum of 6 hours may be applied toward either the undergraduate major in English or a graduate degree in English. Credit is not given for ENGL 493 if the student has credit in ENGL 593. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 202 and ENGL 240; and ENGL 241 or ENGL 242 or ENGL 243; and consent of the instructor; or Grade of C or better in two of the following courses: ENGL 381, 382, 383, 384. An interview with the coordinator of the internship program prior to registration. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Practice.

ENGL 495

Playwriting

3 hours. Same as THTR 431. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Recommended background: For BA Theatre majors: THTR 101, 201, and 230. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

ENGL 496

Portfolio Practicum

1 hours. Credit is not given for ENGL 496 if the student has credit for ENGL 493. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in two of the following courses: ENGL 381, 382, 383, 384. Restricted to Professional Writing or Professional Writing major(s) or minor(s). Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 498

Educational Practice with Seminar I

6 hours. Graduate credit only with approval of the department. Prerequisite(s): Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, and approval of the department. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Practice.

ENGL 499

Educational Practice with Seminar II

6 hours. Graduate credit only with approval of the department. Prerequisite(s): Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, credit or concurrent registration in ENGL 498, and approval of the department. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Practice.

ENGL 517

British Literature and Culture

4 hours. Restricted to English major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 547

Media, Film, and Performance Studies

4 hours. Restricted to English major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 555

Teaching College Writing

4 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Restricted to Linguistics or English major(s). Restricted to Master of Arts or Doctor of Philosophy. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 571

Program for Writers: Fiction Workshop

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program for writers. Restricted to English major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 572

Program for Writers: Novel Workshop

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Program for Writers. Restricted to English major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 579

The Past Decade

4 hours. Restricted to English major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 585

Seminar in Theoretical Sites

4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): Theory course at the undergraduate or graduate level. Restricted to English major(s). Restricted to Graduate - Chicago. Departmental Approval Required

ENGL 591

Prospectus Preparation

1 TO 12 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated for a maximum of 24 hours of credit. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and consent of the Director of Graduate Studies. Restricted to English major(s). Restricted to Doctor of Philosophy.

ENGL 592

Preliminary Examination Research

1 TO 12 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and consent of the director of graduate studies. Restricted to English major(s). Restricted to Doctor of Philosophy.

ENGL 596

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and consent of the director of graduate studies.

ENGL 597

Master's Project Research in English

0 TO 4 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. No more than 4 hours of ENGL 597 may be applied toward the degree. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor and consent of the director of graduate studies. Open only to Master's degree students.

ENGL 599

PhD Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and the director of graduate studies.