ENGLISH 104. Introduction to Literature. 3 Credits.

The distinctive characteristics of poetry, plays, short stories and the novel, intended to help students understand, appreciate and enjoy literature ranging from the classic to the contemporary.
Fall and Spring.

ENGLISH 198. First Year Seminar. 3 Credits.

First Year Seminar, topics vary.
Reserved for New Incoming Freshman.

ENGLISH 200. Arts Entrepreneurship. 3 Credits.

Foundational course in securing arts and humanities grant support from federal, regional, and local agencies. Projects include grant writing for students' own individual arts and humanities projects, and seeking grants on behalf of clients in diverse fields (ie education, social services, arts and culture).
P: Declared major or minor in English, Writing, or Humanities
Fall Odd.

ENGLISH 201. Ethics in Writing. 3 Credits.

A study of the personal, public, collective, literary, and participatory stakes of storytelling for writers and their audiences. Topics may include editorial aesthetics, diversity and inclusion, cultural appropriation, translation, content warnings, copyright, permissions, plagiarism, intellectual property, and censorship, as well as the unique ethical dilemmas writers face in specific genres of writing (video games, RPGs, professional writing, community storytelling, fantasy, sci fi, realism, poetry, romance, horror).
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 206. Women in Literature. 3 Credits.

An introductory study of diverse women and non-binary writers with a focus on gender studies. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Fall and Spring.

ENGLISH 212. Introduction to Creative Writing. 3 Credits.

A first course focused on the analysis, understanding, appreciation, and techniques of writing poetry and fiction, as well as other genres at the discretion of the instructor.
Fall and Spring.

ENGLISH 214. Introduction to English Literature I. 3 Credits.

A survey of literature from the British Isles, c. 800-1800.
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 215. Introduction to English Literature II. 3 Credits.

A Survey of British Literature from the British Isles and Colonies, 1800-present.
Spring.

ENGLISH 216. Introduction to American Literature I. 3 Credits.

An American literary survey that begins before the colonial era through the Civil War.
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 217. Introduction to American Literature II. 3 Credits.

A survey of American literature written since the Civil War.
Spring.

ENGLISH 218. World Literatures. 3 Credits.

A survey of literature from one or more countries and/or languages. Topics vary. May be taken twice for a total of 6 credits with a different topic.
Fall and Spring.

ENGLISH 219. World Literatures II. 3 Credits.

Chronological survey of world literatures other than those of England and the U.S. from roughly 1600 to the present. Texts studied will include Nonwestern as well as Western works.
Spring.

ENGLISH 224. Practicum in Literary Publishing. 3 Credits.

Hands-on experience in the production of a literary publication, from selecting submissions to editing the finished product. Course is repeatable for credit up to 6 credits.
P: none. REC: ENGLISH 212 or any Design Arts LL course.

ENGLISH 226. Grammar. 3 Credits.

In-depth study of modern English grammar emphasizing distinctions between grammatical form and function, recognition of basic patterns underlying sentence structure, and usage of grammatical/mechanical knowledge to effectively copy-edit texts of various genres.
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 227. Copyediting and Workflow. 3 Credits.

A hands-on course dedicated to the editorial process and applying modern language conventions found in commonly-used style manuals, developing line editing skills, utilizing editorial marks and style guides, as well as providing feedback to authors. Participants will also be introduced to analyzing and managing editorial workflows.
P: ENGLISH 226 or concurrent enrollment
Spring.

ENGLISH 228. Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing. 3 Credits.

Introductory course focused on the effective delivery of information pertinent to the professions and technical fields. Participants will analyze a variety of texts, gain hands-on experience with professional and technical writing conventions, and consider ethical dilemmas that impact the field.
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 236. Multicultural American Literature. 3 Credits.

An introductory study of American authors of racially and ethnically-diverse backgrounds.
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 264. Topics in Literature. 3 Credits.

This course explores one topic, which may be a literary subject or genre. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: None. REC: ENGLISH 105.

ENGLISH 290. Literary Studies. 3 Credits.

In this course students will learn how to conduct a literary analysis: how to read literature for complexity, how to make an original, organized argument about a literary text, and how to employ academic prose while developing their own writing voice.
P: English maj/min.
Fall and Spring.

ENGLISH 298. Independent Study. 1-4 Credits.

Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early inthe semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript.
P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
Fall and Spring.

ENGLISH 299. Travel Course. 1-6 Credits.

Travel courses are conducted to various parts of the world and are led by one or more faculty members. May be repeated to different locations.
P: cons of instr & prior trip arr & financial deposit.

ENGLISH 301. Intermediate Creative Writing. 3 Credits.

Study and analysis of writing techniques and elements, including individual and group criticism of original student materials in workshop context. Variable topics; may be repeated up to total of six credits.
P: ENGLISH 212
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 302. Short Fiction Writing Workshop. 3 Credits.

Advanced practice in the writing of short fiction, including group criticism of student work. Course is repeatable for credit; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: ENGLISH 301.
Spring Even.

ENGLISH 303. Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop. 3 Credits.

Advanced practice in the writing of poetry, including group criticism of student work. Course is repeatable for credit; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: ENGLISH 301.
Spring Odd.

ENGLISH 304. Creative Nonfiction Writing. 3 Credits.

Advanced study and workshop of creative nonfiction genres such as memoir, essay, book review, and interview.
P: Jr standing; ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment; Eng Comp 105 or ACT English score of 32 or higher; REC: ENGLISH 212 or 301
Fall Odd.

ENGLISH 305. Novel Writing Workshop. 4 Credits.

Advanced study in the development and writing of the novel, including group critique of student work.
P: ENGLISH 212 with a grade of at least a B; WF 105 (or ACT of 32). REC: ENGLISH 301
Fall Even.

ENGLISH 306. Novel Revision Workshop. 4 Credits.

Revision, structuring, development, and marketing of a 50,000+ word novel draft, including group critique of student work.
P: ENGLISH 305 or permission of instructor; Note: All students must enter this class with a completed novel draft of at least 50,000 words. REC: ENGLISH 212
Spring Odd.

ENGLISH 307. Writing the Environment Workshop. 3 Credits.

Study, writing, and workshop of original creative and professional works about environmental topics and concerns, such as climate change, deforestation, urban sprawl, resource scarcity, pollution, and more. Individual and group criticism of original student writing in workshop context. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: ENGLISH 212 or ENGLISH 228
Fall Even.

ENGLISH 309. Co-Creative Writing Workshop. 3 Credits.

For an entire semester, students in this course will be partnered with creators at another organization, non-profit, community agency, university, K-12 school, or academic discipline at UW-Green Bay to engage in collaborative arts and writing projects. All parties - UWGB students as well as the organizational partners - will work together as co-creators. Repeatable for up to 6 credits when topics differ.
P: ENGLISH 212, or ENGLISH 228, or ENGLISH 201
Spring Even.

ENGLISH 310. Topics in Game Writing. 3 Credits.

Advanced study and workshop of digital and analog genres incorporating the structural and formal elements of game design, including individual and group criticism of student work. Topics may include digital writing, interactive literature, transmedia work, collaborative worldbuilding, and more. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: ENGLISH 212 or INFO SCI major or DPH major.

ENGLISH 312. Topics in Creative Writing. 3 Credits.

Study and writing of a single topic in creative writing (for example: humor writing, flash fiction, graphic narrative, or writing for entertainment), including individual and group criticism of original student materials in workshop context. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: ENGLISH 212 or ENGLISH 228 or ENGLISH 201.

ENGLISH 314. Topics in Professional & Technical Writing. 3 Credits.

Advanced study, composition, and workshop of original works found in the fields of professional and technical writing, including individual and group criticism of student work. Topics may include magazine writing, civic and public service writing, travel writing, technical manuals, and more. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: ENGLISH 212 or ENGLISH 228.

ENGLISH 315. The British Novel. 3 Credits.

An upper-level seminar on English-language novels produced in the United Kingdom and/or the Colonies. Topics vary. This course is not repeatable for credit.
P: ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment, Jr st.
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 319. Children's and Adolescent Literature. 3 Credits.

A survey of literature for children (0-17) focused on techniques of literary study, social contexts of literature, new developments in the field of study, and criteria for evaluating the quality and meaning of fiction and novels, picture books, fairy tales, nonfiction texts, poetry, and plays.
P: ENGLISH 100, ENGLISH 105 (or concurrent enrollment). REC: ENGLISH 290
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 320. Major Drama. 3 Credits.

An upper-level seminar on stage drama of any culture(s). Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment, Jr st.
Fall Odd.

ENGLISH 322. Major Poetry. 3 Credits.

This upper-level course focuses on poetry. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment, Jr st.
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 323. Topics in Literary Criticism. 3 Credits.

In-depth examination of one or more topics, issues, or approaches in literary criticism or theory. May be repeated for credit when a different topic is studied.
P: jr st and ENGLISH 290, or concurrent enrollment
Fall Odd.

ENGLISH 324. Sheepshead Review Practicum. 3 Credits.

Hands-on experience in the production of the Sheepshead Review, UW-GB's journal of the arts, from selecting submissions to editing the finished product. Projects include soliciting manuscripts and researching the literary market. Course is repeatable for credit; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: None. REC: ENGLISH 212
Fall and Spring.

ENGLISH 326. Topics in Publishing. 3 Credits.

Specialized study of a single topic publishing and publications history, such as Meddling Editors, The Book Arts, Russian Print Culture, or #WeNeedDiverseBooks. Repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: ENGLISH 290 or HUM STUD 200
Spring Even.

ENGLISH 327. Digital Platforms for Publishing. 3 Credits.

Project-based exploration and hands-on experience with a variety of publishing systems, markup languages, content management systems, and web-publishing services. Includes study of copyright and creative commons licensing, version control, and asset management.
P: ENGLISH 201 or Declared major in Writing and Applied Arts, English, Humanities, or declared minor in Writing
Spring Even.

ENGLISH 328. Interfaces. 3 Credits.

An exploration of how we interact with texts and technology. This course equips participants with the fundamental skills in interface design, prompt engineering, and writing for user experience human-computer interactivity.
P: None. REC: ENGLISH 212 or ENGLISH 228
Fall Even.

ENGLISH 329. Placemaking and Writing. 3 Credits.

Project-based course focused on the analysis of place for the purposes of developing placemaking grant proposals, conducting community outreach, and giving "voice" to the relationships between people and the spaces they occupy.
P: ENGLISH 201 or Declared major in Writing and Applied Arts, English, Humanities, or declared minor in Writing, or permission of instructor. REC: ENGLISH 228 or ENGLISH 212
Spring Odd.

ENGLISH 331. Major American Prose Fiction. 3 Credits.

An exploration of American prose fiction through a specific topic or genre. Course is repeatable for credit as topics differ.
P: ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment, Jr st.
Spring.

ENGLISH 333. Literary Themes. 3 Credits.

Explores a single theme through the literature of one or several nations. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 3 times for a total of 9 credits.
P: Junior standing and ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment
Spring.

ENGLISH 335. Literary Eras. 3 Credits.

An upper-level course that focuses on texts in relation to their time period or literary movement. Course is repeatable for credit as topics differ.
P: ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment, Jr st.
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 336. American Ethnic Literature. 3 Credits.

An advanced study of American authors of racially and ethnically-diverse backgrounds. May focus on one or more communities.
P: ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment, Jr st.
Spring.

ENGLISH 338. World Literatures. 3 Credits.

Students will learn to examine the human experience from different global literary perspectives. Topics vary and may include subjects and genres. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment, Jr st.
Spring.

ENGLISH 340. History of the English Language. 3 Credits.

The origins, development, and cultural background of pronunciation and spelling, grammar, vocabulary, meaning and usage in Old, Middle, and Modern English, including contemporary English dialects.
P: none; REC: HUM STUD 160.
Spring Odd.

ENGLISH 344. African American Literature. 3 Credits.

An advanced study of African American Literature. Course is not repeatable for credit.
P: ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment, Jr st.
Fall Even.

ENGLISH 345. LGBTQ Literature. 3 Credits.

This course examines LGBTQ2SIA+ literature. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
Fall Odd.

ENGLISH 364. Literary Topics. 3 Credits.

The study of topics through literature. Topics may include subjects, genres, and/or adaptations. May be repeated for credit when content is different.
P: jr st.

ENGLISH 400. English Capstone. 3 Credits.

This course provides a transformative culminating experience that results in a public-facing product.
P: ENGLISH 290; Senior standing
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 410. Live Video Streaming Practicum. 3 Credits.

Practical experience in the creation of live video content for online streaming platforms. The course will produce and market a wide variety of digital streaming content for the UWGB Center for Games and Interactive Media streaming channel. Skills may include video editing, audience engagement, event preparation, extemporaneous creation, and market research. Course is repeatable for credit, and may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: Junior Standing or COMM Major or Writ-AA Major. REC: ENGLISH 310
Spring.

ENGLISH 424. Book Editing Practicum. 3 Credits.

Practical, hands-on experience editing and producing book-length texts. Depending on course topic, texts may be digital editions or print; skills may include copyediting, developmental editing, digital encoding, annotation, book design, layout, binding, trimming, budgeting, and/or marketing. Course (including individual topics) is repeatable for credit; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: Sophomore standing or instructor permission. REC: ENGLISH 212, DESIGN 131, HUMANITIES 201, ARTS MGT 256
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 428. Practicum in Community Engaged Writing. 3 Credits.

This service-learning course will provide students with the opportunity to apply skills acquired throughout the program in a professional environment. Participants will work with a single non-profit, civil, or campus-based organization (the client) to help produce an extensive campaign or collection of materials. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 earned credits.
P: ENGLISH 212 or ENGLISH 228 or concurrent enrollment. REC: WF 105
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 431. Shakespeare. 3 Credits.

Study of a representative selection of Shakespeare's plays, including comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances.
P: ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment, Jr st.
Fall Only.

ENGLISH 436. Major Author(s). 3 Credits.

An upper-level literature course that involves an in-depth exploration of works by one or a few significant writers. Course is repeatable for credit if topics differ; may be taken 2 times for a total of 6 credits.
P: ENGLISH 290 or concurrent enrollment, Jr st.
Spring Even.

ENGLISH 478. Honors in the Major. 3 Credits.

Honors in the Major is designed to recognize student excellence within interdisciplinary and disciplinary academic programs.
P: min 3.50 all cses req for major and min gpa 3.75 all UL cses req for major.
Fall and Spring.

ENGLISH 495. Teaching Assistantship. 1-6 Credits.

Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings. Course is repeatable for credit.
Fall and Spring.

ENGLISH 497. Internship. 1-12 Credits.

Supervised practical experience in an organization or activity appropriate to a student's career and educational interests. Internships are supervised by faculty members and require periodic student/faculty meetings.
P: jr st.
Fall and Spring.

ENGLISH 498. Independent Study. 1-4 Credits.

Independent study is offered on an individual basis at the student's request and consists of a program of learning activities planned in consultation with a faculty member. A student wishing to study or conduct research in an area not represented in available scheduled courses should develop a preliminary proposal and seek the sponsorship of a faculty member. The student's advisor can direct him or her to instructors with appropriate interests. A written report or equivalent is required for evaluation, and a short title describing the program must be sent early in the semester to the registrar for entry on the student's transcript. Course is repeatable for credit.
P: fr or so st with cum gpa > or = 2.50; or jr or sr st with cum gpa > or = 2.00.
Fall and Spring.

ENGLISH 499. Travel Course. 1-6 Credits.

Travel courses are conducted to various parts of the world and are led by one or more faculty members. May be repeated to different locations.
P: cons of instr & prior trip arr & financial deposit.