ENG 314 Rhetoric: History, Theory, Practice
A study of the origin and development of rhetoric. Readings in rhetorical theory and case studies of oral and written rhetorical discourse with an emphasis on written composition. Extensive analytical and persuasive writing.

ENG 210 Effective Writing
A writing course for students in all disciplines. The course includes practice and instruction in writing for a variety of audiences, emphasizing revising and responding to others' writing. Students discuss well-crafted prose essays that include effective argument and clear language and organization.

ENG 354 American Novel
A study of major American novelists from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, such as Melville, Stowe, Twain, Cather, Faulkner, and Morrison. Some attention is given to theoretical approaches to American literature.

ENG 185 Comics & Graphic Literature
This course offers an exploration of global comics literature: early forms of picture writing, medieval illuminated manuscripts, Islamic calligraphy, political satire and caricature, comic strips and the recent explosion of graphic novels. Texts may include Art Speigelman's Maus, Lynda Barry's One Hundred Demons, Rutu Modan's Exit Wounds, Joe Sacco's Palestine, and of course, a few super-heroes. Assignments include daily written responses and experiments in the comic arts, a close reading essay and a creative (comics) project and presentation.