English
ENG 102 WRITING II (3)
30 lessons, final
Argumentative writing. Emphasis on development of a fluent, precise, and versatile prose style. Continued instruction and practice in reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, developing research skills, writing substantial essays through systematic revision, addressing specific audiences, expressing ideas in standard and correct English. Notes: (a) Credit not available by special examination, (b) ENG 101 and ENG 102 may not be taken concurrently.
Prereq: ENG 101 or equivalent.
Tuition: $977.50
Hacker, Diana. The Bedford Handbook for Writers. 5th ed. Boston: Bedford Books of St. Martin's Press, 1998.
Ramage, John D., John C. Bean and June Johnson. Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings. 5th ed. New York: MacMillan, 2001
ENG 104 WRITING: AN ACCELERATED COURSE (4)
16 lessons, final paper
An intensive course in writing emphasizing critical inquiry and research, formulation of academic writing projects, and orientation to university study. Instruction and practice in reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, developing research skills, writing substantial essay through systematic revision, addressing specific consequences, developing a fluent, precise, and versatile prose style, and expressing ideas in standard and correct English. Focus on topics pertinent to university disciplines, activities, and environs. Notes: (a) credit or exemption not available by CLEP or by special departmental examination; (b) exemption possible by ACT, SAT, or AP English Language exam score.
Tuition: $1,300.00
Coleman, Bob et al Eds. Making Sense: Essays on Art, Science, and Culture. 2nd ed., NY: Houghton Mifflin, 2006.
Faigley, Lester. The Brief Penguin Handbook. 2nd ed. Longman, 2005
ENG 203 BUSINESS WRITING (3)
31 lessons, final project
Instruction and experience in writing for business, industry, and government. Emphasis on clarity, conciseness, and effectiveness in preparing letters, memos, and reports for specific audiences. ENG 203 Business Writing can be taken through the Independent Study Program to satisfy the UK Graduate Writing Requirement. Students must be preapproved for GWR credit by the Writing Initiative BEFORE Independent Study will enroll them in ENG 203.
Prereq: Completion of University writing requirement.
(ENG 203 Business Writing can be taken through the Independent Study Program to satisfy the UK Graduate Writing Requirement. Students must be preapproved (PDF) for GWR credit by the writing Initiative Program BEFORE Independent Study will enroll them in ENG 203.)
Tuition: $977.50
Business Writing Source Book. Available from the Writing Program
Lunsford, The St. Martin's Handbook, 5th ed., Bedford/St. Martin's
ENG 204 TECHNICAL WRITING (3)
30 lessons, final
Instruction and experience in writing for science and technology. Emphasis on clarity, conciseness and effectiveness in preparing letters, memos and reports for specific audiences.
Prereq: Completion of University writing requirement.
Tuition: $977.50
Pfeiffer, William S. Technical Writing: A Practical Approach. 4th ed. NJ: Prentice Hall, 2000
Alred, Gerald, and Charles Brusaw. Handbook of Technical Writing. 6th ed. NY: Bedford/St. Martins, 2000 (recommended)
ENG 207 CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION (3)
33 lessons
A beginning course in the craft of writing, teaching students how to read critically and how to revise work in progress. Exercises involve practice in aspects of craft and promote experimentation with different forms, subjects, and approaches; outside reading provides models and inspiration. May be repeated under different subtitle to maximum of six credits.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
Tuition: $977.50
No text requirement.