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All Undergraduate English Courses

This is a list of all courses offered in the program. Visit the Upcoming Courses page for a list of courses offered for the current and next semester (when available).

ENGLISH 90 Basic Writing
0 cr. Undergraduate.
Sustained writing and revision to develop fluency in articulating ideas and familiarity with writing conventions. Fourth instructional hr required.
Prerequisites: level 0 on English Placement Test.
Course Rules: May not be taken cr/no cr. Audit not allowed. Fee for 3 cr assessed; credits count toward credit load for Financial Aid and enrollment verification only.
Last Taught: Summer 2016, Spring 2006, Fall 2005, Spring 2005.
ENGLISH 95 Fundamentals of Composition
0 cr. Undergraduate.
Critical reading and writing, with an emphasis on the processes of writing and revision. Students produce a portfolio of revised essays.
Prerequisites: level 0 on English Placement Test.
Course Rules: May not be taken cr/no cr. Fee for 3 cr assessed; credits count toward credit load for Financial Aid and enrollment verification only.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013.
ENGLISH 100 Introduction to College Writing and Reading
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Critical reading and writing, with emphasis on the processes of writing, revision, and academic conventions. Students produce a portfolio of revised essays.
Prerequisites: Level 1 earned via ACT, SAT, Guided English Placement (GEP), or English Placement Test (scores from 2019 or earlier), or grade of C or better in ENGLISH 95.
Course Rules: May not be taken cr/no cr. Not open to students who have taken ENGLISH 101.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Critical reading, writing, and revision, with an emphasis on reflective inquiry and academic writing conventions. Students produce a portfolio of revised essays.
Prerequisites: Level 2 earned via ACT, SAT, Guided English Placement (GEP), or English Placement Test (scores from 2019 or earlier), or grade of C or better in ENGLISH 95.
Course Rules: May not be taken cr/no cr. Not open to students who have taken ENGLISH 100. ESL 118 counts as a repeat of ENGLISH 101.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
ENGLISH 102 College Writing and Research
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Extensive engagement with foundational concepts in information literacy, critical thinking, and writing with genre awareness to approach research as a rhetorical endeavor.
Prerequisites: Level 3 earned via ACT, SAT, Guided English Placement (GEP), or English Placement Test (scores from 2019 or earlier), or a grade of C or better in English 100, English 101, EAP 101, or EAP 118.
General Education Requirements: OWCA, ENG
Course Rules: May not be taken Credit/No Credit. Counts as repeat of ENGLISH 112, HONORS 102, or HONORS 112.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, UWinteriM 2025, Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 111 Entertainment Arts: Film, Television, and the Internet
3 cr. Undergraduate.
History of film, television, and the internet. Focus on economic and aesthetic features of these media and interrelationships among them. Models for critiquing each form.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: ARTHIST 111, ENGLISH 111, and FILMSTD 111 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 150 Multicultural America
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Cross-cultural study of U.S. ethnic and racial identities through materials from literature, history, and the media, with attention to African-, Asian-, Hispanic-, and Native American experiences.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: CD, HU
Course Rules: Cultures and Communities Program course; required service learning component.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 192 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.
ENGLISH 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Spring 2010, Summer 2009, Spring 2007.
ENGLISH 201 Strategies for Academic Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Intensive practice in expository writing designed to continue development of already proficient writers.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 205 Business Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Instruction and practice in writing business reports, memos, and letters. Particularly appropriate for students in business and related areas.
Prerequisites: soph st; grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Course Rules: May not be taken cr/no cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
ENGLISH 206 Technical Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Instruction and practice in writing technical reports, proposals, and other technical writing forms. Particularly appropriate for students in science, engineering, architecture, and other applied sciences.
Prerequisites: satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Course Rules: May not be taken cr/no cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 206X Technical Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Instruction and practice in writing technical reports, proposals, and other technical writing forms. Particularly appropriate for students in science, engineering, architecture, and other applied sciences.
Prerequisites: satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Course Rules: May not be taken cr/no cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 207 Health Science Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Instruction and practice in writing reports and research papers for health science professions. Particularly appropriate for students in health related fields, including pre-medical, dental, etc.
Prerequisites: satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Course Rules: May not be taken cr/no cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
ENGLISH 209 Language in the United States
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Survey of the languages of the U.S., discussing social and political aspects of language use and issues of interethnic communication.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2011, Fall 2010.
ENGLISH 210 Global Englishes
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Varieties of English spoken around the world; history and spread of English; use of English as a national and international language.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2021.
ENGLISH 211 Aspects of the English Language:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory projects in such areas as social or specialized usages, modern grammars, dialects, English language history, theoretical and practical studies of language in literary forms.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Fall 1988, Spring 1987, Fall 1986, Spring 1986.
ENGLISH 212 Grammar and Usage
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The basic concepts and categories of English grammar, with emphasis on usage and writing problems.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
ENGLISH 214 Writing in the Professions:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Adaptation of writing to situations and requirements of specific professional writing genres, such as criminal justice, government, and environmental writing.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic; no cr limit.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
ENGLISH 215 Introduction to English Studies
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Writing-intensive introduction to multiple forms and contexts of literary and nonliterary texts and discourses in English, in a cultural, historical, and global framework.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: OWCB, HU
Course Rules: Required for English & secondary education English majors.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
ENGLISH 222 English Writers, 1800 to the Present
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Works of English literary tradition from the Romantics through the present. Combines close reading with study of historical and social context of literature.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2009, Fall 2008, Fall 2007.
ENGLISH 233 Introduction to Creative Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to the writing of poetry and fiction.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
ENGLISH 240 Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Major concerns in cultural criticism, including race, gender, class, cultural identity, technology, and ideology; examines how rhetoric, writing, and media influence our thinking about these concerns.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in ENGLISH 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: OWCB, HU
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 243 Introduction to Literature by Women:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Ways in which women have expressed their views of women's roles and goals in literature.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2019, Fall 2014.
ENGLISH 245 The Life, Times, and Work of a Literary Artist:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A writer in a cultural, historical, and biographical context.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Fall 2008.
ENGLISH 247 Literature and Human Experience:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Focus upon the portrayal of a universal theme in literature of the past and present.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011.
ENGLISH 248 Literature and Contemporary Life:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Literary portrayal of the character issues and concerns of the contemporary world as reflected in literature.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in ENGLISH 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012.
ENGLISH 251 Fantasy in Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Forms of fantasy in literature from the medieval period to the present.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: UWinteriM 2018, UWinteriM 2017, UWinteriM 2016, UWinteriM 2015.
ENGLISH 253 Science Fiction:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected works of literary science fiction by theme, type, period, or origin.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2010.
ENGLISH 260 Introduction to Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected works of poetry by theme or type.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 of EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg of topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Fall 2008.
ENGLISH 261 Introduction to Short Stories:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected short stories by theme, type, period, or origin.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010.
ENGLISH 262 Introduction to Drama:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected plays of the English-speaking theater by theme, type, period, or origin.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2006, Fall 2005, Summer 2005, Fall 2004.
ENGLISH 263 Introduction to the Novel:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected novels from the English-speaking world by theme, type, period, or origin.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg of topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011.
ENGLISH 268 Introduction to Cultural Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theories, subject matters, and core texts of the interdisciplinary field of cultural studies.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Fall 2009, Fall 2007, Spring 2005.
ENGLISH 269 Literary Forms and Genres:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A literary form or genre such as essay, satire, tragedy, etc.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in ENGLISH 102(P) or score at level 4 of EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2011, UWinteriM 2011.
ENGLISH 274 Literature and the Other Arts:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selections from literary studies in connection with works from the other arts ranging from the Middle Ages to the present.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 1993.
ENGLISH 276 Introduction to American Indian Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Literature of the American Indian, focusing on major forms, prominent themes, or a particular tribe of time period.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in ENGLISH 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU, CD
Course Rules: AIS 276 and ENGLISH 276 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another with the same topic. Retakeable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 277 Introduction to Ethnic Minority Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A survey covering literature by three or more of the following ethnic groups: African American, American Indian, Asian American, U.S. Latino/a, and Caribbean American.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: CD, HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2022, Fall 2018, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
ENGLISH 278 Introduction to World Literatures Written in English:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The literature of a particular region or regions of the English-speaking world.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in ENGLISH 102(P) or score at level 4 of EPT.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken with change of topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2010, Fall 2009.
ENGLISH 279 Introduction to U.S. Latino/a Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Latino/a American literature with a focus on region, genre, theme, or period.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
General Education Requirements: CD, HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to a 9 cr max. English 279 & Latino 279 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Fall 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008.
ENGLISH 280 Introduction to Asian-American Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Asian-American literature with focus on region, genre, theme, or period.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 of EPT.
General Education Requirements: CD, HU
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg of topic to 9 cr max..
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Spring 2006.
ENGLISH 281 Introduction to African-American Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
African-American literature with a focus on region, genre, theme, or period.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in ENGLISH 102(P) or score at level 4 of EPT.
General Education Requirements: CD, HU
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2011, Spring 2010, Fall 2008.
ENGLISH 285 Modern Irish Language and Literature in Translation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Major works of literature written in Irish Gaelic, eighth century to present day, in bilingual (Irish/English) texts.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
Course Rules: Celtic 285 & English 285 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2007, Spring 1986, Spring 1985, Spring 1984.
ENGLISH 286 Writing about Film and Television
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Intensive practice and study of the critical and technical elements of writing with emphasis on close reading and writing about media images and narratives.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in English 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT.
Course Rules: English 286 & FilmStd 286 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2011.
ENGLISH 290 Introduction to Film Studies
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Analysis of formal, thematic, and generic components of narrative, documentary, and avant garde filmmaking.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: English 290 & FilmStd 290 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
ENGLISH 291 Introduction to Television Studies
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The forms, images, and narratives particular to television.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: English 291 & FilmStd 291 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
ENGLISH 292 Classic Dramas in Film:
1 cr. Undergraduate.
A sampling of great plays in film versions, with performances by acclaimed actors.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Offered on a cr/no cr basis. May be retaken w/chg in topic to 3 cr max. English 292 & FilmStd 292 are jointly offered; w/same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
ENGLISH 294 Game Culture
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Critical study of games, digital and otherwise; forms, conventions, and practices that inform design and reception of games; place of games in contemporary culture.
Prerequisites: GER OWC-A.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of English 380 w/same topic. English 294 & FilmStd 294 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
ENGLISH 295 Women and Film
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A study of the representation of women in narrative, documentary, and avant garde film, television and/or video, including a survey of psychoanalytic theories of spectatorship and feminist analyses of mass culture.
Prerequisites: soph st.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: English 295 & FilmStd 295 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Fall 2007, Spring 2005.
ENGLISH 296 UROP Apprenticeship
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: One credit for 45 hrs research. May be retaken to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Not open to jrs & srs.
Last Taught: Spring 2009, Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2006.
ENGLISH 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
ENGLISH 298 Undergraduate Lower-Division Service Learning
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Faculty-supervised placement of students as community service volunteers.
Prerequisites: concurrent registration in ENGLISH 100 or 200 level service learning course.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 3 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008.
ENGLISH 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2002, Spring 1992, Fall 1991.
ENGLISH 301 Survey of English Literature, Beginnings to 1500
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Writers and literary trends of the Old English and medieval period, with emphasis on their historical, social, and cultural context.
Prerequisites: soph st; English 215(P); satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016.
ENGLISH 302 Survey of English Literature, 1500-1660
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Writers and trends of the English literature in the period 1500-1660, with emphasis on historical, social, and cultural context.
Prerequisites: soph st; English 215(P); satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: Recom in prep for English 452, 453, 454 & 456.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2020, Fall 2018, Fall 2017.
ENGLISH 303 Survey of English Literature, 1660-1798
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Writers and trends in English Literature, 1660-1798, with emphasis on historical, social, and cultural context.
Prerequisites: soph st; English 215(P); satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
ENGLISH 304 Survey of English Literature, 1798-1900
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Writers and trends in English Literature, 1798-1900, with emphasis on historical, social, and cultural context.
Prerequisites: soph st; English 215(P); satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2020, Fall 2017, Fall 2015.
ENGLISH 305 Survey of English Literature: 1900 to the Present
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Writers and trends of English Literature since 1900, with emphasis on historical, social, and cultural context.
Prerequisites: soph st; English 215(P); satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.
ENGLISH 306 Survey of Irish Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Irish literature from earliest times through the Literary Renaissance--folklore, saga, bardic poetry; poetry, fiction, and drama of the nineteenth century to the present.
Prerequisites: soph st; English 215(P); satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2020.
ENGLISH 307 Survey of American Literature to 1865
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Writers and trends in American Literature before 1865, with emphasis on historical, social, and cultural context.
Prerequisites: soph st; English 215(P); satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2020, Spring 2019.
ENGLISH 308 Survey of American Literature, 1865-1965
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Writers and trends of American Literature, 1865-1965, with emphasis on historical, social, and cultural context.
Prerequisites: soph st; English 215(P); satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Spring 2021.
ENGLISH 309 Survey of Contemporary American Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Writers and trends of American Literature after 1965, with emphasis on historical, social, and cultural context.
Prerequisites: soph st; English 215(P); satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2021.
ENGLISH 310 Writing, Speaking, and Technoscience in the 21st Century
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theories and practices of communicating about science and technology.
Prerequisites: satisfaction of OWC-A GER or cons instr.
General Education Requirements: OWCB, HU
Course Rules: Satisfies OWC-B GER.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
ENGLISH 312 Topics in Film, Television and Digital Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of stylistic, generic, historical, or theoretical issues in film, television and/or digital studies.
Prerequisites: junior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, and ENGLISH 290(P).
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 312 and FILMSTD 312 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022.
ENGLISH 316 World Cinema:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
National cinemas in first, second, and/or third world nations; relationships among representation, narrative, and social forms.
Prerequisites: junior standing or ENGLISH 290(P); satisfaction of OWC-A.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. COMPLIT 316, ENGLISH 316 & FILMSTD 316 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 320 Studies in Film and Television Authorship:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The function of authorship in the cinema and/or in television; the roles of producer, director, screenwriter, and star.
Prerequisites: junior standing or ENGLISH 290(P), and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 320 and FILMSTD 320 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2021, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
ENGLISH 325 The Art of Fiction:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of novels or short stories through a unifying theme, set of technical problems, or critical concepts.
Prerequisites: junior standing; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2021.
ENGLISH 325G The Art of Fiction:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of novels or short stories through a unifying theme, set of technical problems, or critical concepts.
Prerequisites: junior standing; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2021.
ENGLISH 326 The Development of the Novel:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major artistic, social and intellectual events in the history of the novel from its origins to the present.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2021.
ENGLISH 326G The Development of the Novel:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major artistic, social and intellectual events in the history of the novel from its origins to the present.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2021.
ENGLISH 327 The Development of the Short Story
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major artistic, social and intellectual events in the history of the short story from the nineteenth century to the present.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2017.
ENGLISH 327G The Development of the Short Story
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major artistic, social and intellectual events in the history of the short story from the nineteenth century to the present.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2017.
ENGLISH 329 Film and Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Capabilities and limitations of narrative film and literature, emphasizing the distinctiveness of each artistic mode.
Prerequisites: jr st, English 290(P), satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; or cons instr.
Course Rules: English 329 & FilmStd 329 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2020.
ENGLISH 329G Film and Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Capabilities and limitations of narrative film and literature, emphasizing the distinctiveness of each artistic mode.
Prerequisites: jr st, English 290(P), satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; or cons instr.
Course Rules: English 329 & FilmStd 329 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2020.
ENGLISH 332 LGBTQ+ Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Examines themes in modern literature about sexual identity and community.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
ENGLISH 341 The Development of Drama:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A historical approach, with emphasis on new ideas in the theatre, new techniques, and the evolution of genres.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2006, Spring 1990.
ENGLISH 341G The Development of Drama:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A historical approach, with emphasis on new ideas in the theatre, new techniques, and the evolution of genres.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2006, Spring 1990.
ENGLISH 342 Comedy:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Works from the comic tradition with focus on theme, genre, region, or historical development.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2015.
ENGLISH 342G Comedy:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Works from the comic tradition with focus on theme, genre, region, or historical development.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2015.
ENGLISH 344 Modern Drama:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics vary. American and English dramatists since 1920, with emphasis on their stage approach, their use of language; and themes of illusion, communication, and identity.
Prerequisites: junior standing, satisfaction of GER English Competency; 6 cr in courses approved for L&S Humanities distribution.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2022.
ENGLISH 344G Modern Drama:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics vary. American and English dramatists since 1920, with emphasis on their stage approach, their use of language; and themes of illusion, communication, and identity.
Prerequisites: junior standing, satisfaction of GER English Competency; 6 cr in courses approved for L&S Humanities distribution.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2022.
ENGLISH 350 Global Jewish Film and Television:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Global Jewish identity in its historic and contemporary cultural dimensions through film and media texts, analysis, and criticism.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 350, FILMSTD 350, and JEWISH 350 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 360 The Art of Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Inquiry into the art of poetry, with readings from a variety of poets.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Fall 2012.
ENGLISH 360G The Art of Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Inquiry into the art of poetry, with readings from a variety of poets.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Fall 2012.
ENGLISH 361 The Development of Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A study of significant intellectual, artistic, or social events in the history of poetry.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 361G The Development of Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A study of significant intellectual, artistic, or social events in the history of poetry.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 372 Survey of American Indian Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A general, representative study of the literature of the American Indian.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD, HU
Course Rules: AIS 372 & English 372 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
ENGLISH 373 Survey of Ethnic Minority Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A general, representative study of the literature of two or more ethnic minority groups.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD, HU
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2016, Fall 2015.
ENGLISH 374 Survey of U.S. Latino/a Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A general, representative study of U.S. Latino/a literature.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Course Rules: English 374 & Latino 374 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2005.
ENGLISH 375 Survey of Asian American Literature
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A general, representative study of Asian-American literature written since 1930.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
ENGLISH 376 Survey of African-American Literature to 1930
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A general, representative study of African-American literature before 1930.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Last Taught: Fall 2011, UWinteriM 2009.
ENGLISH 377 Survey of African-American Literature, 1930 to the Present
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A general, representative study of African-American literature written since 1930.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
ENGLISH 378 Survey of Current Literary and Cultural Theory
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A general, representative study of current critical approaches to literary and cultural studies, including basic terminology and concrete application.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2021.
ENGLISH 380 Media and Society:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
An examination of film, television, and/or digital media culture, with attention to class, gender, race, sexuality, nation and the environment.
Prerequisites: junior standing and ENGLISH 290(P) or ENGLISH 291(P) or 6 cr in courses approved for hum breadth cr.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 380 and FILMSTD 380 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 380G Media and Society:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
An examination of film, television, and/or digital media culture, with attention to class, gender, race, sexuality, nation and the environment.
Prerequisites: junior standing and ENGLISH 290(P) or ENGLISH 291(P) or 6 cr in courses approved for hum breadth cr.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 380 and FILMSTD 380 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 381 World Literatures Written in English:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A general, representative study of the literature of an area of the English-speaking world, e.g. Canada, Australia, etc.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg of topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, UWinteriM 2018.
ENGLISH 383 Cinema, Television, and Genre:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Stylistic and thematic analyses of film and/or television genres (e.g., melodrama, film noir, sitcom). Consideration of writers, directors, producers and stars whose works represent forms of a genre.
Prerequisites: junior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, and ENGLISH 290(P) or 6 cr in courses approved for hum breadth cr.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 383 and FILMSTD 383 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 383G Cinema, Television, and Genre:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Stylistic and thematic analyses of film and/or television genres (e.g., melodrama, film noir, sitcom). Consideration of writers, directors, producers and stars whose works represent forms of a genre.
Prerequisites: junior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, and ENGLISH 290(P) or 6 cr in courses approved for hum breadth cr.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 383 and FILMSTD 383 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 390 Classical Film Criticism and Theory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of the history of film theory, with particular attention to developing critical skills in film theoretical writing.
Prerequisites: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, English 290(P), & ArtHist 205(P); or cons instr.
Course Rules: English 390 & FilmStd 390 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
ENGLISH 390G Classical Film Criticism and Theory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of the history of film theory, with particular attention to developing critical skills in film theoretical writing.
Prerequisites: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, English 290(P), & ArtHist 205(P); or cons instr.
Course Rules: English 390 & FilmStd 390 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
ENGLISH 391 Television Criticism and Theory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of the forms and representational strategies of television narrative, and the various modes of analysis that may be applied to television viewers and texts.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 291(P) or cons instr.
Course Rules: English 391 & FilmStd 391 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019.
ENGLISH 391G Television Criticism and Theory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of the forms and representational strategies of television narrative, and the various modes of analysis that may be applied to television viewers and texts.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 291(P) or cons instr.
Course Rules: English 391 & FilmStd 391 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019.
ENGLISH 393 Entertainment Industries:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
In-depth look at contemporary media industries both in the U.S. and globally. Emphasis on changing content, production and viewing practices.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of OWC-A; English 290(P), English 291(P), or cons instr.
Course Rules: English 393 & FilmStd 393 are jointly offered; w/same topic, they count as repeats of one another. May be retaken w/change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
ENGLISH 394 Theories of Digital Culture:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
An examination of theories of digital and new media in relation to cinema, television, literature, and other arts.
Prerequisites: junior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, and ENGLISH 290(P) or ENGLISH 291(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 394 and FILMSTD 394 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 394G Theories of Digital Culture:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
An examination of theories of digital and new media in relation to cinema, television, literature, and other arts.
Prerequisites: junior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, and ENGLISH 290(P) or ENGLISH 291(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 394 and FILMSTD 394 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 395 Feminist Media Criticism and Theory:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theories of representation, spectatorship, and analyses of gender and identity in relation to film, television, and/or digital media.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 395 and FILMSTD 395 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Spring 1996, Fall 1993.
ENGLISH 400 Introduction to English Linguistics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of linguistic theory and techniques to modern English. Course is required of all English majors and minors in the College of Community Engagement & Professions' School of Education.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: ENGLISH 400 and LINGUIS 400 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2021.
ENGLISH 400G Introduction to English Linguistics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of linguistic theory and techniques to modern English. Course is required of all English majors and minors in the College of Community Engagement & Professions' School of Education.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: ENGLISH 400 and LINGUIS 400 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2021.
ENGLISH 401 History of the English Language
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The origins of the English language and its changing structure.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition Competency req.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
ENGLISH 401G History of the English Language
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The origins of the English language and its changing structure.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition Competency req.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
ENGLISH 402 Theories of Language and Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Various topics involving some theoretical aspect(s) of language and literature.
Prerequisites: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; an intro course in linguis (e.g. English/Linguis 400, English 401, or Linguis 350).
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 2009.
ENGLISH 402G Theories of Language and Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Various topics involving some theoretical aspect(s) of language and literature.
Prerequisites: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; an intro course in linguis (e.g. English/Linguis 400, English 401, or Linguis 350).
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 2009.
ENGLISH 403 Survey of Modern English Grammar
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Studies in elements of grammar, noun and verb phrase, clause and sentence connection, and complex noun phrase.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2015.
ENGLISH 403G Survey of Modern English Grammar
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Studies in elements of grammar, noun and verb phrase, clause and sentence connection, and complex noun phrase.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2015.
ENGLISH 404 Language, Power, and Identity
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The use of distinctive language varieties to construct identity and maintain power relations within a society.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 404G Language, Power, and Identity
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The use of distinctive language varieties to construct identity and maintain power relations within a society.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 406 Advanced English Grammar
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of English 403 with emphasis on the analysis of complex sentences and discourse syntax.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 403(P).
Course Rules: English 406 & Linguis 406 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 1995, Spring 1994.
ENGLISH 406G Advanced English Grammar
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of English 403 with emphasis on the analysis of complex sentences and discourse syntax.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 403(P).
Course Rules: English 406 & Linguis 406 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 1995, Spring 1994.
ENGLISH 412 Global Cinema and Media:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of cinema and media in the context of globalization; cinema and media's changing impact beyond national borders.
Prerequisites: junior standing or ENGLISH 290(P); and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 412 and FILMSTD 412 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 412G Global Cinema and Media:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Study of cinema and media in the context of globalization; cinema and media's changing impact beyond national borders.
Prerequisites: junior standing or ENGLISH 290(P); and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 412 and FILMSTD 412 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 414 Special Topics in Creative Writing:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Readings, discussion and assigned writing in specialized areas of creative writing.
Prerequisites: junior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, and ENGLISH 233(P), ENGLISH 234(P), ENGLISH 235(P), or ENGLISH 236(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. May not be retaken for major cr. Students may not enroll concurrently in a second section of ENGLISH 414 or in ENGLISH 415, ENGLISH 416, ENGLISH 615, or ENGLISH 616.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 414G Special Topics in Creative Writing:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Readings, discussion and assigned writing in specialized areas of creative writing.
Prerequisites: junior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, and ENGLISH 233(P), ENGLISH 234(P), ENGLISH 235(P), or ENGLISH 236(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. May not be retaken for major cr. Students may not enroll concurrently in a second section of ENGLISH 414 or in ENGLISH 415, ENGLISH 416, ENGLISH 615, or ENGLISH 616.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 415 Fiction Workshop
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Classroom analysis and discussion of student writing. Content varies.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 233(P) or 234(P).
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max. Students may not enroll concurrently in a second section of English 415 or in English 414, 416, 615, or 616.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 416 Poetry Workshop
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Classroom analysis and discussion of student poetry. Content varies.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; English 233(P) or 235(P).
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max. Students may not enroll concurrently in a second section of English 416 or in English 414, 415, 615, or 616.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 417 Readings for Writers:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A literature course exploring literary traditions, formal or aesthetic problems of interest to creative writers.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of English Composition competency req; English 233(203)(P), 234(P), 235(P), or 236(204)(P).
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011.
ENGLISH 418 Literary Journal Production
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Develop a working understanding of the editorial, design, production, and promotional processes at the heart of successful literary and arts journals.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of OWC-A; English 233(P), 234(P), 235(P), or 236(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of English 414 w/same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
ENGLISH 425 Advanced Business Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced strategies in business writing. Special focus on primary research, rhetorical and contextual analysis, problem-solving, collaboration, and persuasive writing.
Prerequisites: jr st; English 205(P).
Course Rules: Not open to students w/cr in English 430(ER).
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Spring 2008.
ENGLISH 426 Professional and Technical Communications Research
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Research (e.g., observations, interviews, surveys, focus groups, card-sorting, usability testing) used by workplace communicators to resolve problems and ensure production of quality, user-based documentation products.
Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2016.
ENGLISH 427 Writing for Nonprofits
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Persuasive writing of advocacy genres, such as reports, letters, websites, and social media, produced by nonprofit organizations. Focus on theory, practice, collaboration, and service learning.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: No cr for students with credit in ENGLISH 431 with the same topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 427G Writing for Nonprofits
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Persuasive writing of advocacy genres, such as reports, letters, websites, and social media, produced by nonprofit organizations. Focus on theory, practice, collaboration, and service learning.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: No cr for students with credit in ENGLISH 431 with the same topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 428 Strategic Writing for Organizations
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Analysis and creation of written responses to a wide variety of organization issues, exigencies, and crises.
Prerequisites: junior standing; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
ENGLISH 428X Strategic Writing for Organizations
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Analysis and creation of written responses to a wide variety of organization issues, exigencies, and crises.
Prerequisites: junior standing; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
ENGLISH 429 Technical Communications and Professional Leadership
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Technical writing and communication concepts for understanding leadership and problem-solving in organizations.
Prerequisites: junior standing; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
ENGLISH 429X Technical Communications and Professional Leadership
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Technical writing and communication concepts for understanding leadership and problem-solving in organizations.
Prerequisites: junior standing; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
ENGLISH 430 Advanced Writing Workshop
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A tutorial course in advanced exposition. Individual assignments and conferences. Enrollment limited to 12 students.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 430G Advanced Writing Workshop
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A tutorial course in advanced exposition. Individual assignments and conferences. Enrollment limited to 12 students.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 431 Topics in Advanced Communications:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Seminar in the history, theory, or practice of professional, technical, medical, or science communications.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2017.
ENGLISH 431G Topics in Advanced Communications:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Seminar in the history, theory, or practice of professional, technical, medical, or science communications.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2017.
ENGLISH 432 The Rhetoric of Argument
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Analytical survey of rhetorical methods and forms in argumentative discourse, the role of audience in argumentation, and 'fields' of argument.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; grade of C or better in English 102(P), 201(P), 202(P), 205(P), 206(P), 207(P), 208(P), 230(P), or 240(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2019, Spring 2013.
ENGLISH 433 Creative Nonfiction for Publication
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Writing in a variety of creative nonfiction formats, using literary techniques. Preparation of articles for submission to magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and educational publications.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
ENGLISH 433G Creative Nonfiction for Publication
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Writing in a variety of creative nonfiction formats, using literary techniques. Preparation of articles for submission to magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and educational publications.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.
ENGLISH 434 Editing and Publishing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Training and practice in editorial procedures; preparation of fiction/nonfiction manuscripts for book or journal publication; editorial rewriting; editing; copyediting; proofreading; fundamentals of layout/design.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; 6 cr in English 201(P), 202(P), 205(P), 206(P), 207(P), 208(P), 230(P), 233(P), 234(P), 235(P), 236(P), 240(P), 414(P), 415(P), 416(P), 430(P), 431(P), 432(P), 433(P), 435(P), 436(P), 437(P), 615(P), or 616(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2016.
ENGLISH 434G Editing and Publishing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Training and practice in editorial procedures; preparation of fiction/nonfiction manuscripts for book or journal publication; editorial rewriting; editing; copyediting; proofreading; fundamentals of layout/design.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req; 6 cr in English 201(P), 202(P), 205(P), 206(P), 207(P), 208(P), 230(P), 233(P), 234(P), 235(P), 236(P), 240(P), 414(P), 415(P), 416(P), 430(P), 431(P), 432(P), 433(P), 435(P), 436(P), 437(P), 615(P), or 616(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2016.
ENGLISH 435 Rhetoric and Professional Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theories and practices of rhetoric and professional writing with attention to business, technical, and community contexts.
Prerequisites: English 205(P), 206(P), 207(P), or 310(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
ENGLISH 435X Rhetoric and Professional Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theories and practices of rhetoric and professional writing with attention to business, technical, and community contexts.
Prerequisites: English 205(P), 206(P), 207(P), or 310(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2020.
ENGLISH 436 Technical Documentation
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theory, methods, and practice in writing clear, concise technical instructions; audience analysis, customer requirements, information architecture, training materials, web projects, and emerging technology discussion topics.
Prerequisites: jr st; English 206(P) & 435(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2014.
ENGLISH 436G Technical Documentation
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theory, methods, and practice in writing clear, concise technical instructions; audience analysis, customer requirements, information architecture, training materials, web projects, and emerging technology discussion topics.
Prerequisites: jr st; English 206(P) & 435(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2014.
ENGLISH 437 Project Management for Professional Writers
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major stages of the writing process in workplace contexts: research, analysis, project planning and management, document design, usability testing, and revision.
Prerequisites: junior standing; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement; English 205(P), 206(P), or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of English 437X.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2016.
ENGLISH 437X Project Management for Professional Writers
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major stages of the writing process in workplace contexts: research, analysis, project planning and management, document design, usability testing, and revision.
Prerequisites: junior standing; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement; English 205(P), 206(P), or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of English 437X.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2016.
ENGLISH 438 Advanced Research Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Intensive instructions in methods and writing for research papers: audience analysis, bibliographic methods, computer searches, interpretation of data, style guides, abstracts and summaries and the publication process.
Prerequisites: jr st; English 208(P) or cons instr.
ENGLISH 438G Advanced Research Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Intensive instructions in methods and writing for research papers: audience analysis, bibliographic methods, computer searches, interpretation of data, style guides, abstracts and summaries and the publication process.
Prerequisites: jr st; English 208(P) or cons instr.
ENGLISH 439 Information Design
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of technical communication projects for external clients, applying theories from graphic design, usability, cognitive psychology, and technical communication.
Prerequisites: junior standing; English 205(P), 206(P), or 207(P), or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
ENGLISH 439X Information Design
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Development of technical communication projects for external clients, applying theories from graphic design, usability, cognitive psychology, and technical communication.
Prerequisites: junior standing; English 205(P), 206(P), or 207(P), or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
ENGLISH 440 Introduction to Peer Tutoring and Practice
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Students explore their own writing practices in light of rhetorical theory and learn to tutor others.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of English Composition competency req, & English 201(P), 202(P), 205(P), 206(P), 207(P), or 233(P) w/grade of B- or better or cons instr; or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2007, UWinteriM 2006.
ENGLISH 440G Introduction to Peer Tutoring and Practice
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Students explore their own writing practices in light of rhetorical theory and learn to tutor others.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of English Composition competency req, & English 201(P), 202(P), 205(P), 206(P), 207(P), or 233(P) w/grade of B- or better or cons instr; or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2007, UWinteriM 2006.
ENGLISH 441 Advanced Peer Tutoring Theory and Practice
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Students will examine various theories of literacy and learning, applying these theories to peer tutoring practice and testing their sufficiency through case-study research.
Prerequisites: English 440(P) or cons instr.
ENGLISH 441G Advanced Peer Tutoring Theory and Practice
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Students will examine various theories of literacy and learning, applying these theories to peer tutoring practice and testing their sufficiency through case-study research.
Prerequisites: English 440(P) or cons instr.
ENGLISH 442 Writing Center Tutoring Practicum
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
For prospective tutors, a foundation of concentrated study and practice to begin tutoring in UWM's Writing Center.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2018.
ENGLISH 442G Writing Center Tutoring Practicum
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
For prospective tutors, a foundation of concentrated study and practice to begin tutoring in UWM's Writing Center.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2018.
ENGLISH 443 Grant Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theory, methods, and practice in writing clear, concise grant proposals and related documents; audience analysis, rhetorical approaches, research methods, and online grantseeking.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of ENGLISH 431 with the same topic. Required service learning component.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.
ENGLISH 443G Grant Writing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theory, methods, and practice in writing clear, concise grant proposals and related documents; audience analysis, rhetorical approaches, research methods, and online grantseeking.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of ENGLISH 431 with the same topic. Required service learning component.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.
ENGLISH 444 Technical Editing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theories, methods, and practice in editing professional and technical documents; grammar and usage; copyediting and comprehensive editing; editor-writer relationship; rhetorical, social, and audience analysis.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of English 431 w/same topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2021.
ENGLISH 444G Technical Editing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theories, methods, and practice in editing professional and technical documents; grammar and usage; copyediting and comprehensive editing; editor-writer relationship; rhetorical, social, and audience analysis.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of English 431 w/same topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2021.
ENGLISH 445 The Composing Process:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Issues in composition studies, such as the theory and practice of writing, evaluation and assessment, and collaborative learning.
Prerequisites: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, or cons instr; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max for undergrads or 6 cr max for grads.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Spring 2016.
ENGLISH 445G The Composing Process:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Issues in composition studies, such as the theory and practice of writing, evaluation and assessment, and collaborative learning.
Prerequisites: jr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, or cons instr; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max for undergrads or 6 cr max for grads.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Spring 2016.
ENGLISH 446 Global Business Communications
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Instruction and practice in business writing in the global context. Particularly appropriate for students in business and international studies.
Prerequisites: jr st; Satisfaction of OWC-A.
Course Rules: May not be taken cr/no cr. Counts as repeat of English 214 or 431 w/same topic.
ENGLISH 448 Technical Communications Theory and Practice
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Orientation to the technical communications field through service learning experience in which students write for organizations. Application of technical communications theory to practice.
Prerequisites: junior stading, completion of GER English Composition competency requirement, and ENGLISH 398(C).
Course Rules: Service Learning course.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2018, Fall 2014, Spring 2007.
ENGLISH 449 Internship in the Humanities
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Experience in a professional setting that enables students to apply course work and skills and to gain experience toward career goals.
Prerequisites: jr. st; satisfaction of OWC-A; C or better GPA so far in the student's major.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 9 cr. max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
ENGLISH 452 Shakespeare
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Works representing Shakespeare's career, selected from comedies, tragedies, histories, and poems.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be used as a repeat of 453 for students who have not taken English 452 previously.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 452G Shakespeare
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Works representing Shakespeare's career, selected from comedies, tragedies, histories, and poems.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be used as a repeat of 453 for students who have not taken English 452 previously.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 454 Milton
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Milton's English poetry and selections from his prose.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2021.
ENGLISH 454G Milton
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Milton's English poetry and selections from his prose.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2021.
ENGLISH 456 Writers in English Literature, 1500-1660:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2009, Spring 1990.
ENGLISH 456G Writers in English Literature, 1500-1660:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2009, Spring 1990.
ENGLISH 457 Writers in English Literature, 1660-1798:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2017.
ENGLISH 457G Writers in English Literature, 1660-1798:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2017.
ENGLISH 458 Writers in English Literature, 1798-1900:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Spring 2012.
ENGLISH 458G Writers in English Literature, 1798-1900:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2016, Spring 2012.
ENGLISH 459 Writers in English Literature, 1900 to the Present:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Summer 2008.
ENGLISH 459G Writers in English Literature, 1900 to the Present:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Summer 2008.
ENGLISH 460 Writers in American Literature, 1500-1900:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2020.
ENGLISH 460G Writers in American Literature, 1500-1900:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2020.
ENGLISH 461 Writers in American Literature, 1900 to the Present:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Fall 2014.
ENGLISH 461G Writers in American Literature, 1900 to the Present:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant literary figure or figures in the context of the period.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Fall 2014.
ENGLISH 463 Writers in African-American Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant figure or figures in African-American literature.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Fall 2009.
ENGLISH 463G Writers in African-American Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
A significant figure or figures in African-American literature.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Fall 2009.
ENGLISH 465 Women Writers:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
One or more significant women writers.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2020.
ENGLISH 465G Women Writers:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
One or more significant women writers.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2020.
ENGLISH 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2020.
ENGLISH 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2002, Spring 2001.
ENGLISH 504 Studies in Literature, 1660-1800:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major genres, themes, figures and trends in the literature of the period.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2017.
ENGLISH 504G Studies in Literature, 1660-1800:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major genres, themes, figures and trends in the literature of the period.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2017.
ENGLISH 505 Studies in Literature, 1800-1900:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major genres, themes, figures and trends in the literature of the period.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2007, Spring 2006.
ENGLISH 505G Studies in Literature, 1800-1900:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major genres, themes, figures and trends in the literature of the period.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2007, Spring 2006.
ENGLISH 514 Literature in Context:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Critical study of literary works in philosophical, social, scientific, or theological context.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg of topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Fall 2010.
ENGLISH 515 Literature and the Other Arts:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Critical study of literary works in combination with works from the other arts.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg of topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2015.
ENGLISH 515G Literature and the Other Arts:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Critical study of literary works in combination with works from the other arts.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg of topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2015.
ENGLISH 517 Studies in African-American Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major genres, themes, figures and trends in African-American literature.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 517G Studies in African-American Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major genres, themes, figures and trends in African-American literature.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 518 Studies in Irish Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major genres, themes, figures and trends in Irish literature.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2003.
ENGLISH 518G Studies in Irish Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Major genres, themes, figures and trends in Irish literature.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2003.
ENGLISH 520 Studies in American Indian Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Critical study of themes, figures, aspects, trends, etc., in American Indian literature.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Course Rules: AIS 520 & English 520 are jointly offered; w/same topic, they count as repeats of one another. May be retaken w/chg of topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014.
ENGLISH 522 Studies in World Literature Written in English:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Critical study of themes, figures, aspects, trends, etc., in the literature of a particular region of the English-speaking world.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg of topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2009.
ENGLISH 523 Studies in U.S. Latino/a Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Critical study of themes, figures, aspects, trends, etc., in U.S. Latino/a literature.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. English 523 & Latino 523 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2017, Spring 2013, Spring 2009.
ENGLISH 524 Studies in Asian-American Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Critical study of themes, figures, aspects, trends, etc., in Asian-American literature
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
General Education Requirements: CD
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg of topic to 9 cr max.
ENGLISH 547 Studies in Theory and Criticism:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics, trends, or approaches in theory and criticism.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
ENGLISH 547G Studies in Theory and Criticism:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics, trends, or approaches in theory and criticism.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
ENGLISH 567 Materials and Curriculum for TESOL
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed for prospective ESL/EFL teachers. Focus on planning and designing courses to meet the needs of specific populations of language learners.
Prerequisites: junior standing or above and LINGUIS 441(P) (previously LINGUIS 565).
Course Rules: ENGLISH 567 and LINGUIS 567 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Spring 2007.
ENGLISH 569 Practicum in Teaching ESL to Adult Learners
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A structured, supervised practicum in language teaching to students in the adult/university TESOL certificate program.
Prerequisites: junior standing or above, LINGUIS 441(P) (previously 565) and LINGUIS 510(P) (previously 410).
Course Rules: ENGLISH 569 and LINGUIS 569 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Spring 2009, Spring 2007, Spring 2006.
ENGLISH 575 The Story Experience
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Engages UWM and Marquette students in partnership with a Milwaukee-based organization to facilitate story-sharing in a range of forms over the course of a full academic year.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 12 cr max. Students must be enrolled at UWM both fall and spring semester, and attend a two-day retreat.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 575G The Story Experience
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Engages UWM and Marquette students in partnership with a Milwaukee-based organization to facilitate story-sharing in a range of forms over the course of a full academic year.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 12 cr max. Students must be enrolled at UWM both fall and spring semester, and attend a two-day retreat.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ENGLISH 615 Advanced Workshop in Fiction
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Intensive workshop critiques of student writing. Content varies.
Prerequisites: sr st, English 415(P), one of second section of English 415(P) or English 414(P) or 416(P), satisfaction of English composition competency; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 615G Advanced Workshop in Fiction
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Intensive workshop critiques of student writing. Content varies.
Prerequisites: sr st, English 415(P), one of second section of English 415(P) or English 414(P) or 416(P), satisfaction of English composition competency; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 616 Advanced Workshop in Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Intensive workshop critiques of student writing. Content varies.
Prerequisites: senior standing, 3 cr in ENGLISH 416(P), one of second section of ENGLISH 416(P), ENGLISH 414(P) or ENGLISH 415(P), and consent of instructor based on writing sample; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 616G Advanced Workshop in Poetry:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Intensive workshop critiques of student writing. Content varies.
Prerequisites: senior standing, 3 cr in ENGLISH 416(P), one of second section of ENGLISH 416(P), ENGLISH 414(P) or ENGLISH 415(P), and consent of instructor based on writing sample; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 622 Seminar in Irish Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific themes, critical or aesthetic issues, or generic development, in one or more periods of Irish literature.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2017.
ENGLISH 622G Seminar in Irish Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific themes, critical or aesthetic issues, or generic development, in one or more periods of Irish literature.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2017.
ENGLISH 623 Seminar in American Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Focus upon specific themes, critical or aesthetic issues, or generic development, in one or more periods of American literature.
Prerequisites: senior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, and 9 cr ENGLISH and/or COMPLIT courses at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.
ENGLISH 623G Seminar in American Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Focus upon specific themes, critical or aesthetic issues, or generic development, in one or more periods of American literature.
Prerequisites: senior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, and 9 cr ENGLISH and/or COMPLIT courses at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.
ENGLISH 624 Seminar in Modern Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Focus upon specific themes, critical or aesthetic issues, or significant innovations in modern literature, viewed in a cross-cultural or contemporary context.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2022.
ENGLISH 624G Seminar in Modern Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Focus upon specific themes, critical or aesthetic issues, or significant innovations in modern literature, viewed in a cross-cultural or contemporary context.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2022.
ENGLISH 625 Seminar in Literary History:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
An intensive study of literature within its historical dimension, stressing the goals and methods of historical criticism and research in connection with specific periods, topics or traditions.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2016.
ENGLISH 625G Seminar in Literary History:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
An intensive study of literature within its historical dimension, stressing the goals and methods of historical criticism and research in connection with specific periods, topics or traditions.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2016.
ENGLISH 626 Seminar in Critical Theory:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
An investigation into one or more critical theories and their contribution to the study of literature.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2010.
ENGLISH 626G Seminar in Critical Theory:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
An investigation into one or more critical theories and their contribution to the study of literature.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2010.
ENGLISH 627 Seminar in Literature and Culture:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Intensive study of literature within its cultural context, stressing goals and methods of cultural criticism and research in connection with specific issues or topics.
Prerequisites: senior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, 9 cr ENGLISH and/or COMPLIT courses at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 627G Seminar in Literature and Culture:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Intensive study of literature within its cultural context, stressing goals and methods of cultural criticism and research in connection with specific issues or topics.
Prerequisites: senior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, 9 cr ENGLISH and/or COMPLIT courses at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024.
ENGLISH 628 Seminar in Literature by Women:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Focus on major writers or themes, or on a body of work that represents a variety of perspectives on gender issues.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.
ENGLISH 628G Seminar in Literature by Women:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Focus on major writers or themes, or on a body of work that represents a variety of perspectives on gender issues.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.
ENGLISH 629 Seminar in Literature and Sexuality:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Intensive study of the relationship between literature and human sexuality, focusing on particular periods, topics, or critical and aesthetic issues.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Spring 2010.
ENGLISH 629G Seminar in Literature and Sexuality:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Intensive study of the relationship between literature and human sexuality, focusing on particular periods, topics, or critical and aesthetic issues.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Spring 2010.
ENGLISH 630 Seminar in Literature and the Other Arts:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Selections from literature in connection with works from the other arts ranging from the Middle Ages to the present, stressing the importance of an inter-arts perspective.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2005.
ENGLISH 630G Seminar in Literature and the Other Arts:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Selections from literature in connection with works from the other arts ranging from the Middle Ages to the present, stressing the importance of an inter-arts perspective.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English and/or CompLit courses at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2005.
ENGLISH 631 Seminar in African-American Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Focus upon major writers or themes, or on a body of work that represents a variety of perspectives on African-American experience.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English &/or CompLit at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
ENGLISH 631G Seminar in African-American Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Focus upon major writers or themes, or on a body of work that represents a variety of perspectives on African-American experience.
Prerequisites: sr st, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr English &/or CompLit at the 300-level or above; or grad st.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
ENGLISH 632 Seminar in American Indian Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Focus on major forms, prominent themes, or tribal traditions in the literature of the American Indian.
Prerequisites: senior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr ENGLISH and/or COMPLIT at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: AIS 632 and ENGLISH 632 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another. May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 632G Seminar in American Indian Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Focus on major forms, prominent themes, or tribal traditions in the literature of the American Indian.
Prerequisites: senior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req, 9 cr ENGLISH and/or COMPLIT at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: AIS 632 and ENGLISH 632 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another. May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 633 Seminar in Rhetoric and Professional Writing:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Examination of a topic in rhetorical theory and its intersections with related fields such as cultural studies, professional writing, literacy theory, or composition studies.
Prerequisites: senior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, 9 cr ENGLISH or COMPLIT courses at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max. Satisfies L&S Seminar requirement.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 633G Seminar in Rhetoric and Professional Writing:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Examination of a topic in rhetorical theory and its intersections with related fields such as cultural studies, professional writing, literacy theory, or composition studies.
Prerequisites: senior standing, satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement, 9 cr ENGLISH or COMPLIT courses at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max. Satisfies L&S Seminar requirement.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
ENGLISH 669 Screening Sexuality:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Relationship between discourses of sexuality and media artifacts/texts. Historical/theoretical approaches to apprehend construction and representation of sexuality/sexual identities in media.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. Counts as a repeat of ENGLISH 312 with the same topic. ENGLISH 669 and FILMSTD 669 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.
ENGLISH 669G Screening Sexuality:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Relationship between discourses of sexuality and media artifacts/texts. Historical/theoretical approaches to apprehend construction and representation of sexuality/sexual identities in media.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. Counts as a repeat of ENGLISH 312 with the same topic. ENGLISH 669 and FILMSTD 669 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.
ENGLISH 685 Honors Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Investigation in depth of a period, figure, theme, or genre in English or American literature.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing, HONORS 200(P), and consent of Honors College director.
General Education Requirements: HU
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
ENGLISH 690 Seminar in Contemporary Cinema and Media:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Contemporary theories and criticism of cinema, TV and the Internet since 1960. Approaches considered include semiotics, structuralism, Marxism, feminism, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, queer theory.
Prerequisites: senior standing and ENGLISH 390(P) or ENGLISH 391(P).
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 6 cr max. ENGLISH 690 and FILMSTD 690 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
ENGLISH 699 Independent Reading
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of an English faculty or instructional academic staff member. Student must submit a study proposal. For further information, consult assistant chair/undergraduate program coord.
Prerequisites: jr st; satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2019.