ENGL 5000 Bibliography and Methods of Research (3)
An introduction to the graduate program in English, a thorough study of the principal tools of literary scholarship and a consideration of the objectives of literary research and the profession of college English teaching.

ENGL 508A Seminar in Criticism and Theory (3)
A study of various critical approaches to literary texts and other texts through recent developments in the theory of language and literature.

ENGL 508B Special Topics in Criticism and Theory (3)
An intensive study of a narrowly-defined topic in criticism and theory.

ENGL 508C Composition Theory and Pedagogy (3)
The study of major composition theories and their implications for teaching writing in secondary school (middle and high school) through the first-year college composition classes.

ENGL 508D Technical Writing Theory and Research (3)
A study of theoretical issues in technical professional, and scientific writing, including ethics, rhetoric, usability, design, cognition and international communication.

ENGL 530A Seminar in English Drama 1550-1780 (3)
Selected topics and playwrights within the period of 1550-1780.

ENGL 530B Special Topics in World Drama (3)
A cross-cultural and multi-cultural perspective to investigate themes and conventions in world drama.

ENGL 530C Seminar in Modern Serious Drama (3)
Important plays from Ibsen to the present.

ENGL 541A Seminar in Creative Writing: Prose Non-Fiction (3)
Develop the student’s creative writing and editing skills to a professional level.

ENGL 541B Seminar in Creative Writing: Fiction (3)
Develop the student’s creative writing and editing skills to a professional level.

ENGL 541C Seminar in Creative Writing: Poetry (3)
Develop the student’s creative writing and editing skills to a professional level.

ENGL 549A Medieval English Literature (3)
Studies in major literary figures, excluding Chaucer.

ENGL 549B Masterworks of the Middle Ages (3)
Emphasis on the great works of literature, philosophy and art extending from 300 A.D. to 1500 A.D., beginning with Augustine’s City of God and ending with Malory’s Morte D’ Arthur.

ENGL 549C Seminar in Chaucer (3)
Emphasis on Chaucer’s major writings, including Troilus and Criseyede and The Canterbury Tales, studied in relation to social, cultural, political, artistic and religious contexts of the Middle Ages and the 20th century.

ENGL 550A Seminar in Shakespeare (3)
Reading of selected plays and poems.

ENGL 550B Renaissance Poets (3)
The poetry of England from the late fifteenth to the late seventeenth century, excluding Milton. Special emphasis is placed on metaphysical poets. Major figures will vary from year to year.

ENGL 550C Seminar in Milton (3)
A study of Milton’s major poetics and polemical works against the social, cultural, political and religious upheavals of his time.

ENGL 551A Rise of the Novel (3)
A study of the development of the novel from its inception until the end of the eighteenth century.

ENGL 551B Restoration and Eighteenth Century British Literature (3)
A study of representative works from drama, poetry, fiction and essays of the period.

ENGL 551C Special Topics in Eighteenth Century British Literature (3)
A special study in one theme or genre of eighteenth century literature, such as Augustan satire, sentimental poetry, Gothic fiction and women’s writings.

ENGL 552A Studies in the British Romantic Period (3)
A survey of significant writers and genres from 1780-1830.

ENGL 552B Special Topics in the British Romantic Period (3)
A specialized study of selected authors, texts and genres from 1780-1830.

ENGL 552C Victorian Poetry (3)
Poetry of the great Victorians from 1830 to 1890. Concentration on major figures will vary from year to year.

ENGL 552D Victorian Novel (3)
Novels of the Victorian period from 1830 to 1890. Concentration on major figures will vary from year to year.

ENGL 554A American Renaissance (3)
A selection of representative works from essays, short stories, novels and poems of the period.

ENGL 554B Nineteenth Century American Fiction (3)
Emphasis on major figures will vary from year to year. May be taken with different topics to maximum of six hours.

ENGL 554C Nineteenth Century American Poets (3)
Emphasis will be placed on the poetry of Whitman and Dickinson.

ENGL 554D Early American Literature (3)
Major and minor writers from the first arrival of the Europeans to the American Renaissance.

ENGL 5550 Independent Study (3)
Studies are planned to satisfy special individual needs and interests.

ENGL 556A Southern Literature (3)
Works of Southern Literature, excluding Faulkner.

ENGL 556B Seminar in Faulkner (3)
Several of Faulkner’s novels will be studied.

ENGL 556C Clarksville and the Southern Renaissance (3)
This course will investigate the role of Clarksville and the surrounding area (called “The Black Patch”) during the Southern Renaissance (1920-1960). Particular attention will be given to the literary achievements of Evelyn Scott, Caroline Gordon and Robert Penn Warren.

ENGL 558A Twentieth Century American Poetry (3)
The range, possibility and achievement in American poetry from frost and Robinson to present.

ENGL 558B Major Figures in Twentieth Century American Fiction (3)
The works of major figures, excluding Faulkner. May be taken with different topics to maximum of six hours.

ENGL 558C Major Figures in Twentieth Century American Poetry (3)
Major poets vary from year to year.

ENGL 558D African American Literature (3)
A study of the major African American writers.

ENGL 560D Twentieth Century American and English Poetry (3)
The works of major figures will be studied.

ENGL 561A Twentieth Century English Fiction (3)
A study of representative novelists and short story writers.

ENGL 561B Twentieth Century English Poetry (3)
A study of representative poetry including war poets, Georgian poets, high modern poets and postmoderns. Political, social and cultural context will be provided in reading, films and discussion.

ENGL 561C Major Figures in Twentieth Century English Fiction (3)
A study of one or two figures in Twentieth Century English fiction.

ENGL 5700 Literature Across Cultures (3)
Explores connections among selected literary works drawn from diverse cultures and times. Works may represent all genres.

ENGL 5710 Selected Topics (3)
A specialized area of study in linguistics or literature. May be taken with different topics to a maximum of six hours.

ENGL 5990 Thesis (6)

ENGL 5991 Research Requirement Completion (1)
For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper, or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until research requirement is met.