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Department Head

Peter H. Goodrich

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Faculty

Carol A. Bays

David R. Boe

Sandra J. Burr

Peter H. Goodrich

J. Marek Haltof

Melissa Hearn

Leonard G. Heldreth

Lillian M. Heldreth

Thomas J. Hruska

Austin Hummell

Teresa Hunt

Thomas A. Hyslop

Ronald L. Johnson

William L. Knox

Paul S. Lehmberg

Zhuang-Zhong Lehmberg

James L. Livingston

Beverly M. Matherne

James H. McCommons

Katherine B. Payant

Russell Prather

Kia J. Richmond

Alan Rose

Toby Rose

Diane Sautter

James M. Schiffer

Jaspal K. Singh

Mark E. Smith

John H. Smolens

Laura B. Soldner

Rebecca J. Trissler

Raymond J. Ventre

Robert H. Whalen

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2003-2004
Undergraduate Bulletin

English

English at NMU

While serving all students in the university with composition and study skills courses, the English Department also offers strong programs in literature and specialized writing. As literature courses challenge students to consider matters of broad human significance, so the many offerings in creative writing, exposition and journalism encourage students to develop their talents for expressing ideas and emotions. The department directs its majors and minors toward courses that will further enhance their abilities to analyze and discuss literature or to write fiction, nonfiction or poetry. A career in one of these fields, either teaching or another professional endeavor, can be a richly rewarding experience.

English Programs

The department offers four undergraduate English majors and four minors. The popular general English major prepares students for careers in business and government, and for professions ranging from law and medicine to publishing. The secondary education major in English prepares students for secondary school teaching careers. The more traditional graduate-bound major is recommended for those interested in graduate school and post-secondary teaching. The writing major enables students to acquire a solid background in literature while preparing for careers that require regular, extensive writing as part of professional duties. The four minors offered are in writing, journalism, English and English education. For any major leading to a career that uses communication skills, a minor in journalism or writing is useful. The general English minor is a broader program designed to complement almost any major. The teaching minor is an option for students in secondary education. The English Department also participates in the interdisciplinary majors in technical communications and liberal arts and sciences, as well as the gender studies minor and the Native American studies minor.

Department/Program Policies

English graduate-bound majors are required to have proficiency at the 202 level in a language other than English. Other students in English are encouraged, although not required, to complete at least one year of study in a language.

Students majoring in English secondary education or minoring in English secondary education must maintain a grade point average of 2.70 or greater with no grade below a "C" in the professional education sequence, the major and/or minors and required cognates combined.

Department Facilities

The department operates the Writing Center in the Learning Resources Center. This facility is open daily to help all students, whether or not they are enrolled in writing courses. This assistance is free to current NMU students.

Special Learning Opportunities

The English Department sponsors a number of undergraduate awards for writing and scholarship. It also provides opportunities and funding for students to attend and make presentations at regional and national conferences. English majors may also gain employment working as tutors in the Writing Center and in sections of English 101. As upperclassmen, furthermore, they are encouraged to enroll in challenging, graduate-style seminars and directed studies (EN 411/411Z, EN 490, EN 493, EN 495 and EN 498).

Baccalaureate Degree Programs

English Major

Total Credits Required for Degree	124
Liberal Studies	30-40*
Health Promotion		2
Major*		40
EN 280 Patterns and Continuity of the Literary Past I		1
EN 281 Patterns and Continuity of the Literary Past II		1
EN 282 Introduction to Literature		4
British Literature Survey or Period Courses Choose from the following:		6-8
EN 283 Survey of British Literature I (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 284 Survey of British Literature II (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 312 Medieval British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 320 Renaissance British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 322 Restoration Eighteenth Century British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 330 British Romantic Literature(3-4 cr.)
EN 340 Victorian Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 360 Modern British Literature (3-4 cr.)
American Literature Survey Course Choose from the following: All courses below satisfy the foundations of humanities requirements.		4
EN 370 American Literature I (4 cr.)
EN 371 American Literature II (4 cr.)
EN 372 American Literature III (4 cr.)
EN 373 American Literature IV (4 cr.)
EN 375 Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.)
EN 375Z Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.)
Major Author Course Choose from the following:		3-4
EN 412 Chaucer (3-4 cr.)
EN 420 Shakespeare (3-4 cr.) (3-4 cr.)
EN 422 Milton (3-4 cr.)
EN 430 Major Authors (3-4 cr.)
Genre Course Choose from the following:		3-4
EN 361 Studies in Genre, Poetry (3-4 cr.)
EN 362 Studies in Genre, Narrative (3-4 cr.)
EN 363 Studies in Genre, Drama (3-4 cr.)
EN 364 Studies in Genre, Film (3-4 cr.)
EN 369 Literary Criticism and Film (3-4 cr.)
EN 381 Contemporary Dramatic Literature (3-4 cr.)
Upper-level writing course or research paper option in two variable credit courses Choose from the following or choose a 4^th credit in a 3-4 credit EN course:		2-4
EN 300 Creative Writing: Fiction (4 cr.)
EN 301 Creative Writing: Poetry (4 cr.)
EN 302 Nonfiction Writing (4 cr.)
EN 303 Technical and Professional Writing (4 cr.)
EN 400 Narrative Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 401 Poetry Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 402 Nonfiction Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 403 Drama and Script Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 405 Technical Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 493 Senior Seminar: Issues in Literature			4
World Literature/Diverse Traditions Course Choose from the following:		3-4
EN 250 Images of Women (4 cr.)
EN 311 World Literature in English (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 311Z World Literature in English (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 314 Traditional Oral Literature (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 315 Native American Literature (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 316 Native American Novels and Poetry (4 cr.)
EN 317 Native American Drama, Non-Fiction and Short Stories (4 cr.)
EN 375 Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 375Z Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 411 Topics in World Literature (3-4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 411Z Topics in World Literature (3-4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 440 Topics in Gender in Literature (3-4 cr.)
English Electives		4-8
Minor		20

*No more than eight credits may be at the 100 level and at least nine credits must be in courses 400 or above.

English Graduate Bound Major

(Bachelor of Arts)

Total Credits Required for Degree	124
Liberal Studies	30-40*
Health Promotion		2
Major		52
EN 283 Survey of British Literature I Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.		4
EN 284 Survey of British Literature II Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.		4
British Literature Courses Choose from the following:		6-8
EN 312 Medieval British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 320 Renaissance British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 322 Restoration Eighteenth Century British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 330 British Romantic Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 340 Victorian Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 360 Modern British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 412 Chaucer (3-4 cr.)
EN 422 Milton (3-4 cr.)
American Literature Survey Courses Choose from the following:		8
EN 370 American Literature I (4 cr.)
EN 371 American Literature II (4 cr.)
EN 372 American Literature III (4 cr.)
EN 373 American Literature IV (4 cr.)
EN 375 Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.)
EN 375Z Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.)
World Literature/Diverse Traditions Course Choose from the following:		3-4
EN 311 World Literature in English (4 cr.)
EN 311Z World Literature in English (4 cr.)
EN 314 Traditional Oral Literature (4 cr.)
EN 315 Native American Literature (4 cr.)
EN 316 Native American Novels and Poetry (4 cr.)
EN 317 Native American Drama, Non-fiction and Short Stories (4 cr.)
EN 375 Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.)
EN 375Z Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.)
EN 411 Topics in World Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 411Z Topics in World Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 440 Topics in Gender in Literature (3-4 cr.)
Genre Course Choose from the following:		3-4
EN 300 Creative Writing: Fiction (4 cr.)
EN 301 Creative Writing: Poetry (4 cr.)
EN 302 Nonfiction Writing (4 cr.)
EN 403 Drama and Script Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 361 Studies in Genre, Poetry(3-4 cr.)
EN 362 Studies in Genre, Narrative (3-4 cr.)
EN 363 Studies in Genre, Drama (3-4 cr.)
EN 364 Studies in Genre, Film (3-4 cr.)
EN 366 Applied Literary Theory		3-4
EN 420 Shakespeare		3-4
Research paper option in two variable credit courses		2
EN 493 Seminar: Issues in Literature		4
English Electives (any level)		12
Other Required Courses All courses below satisfy the formal communication studies requirement.		4
FR 202 Intermediate French or		4
GR 202 Intermediate German or
SN 202 Intermediate Spanish

English Writing Major

Total Credits Required for Degree	124
Liberal Studies	30-40*
Health Promotion			2
Major			41
Literature Component			20
EN 282 Introduction to Literature			4
Literary Surveys and Period Courses Choose from the following:			6-8
EN 283 Survey of British Literature I (4 cr.) or Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 284 Survey of British Literature II (4 cr.) or Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 312 Medieval British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 320 Renaissance British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 322 Restoration-18th Century British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 330 British Romantic Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 340 Victorian Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 360 Modern British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 380 Contemporary Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 381 Contemporary Dramatic Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 370 American Literature I (4 cr.) or Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 371 American Literature II (4 cr.) or Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 372 American Literature III (4 cr.) or Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 373 American Literature IV (4 cr.) or Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 375 Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.) or Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 375Z Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 420 Shakespeare (3-4 cr.)
Literature Electives (300-400 level)			4-6
EN 493 Seminar: Issues in Literature			4
Writing Component			21
EN 205 Introduction to Professional Writing			1
Concentration Areas Select from at least two of the following areas. At least eight hours must be at the 400 level.		12-20
Journalism
EN 207 Journalism: News and Reporting (4 cr.)
EN 306 Journalism Editing (4 cr.)
EN 406 Public Affairs Reporting (4 cr.)
EN 491 Internship (2-6 cr.)
EN 495W Special Topics-Writing (1-4 cr.)
Fiction
EN 215 Introduction to Creative Writing (4 cr.)
EN 300 Creative Writing: Fiction (4 cr.)
EN 400 Narrative Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 495W Special Topics-Writing (1-4 cr.)
Nonfiction
EN 302 Nonfiction Writing (4 cr.)
EN 402 Nonfiction Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 495W Special Topics-Writing (1-4 cr.)
Poetry
EN 215 Introduction to Creative Writing (4 cr.)
EN 301 Creative Writing: Poetry (4 cr.)
EN 401 Poetry Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 495W Special Topics-Writing (1-4 cr.)
Technical Writing
EN 303 Technical and Professional Writing (4 cr.)
EN 405 Technical Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 491 Internship (2-6 cr.)
EN 495W Special Topics-Writing (1-4 cr.)
Drama
EN 215 Introduction to Creative Writing (4 cr.)
EN 403 Drama and Script Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 495W Special Topics-Writing (1-4 cr.)
Media Writing
BC 265 Writing and Announcing for Broadcast (4 cr.)
BC 473W Advanced Media Production-Script Writing (4 cr.)
PR 330 Public Relations Message Design (4 cr.)
EN 495W Special Topics-Writing (1-4 cr.)
Cognates or			0-8
Minor (Except Writing)			20

Secondary Education English Major

Total Credits Required for Degree	135-137*
Liberal Studies	30-40*
Health Promotion		2
Major	36-38*
EN 200 Basic English Grammar and Usage for Teachers*		2
EN 280 Patterns and Continuity of the Literary Past I		1
EN 281 Patterns and Continuity of the Literary Past II		1
EN 282 Introduction to Literature		4
EN 309 Teaching of Writing		4
British Literature Survey or Period Course Choose from the following:		3-4
EN 283 Survey of British Literature I (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 284 Survey of British Literature II (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 312 Medieval British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 320 Renaissance British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 322 Restoration Eighteenth Century British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 330 British Romantic Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 340 Victorian Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 360 Modern British Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 412 Chaucer (3-4 cr.)
EN 422 Milton (3-4 cr.)
American Literature Survey Choose from the following: All courses below satisfy one of the foundations of humanities requirements.		4
EN 370 American Literature I (4 cr.)
EN 371 American Literature II (4 cr.)
EN 372 American Literature III (4 cr.)
EN 373 American Literature IV (4 cr.)
Genre Course Choose from the following:		3-4
EN 361 Studies in Genre, Poetry (3-4 cr.)
EN 362 Studies in Genre, Narrative (3-4 cr.)
EN 363 Studies in Genre, Drama (3-4 cr.)
EN 364 Studies in Genre, Film (3-4 cr.)
World Literature/Diverse Traditions Course Choose from the following:		3-4
EN 250 Images of Women (4 cr.)
EN 311 World Literature in English (4 cr.)
EN 311Z World Literature in English (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 314 Traditional Oral Literature (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 315 Native American Literature (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 316 Native American Novels and Poetry (4 cr.)
EN 317 Native American Drama( 4 cr.)
EN 375 Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 375Z Diverse Traditions in American Literature (4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 411 Topics in World Literature (3-4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 411Z Topics in World Literature (3-4 cr.) Satisfies one of the foundations of humanities requirements.
EN 440 Topics in Gender in Literature (3-4 cr.)
EN 404 The English Language		4
EN 420 Shakespeare		3-4
English Electives		2-7
Teaching Minor, minimum		24
Professional Education		33
ED 201 Introduction to Education		2
ED 231 Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom		4
ED 301 Dimensions of American Education		2
ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers		3
ED 349 Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice in the Secondary School Community		2
EN 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching English Education		4
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher		2
ED 483 Educational Media and Technology		2
ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School		11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching		1

*EN 200 Basic English Grammar and Usage for Teachers is not required for any student who successfully completes a 100 or 200 level language course. EN 200 may be completed by examination. For information, call Zhuang-Zhong Lehmberg at 906-227-2778.

*Complete information on the liberal studies requirements and additional graduation requirements, including the health promotion requirement is in the “Liberal Studies Program and Graduation Requirements” section of this bulletin.

Minor Programs

English Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor	20
EN Electives*	12
EN Electives (300 level or above)	8

*Courses below EN 110, and composition courses EN 111, EN 211A, EN 211B, EN 211D and EN 211E or equivalents can not be used for the minor.

Secondary Education English Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor	22-26*
EN 200 Basic English Grammar and Usage for Teachers*		2
EN 282 Introduction to Literature		4
EN 309 Teaching of Writing		4
EN 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching English Education		4
EN 404 The English Language		4
British literature survey or period course		3-4
American literature survey or period course		3-4

Students interested in teaching English at the secondary level are strongly urged to pursue the major in English instead of the minor.

Journalism Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor Choose from the following:	20
EN 206 Survey of Journalism (4 cr.)
EN 207 Journalism: News Writing and Reporting (4 cr.)
EN 302 Nonfiction Writing (4 cr.)
EN 306 Journalism Editing and Design (4 cr.)
EN 307 Journalism Practicum (2 cr.)
EN 406 Public Affairs Reporting (4 cr.)
EN 491 Internship (2-6 cr.)
BC 265 Writing and Announcing for Broadcast (4 cr.)

The journalism minor is not a certified teaching minor.

Writing Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor Choose from the following:	20
EN 205 Introduction to Professional Writing (1 cr.)
EN 215 Introduction to Creative Writing (4 cr.)
EN 300 Creative Writing: Fiction (4 cr.)
EN 301 Creative Writing: Poetry (4 cr.)
EN 302 Nonfiction Writing (4 cr.)
EN 303 Technical and Professional Writing (4 cr.)
EN 400 Narrative Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 401 Poetry Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 402 Non-Fiction Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 403 Drama and Script Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 404 The English Language (4 cr.)
BC 265 Writing and Announcing for Broadcast (4 cr.)
EN 405 Technical Writing Seminar (4 cr.)
EN 491 Internship (2-6 cr.)
EN 495W Special Topics Writing	1-4

The writing minor not a certified teaching minor.

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