Arkansas State University-Beebe

English Courses

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ENG 0003 Developmental English

A course designed to improve writing skills through exercises in basic grammar, in mechanics, in sentence structure, and in paragraph structure. Students with ACT scores below 19 in English must take this course. 3 Credits

ENG 1003 Freshman English I

Instruction in expository essay form, structure, and style. Prerequisite: ACT scores of 19 or better on reading and English or successful completion of Developmental English and Reading Improvement. 3 Credits

ENG 1013 Freshman English II

A continuation of ENG 10003 with the addition of research papers and literary genres. Prerequisite: ENG 1003. 3 Credits

ENG 1033 Technical Writing & Communication

A course designed to prepare students to demonstrate a high level of effectiveness in handling the demands of workplace writing and communication. Prerequisite: ENG 1003. 3 Credits

ENG 2003 World Literature I

A study of literature from antiquity through the Renaissance, reflecting the major philosophical, religious, and literary trends of these time periods. Prerequisite: ENG 1013. 3 Credits

ENG 2013 World Literature II

A continuation of ENG 20003, from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 1013. 3 Credits

ENG 2023 Creative Writing

Instruction and practice in writing in creative literary forms including creative non-fiction, fiction, and poetry. Students develop skills in the use of literary devices and techniques as well as methods for inspiring creative thinking and expression. Prerequisite: ENG 1013 or consent of instructor.

ENG 2303 American Literature I

A study of American literature from its beginnings in colonial America through the end of the Civil War, reflecting the major authors, issues, and literary trends of these time periods. Prerequisite: ENG 1013. 3 Credits

ENG 2313 American Literature II

A continuation of ENG 2303, from the end of the Civil War to the present. Prerequisite: ENG 1013. 3 Credits

ENG 2583 Literature for Adolescents

A seminar focusing on novels, poetry, short stories, and drama suitable for young adult (YA) students in the upper elementary grades, middle school, and high school. Prerequisite: ENG 1013. 3 Credits

ENG 2053 Folklore

Survey of form in American folk culture. Includes collection, classification, and analysis of folklore within the context of form. Prerequisite: ENG 1013. 3 Credits

ENG 20073 Mythology

A survey of world mythologies, including archetype, hero, creation, flood, apocalyptic, and afterlife characteristics that cultivate literary interpretive skills. Prerequisite: ENG 1013 or consent of instructor. 3 Credits

HUM 20003 Introduction to Humanities I: Europe

This course is a study of the history, literature, arts, and philosophy of the peoples living in Europe and England from the Medieval period to the present. 3 Credits

HUM 20013 Introduction to Humanities II: Greece and Rome

This course is a study of the history, literature, arts, and philosophy of ancient cultures, reflecting the major historical, artistic, and philosophical trends of different time periods. 3 Credits

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