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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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EH 260 Survey of American Literature (1)
An introduction to major American prose and verse written from the Colonial period to
the present.
EH 265 Survey of Southern Authors (1)
Studies of important long works by major Southern writers from antebellum to present
times. Prerequisite: EH 102 or EH 208.
EH 280 Greco-Roman Literature in Translation (1)
A selection of major Greek and Latin works read in English translation. Prerequisite: EH
102 or EH 208.
EH 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in English (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
EH 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in English (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course under the supervision of a member of the English faculty.
Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences appear in the “Teaching
Experiences” section of this catalog.
EH 300 Theories and Methods of Literary Analysis (1)
An introduction to the discipline of literary study for English majors. This course
prepares students for advanced work in textual analysis, the application of critical and
theoretical approaches, and the production of well-researched literary analyses. At least
one previous EH course is recommended.
EH 301 Fiction Workshop (1)
The writing of original short prose fiction taught by the workshop method. The course
may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: EH 205.
EH 302 Poetry Workshop (1)
The writing of original short poetry taught by the workshop method. The course may be
repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: EH 205.
EH 303 Advanced Prose Workshop (1)
The study of and practice in development of style in writing, with general and
professional applications.
With the permission of the English faculty, students may enroll
more than once for credit, providing that the focus of the course is different.
Prerequisite:
EH 204 or EH 205.
EH 325 Natural, Wild, and Free: American Environmental Literature (1)
An investigation of American environmental literature and nature writing. The course
gives particular attention to literature and film that examine the consequences of human
activity on natural systems and engage in conversations about human connections to the