Programs and Areas
Second Year Writing Program
Course descriptions and sample syllabi
367.01The U.S. Experience
English 367 is the second of two composition courses that the University requires all undergraduates to take (the first is English 110). Because English 367 is a higher level course (generally taken by students in their third year), it offers texts and ideas that are more challenging and thought-provoking than you would find in a first-year writing course.
367.02
The U.S. Experience as Reflected in Literature
Discussion, analysis, and writing about issues presented through the diverse voices of U.S. literature. Ideal for those who specialize in literature.
367.03
African-American Voices in U.S. Literature
Discussion, analysis, and writing about issues presented through the African-American literature. Ideal for those who specialize in African-American studies.
367.04
English in the United States
Discussion, analysis, and writing about issues related to the use of English in the United States. Ideal for those who specialize in linguistics.
367.05
The U.S. Folk Experience
Discussion, analysis, and writing about U.S. folk culture with a concentration on individual life stories. Ideal for those who specialize in folklore.
367.06
The Role of Rhetoric in Composing U.S. Communities
Discussion, analysis, and writing about how rhetorical discourse helps to define, sustain, and challenge American society. Ideal for those who specialize in rhetoric.
367.07
Issues of Diversity in U.S. Workplace Communication
Discussion, analysis, and writing about issues of diversity as they affect communication in the U.S. workplace. Ideal for those who specialize in business and technical writing.
