Programs and Areas
Rhetoric, Composition and Literacy
Undergraduate Courses
Note: for current and future quarter course offerings, along with updated course descriptions, see the English Gradaute Office Course Offerings Pages or consult the OSU Master Schedule of Classes.109 Intensive Writing and Reading 5 cl or 2 2-hr cl. Credit may not count toward graduation in some degree programs.
109.01 Intensive Writing and Reading I U 5 First course in a two-course sequence that provides intensive practice in integrating academic reading and writing. Prereq: English Placement Test score of 6. Not open to students with credit for 052, 060, 110W, 110, or 111.
109.02 Intensive Writing and Reading II U 5 Second course in a two-course sequence that provides intensive practice in integrating academic reading and writing. Prereq: 109.01. Not open to students with credit for 053, 060, 110W, 110, or 111.
109.02 Intensive Writing and Reading II U 5 Second course in a two-course sequence that provides intensive practice in integrating academic reading and writing. Prereq: 109.01. Not open to students with credit for 053, 060, 110W, 110, or 111.
110 First-Year English Composition U 5 Practice in the fundamentals of expository writing, as illustrated in the student's own writing and in the essays of professional writers. No prereq except when testing determines 052, 053, 106, 107, 108.01, 109.01, 109.02, or 110W to be required. Not open to students with credit for English composition courses numbered 110, 110C, 110L, 110W, H110, 111, H111, or H167. This course is available for EM credit only through the AP program. GEC first writing course. C-- Taught in a computer-assisted classroom. L-- Taught with an emphasis on literature. W-- Intensive practice in the fundamentals of expository writing.
110 W taught in conjunction with English 193W. Prereq: for 110 W: Placement level 5. H110 Honors First-Year English Composition U 5 Intensive practice in the fundamentals of writing for selected students, as illustrated in the student's own writing and in the essays of professional writers. Prereq: 28 or above on the English section of the ACT or 660 on the verbal section of the SAT. Not open to students with credit for English composition courses numbered 110, 110C, 110L, 110W, H110, 111, H111, or H167. GEC first writing course. L-- Taught with an emphasis on literature.
H167 First-Year Writing Seminar in the Humanities U 5 Intensive critical reading and writing concerning central issues in the humanities. Prereq: A score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Test, which earns EM credit for 110. GEC arts and hums, cultures and ideas course.
193 Individual Studies U 2-5 Intensive practice in the fundamentals of expository writing; offered only as 193W. Prereq: Fr standing and permission of Director of First-Year Writing. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs. 193W taught in conjunction with English 110W. This course is graded S/U.
271 Introduction to English Language Study U 5 An introduction to the grammar, history, and social and regional dialects of the English language. Not open to students with credit for 570, 669, 671, 672; or Linguist 201 or 601. GEC arts and hums cultures and ideas course.
276 Introduction to Rhetoric U 5 Study of developments in rhetorical theory, teaching, criticism, and practice through examination of representative figures, texts, movements and periods from antiquity to the present. 2 2-hr cl. GEC arts and hums, cultures and ideas course.
304 Business and Professional Writing U 5 The study of principles and the practice of techniques associated with business and professional writing; emphasis on the style, organization, and conventions appropriate to business letters and reports. 5 cl. Prereq: 110 or 111 or equiv with permission of course director, and Jr.or Sr. standing.
367 Intermediate Essay Writing Prereq for 367.01, 367.02, 367.03, 367.04, 367.05, 367.06, 367.07: Credit for 110 through regular course enrollment and soph standing; or EM credit for 110; or a declared major in English. Not open to students with credit for 210, 267, H267, 301, 303, 305, or 367. Only one English 367 decimal subdivision may be taken for credit.
367.01 The American Experience U 5 An intermediate course that extends and refines expository writing and analytic reading skills, with an emphasis on style and an introduction to documentation, with major topics pertaining to the United States. GEC second writing and social diversity course.
367.02 The U.S. Experience as Reflected in Literature U 5 Discussion, analysis, and writing about issues presented through the diverse voices of U.S. literature. GEC second writing and social diversity course.
367.03 African-American Voices in U.S. Literature U 5 Discussion, analysis, and writing about issues presented through the diverse voices of African-American literature. Not open to students with credit for AfAm&ASt 367.03. Cross-listed in African-American and African Studies. GEC second writing and social diversity course.
367.04 English in the United States U 5 Discussion, analysis, and writing about issues related to the use of English in the United States. GEC second writing course.
367.05 The U.S. Folk Experience U 5 Discussion, analysis, and writing about U.S. folk culture with a concentration on individual life stories. GEC second writing and social diversity course.
367.06 Composing U.S. Communities U 5 Discussion, analysis, and writing about how rhetorical discourse helps to define, sustain, and challenge American society. GEC second writing course.
367.07 Issues of Diversity in U.S. Workplace Communication U 5 Discussion, analysis and writing about issues of diversity as they affect communication in U.S. workplaces. GEC second writing course.
H367.01 The American Experience U 5 Intensive course that extends and refines expository writing and analytic reading skills, emphasizes style, introduces documentation; major topics pertain to the United States. Prereq: EM credit for 110. GEC second writing and social diversity course.
367.02 The U.S. Experience as Reflected in Literature U 5 Discussion, analysis, and writing about issues presented through the diverse voices of U.S. literature. GEC second writing and social diversity course.
367.03 African-American Voices in U.S. Literature U 5 Discussion, analysis, and writing about issues presented through the diverse voices of African-American literature. Not open to students with credit for AfAm&ASt 367.03. Cross-listed in African-American and African Studies. GEC second writing and social diversity course.
367.04 English in the United States U 5 Discussion, analysis, and writing about issues related to the use of English in the United States. GEC second writing course.
367.05 The U.S. Folk Experience U 5 Discussion, analysis, and writing about U.S. folk culture with a concentration on individual life stories. GEC second writing and social diversity course.
367.06 Composing U.S. Communities U 5 Discussion, analysis, and writing about how rhetorical discourse helps to define, sustain, and challenge American society. GEC second writing course.
367.07 Issues of Diversity in U.S. Workplace Communication U 5 Discussion, analysis and writing about issues of diversity as they affect communication in U.S. workplaces. GEC second writing course.
H367.01 The American Experience U 5 Intensive course that extends and refines expository writing and analytic reading skills, emphasizes style, introduces documentation; major topics pertain to the United States. Prereq: EM credit for 110. GEC second writing and social diversity course.
398 Critical Writing U 5 Analysis of poetry, fiction, and drama, and issues in literary studies; intensive practice in writing critical essays in preparation for upper-division course work in English. Prereq: 110 or 111 or equiv, a 367 writing course, and a declared English major; Rank 4 students must have permission of the director of undergraduate studies. Not open to students with credit for 302. Required of English majors; enrollment limited to English majors except by permission of dept. GEC third writing course.
H398 Honors Critical Writing U 5 Intensive practice in writing various kinds of analyses of literary texts. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 110 or 111, a second writing course, English honors major or written permission of instructor. GEC third writing course.
405 Special Topics in Professional Communication U 5 Topics vary; possible topics include technical communication, technical editing, managerial communication, international business communication, visual rhetoric, writing for the web, and scientific writing. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: A 367 second writing course. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
467 Writing and Learning U 5 Study of how writing skills develop, in the context of a peer consulting program, including 2 weekly classes and a 2-hour tutoring practicum. 2 2-hr cl, arr practicum. Prereq: 110 or 111 or equiv.
567 Rhetoric and Community Service: A Writing Seminar U 5 The study of issues relating to rhetoric, community service, and intercultural communication while serving as volunteers and as writers for a local community service agency. 2 2-hr cl, 2 hrs on site. Prereq: 110 and one of the 367 decimals. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
569 Digital Media and English Studies U G 5 A critical examination of the intersection of English studies and the emergent technologies that are used to acquire and create knowledge in the discipline. 2 2-hr cl.
570 Introduction to the History of English U G 5 A study of the historical development of English giving attention to social factors associated with language changes in the phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon, and discourse structure. Prereq: 10 cr hrs of English at 200 or 300 level or equiv, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 274.
571 Studies in the English Language U G 5 Topic varies; examples: American English; the sociology of American dialects; language and style. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
572 Traditional Grammar and Usage U G 5 An examination of terminology and structures traditionally associated with the study of English grammar and of usage rules, especially problematical ones, governing edited written American English.
573 Studies in Rhetorical Theory and Analysis Study of Rhetorical Theories to show how a range of social and textual discourses construct, address, and attempt to persuade audiences to assent or action.
573.01 Rhetorical Theory and Analysis of Discourse U G 5 Examination of persuasive strategies in a representative selection of textual genres, including oratory, news articles, editorials, essays, advertisements, fiction, poetry, and film. 2 2-hr cl.
573.02 Rhetorical Theory and Analysis of Social Action U G 5 Examination of persuasive strategies in social interaction, including collective social movements, political protests, cultural trends, rituals and ceremonies, and everyday practices. 2 2-hr cl.
573.02 Rhetorical Theory and Analysis of Social Action U G 5 Examination of persuasive strategies in social interaction, including collective social movements, political protests, cultural trends, rituals and ceremonies, and everyday practices. 2 2-hr cl.
574 History and Theories of Writing U G 5 Study of the origins, definitions, and development of writing, with varying perspectives on historical, technological, theoretical, and ideological issues.
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