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• ENG 345: Business Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study and application of current theories and practices of effective professional communication, focusing on using common business formats to write for specific audiences in a variety of contexts. Prerequisite:    ENG100 OR HON111
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• ENGH 401: Writing in the Professions

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develop and hone writing skills in professional situations, this course is for any student with appropriate prerequisites, but developed for students in the PWDR program, including those who are planning on working as professional writers in a variety of professional fields. The course will work well for a variety of majors, particularly if the student or professional is enrolled in the Professional and Technical Writing minor or certificate. The class will focus on understanding discipline specific genres and the various discursive communities that incorporate a variety of styles and rhetorical strategies in their daily writing practice. Because this is an experiential learning course, students will work in professional writing situations the course cap is 20. The course is offered on a 4-course rotation or a 2-year rotation. The course is a once a week course in the evening. Prerequisite:    ENGH101 AND INT231 OR BUSE333
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• ENGL 151: Introduction to Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Defines and analyzes the four genres of creative literature--poetry, drama, novel, and short story--in order to instill an understanding and appreciation of literature. Special attention is given to the techniques through which literature captures and comments on human experience.
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• ENGL 152: Literature and Society

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines a particular theme related to a social issue, ethical dilemma, area of study, or other cultural category across a range of texts. Provides a literature lens through which to explore the chosen topic. Course focus varies with instructor.
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• ENGL 204: Intro to Creative Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces methods and craft of creative writing in prose and poetry forms. Students create and revise their own imaginative works using models by established writers. This course is a combination of lecture, peer workshop, and discussion. Prerequisite:    WRIT103 OR ENG100 OR ENG1112 OR ENGH101 OR ENGH101X OR HNR102
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• ENGL 211: Grammars of English

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Familiarizes students with grammatical terminology, offers a descriptive overview of American English grammars and syntax, and provides a structural framework for analyzing written English. Course is designed (i) to enable students to gain explicit (conscious) knowledge of English grammar and syntax, (ii) to provide students with tools for analyzing syntactic structures in varieties of American English, and (iii) to understand value judgments placed on grammar (particularly on non-standard dialects) in education and in American society. Prerequisite:    WRIT103 OR ENG100 OR ENG1112 OR ENGH101 OR ENGH101X OR HNR102 OR WRIT101
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• ENGL 220: Global Literature Survey

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines how concepts such as identity and cultural politics, cultural displacement, globalization, modernization, nationalism, colonialism, religious belief, tradition, and family life shape literature from multiple regions of the world, excluding Europe. Students will study a variety of works representing diverse perspectives and voices. Texts will be read in English translation.?
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• ENGL 227: European Literature Survey

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines European poetry, fiction, and drama from the 16th century to the 21st century, comprising the Neoclassical, Enlightenment, Romantic, Realist/Naturalist, Modernist, Post-Modern and other developing movements. Consideration will be given to historical, cultural, and literary contexts. Through discussion and lecture, students will gain experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting literature, enhancing critical thinking and writing skills. Prerequisite:    WRIT103
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• ENGL 228: Core Western Texts

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Surveys important literary works of the Western tradition from texts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Classical Greece through the European Renaissance. Consideration will be given to historical, cultural, and literary contexts. Through discussion and lecture, students will gain experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting literature, enhancing critical thinking and writing skills Prerequisite:    WRIT103
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• ENGL 230: American Literature Survey I

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines select works of American literature from America's beginnings though the Civil War, their historical, social and cultural contexts, and the major literary movements of the period. Students will gain experience in reading, analyzing, and interpreting literature, enhancing critical thinking and writing skills.?
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