Academic Catalog 2020-2021

ENG 3023 Modern English Grammar An intensive overview of fundamental grammatical concepts, terminology, and structures. Students will be able to explain why something is grammatically correct or incorrect, en- abling them to understand the rationale behind what is considered proper usage in modern English grammar. While the course is designed with everyone in mind, the needs of future teachers are taken into special consideration. (Every Fall) ENG 3033 History of the English Language A study of the major historical, linguistic and grammatical developments of the English language. (Annually) (Every Spring) ENG 3043 Introduction to Creative Writing A workshop in the development of skills in writing fiction and/or poetry. Creative writing is supplemented by readings. (In rotation with ENG 4043 and ENG 4063) ENG 3053 Literature of Children and Adolescents This course is designed as a survey of children’s and adolescent literature including biog- raphies, fables, myths, non-western literature, traditional and modern fanciful tales and poetry. Students will be introduced to multi-cultural literature in addition to literature de- signed to help with learning, family, and social needs of children and adolescents. This course fulfills the general education requirement. (Odd Fall) ENG 3063 Technical Writing An introduction to the principles and procedures of effective technical writing such as de- scription of a device, instructions, interpretation of data, and the formal report. Insofar as possible, students write on subjects pertinent to their chosen careers. (On Demand) ENG 3073 Regional and Ethnic Literature An introductory survey of literature of American minorities focusing on fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction written by African, Asian, Native-American, Chicano(a), Jewish, and Appalachian authors. This course fulfills the general education requirement. (Every Spring) ENG 3111, 3112, 3113 English Internship This internship provides the opportunity for juniors and seniors to participate in a career- related professional experience. See Criteria for internships on p. 70. The two primary internships are: 1) Tutoring Writing-the study and practice of tutoring peers through the writing process. In addition to classroom work, students will serve as peer tutors in the Academic Center for Excellence. (Every Semester) 2) Editing a literary magazine-students will select material for, edit, and layout the Bluefield College literary magazine, The Blue- stone Review . (Every Spring) ENG 3203 Literature and Healing This course will explore the power of fiction, poetry, memoir and expressive writing to en- gage the mind, body and spirit; to foster personal growth; to promote personal healing; and to increase empathy and awareness for cultural healing. You will be encouraged to imagine ways to incorporate literature and creative expression into the work you do or will do in educational, community, mental health, medical, pastoral ministry or business settings. The course involves our reading the creative and empirical work of others and our own creative and analytical writing. This courses fulfills the general education literature requirement. (Odd Spring)

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