university of northern iowa creative writing

• Course Descriptions

Print Options

• Previous Catalogs
• College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences
• Department of Languages and Literatures

(College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences)

www.uni.edu/langlit

The Department of Languages and Literatures offers the following programs:

Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)

• English-Teaching
• Spanish-Teaching
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)-Teaching
• TESOL/Modern Language-Teaching
• English-Film Studies
• Interdisciplinary Language Studies: French
• Spanish/English Translation

Graduate Majors (M.A.)

• Teaching English in Secondary Schools
• TESOL/Modern Languages

Program Certificates

• Chinese Studies
• French Language Studies
• Hispanic Cultures
• International Business, Language and Culture (also listed under Wilson  College of Business)
• International Commerce
• Linguistic Studies
• Literary Publishing
• Post-Colonial and Multicultural Literary Studies
• Spanish Language Studies
• Spanish for Special Purposes
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Enrollment Management Policy

Spanish Retrocredit for Heritage Speakers of Spanish :  A student who is a heritage speaker of Spanish, and who takes  SPAN 3001 Advanced Writing or SPAN 3006 Spanish for Heritage Speakers , and receives a grade of B or higher in this course, will receive Credit for the following UNI classes:  SPAN 1001 Elementary Spanish I (3 s.h.) ; SPAN 1002 Elementary Spanish II (3 s.h.) ;  SPAN 2001 Intermediate Spanish (3 s.h.) ; SPAN 2002 Oral and Written Spanish (3 s.h.) ; SPAN 3003 Advanced Conversation and Reading (3 s.h.) . Courses will appear on transcripts as credit ; no grade will be assigned.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

English major.

The English major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.

The following courses have additional prerequisites:

ENGLISH 3715/5715  and ENGLISH 3725/5725  have a prerequisite of  ENGLISH 2700  or consent of instructor.

ENGLISH 4765/5765  and ENGLISH 4775/5775 have prerequisites of MGMT 2080 or ENGLISH 2770 or consent of instructor.

ENGLISH 4740/5740 has prerequisite of  ENGLISH 3715/5715 or consent of instructor.

ENGLISH 4750/5750 has prerequisite of ENGLISH 3725/5725 or consent of instructor.

ENGLISH 4785/5785  has a prerequisite or corequisite of  ENGLISH 2770  or consent of instructor.

TESOL 4140/5140  and  TESOL 4520/5520  and TESOL 4540/5540  have a prerequisite of  TESOL 4120/5120  or  TESOL 3110 .

English Major-Teaching

The English-Teaching major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.

This major leads to endorsement #120: 5-12 English/Language Arts.

ENGLISH 3710/5710  has a prerequisite of ENGLISH 2120 or ENGLISH 2700

ENGLISH 4765/5765  and ENGLISH 4775/5775  and ENGLISH 4785/5785  have prerequisites of MGMT 2080 or ENGLISH 2770 or consent of instructor.

TESOL 4140/5140  and TESOL 4710/5710  have prerequisites of TESOL 4120/5120 or TESOL 3110 .

Note: Prerequisites for student teaching in English are a grade point average of 2.50 in English major courses and a grade of C or better in ENGLISH 4980/5980 .

Spanish Major

The Spanish major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.

This major requires a study-abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking country in a program approved by the Spanish faculty. Students may seek suitable substitutions with Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. with departmental approval.

A grade of C- (1.67) or higher is required of all Spanish courses.

Spanish : a minimum of 36 semester hours in Spanish courses more advanced than SPAN 1002 ;

This program begins with  SPAN 3001  and will require up to twelve hours of course work beyond the minimum hours required for this major/minor if a student does not demonstrate a proficiency at the fifth semester level.

Spanish Major-Teaching

The Spanish major in Teaching requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Education requirements, and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. 

This major leads to endorsement #134: 5-12 Spanish.

*This program begins with  SPAN 3001 / SPAN 3006 and will require up to twelve hours of course work beyond the minimum hours required for this major/minor if a student does not demonstrate a proficiency at the fifth semester level.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Major

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.

Note: International students must have achieved a TOEFL paper-based score of 600 or computer-based score of 250 or the equivalent in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Major-Teaching

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)-Teaching major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, the specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.

Student teaching at both the K-8 and 5-12 levels is required to earn the ESL K-12 endorsement on an Iowa teaching license.

This major leads to endorsement #104: K-12 English as a Second Language.

Note: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teaching majors will be waived from  LRNTECH 1031  (Professional Education Requirements). A student changing to a different education major from TESOL teaching may be required to complete  LRNTECH 1031 Educational Technology and Design , depending upon the new major.  

TESOL/Modern Language Major-Teaching (Extended Program)

The TESOL/Modern Language Major-Teaching requires a minimum of 132 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements to complete the minimum of 132 hours.

Student teaching at both the K-8 and 5-12 levels is required to earn the ESL K-12 endorsement on an Iowa teaching license. 

This major leads to endorsements #104: K-12 English as a Second Language, #133: K-8 Spanish, and #134: 5-12 Spanish.

Note: International students must have achieved a TOEFL paper-based score of 600 or computer-based score of 250 or the equivalent.

Note: TESOL/Modern Language teaching majors will be waived from  LRNTECH 1031  (Professional Education Requirements). A student changing to a different education major from TESOL/Modern Languages teaching may be required to complete  LRNTECH 1031 Educational Technology and Design , depending upon the new major.  

English Minor

Literary studies.

English Minor-Film Studies

ENGLISH 4672/5672 has a prerequisite of  CM CORE 1001 or ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing.

ENGLISH 4688/5688 has a prerequisite of ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing.

ENGLISH 4720/5720 has a prerequisite of ENGLISH 2700 or consent of instructor; junior standing.

COMM DM 2652 has a prerequisite of  CM CORE 1001 or consent of instructor.

COMM DM 4621/5621 has a prerequisite of  CM CORE 2020  or consent of instructor; junior standing.

COMM DM 4653/5653 has a prerequisite of  CM CORE 1010  or consent of instructor; junior standing.

English Minor-Teaching

This minor leads to endorsement #120: 5-12 English/Language Arts. 

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.40 in courses taken to complete this minor is required.

Interdisciplinary Language Studies Minor: French

The Interdisciplinary Language Studies Minor: French is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge in French language, history,literature, business, and culture that will complement the work they are doing in their major field of study.  It is particularly appropriate for students majoring in content areas such as art history, history, vocal music, international business, geography, and global studies as it will enrich their content knowledge and offer a global perspective on their subject.

 Multiple years of previous study and the ability to read music in all clefs is required.

 Note: This program begins with FREN 2001 . Students should already have taken the following courses or their equivalents: FREN 1001 , FREN 1011 , FREN 1002 , and  FREN 1012 . This minor will require up to six hours of course work beyond the minimum hours required for this minor if a student does not demonstrate a proficiency at the third semester level.

Spanish Minor

* This program begins with Spanish 3001 and will require up to twelve hours of course work beyond the minimum hours required for this major/minor if a student does not demonstrate a proficiency at the fifth semester level.

Spanish Minor-Teaching

This minor leads to endorsement #133: K-8 Spanish if students complete Elementary Student Teaching, or endorsement #134: 5-12 Spanish if students complete Secondary Student Teaching.

Spanish/English Translation Minor

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor-Teaching

This minor leads to endorsement #104: K-12 English as a Second Language. Students must complete Special Area Student Teaching (TEACHING 3140) in addition to their major student teaching requirement.

Note: To earn the ESL K-12 endorsement on an Iowa teaching license, student teaching in ESL classrooms at both the K-8 and 5-12 levels is required.

Writing Minor

Choose ONE option.

1. Creative Writing Option

ENGLISH 4780/5780 has prerequisite of ENGLISH 2770 or consent of instructor.

2. Professional Writing Option

Master of Arts Degree Programs

Major in english.

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should  refer to their MyUNIverse Student Center To-Do list or contact the Department of Languages and Literatures for other application requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at https://admissions.uni.edu/application .

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

Only graduate courses (course numbers 5000 or above) will apply to a graduate degree, even if the undergraduate course number (4999 or less) is listed. No exceptions will be made.

This major in English is available on the thesis and non-thesis options, and degree applicants choose one of three emphases (see below). Both the thesis and the non-thesis options require a minimum of 30 or 36 semester hours , depending on the emphasis chosen. A minimum of 15 hours of 6000-level course work is required for each option.

The three emphases are the following:

• Literature Emphasis , minimum 30 semester hours - available on both thesis and non-thesis options;
• English Studies Emphasis , minimum 30 semester hours - available on both thesis and non-thesis options;
• Creative Writing Emphasis , minimum 36 semester hours - available on thesis option only.

Graduate students are required to meet with the English Graduate Coordinator each semester for planning and approval of the courses within one's Program of Study. The department may require an applicant to complete course work in addition to the minimum hours specified for the selected option and emphasis. More information about this program approval process is available from the English Graduate Coordinator.

Successful completion of a final field examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options . In addition, students pursuing the non-thesis option are required to complete an approved research paper.

Native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in another language by earning at least a C grade in a second-semester, college-level course or by passing a specially designed examination. Coursework taken to satisfy this foreign language requirement does not count toward the number of hours required for completion of the degree major.

For full admission, in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English, non-native English speakers must achieve a score of 100 in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 7.0 in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or 120 in Duolingo. A student may be required to take additional English language improvement courses at the discretion of the English Graduate Faculty. Work taken to satisfy the language proficiency requirement does not count toward the minimum of 30 to 36 semester hours required to complete the selected emphasis.

Individuals teaching in Iowa community colleges are not required to hold state issued teaching licenses. However, graduate course work in postsecondary education may strengthen one’s qualifications for teaching at a community college. Contact individual colleges to determine the requirements for teaching appointments at each institution. 

Literature Emphasis: Available on both the thesis and non-thesis options.

English Studies Emphasis: Available on both the thesis and non-thesis options.

Creative Writing Emphasis: Available on the thesis option only.

A total of at least 12 hours is required from  ENGLISH 3710/5710 ,  ENGLISH 3715/5715 , ENGLISH 3725/5725 ,  ENGLISH 4730/5730 , ENGLISH 4740/5740 , ENGLISH 4750/5750 , and ENGLISH 6720 .

The required thesis shall consist of a collection of short stories, a novel or novel excerpt, a collection of poems, a book-length poem, or a combination of fiction and poetry. Critical apparatuses - such as prologue, introduction, epilogue, notes, bibliography - are not required within the thesis. A formal oral defense of the thesis is required, and a public reading of selected portions of the thesis is recommended.

Major in Teaching English in Secondary Schools

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should refer to their MyUNIverse Student Center To-Do list or contact the Department of Languages and Literatures for other application requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at https://admissions.uni.edu/application .

This major in Teaching English in Secondary Schools requires a minimum of 33 semester hours , and is available only as a non-thesis program. A minimum of 15 hours of 6000-level course work is required.

This major is offered primarily as an outreach or distance education program to cohort groups of practicing teachers; students in each group proceed through the program together over a period of about three years.

Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required. Students are also required to complete an approved research paper. Contact the English Graduate Coordinator for details.

Teacher licensure is a prerequisite (and a secondary English/Language Arts endorsement is a prerequisite or corequisite) for completing the program approval process for this major. A licensed teacher who lacks a secondary English/Language Arts endorsement should consult at once with the English Graduate Coordinator in order to plan appropriate course work which may include one or more courses in addition to the minimum requirements for the major. Each student's Program of Study for this major requires the approval of the English Graduate Coordinator.

 *Electives must include at least 9 hours of 200/6000-level course work.

Major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options, and requires a minimum of 33 semester hours for the non-thesis option , and 36 semester hours for the thesis option , which includes 6 hours of TESOL 6299 Research. The non-thesis option requires an approved research paper. A minimum of 15 hours of 6000-level course work is required for either option.

Successful completion of a final written comprehensive examination is required for both thesis and non-thesis options , as specified by the TESOL/Applied Linguistics faculty. Contact the TESOL Graduate Coordinator for details. 

Students choosing the thesis option are required to complete 6 hours of TESOL 6299, as approved by the TESOL Graduate Coordinator. Students who have earned undergraduate credit for any of the required courses select electives in TESOL/Applied Linguistics, with the advice and approval of the TESOL Graduate Coordinator, to complete the required minimum total of 33 hours.

Native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in another language by earning at least a C grade in a second-semester, college-level course or by passing a specially designed examination. In order to demonstrate their proficiency in English, international students must achieve a score of 100 in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 7.0 in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or 120 in Duoling. An international student may be required to take additional English language improvement courses at the discretion of the TESOL/Applied Linguistics faculty. Work taken to satisfy the language proficiency requirement does not count toward the 33 semester hours required to complete the major program.

Successful completion of a teaching portfolio and presentation at a UNI-sponsored or other professional conference/symposia are required for both thesis and non-thesis options, as specified by the TESOL/Applied Linguistics faculty. See the TESOL Graduate Coordinator for details.

As a degree requirement, students will need to do one of the following:

a) Present at a professional conference OR

b) Prepare a professional portfolio under the supervision of a graduate faculty member

The choice will be made by student in consultation with his/her advisor.

Students who wish to pursue state licensure to teach should request information concerning licensure requirements from the Director of Teacher Education at the University of Northern Iowa or from the Department of Education in the state in which they plan to teach.

NOTE: The prerequisites listed for 4000/5000 level courses apply only to undergraduates. Depending upon their undergraduate coursework,  graduate students may be required to take coursework to satisfy those prerequisites. 

Major in TESOL/Modern Languages

This major is available as the non-thesis option only. A minimum of 33 semester hours is required, including a minimum of 15 hours at the 6000-level . An approved research paper is also required. The student who has not completed FREN 3001/5001  / GER 3001/5001  / SPAN 3001  and either TESOL 4120/5120  or TESOL 3110  (or the equivalent) before entering the master's degree program must add these courses to the requirements listed below. There is no separate modern language requirement.

Successful completion of a final written comprehensive examination is required for this M.A. major, as specified by the TESOL/Applied Linguistics and appropriate language faculties. Contact the TESOL Graduate Coordinator for details. 

French Emphasis:

German Emphasis:

Spanish Emphasis:

Note:  In order to demonstrate proficiency in English, international students must achieve a score of 100 in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 7.0 in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or 120 in Duolingo. An international student may be required to take additional English language development courses at the discretion of the TESOL/Applied Linguistics faculty.

Students who wish state licensure to teach should request information concerning licensure requirements from the Director of Teacher Education, University of Northern Iowa, or from the Department of Education in the state in which they plan to teach.

NOTE: The prerequisites listed for 4000/5000 level courses apply only to undergraduates. Depending upon their undergraduate coursework, graduate students may be required to take coursework to satisfy those prerequisites.

The University of Northern Iowa makes available, in addition to traditional programs, the opportunity for students to earn program certificates. Program certificates provide an alternative to programs leading to a degree, a major, or a minor; they certify that an individual has completed a program approved by the university. For information on the following program certificate, contact the Department of Languages and Literatures or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

Certificate in Chinese Studies

The Certificate in Chinese Studies aims to encourage non-Chinese-native students to study Mandarin Chinese with an emphasis on quickly developing speaking fluency as well as cross-cultural communication skills to enable conversation with Chinese native speakers. Such skills are applicable in multiple fields such as study abroad, travel and internship in a Mandarin-speaking environment. To fulfill diverse needs, this certificate program offers a combination of on-campus courses as well as online courses for students.

This Certificate is not intended for native Chinese speakers.

* W hen the topic is Chinese Literature

Certificate in French Language Studies 

A written and/or oral proficiency examination at the discretion of the certificate committee.

Certificate in Hispanic Cultures 

SPAN 2002 has prerequisite of SPAN 2001 or equivalent.

Certificate in International Business, Culture, and Language

The Certificate in International Business, Culture, and Language is available to Wilson College of Business students majoring in Accounting, Business Teaching, Economics, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Real Estate, and Supply Chain Management and to students completing the General Business Concepts minor. The purpose of this certificate is to encourage students to seek language and cultural knowledge in order to build a foundation for understanding the global environment in which business operates. For more information students should contact UNI Business  Advising, CBB 5. To enroll in this program students must declare their intent on a Declaration of Curriculum form. The form may be obtained in CBB 5.

Chinese (14-15 hours)

French (12 hours)

German (12 hours)

Spanish (12 hours)

English (9 hours)****

A student's native language cannot be used to meet the language requirement of the certificate.

Credit hours in these UNIFI/General Education courses may be applied toward the completion of the UNIFI/General Education requirement and the completion of this certificate program.

Students who received credit toward the foreign language competency requirement for UNI graduation from satisfactory performance in high school language courses or students who can pass an equivalency examination do not need to take these courses.

Students may choose only one of the following courses as an elective: SPAN 3001 , SPAN 3006 , or SPAN 3050/5050

Available only for students who are non-native English speakers.

SPAN 3020 has prerequisite of SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3006 or SPAN 3050/5050 or equivalent.

ENGLISH 2340 and  ENGLISH 2420 have prerequisite or corequisite ENGLISH 2120 .

ENGLISH 4410/5410 , ENGLISH 4420/5420 , and ENGLISH 4445/5445 , have prerequisites ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor, and junior standing.

Certificate in International Commerce 

Required: A major or minor in a modern language. The following courses:

Certificate in Linguistic Studies

The Linguistic Studies Certificate is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with the opportunity to expand their language proficiency in a second language in combination with interdisciplinary coursework in linguistics and related fields. Linguistic Studies will complement the work students are doing in their major field(s) of study and is particularly appropriate for students with majors, minors, or certificates in TESOL, Spanish, French Studies, Chinese Studies,  Philosophy, Communication Sciences & Disorders*, Sociology, Anthropology, Education, and Global Studies. This certificate is also of interest to students pursuing intermediate coursework in the following languages: American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, French, or Spanish.

CHIN 1011  has a prerequisite of  CHIN 1001 Elementary Chinese I  (4-5 credits) and CHIN 1002 Elementary Chinese II  (4-5 credits) or placement exam.

ASL 3196  has prerequisites of  ASL 3190 American Sign Language (ASL) I  (3 credits) and ASL 3195 American Sign Language (ASL) II  (3 credits) or placement exam.

FREN 2001  has prerequisites of  FREN 1001 Introduction to French Language and Culture I  (3 credits) and  FREN 1002 Introduction to French Language and Culture II (3 credits) or placement exam.

SPAN 2001  has prerequisites of  SPAN 1001 Elementary Spanish I  and  SPAN 1002 Elementary Spanish II  or placement exam.

PHIL 1030 Elementary Logic  is a suggested prerequisite for PHIL 3620 Philosophy of Language: Wittgenstein .

Certificate in Literary Publishing

This Certificate in Literary Publishing emphasizes professional and creative experiences that position students to participate in the field of literary publishing.

with Department approval, elective credit may also be given for appropriate sections of    ENGLISH 4186 Studies in (topic),  ENGLISH 4188/5188 Author Seminar: __________________ , ENGLISH 4190/5190 Seminar in Literature: ______________ , or ENGLISH 4192 English Senior Seminar: (topic) .

ENGLISH 4672/5672 has a prerequisite of  CM CORE 1001 or ENGLISH 2120  or consent of instructor; junior standing

ENGLISH 4755/5755  may only be used once in this certificate.

Certificate in Post-Colonial and Multicultural Literary Studies

This certificate offers explorations of post-colonial, multicultural, and ethnic literary studies that will help equip students to participate in an increasingly diverse society. 

ENGLISH 4120/5120  has a prerequisite of ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor

ENGLISH 4540/5540 and ENGLISH 4560/5560 have a prerequisite of ENGLISH 2120 or ENGLISH 2520 or consent of instructor

TESOL 4540/5540 has a prerequisite of TESOL 4120/5120 or TESOL 3110 .

FREN 4028/5028 has a prerequisite of FREN 3001/5001 ; FREN 3004 ; or equivalents.

SPAN 3004 , SPAN 3020 and SPAN 3027 have a prerequisite of SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3006  or SPAN 3050/5050 or equivalent. 

Certificate in Spanish Language Studies 

Certificate in Spanish for Special Purposes 

A minimum of 12 credit hours beyond SPAN 2001 Intermediate Spanish is required.

Area of concentration (must be same area of concentration)

• Medical Spanish
• Business Spanish
• Spanish for Social Services
• Spanish for Criminology and Law Enforcement
• Spanish for Tourism
• Spanish for Journalism and Broadcasting

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The following courses satisfy the minimum requirements for an ESL K-12 Endorsement on an Iowa Teaching License if a first endorsement is earned with a teaching major. The Certificate may also be earned by those who do not seek Iowa Teacher Licensure but, instead, are preparing for post-secondary teaching, teaching in other countries, and non-teaching positions.  

English, B.A.

Students will analyze texts [Critical Thinking]

Students will create original texts [Communication]

Students will situate texts (within their contexts) [Content knowledge]

English Teaching, B.A.

Spanish, b.a..

Outcome 1: Communication: Students can communicate in Spanish at a minimum proficiency level of Intermediate High

Outcome 2: Critical thinking. Students can analyze aspects of the literatures, cultures and languages of the Spanish-speaking world.

Outcome 3: Content: Students can use major linguistic, literary and/or cultural concepts in oral and written expression

Spanish Teaching, B.A.

Outcome 4: Students can design language learning tasks and rubrics that promote authentic communication. (Teaching Majors only)

TESOL/Spanish-Teaching, B.A. 

Content. Students display knowledge of key linguistic and sociocultural concepts in Spanish and English, and literary concepts and conventions in Spanish.

Communication. Students can communicate appropriately, successfully, and according to profession-specific standards in oral presentations and in writing in English and Spanish.

Critical Thinking. Students can effectively analyze aspects of languages and cultures in English and Spanish.

Instructional Strategies. Students can compare and make appropriate choices among a variety of instructional strategies to help learners develop language proficiency and build understanding of diverse cultures.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), B.A.

Content. Students display knowledge of key linguistic and sociocultural dimensions of second language acquisition and bilingualism.

Communication. Students can communicate appropriately, successfully, and according to profession-specific standards in oral presentations and in writing.

Critical Thinking. Students can effectively analyze aspects of the languages, cultures, and language development of diverse learners.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages-Teaching, B.A. 

English, m.a., teaching english in secondary schools, m.a..

A. Students will analyze texts [Critical Thinking]

B. Students will create original texts [Communication]

C. Students will situate texts (within their contexts) [Content knowledge]

D. Students can design sound instructional activities in keeping with pedagogical theories for secondary language arts.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), M.A.

Content. Students display advanced knowledge of key linguistic, pragmatic, and sociocultural dimensions of language.

Communication. Students can communicate appropriately, effectively, and according to profession-specific standards in oral presentations and in writing.

Critical Thinking. Students show evidence of the ability to critically analyze aspects of language, culture, and society.

    4. Second Language Teaching. Students can design instructional activities that promote authentic communication in a second language for diverse learners in a variety of contexts.

TESOL/Modern Languages, M.A.

Content. Students display advanced knowledge of key linguistic, pragmatic, and sociocultural dimensions of English and Spanish and literary concepts and conventions of Spanish.

Communication. Students can communicate appropriately, effectively, and according to profession-specific standards in oral presentations and in writing in English and Spanish.

Second Language Teaching. Students can design instructional activities that promote authentic communication in a second language for diverse learners in a variety of contexts.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.  ** Students planning to study abroad should consult with an advisor about their Plan of Study.

Spanish Teaching, B.A.  

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, B.A.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages-Teaching, B.A.  

TESOL/Spanish-Teaching, B.A.  

Chinese Courses

CHIN 1001. Elementary Chinese I — 4-5 hrs.

For beginners. (Variable)

CHIN 1002. Elementary Chinese II — 4-5 hrs.

Continuation of CHIN 1001 . Prerequisite(s): CHIN 1001 or consent of instructor. (Variable)

CHIN 1011. Intermediate Chinese I — 4-5 hrs.

Continuation of CHIN 1002 . Progressive development of writing, reading, and speaking skills through sequence of exercises relating to daily practical living. Grammatical refinement using numerous illustrations of more difficult new words in dialogues on everyday topics. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 1002 or consent of instructor. (Variable)

CHIN 1050. Introduction to Chinese Literature — 3 hrs.

This survey course of Chinese Literature introduces major works of Chinese literature over history. (Fall)

CHIN 1060. Introduction to Chinese Culture: (Topic) — 3 hrs.

Introduction to selected Chinese cultural topics such as language, film, and art. May be repeated for credit under different topics. (Fall and Spring)

English Language and Literature Courses

ENGLISH 1002. College Writing Basics — 3 hrs.

Prepares students with limited writing experience for ENGLISH 1005 ; recommended for students who have ACT English scores of 17 or less. Emphasis on reading and writing a variety of increasingly complex expository texts. Attention to developing and organizing ideas, revising, editing, and adapting written discourse for readers. Does not meet the Liberal Arts Core writing requirement; does not count toward minimum hours required for baccalaureate degree. No credit if prior credit in another college writing course. (Variable)

ENGLISH 1005. College Writing and Research — 3 hrs.

Recommended for students who have ACT English and Reading scores of 18-26; students who have ACT English scores of 17 or less are advised to take ENGLISH 1002 first. Emphasis on critical reading and the writing of a variety of texts with attention to audience, purpose, and rhetorical strategies. Attention to integrating research materials with students' critical and personal insights. No credit if prior credit in ENGLISH 2015 or ENGLISH 2120 . (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 1050. Law and Literature — 3 hrs.

Considerations of how imaginative writers from ancient Greece to the present day have examined the nature, problems, and possibilities of justice. (Variable)

ENGLISH 1120. Literature: (topic) — 3 hrs.

Developing ability to read perceptively and imaginatively by exploring a variety of literary texts in English and/or English translation in multiple genres such as nonfiction, poetry, drama, fiction, and/or film. Attention to understanding and appreciating creative uses of verbal resources and artful representations of human experience. Offered on specific topics listed in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit under different topics. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 2015. Introduction to Writing Studies — 3 hrs.

Examines writing and research as social and learning technology. Students will devise their own research problem, find and evaluate credible sources, write and revise academic and professional research. (Variable)

ENGLISH 2120. Critical Writing About Literature — 3 hrs.

Study of techniques of various literary forms including poetry, drama, and fiction. Attention to processes and purposes of critical and scholarly writing and to documentation. Introductory course for English Department majors and minors. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 2320. Survey of English Literature I: Beginnings to Early Modernity — 3 hrs.

Broad historical, cultural, theoretical, and formal consideration of artful expressions by English speaking peoples from the earliest documentary witnesses through early modernity. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 2340. Survey of English Literature II: Romantics to Post-Colonialism — 3 hrs.

Broad historical, cultural, theoretical, and formal consideration of artful expressions by English speaking peoples from the British Romantic Movement to contemporary world writing. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 2420. Survey of American Literature — 3 hrs.

Historical, cultural, theoretical, and/or formal study of literature from the geographical area that has become the United States. Genres may include drama, fiction, film, non-fiction, poetry, and other literary and cultural texts. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 2520. Multicultural Literature — 3 hrs.

Selected texts from multicultural literatures of the United States (e.g., African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Jewish American, Native American); may also include texts from postcolonial literatures. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 2650. Introduction to Film — 3 hrs.

Examination at introductory level of four film genres: narrative, documentary, animated, and experimental; preparation for further work, either individually or academically. (Variable)

ENGLISH 2700. Elements of Creative Writing — 3 hrs.

Attention to basic elements in the writing of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, including the imaginative uses of perspective and voice, narration and setting, story and plot, memory and reflection, dialogue and characterization, image and metaphor, and diction and sound. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 2770. Introduction to Workplace Writing — 3 hrs.

Emphasis on writing in workplace settings: workplace communication responsibilities affecting a variety of audiences, theoretical perspectives, and lab experiences with industry-standard technologies, writing practices specific to disciplines, attention to the history of the professional communication discipline. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 3130. Writing & Healing — 3 hrs.

This class uses personal narrative as a method for critical exploration of trauma and healing. Students do not need to have experienced a traumatic event to benefit from this course, rather the course engages with the study of trauma, traumatology. A range of topics related to writing and healing will be discussed: witnessing, medical narratives, radical listening and the use of critical response process to offer feedback on one another's writing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 3144. Genocide in Writing and Film — 3 hrs.

Exploration of the complex interaction among occurrences of genocide, memory of them (individual, collective, and cultural), and print and cinematic representations of these historical events. Emphasis on how writing and film have shaped audience awareness and understanding of different genocides as well as individual, collective, and cultural responses to them. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Same as CAP 3144 ) (Variable)

ENGLISH 3148. The Holocaust in Literature and Film — 3 hrs.

Examination of responses to the Holocaust in literary texts and visual narratives. Includes issues of survivor testimony and representation, the possibilities and limitations of language and cinematic images, the role of memory, and questions of ethics and trauma. [Same as CAP 3148 ] (Variable)

ENGLISH 3162. Ireland: Literature, Culture, History — 3 hrs.

Applying various perspectives from the arts, humanities, and social sciences to selected topics and issues in Irish literature, culture, and history; includes visits to notable related sites in Ireland. Generally offered as a Summer Study Abroad course. [Same as CAP 3162 ] (Even Summers)

ENGLISH 3577. Blues and Jazz in African American Film and Literature — 3 hrs.

African American experiences in Spirituals, Blues, Gospel, Ragtime, Jazz, and Rap/Hip-Hop applied to study of narrative strategies, themes, and ideologies of resistance and survival in African American films and literature. [Same as CAP 3187 ] (Variable)

ENGLISH 3710/5710. Craft of Creative Nonfiction — 3 hrs.

Written exercises in forms, patterns, and techniques in creative nonficiton. Readings in creative nonfiction with particular attention to narrative structures and strategies. May be taken for 3 hours of undergraduate credit and 3 hours of graduate credit. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or ENGLISH 2700 ; junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 3715/5715. Craft of Poetry — 3 hrs.

Development of creative and communication skills via written exercises in forms, patterns, and techniques of poetry. Readings in poetry, especially contemporary poetry, with particular attention to poetic structures and strategies. May be taken for 3 hours undergraduate credit and 3 hours of graduate credit. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2700 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Fall)

ENGLISH 3725/5725. Craft of Fiction — 3 hrs.

Written exercises in forms, patterns, and techniques of fiction. Readings in fiction with particular attention to narrative structures and strategies. May be taken for 3 hours of undergraduate credit and 3 hours of graduate credit. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2700 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 3770. Technical Writing in Applied Sciences — 3 hrs.

Focus on document composition and design to make technical information useful and to aid collaborative, technical decision-making. Includes topics such as rhetorical analysis, user-centered design, usability studies, technical documentation ethics, and/or technology-aided delivery for instruction and presentation. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 1005 ; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 3772/5772. Technical Writing for Engineering Technologists — 3 hrs.

Instruction and practice in writing definitions and descriptions of technical mechanisms and processes; using style and form appropriate for technical documents ranging from reports and proposals to manuals in the fields of engineering and technology. Attention to analyzing the purposes of specific technical communication projects and their intended audiences in order to design documents that are appropriate and effective within academia, government, business, and industry. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 1005 ; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4025/5025. Theory and Practice of Writing — 3 hrs.

Study of writing as an object of theoretical inquiry. Examination and application of diverse perspectives on writing in social organizations. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4040/5040. Digital Writing: Theory and Practice — 3 hrs.

Rhetorical analysis and reflective practice related to digitally mediated texts. Use of new media as tools for textual composing. Consideration of how digital communication shapes genres, critical approaches, and the processes and aims of writing. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4110/5110. Environmental Literature — 3 hrs.

A survey of major works about the environment and nature with attention to their social, historical, and scientific impacts, their techniques of writing, and their enduring legacies as both literary achievements and scientific knowledge. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4120/5120. Literature, Gender and Intersectionality — 3 hrs.

Representations of gender and gender orientation in literature; issues surrounding intersectionality of identity; queer studies and feminist criticism. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4140/5140. Literary Criticism — 3 hrs.

Important modern and traditional critical positions and their application to imaginative literature. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4160/5160. Issues in Digital Humanities — 3 hrs.

Explores the intersection of inquiry and creativity in the Humanities--including literature and writing--with the use of digital resources for analysis and presentation; attention to theoretical issues focused on the use of innovative digital tools in traditional Humanities fields; may include hands-on experience with relevant digital applications. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4188/5188. Author Seminar: __________________ — 3 hrs.

Intensive study of one or more authors, canonical or non-canonical; may focus on lesser-read texts and genres. Topic listed in semester Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit on different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4190/5190. Seminar in Literature: ______________ — 3 hrs.

Topic listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit on different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4192. English Senior Seminar: (topic) — 3 hrs.

This course combines content-area instruction with synthesis of students' work in English and preparation for future endeavors. Seniors are encouraged, but not required, to take one of these classes prior to graduation. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 4198. Independent Study.

(Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 4310/5310. Old English Language, Literature, and Culture — 3 hrs.

Introduction to the language and culture of Anglo-Saxon England (ca. 500-1100 CE) with reference to its most important document, the folk epic, Beowulf. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4315/5315. Early Modern Drama — 3 hrs.

Emphasis on contemporaries of Shakespeare such as Marlowe, Jonson, and Webster; includes selected premodern, Restoration, and 18th- and 19th-century dramas. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4320/5320. English Renaissance — 3 hrs.

Non-dramatic literature of the English Renaissance, 1485-1660. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4325/5325. 18th-Century British Literature — 3 hrs.

Major writers of satire, verse, and prose including Dryden, Swift, Pope, and Johnson. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4330/5330. British Romantic Writers — 3 hrs.

Focus on the poetry and prose of the Lake Poets (Wordsworth and Coleridge) members of the Joseph Johnson circle (Wollstonecraft, Godwin, and Blake), and the Leigh Hunt circle (Byron, Keats, and the Shelleys). Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4335/5335. British Victorian Writers — 3 hrs.

Focus on the poetry and prose of major writers (e.g., Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, and Ruskin), as well as on members of "The Fleshly School of Poetry" (the Pre-Raphaelites and Swinburne) and the Aesthetes (Wilde and his circle). Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4340/5340. British Novel to 1900 — 3 hrs.

Major fiction writers such as Fielding, Sterne, Austen, Dickens, Thackeray, the Brontes, George Eliot, and Hardy. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4345/5345. British Novel Since 1900 — 3 hrs.

Includes novels by writers such as Joseph Conrad, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, Doris Lessing, Kazuo Ishiguro, Martin Amis, Salman Rushdie and Zadie Smith; includes topics such as modernism, postmodernism and postcolonialism. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4370/5370. Chaucer — 3 hrs.

Poetry of Chaucer; may include other medieval writers. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4375/5375. Shakespeare — 3 hrs.

Advanced study of selected plays and poems in historical and biographical contexts as well as in terms of the history of Shakespeare studies. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4380/5380. Milton — 3 hrs.

Milton's major English poetry and prose. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4410/5410. Early American Literature — 3 hrs.

Diverse literary and cultural expressions of the American experience from early European contact through the 1820s. Genres include autobiography, religious writing, captivity narrative, poetry, and the novel. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4420/5420. The American Renaissance — 3 hrs.

U.S. writers of the mid-1800s such as Hawthorne, Melville, Emerson, Stowe, Douglass, and Thoreau; attention to literary engagements with controversial reforms including the anti-slavery, labor, and women's movements. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4425/5425. American Realism and Naturalism to WWI — 3 hrs.

Literary selections 1870 to World War I; emphasis on fiction. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4430/5430. American Poetry to 1914 — 3 hrs.

Examination of selected elite and popular traditions in American poetry from the colonial period to the stirrings of modernism. Includes extended discussion of Whitman and Dickinson in their literary, cultural, and theoretical contexts. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4445/5445. American Novel Since 1900 — 3 hrs.

Includes novels by writers such as Willa Cather, William Faulkner, Zora Neale Hurston, Kurt Vonnegut, Don Delillo, Toni Morrison and Jennifer Egan; includes topics such as modernism and postmodernism. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4540/5540. African American Literature — 3 hrs.

Study of African American literature in a variety of forms and genres: Black Vernacular (spirituals, blues, jazz, and folktales), slave narratives, poetry, fiction, drama, film, and autobiography. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or ENGLISH 2520 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4560/5560. Asian American Literature — 3 hrs.

Texts by North American writers of Asian descent, selected from fiction, drama, poetry, memoirs, oral history, and film. Attention to significant themes, literary innovations, and cultural sensitivity in reading and interpreting ethnic literature. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or ENGLISH 2520 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4588/5588. World Literature Seminar: (Topic) — 3 hrs.

Study of literary works from across linguistic, cultural and historical boundaries. Attention to significant themes, literary innovations and culturally diverse perspectives. All readings and discussions in English. Specific topic listed in Schedule of Classes; may be repeated for credit on different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 ; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4602/5602. Modern and Contemporary Poetry — 3 hrs.

Study of poets and poetry written in English in the twentieth-century and beyond. May focus on formal, thematic, critical and/or historical readings. Specific topic may be listed in semester Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit on different topics Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4615/5615. Modern Drama — 3 hrs.

Twentieth-century American, British, and European drama; may include drama from other cultures. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4632/5632. Literary Nonfiction — 3 hrs.

Study of artful texts about actual people, places, and events: selected from memoirs and autobiographies, biographies, histories, journalism, nature, travel, science, and essay writing. Attention to techniques used in creative nonfiction and to issues of accuracy, privacy, and "truth." Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4652/5652. Film and Literature — 3 hrs.

Attention to cinematic adaptations of various literary prose works; aesthetic, cultural, genre, and other factors that influence adapting print to film media. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or CM CORE 1001 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4660/5660. Film History — 3 hrs.

Survey of artists, historical movements, and styles from silent and sound eras; focus on Classical Hollywood and its alternatives (Soviet, Italian Neorealism, French New Wave, and New German Cinema). Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or ENGLISH 2650 or CM CORE 1001 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4664/5664. Film Theory and Criticism — 3 hrs.

Survey of major approaches to cinema including both the early schools (Realist, Genre Studies, and Auteurist) and the post-structural explosion (Marxist, Psychoanalytic, and Contextual Studies). Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or ENGLISH 2650 or CM CORE 1001 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4668/5668. Issues in International Film: (topic) — 3 hrs.

Intensive study of international cinematic traditions. Instruction in English. Films subtitled or dubbed in English. Topic listed in semester Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit on different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or ENGLISH 2650 or CM CORE 1001 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4672/5672. Electronic Literature — 3 hrs.

Examination and creation of new media literary texts. May include hypertext non-linear narratives, multi-media texts, and digital poetry. Prerequisite(s): CM CORE 1001 or ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4688/5688. Genre Seminar:______________ — 3 hrs.

Intensive study of a genre - for example, novella, long poem, memoir, short fiction, satire, science fiction, film noir. May include attention to the genre's history, representative texts, and/or related theory. May be repeated for credit on different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2120 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4720/5720. Studies in Creative Writing: (topic) — 3 hrs.

Intensive study of specialized area or emerging field in Creative Writing. May include attention to issues such as literary publishing, screenwriting, video game narrative, digital poetry, flash fiction. May be repeated for credit on different topics. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 2700 ; junior standing.

ENGLISH 4730/5730. Creative Nonfiction Workshop — 3 hrs.

Advanced peer workshop focusing on refining techniques of writing creative nonfiction and on examples of its varied modes and purposes; attention to voice and narrative strategies. May be repeated for up to 9 hours of undergraduate credit and also up to 9 hours of graduate credit. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 3710/5710 ; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4740/5740. Poetry Workshop — 3 hrs.

Advanced peer workshop focusing on refining techniques of poetry writing and on contemporary poetry. May be repeated for up to 9 hours of undergraduate credit and also up to 9 hours of graduate credit. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 3715/5715 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Spring)

ENGLISH 4750/5750. Fiction Workshop — 3 hrs.

Advanced peer workshop focusing on refining techniques of fiction writing and on contemporary fiction. May be repeated for up to 9 hours of undergraduate credit and 9 hours of graduate credit. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 3725/5725 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4755/5755. Creative Writing Practicum: North American Review — 3 hrs.

Students assist with the production of the North American Review, undertaking individual supervised reviewing, editing or design assignments outside the classroom environment. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4760/5760. Advanced Creative Writing Workshop — 3 hrs.

Multi-genre workshop emphasizing peer critique of student writing, with attention to craft, contemporary literature, and the writing life. May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours credit. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 4730/5730 or ENGLISH 4740/5740 or ENGLISH 4750/5750 ; junior standing; consent of department. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4765/5765. Applied Writing: Workplace Communication — 3 hrs.

Examining and designing reports (e.g., investigative, feasibility, progress) and other documents generated in workplace settings; practicing print and digital composing techniques specific to these documents; researching and managing professional document projects. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): MGMT 2080 or ENGLISH 2770 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4770/5770. Applied Writing: Proposals and Grants — 3 hrs.

Examining and designing persuasive documents in professional settings; analyzing and practicing print and digital composing techniques specific to these documents; includes writing for community organizations (e.g., for fund-raising and development). Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): MGMT 2080 or ENGLISH 2770 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4775/5775. Applied Writing: Specialized Documents — 3 hrs.

Examination and design of descriptive, definitional, and instructional documents generated in workplace settings. Practice of print and digital composing techniques specific to these documents. Crafting and management of usability tests of professional texts. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): MGMT 2080 or ENGLISH 2770 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4780/5780. The Profession of Editing — 3 hrs.

Examination of editing strategies and responsibilities in scholarly and professional settings. Emphasis on understanding of editing resources, editor roles in document development, and the politics of grammar and style. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 2770 or ENGLISH 2700 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4785/5785. Applied Writing: Projects, Grants and Careers — 3 hrs.

Creating workplace communications with clients; practicing print and digital composing strategies specific to these documents; applying academic experience to workplace projects; particular attention to project management. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 2770 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4790/5790. Professional Writing Practicum: _________ — 1-6 hrs.

Students undertake individual, supervised writing, editing, and document preparation assignments outside the classroom environment. Offered on specific topics or projects listed in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): junior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)

ENGLISH 4795/5795. Leadership in Literary Publishing — 3 hrs.

Students build upon the skills and experiences from the ENGLISH 4790/5790 Professional Writing Practicum, learning advanced techniques in the production of the North American Review, including digital and online publishing. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 4790/5790 ; permission of instructor; junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 4920/5920. The Teaching of Writing — 3 hrs.

Theory, research, and practice in teaching the composing, revising, and editing of written discourse for various audiences and purposes; attention to development of writing and language abilities, course design, and implementation and evaluation strategies. Prerequisite(s): UNIFI Written Communication requirement or its equivalent or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 4940/5940. Literature for Young Adults — 3 hrs.

Reading and evaluation of literature suitable for adolescents. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ENGLISH 4980/5980. The Teaching of English — 3 hrs.

Preparation for teaching secondary English (5-12); teaching of literature and media, reading and writing, and speaking and listening; attention to curriculum design, language development and use, and evaluation. Prerequisite(s): TEACHING 3128 ; EDPSYCH 3148 ; MEASRES 3150 ; junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

ENGLISH 4990/5990. Seminar in Teaching College Writing — 3 hrs.

Preparation to teach introductory college writing; focus on designing syllabi, planning classes, and creating writing assignments. Attention to theoretical issues that inform classroom practice. Prerequisite(s): senior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)

ENGLISH 5186. Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching — 3 hrs.

Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching

ENGLISH 6100. Methods of Graduate Study in English — 3 hrs.

Introduction to problems, techniques, and tools of graduate-level study and research in English; to be completed before 9 hours earned in the M.A. program. Prerequisite(s): written consent of English Graduate Coordinator. (Fall)

ENGLISH 6110. Topics in Literary Criticism — 3 hrs.

Selected problems in the theory of literary art, the history of criticism, and the interpretation of particular works. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6120. Feminist Literary Theories and Practice — 3 hrs.

Examination of how writers transform society's beliefs about the nature and function of women into literary plots, images, and themes, and how, in turn, these influence society's attitudes toward women. Emphasis on socio-historical approaches prevalent in the United States; attention to British political and French psychoanalytic critics. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 or WGS 6289 or consent of instructor. (Variable)

ENGLISH 6140. Contemporary Literary Theory — 3 hrs.

Attention to major developments such as semiotics, psychoanalysis, post-structuralism, post-modernism, reception theory, multicultural and postcolonial studies, feminism, and gender studies. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6150. Current Issues in Secondary English Language Arts: [topic] — 3 hrs.

Attention to topics of immediate significance or developing interest within the field of Secondary English Language Arts teaching; topics to be selected in consultation with cohort members; may be repeated for credit by taking different topics. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing; department approval. (Even Summers)

ENGLISH 6188. Seminar in Literature — 3 hrs.

Selected generic, thematic, or critical topic or specific writer. Topic listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6299. Research.

Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ENGLISH 6310. Medieval English Literature — 3 hrs.

Examination of how medieval English writers transform the cultural, social, theological, philosophical, and ideological experiences of medieval society into literary language, structures, themes, and genres. Literary texts read in the original Old English or Middle English or in modern English translation. Specific topic may be listed in Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6320. English Renaissance Literature — 3 hrs.

(1485-1660). Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6330. Restoration and 18th Century English Literature — 3 hrs.

(1660-1798). Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6340. 19th Century English Literature — 3 hrs.

Romantic and/or Victorian writers. May be repeated for credit on different topics. Specific topic may be listed in Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6350. Modern English Literature — 3 hrs.

(1900-1945). Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6420. American Romantic Literature — 3 hrs.

American literature written between 1820 and 1870 that engages major romantic ideas about human nature, divinity, the environment, aesthetics, and social reform. May include one or more contemporary works of American neo-romanticism. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6430. Issues in American Literature, 1865-1914 — 3 hrs.

Post-Civil War American literature that responds to issues such as Reconstruction, immigration, industrialization, changing women's roles, Darwinism, and Freudian psychoanalysis. Particular attention to the development of realism, naturalism, and regionalism in fiction. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6450. Modern American Literature — 3 hrs.

(1912-1945). Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6540. Contemporary Literature — 3 hrs.

Literature from 1945 to present; may include poetry, drama, and/or fiction. Specific topic may be listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit on different topics. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6720. Graduate Creative Writing Workshop — 3 hrs.

Multi-genre workshop emphasizing peer critique of student writing, with attention to craft, contemporary literature, and the writing life. May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours credit. Prerequisite(s): ENGLISH 4715 or ENGLISH 4725 or written consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

ENGLISH 6950. Teaching Major Authors: [Topic] — 3 hrs.

Advanced study of instructional resources, activities, and strategies for effective teaching of major authors in secondary English/Language Arts classrooms; topic may focus on one or more writers (e.g., William Shakespeare, Walt Whitman & Emily Dickinson) or on several writers associated with a period, region, ethnic tradition, or genre (e.g., Modern American Poets). May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. (Variable)

ENGLISH 6980. Seminar in the Teaching of English — 3 hrs.

Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): ENGLISH 6100 . (Variable)

French Courses

FREN 1001. Introduction to French Language and Culture I — 3 hrs.

Development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, and cultural literacy. (Fall and Spring)

FREN 1002. Introduction to French Language and Culture II — 3 hrs.

Continuation of FREN 1001 . This course (with FREN 1001 ) satisfy the university foreign language exit requirement. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1001 or equivalents. (Fall and Spring)

FREN 1011. French Communication Practice I — 2 hrs.

Practice (both live and computer-mediated) to reinforce and broaden the development of language and culture. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): FREN 1001 or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

FREN 1012. French Communication Practice II — 2 hrs.

Oral practice (both live and computer-mediated) to reinforce and broaden the development of language and culture. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1001 or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

FREN 2001. Intermediate French Language and Culture — 3 hrs.

Thorough review of patterns of French; development of vocabulary and emphasis on listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing, and cultural literacy. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1002 or equivalent. (Variable)

FREN 2002. Composition — 3 hrs.

Continuation of FREN 2001 , leading to free composition. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2001 or equivalent. (Variable)

FREN 2011. Topics in French Conversation: _____ — 3 hrs.

Oral practice (both live and computer-mediated) at the intermediate level to reinforce and broaden the development of language and culture. May be repeated once on different topic. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): FREN 1002 or equivalents. (Variable)

FREN 2012. Advanced Topics in French Conversation: ____ — 3 hrs.

Oral practice (both live and computer-mediated) at the advanced low level with a wide range of subjects, vocabulary, and structures. May be repeated once on different topic. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2001 or equivalent. (Variable)

FREN 2015. French Phonetics — 3 hrs.

Introduction to the sound system of the French language with application to oral speech and conversation. Prerequisite(s): FREN 1001 . (Variable)

FREN 2020. Francophone Cross-Cultural Bridges — 3 hrs.

A variety of learning experiences, including cultural readings, lectures, presentations, class discussions, and tours of iconic cultural and historical sites will allow students to examine culture's role in an individual identity and reality formation. Students will explore France through many lenses with the objective of reaching a greater understanding of its cultural, historic, and linguistic diversity, culminating in a cultural comparison between France and the U.S. (Summer)

FREN 3001/5001. Advanced Composition — 3 hrs.

Analysis of major morphological and syntactical structures of the French language, with contrasting grammatical and linguistic approaches to problems of correct usage. Emphasis on successful application of principles. May be repeated once with consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002 ; junior standing. (Variable)

FREN 3002. French to English Translation — 3 hrs.

Introduction to translation techniques involved in translation of French into English. Topics selected from varied magazines dealing with business, culture, and general information. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002 or consent of instructor. (Variable)

FREN 3003/5003. Advanced Conversation — 3 hrs.

Development and improvement of oral fluency through free and guided conversation. May be repeated once with consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002 ; FREN 2012 ; or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

FREN 3004. Introduction to Literature in French — 3 hrs.

Selected major works of representative French authors. Application of language skills to literary analysis and introduction to critical theories. Prerequisite(s): required French language proficiency or equivalent. (Variable)

FREN 3008. Introduction to French Linguistics — 3 hrs.

An introduction to the main concepts and methods of analysis of linguistics, focusing on French. The main part of the course introduces concepts of sound (phonetics and phonology), word formation (morphology), and sentence structure (syntax). The course also includes an introduction to historical linguistics and a section on the practical application of the study of French linguistics. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001/5001 . (Variable)

FREN 3011/5011. Business French — 3 hrs.

Introduction to current business concepts and practices in French-speaking countries. Reading and interpreting business information, and reading and writing basic business correspondence. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001/5001 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

FREN 3085/5085. Introduction to Translation — 3 hrs.

Introduction to journalistic and technical translation using varied textual materials (public media, scholarly, and professional texts), from English to French and French to English. May be repeated once. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001/5001 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

FREN 4005/5005. Stylistics — 3 hrs.

Introduction to stylistic analysis. Development of style in composition through study of excerpts from contemporary French works and literary translation into French. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): FREN 3001/5001 or equivalent. (Variable)

FREN 4014/5014. The World of French Business — 3 hrs.

Study of various aspects of French culture relevant to the business world. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001/5001 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

FREN 4021/5021. Special Topics in Language and Culture — 3 hrs.

Special topics and aspects of the discipline. May be repeated on different topic. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001/5001 ; FREN 3004 ; or equivalents; junior standing. (Variable)

FREN 4022/5022. Special Topics in French Literature — 3 hrs.

FREN 4024/5024. French Civilization — 3 hrs.

Aspects of French history and culture up to the 19th Century. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001/5001 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

FREN 4025/5025. Contemporary France — 3 hrs.

Survey of recent developments in France: its people, customs and way of life, institutions, geography, economy, and art. May be repeated once through study abroad. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001/5001 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

FREN 4028/5028. Special Topics in Francophone Literature — 3 hrs.

FREN 4030. Francophone Cultures — 3 hrs.

Cultures of the greater Francophone world in Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania as shaped by geography and history, and as revealed in their arts, sports, customs, traditions, and economic, social, and political institutions. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001/5001 . (Variable)

FREN 4044/5044. Special Topics in French Cinema — 3 hrs.

Study of French films. Various topics in the areas of history, culture, cinematic genres, directors and screen adaptations of literary works. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001/5001 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

FREN 4081/5081. Advanced Business French — 3 hrs.

Study of current business concepts and practices in French-speaking countries through systematic analysis of business-related topics based on authentic reading materials and business communications. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3011/5011 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Variable)

FREN 4091. Practicum in Teaching French — 1-3 hrs.

Participants acquire knowledge of foreign language methodologies through practical applications, including lesson planning, class observations, materials development, and technology integration. Required for students in second language acquisition and foreign-language teacher education programs. Prerequisite(s): FREN 3001/5001 . (Variable)

FREN 5186. Studies in French Methodology — 1 hr.

Studies in French Methodology

FREN 6001. Advanced Composition and Stylistics — 3 hrs.

Study of stylistic devices; examination of principal morphological, syntactical, and semantic problems. (Variable)

FREN 6003. Structure of French — 3 hrs.

Phonology, morphology, and syntax of current French, stressing areas of French structure which cause problems for native speakers of English. (Variable)

FREN 6025. Translation Strategies — 3 hrs.

Study of translation theories and practical applications of translation techniques (including newer technologies) with a variety of texts drawn from daily life, literary, commercial, legal, and other professional sources. (Variable)

FREN 6070. French Literature in Review I — 3 hrs.

Chronological review of major periods; works and writers of French literature from the Middle Ages through the Age of Enlightenment. Focus on development of each literary genre. Primarily for students planning to take M.A. comprehensives in French. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing or consent of instructor. (Variable)

FREN 6071. French Literature in Review II — 3 hrs.

Chronological review of major periods; works and writers of French literature from 19th century to present. Focus on development of each literary genre. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing or consent of instructor. (Variable)

German Courses

GER 1001. German Language and Culture I — 3 hrs.

For beginners. Introduction to language and cultures of the German-speaking peoples. Not recommended for students who have had two or more years of German in high school or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

GER 1002. German Language and Culture II — 3 hrs.

Continuation of GER 1001 . Not recommended for students who have had three or more years of German in high school or equivalent. Prerequisite(s): GER 1001 or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

GER 1011. German Communication Practice I — 2 hrs.

Practice of basic language skills through guided exercises, including use of lab components. Not recommended for students who have had two or more years of German in high school or equivalent. Corequisite(s): GER 1001 . (Fall and Spring)

GER 1012. German Communication Practice II — 2 hrs.

Continuation of GER 1001 and GER 1011 . Not recommended for students who have had three or more years of German in high school or equivalent. Prerequisite(s): GER 1001 ; GER 1011 ; or equivalents. Corequisite(s): GER 1002 . (Fall and Spring)

GER 1120. Introduction to German Literature in Translation — 3 hrs.

Understanding and appreciating basic terms of German language literatures in English translation through close reading of literary texts. (Variable)

GER 2001. German Language and Culture III — 3 hrs.

Intermediate language course. Continued development of language skills. Review of essential German grammar. Discussion of cultural issues related to German-speaking countries. Prerequisite(s): GER 1002 ; GER 1012 ; or equivalents. (Variable)

GER 2002. German Language and Culture IV — 3 hrs.

Continuation of GER 2001 and GER 2011 . Intermediate language course. Continued development of language skills. Review and expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Discussion of cultural issues related to German-speaking countries. Prerequisite(s): GER 2001 ; GER 2011 ; or equivalents. (Variable)

GER 2011. German Communication Practice III — 2 hrs.

Practice of language skills at intermediate level, including use of lab components. Prerequisite(s): GER 1002 ; GER 1012 ; or equivalents. (Variable)

GER 2012. German Communication Practice IV — 2 hrs.

Continuation of GER 2001 and GER 2011 . Practice of language skills at intermediate level, including use of lab components. Prerequisite(s): GER 2001 ; GER 2011 ; or equivalents. (Variable)

GER 3001/5001. German Writing Practice — 3 hrs.

Development of writing skills and grammar review. Prerequisite(s): GER 2002 ; GER 2012 ; junior standing. (Variable)

GER 3003/5003. German Conversation — 3 hrs.

Development of oral fluency through systematically-guided conversations on civilization topics and free conversation on topics of current interest. Structural, morphological, and phonetic exercises designed to meet needs of individual participant. Prerequisite(s): GER 2002 ; GER 2012 ; or equivalents; junior standing. (Variable)

GER 3004/5004. Introduction to German Literature — 3 hrs.

Selected major works of representative German authors. Application of language skills to literary analysis and introduction to critical theories. Prerequisite(s): GER 2002 ; GER 2012 ; or equivalents; junior standing. (Variable)

GER 3034. German Literature and Cinema — 3 hrs.

Study of cinematic adaptations of various literary works, and an introduction to major achievements in German cinematic history. Prerequisite(s): GER 3001/5001 or GER 3003/5003 or equivalents. (Variable)

GER 3036. Current Events in the German-Language Media — 3 hrs.

Discussion and critical analysis of political, social, economic, and cultural developments and trends in contemporary German-speaking countries as reflected in a variety of media. Development of German language skills through listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Prerequisite(s): GER 3001/5001 or GER 3003/5003 . (Variable)

GER 3334. Intercultural Perspectives — 3 hrs.

An interdisciplinary approach for understanding intercultural perspectives and developing effective intercultural skills for meeting the challenges of today's interconnectedness of societies and cultures both locally and globally. (Same as CAP 3165 and TESOL 3565 ) (Variable)

GER 4021/5021. Special Topics in Language and Culture — 3 hrs.

Special topics and aspects of the discipline. May be repeated on different topic. Prerequisite(s): GER 3001/5001 ; GER 3004/5004 ; or equivalents; junior standing. (Variable)

GER 4030. Folklore and Myths in German Literature — 3 hrs.

Literary study of forms and functions of folklore and myths in German language literature. Forms, functions, and influences on culture over time. Prerequisite(s): GER 3001/5001 or GER 3003/5003 . (Variable)

GER 4050/5050. Contemporary Germany and Austria — 3 hrs.

In-depth analysis of political and social developments and cultural trends of post-war Germany and Austria. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): GER 3001/5001 or equivalent. (Variable)

GER 4085/5085. Introduction to Translation — 3 hrs.

Introduction to journalistic and technical translation using varied textual materials (public media, scholarly, and professional texts), from English to German and German to English. May be repeated once. Prerequisite(s): GER 3001/5001 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

GER 4091. Practicum in Teaching German — 1-4 hrs.

Participants acquire knowledge of foreign language methodologies through practical applications, including lesson planning, class observations, materials development, and technology integration. Required for students in second language acquisition and foreign-language teacher education programs. Prerequisite(s): GER 3001/5001 . Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): LANG 4090. (Variable)

GER 6001. Academic Writing and Research Strategies in German — 3 hrs.

Development of discipline-specific writing and research skills, including investigation into grammatical structures and stylistic problems in the study of German. (Variable)

GER 6025. Translation Strategies — 3 hrs.

Study of translation theories applied to readings drawn from daily life, literature, business, legal, and other professional sources. Includes use of new technologies for translation. (Variable)

Languages Courses

LANG 2003. Preparation for Study Abroad — 2 hrs.

For students planning to study and travel abroad. Practical, social, geographic, and cultural aspects; some emphasis on contrasting American and foreign cultures. No credit on major or minor in foreign language. (Fall and Spring)

LANG 2020. Constructing Cross-Cultural Bridges — 3 hrs.

Within a Study Abroad experience, exploring multiple components of a specific culture firsthand; attention to the interrelationships among various cultural components such as history, religion, social values and practices, community organization, and language; course activities and requirements designed to increase intercultural understanding and effective interactions among individuals across different cultures. (Same as TESOL 3550 ) (Summer)

LANG 2030. Contemporary Culture and Identity: (Topic) — 3 hrs.

Designed for study abroad, this course will ask students to reflect on the role that culture plays in identity formation, comparing non-U.S. and U.S. cultures. May be repeated for credit under different topics. (Summer)

LANG 4093. Technology in Language Education — 3 hrs.

Based on current research and methodological approaches, enables critical selection, integration, and application of modern technology in language instruction. Prerequisite(s): for all students: junior standing. Prerequisites for Spanish Teaching majors and minors: SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3006 or SPAN 3050/5050 . (Fall)

LANG 4198. Independent Study — 1-6 hrs.

LANG 4740/5740. Language Teaching Methods l — 3 hrs.

Approaches to teaching language that combine thematic, task-based, and communicative learning with a concern for students' individual differences. Attention to planning an effective lesson, including implementing language objectives, language teaching methods, and classroom management techniques that create a rigorous, positive, and equitable learning environment. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): TESOL 3110 or TESOL 4120/5120 or SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3050/5050 or SPAN 3006 ; junior standing. (Fall and Spring)

LANG 4750. Assessment in Language Learning — 3 hrs.

Survey of basic principles for assessing second language learning and the critical tools that enable fair and effective assessment of listening, speaking, reading, and writing performance. Emphasis on authentic and alternative assessment and to applying assessment principles and tools to teaching practice. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): LANG 4740/5740 ; junior standing. (Variable)

LANG 6090. Theory and Practice in Foreign Language Teaching — 1-3 hrs.

Synthesis of past and current theories of language acquisition with language teaching practice. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall)

LANG 6095. Research Methods in Culture and Literature — 3 hrs.

Prepares students in various aspects of cultural and literary criticism, use of critical approaches and latest library resources. Graduate students must take this course during first three resident semesters. (Fall and Spring)

Spanish Courses

SPAN 1001. Elementary Spanish I — 3 hrs.

For beginners. Not recommended for students who have had two or more years of Spanish in high school or the equivalent. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SPAN 1002. Elementary Spanish II — 3 hrs.

Continuation of SPAN 1001 . Not recommended for students who have had three or more years of Spanish in high school or the equivalent. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1001 or equivalent. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SPAN 1003. Accelerated Elementary Spanish — 5 hrs.

Recommended for students who have had one year of Spanish in high school or the equivalent. Not recommended for students who have had two or more years of Spanish in high school. (Variable)

SPAN 2001. Intermediate Spanish — 3 hrs.

Thorough review of essential Spanish grammar; enlarges vocabulary and augments the skills of listening, reading, writing, speaking, and cultural awareness. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 1002 or SPAN 1003 or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

SPAN 2002. Oral and Written Spanish — 3 hrs.

Development of communication skills, culturally, orally, and in written form through selected readings, discussions, and exercises. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2001 or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

SPAN 2053. Spanish for Special Purposes: ___________ — 3 hrs.

Grammatical review and specialized vocabulary for practical professional situations; develops listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills; and provides a vehicle for cultural awareness. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2001 or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

SPAN 3000. Teaching Spanish in the Elementary School — 3 hrs.

Foreign language teaching methodology for K-8, language development, instructional strategies for the elementary level, elementary foreign language classroom management and design for instruction. Field experience and class sessions. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3050/5050 or SPAN 3006 or equivalent; TEACHING 3128 . Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): SPAN 2002 and consent of instructor. (Variable)

SPAN 3001. Advanced Writing — 3 hrs.

Analysis and practice in Spanish grammar and usage through writing and reading a variety of texts with attention to vocabulary enhancement and different communication strategies. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2002 or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

SPAN 3002/5002. Advanced Spanish for Special Purposes: ____________ — 3 hrs.

Enhance speaking, writing, and cultural skills for particular professional or occupational situations. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2053 or SPAN 2002 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

SPAN 3003. Advanced Conversation and Reading — 3 hrs.

Further development of oral fluency. Conversation on current issues. Extensive vocabulary enhancement through readings and multimedia materials. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2002 or equivalent. (Variable)

SPAN 3004. Introduction to Hispanic Literature — 3 hrs.

Selected major works of representative Hispanic authors. Application of language skills to literary analysis and introduction to critical theories. Recommended for non-teaching majors. Prerequisite(s): required Spanish language proficiency or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

SPAN 3006. Spanish for Heritage Speakers — 3 hrs.

Reading and writing-intensive Spanish course for heritage speakers of Spanish, including linguistic, literary and cultural content. Prerequisite(s): Students must hold an interview with a faculty member to ascertain their status as heritage speakers. (Variable)

SPAN 3007. Introduction to Translation — 3 hrs.

Basic considerations regarding theoretical and applied translation and role of contrastive grammar in translation. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3006 or SPAN 3050/5050 or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

SPAN 3008. Introduction to Spanish Linguistics — 3 hrs.

Survey of the basic concepts of modern linguistics, as illustrated through Spanish phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3006 or SPAN 3050/5050 or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

SPAN 3012. Survey of Spanish American Literature — 3 hrs.

Overview of Spanish American literature through works of representative authors of different periods and genres. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3004 or equivalent. (Spring)

SPAN 3016. Translation for Spanish Heritage Speakers — 3 hrs.

Theory and practice of translation between English and Spanish with a focus on advanced vocabulary, cultural and grammatical topics appropriate for heritage speakers of Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3006 or equivalent. (Fall and Spring)

SPAN 3018. Survey of Spanish Literature — 3 hrs.

Overview of Spanish literature through works of representative authors of different periods and genres. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3004 or equivalent. (Fall)

SPAN 3020. Latin American Culture and Civilization — 3 hrs.

Culture of Latin America as shaped by its geography, history, and pre-history; and as revealed in its arts, sports, customs, traditions, and economic, social, and political institutions. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3006 or SPAN 3050/5050 or equivalent. (Variable)

SPAN 3023. Culture and Civilization of Spain — 3 hrs.

Spanish cultural heritage as shaped by geography and history, and as revealed in its arts, sports, customs, traditions, and economic, educational, social, and political institutions. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3006 or SPAN 3050/5050 or equivalent. (Variable)

SPAN 3027. Latinos in the United States — 3 hrs.

Major issues confronting Latinos living in the U.S.: history, immigration, economics, literary, and cinematographic representation. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3006 or SPAN 3050/5050 or equivalent. (Variable)

SPAN 3031. Topics in Spanish American Literature and Culture: — 3 hrs.

Movements, themes, and authors in Spanish narrative, poetry, essay, and drama; based on historical periods and cultural trends. Topic listed in Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3012 or SPAN 3018 . (Variable)

SPAN 3035. Topics in Literature and Culture of Spain: — 3 hrs.

SPAN 3050/5050. Written Communication — 3 hrs.

Topics taken from daily life; compositions written and corrected in the classroom; grammar review, and Spanish letter writing. Offered only in conjunction with the Spanish institutes abroad. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SPAN 3051/5051. Advanced Oral Communication — 3 hrs.

Topics of Spanish daily life; emphasis on idioms typical of that linguistic community. Offered only in conjunction with the Spanish institutes abroad. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SPAN 3052/5052. Contemporary Hispanic Culture — 3-5 hrs.

Contemporary Hispanic culture as it reflects and relates to its history and pre-history and current environment; emphasis on literature, architecture, painting, sculpture, and folk music. Offered only in conjunction with the Spanish institutes abroad. May be repeated for maximum of 5 hours. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SPAN 4041/5041. Hispanic Cultures: Film and Multimedia — 3 hrs.

Development of language, cultural and critical skills through Spanish language media (e.g., print, radio, television, film, and computer-based communications). Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3020 or SPAN 3023 or SPAN 3027 or SPAN 3052/5052 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

SPAN 4043/5043. Pronunciation and Oral Proficiency — 3 hrs.

Practice in pronunciation with focus on oral proficiency. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3008 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

SPAN 4045/5045. Translation — 3 hrs.

Journalistic and technical translation using varied textual materials (public media, scholarly, and professional texts), from English to Spanish and Spanish to English. May be repeated once. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3007 ; SPAN 3016 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

SPAN 4046/5046. Topics in Language and Culture: ________________ — 3 hrs.

Special topics and aspects of the discipline. May be repeated on different topic. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3020 or SPAN 3023 or SPAN 3027 or SPAN 3052/5052 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

SPAN 4047/5047. Structure of Spanish — 3 hrs.

Study of Spanish syntax using current linguistic theories. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3008 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

SPAN 4062/5062. Spanish American Literature: ____________ — 3 hrs.

Study of Spanish American literature by genre, period, theme, or author. Topic listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated on different topic. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3004 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

SPAN 4063/5063. Peninsular Literature: _______________ — 3 hrs.

Study of Peninsular literature by genre, period, theme, or author. Topic listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated on different topic. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3004 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

SPAN 4064/5064. Hispanic Literature: ________________ — 3 hrs.

Combined study of Peninsular Spanish and Spanish American literature by genre, period, theme, or author. Topic listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated on different topic. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3004 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

SPAN 4066/5066. Topics in Literature and Culture: _____________ — 3 hrs.

Perspectives on interrelationship of Spanish and/or Spanish American and/or U.S. Latino/Chicano literature and culture, based on historical periods, movements, themes, genres, and authors. Topic listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated on different topic. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3004 or equivalent; junior standing. (Variable)

SPAN 4091. Practicum in Teaching Spanish — 3 hrs.

Participants acquire knowledge of foreign language methodologies through practical applications, including lesson planning, class observations, materials development, and technology integration. Required for students in second language acquisition and foreign-language teacher education programs. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3001 or SPAN 3006 or SPAN 3050/5050 or equivalent; TEACHING 3128 . Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): LANG 4740/5740 . (Fall or Spring)

SPAN 6001. Literature and Critical Theory — 2-3 hrs.

Critical theory application to the study of literature of Spanish-speaking peoples, literary genres, and techniques, using intensive readings, lectures, and student reports. Primarily for students planning to take the M.A. comprehensives in Spanish. (Variable)

SPAN 6021. Hispanic Culture and Literature: ____________ — 2-3 hrs.

Investigation into Hispanic cultures and civilizations as a product of their history and current environment. May be repeated for credit on different topics. (Variable)

SPAN 6031. Cervantes — 3 hrs.

Intensive study of Don Quijote. (Variable)

SPAN 6035. Golden Age Literature — 2-3 hrs.

Outstanding literary works of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. (Variable)

SPAN 6040. Analysis of Spanish — 2-3 hrs.

Advanced study of current syntactic theories applied to topics relevant to Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3008 or consent of instructor. (Variable)

SPAN 6041. Old Spanish — 2-3 hrs.

Literary and linguistic study of selected early works. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 3008 or consent of instructor. (Variable)

SPAN 6045. Translation Techniques — 2-3 hrs.

Contemporary theories and strategies in translation. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 4045/5045 or equivalent translation skills. (Variable)

SPAN 6052. Topics in Language and Culture: ________ — 1-3 hrs.

Study of linguistic, geographic, socioeconomic, historico-political aspects of contemporary Hispanic societies, as reflected in art, folklore, and culture. May be repeated on different topic. (Variable)

SPAN 6060. Spanish American Literature: __________________ — 2-3 hrs.

Study of Spanish American literature by genre, period, theme, and/or author. May be repeated on different topic. (Variable)

SPAN 6061. Spanish Literature: ___________ — 2-3 hrs.

Study of Spanish literature by period, theme, and/or author. May be repeated on different topic. (Variable)

SPAN 6062. Comparative Hispanic Literatures: _______________ — 3 hrs.

Comparative analysis of Spanish and Spanish American literature thematically, structurally, and/or stylistically. (Variable)

SPAN 6289. Seminar: ____________________ — 2-3 hrs.

Various topics offered in areas of literature, culture, and language. Topic listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated on different topic. (Variable)

TESOL/Applied Linguistics Courses

TESOL 2015. Language Today — 3 hrs.

Examination of linguistic diversity within the U.S. with a focus on how language use is related to personal and group identity. (Fall)

TESOL 3110. The Structure of English — 3 hrs.

Linguistic analysis of phonology, syntax, and semantics in modern American English; study of language development and regional and social variation. No credit if prior credit in TESOL 4120/5120 . (Fall and Spring)

TESOL 3550. Constructing Cross-Cultural Bridges — 3 hrs.

Within a Study Abroad experience, exploring multiple components of a specific culture firsthand; attention to the interrelationships among various cultural components such as history, religion, social values and practices, community organization, and language; course activities and requirements designed to increase intercultural understanding and effective interactions among individuals across different cultures. (Same as LANG 2020 ) (Summer)

TESOL 3565. Intercultural Perspectives — 3 hrs.

An interdisciplinary approach for understanding intercultural perspectives and developing effective intercultural skills for meeting the challenges of today's interconnectedness of societies and cultures both locally and globally. (Same as CAP 3165 and GER 3334 ) (Variable)

TESOL 4120/5120. Introduction to Linguistics — 3 hrs.

Overview of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics in a variety of languages; includes study of development in first and second languages as well as study of regional and social variation. Prerequisite(s): junior standing or consent of TESOL major advisor. (Fall and Spring)

TESOL 4140/5140. History of the English Language — 3 hrs.

Developmental survey of the English language from its beginnings to the present as a product of linguistic change and variation, political history, and social attitude. Prerequisite(s): TESOL 4120/5120 or TESOL 3110 ; junior standing. (Variable)

TESOL 4198. Independent Study.

TESOL 4310/5310. Modern English Grammar and Usage — 3 hrs.

Intensive examination of English grammar, mechanics, and usage; rules of punctuation, spelling, syntax, and usage related to oral and written forms of English; discussion of the teaching of grammar. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

TESOL 4340/5340. English Grammar: Form and Function — 3 hrs.

Investigation of the grammatical system of English; focus on form as well as function. Strategies for analysis and teaching grammatical forms and functions. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): TESOL 4120/5120 or TESOL 3110 . (Variable)

TESOL 4350/5350. Phonetics, Phonology, and Language Teaching — 3 hrs.

This course offers an introduction to basic aspects of phonetics, phonology, and second language speech development, and their pedagogical application to teaching English pronunciation. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): TESOL 4120/5120 or TESOL 3110 . (Variable)

TESOL 4510/5510. Language Development — 3 hrs.

Study of contemporary theory and research in first and second language acquisition with applications for teaching English to non-native speakers. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)

TESOL 4520/5520. Cultural Aspects of Language and Language Teaching — 3 hrs.

Investigation of the relationship between language and culture and the interactions among language, social institutions, cultural beliefs, and individual behavior. Applications for teaching and learning language in use in real life contexts. Prerequisite(s): TESOL 4120/5120 or TESOL 3110 ; junior standing. (Variable)

TESOL 4540/5540. Sociolinguistics — 3 hrs.

Study of language and society, including language variation associated with such factors as geography, socioeconomic class, and gender. Prerequisite(s): TESOL 4120/5120 or TESOL 3110 ; junior standing. (Variable)

TESOL 4710/5710. Applied English Linguistics for Educators — 3 hrs.

Insights from linguistics and second language acquisition applied to teaching emergent bilingual students in content area classes; for prospective and current teachers of content area subjects (i.e., English). Prerequisite(s): TESOL 3110 or TESOL 4120/5120 ; junior standing. (Variable)

TESOL 4720/5720. Bilingualism and Bilingual Education — 3 hrs.

Trends in bilingual education and current approaches to meeting the needs of emergent bilingual learners. Topics include theories, policies, and classroom practices related to bilingualism in education. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): TESOL 4120/5120 or TESOL 3110 . (Variable)

TESOL 4760/5760. Language Teaching Methods ll — 3 hrs.

Pedagogical principles and practical guidelines for developing effective teaching practice including adaptations for varied cultural contexts. Topics include: language acquisition, the four skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening), lesson planning, design and adaptation of instructional materials, and curriculum development. Prerequisite(s): TESOL 3110 or TESOL 4120/5120 ; junior standing. (Spring)

TESOL 4770. Undergraduate TESOL Practicum — 3 hrs.

Observation and practice teaching in elementary and secondary ESL classrooms. Emphasis on educational program models present in U.S. schools and on best practices in meeting the needs of English Language Learners in these environments. Attention to the requisites and realities of teaching within the State of Iowa, including assessment, reporting, and standards. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): LANG 4740/5740 or TESOL 4760/5760 . (Fall)

TESOL 6100. Introduction to Graduate Study in TESOL/Applied Linguistics — 3 hrs.

Introduction to sources, tools, and techniques in graduate-level study and research in TESOL and language sciences. (Fall)

TESOL 6289. Seminar in Language — 3 hrs.

Topic listed in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit on different topics. (Fall and Spring)

TESOL 6297. TESOL Practicum.

Graduate-level student teaching of English as a second language. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring)

TESOL 6510. Second Language Acquisition — 3 hrs.

Historical background and methodology of second language acquisition research; current theories of acquisition and learning; role of individual and societal variables in language learning. (Variable)

TESOL 6740. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) — 3 hrs.

Exploration of purposes, applications, and roles of computers in language learning and language testing; application to skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Use of Internet resources and tools. (Variable)

TESOL 6760. Language Testing — 3 hrs.

Examination of basic approaches and techniques for constructing and interpreting language tests. (Variable)

In the Catalog

• Academic Calendar
• Guide to Course Number Prefixes
• Course Number Explanation
• Common Course Numbers
• List of Programs by Department
• General Information
• Wilson College of Business
• College of Education
• Department of Applied Engineering &​ Technical Management
• Department of Art
• Department of Biology
• Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Department of Communication and Media
• Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
• Department of Mathematics
• School of Music
• Department of Philosophy and World Religions
• Department of Physics
• Science Education
• Department of Theatre
• College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Majors, Minors and Program Certificates
• Plan of Study (4-​year plans)
• Learning Outcomes
• Regents Alternative Pathway to Iowa Licensure (RAPIL)

Copyright ©2024 University of Northern Iowa . All rights reserved.

Updated March 2024

Print this page.

• Download Page (PDF)
• Download PDF of the entire Catalog

• National Poetry Month
• Materials for Teachers
• Literary Seminars
• American Poets Magazine

Main navigation

• Academy of American Poets

User account menu

University of Northern Iowa Creative Writing

Page submenu block.

• literary seminars
• materials for teachers
• poetry near you

At the University of Northern Iowa, undergraduate and graduate students can pursue a BA with a Creative Writing Minor and an MA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis. Every year, students meet with a variety of poets, novelists, and essayists visiting the campus as part of the University of Northern Iowa's "Writers Talk" Reading Series. Both undergrad and grad students are also afforded opportunities to work as interns and readers at the  North American Review . Students publish the literary magazine  Inner Weather .

Newsletter Sign Up

• Academy of American Poets Newsletter
• Academy of American Poets Educator Newsletter
• Teach This Poem

Elements of Creative Writing (1st edition)

This free and open access textbook introduces new writers to some basic elements of the craft of creative writing. The authors—Rachel Morgan, Jeremy Schraffenberger, and Grant Tracey—are editors of the North American Review , the oldest and one of the most well-regarded literary magazines in the United States. We’ve selected nearly all of our readings and examples from writing that has appeared in our pages over the years. Because we had a hand in publishing these pieces originally, our perspective as editors permeates this book. As such, we hope that even seasoned writers might gain insight into the aesthetics of our magazine as we analyze and discuss some reasons we think this work is so remarkable—and therefore teachable. Edition 2 is under development in fall 2024.

Cover image credit: Hannah Olinger, https://unsplash.com/photos/8eSrC43qdro Used under Unsplash license: https://unsplash.com/license Background image credit: Copyright University of Northern Iowa. All rights reserved.

Elements of Creative Writing

Introduction.

• 0 This text has 0 annotations
• 0 This text has 0 highlights

Chapter One One Great Way to Write a Short Story

• 20 This text has 20 annotations
• 209 This text has 209 highlights

Chapter Two Plotting

• 11 This text has 11 annotations
• 216 This text has 216 highlights

Chapter Three Counterpointed Plotting

• 14 This text has 14 annotations
• 177 This text has 177 highlights

Chapter Four Show and Tell

• 22 This text has 22 annotations
• 262 This text has 262 highlights

Chapter Five Characterization and Method Writing

• 7 This text has 7 annotations
• 221 This text has 221 highlights

Chapter Six Character and Dialogue

• 12 This text has 12 annotations
• 206 This text has 206 highlights

Chapter Seven Setting, Stillness, and Voice

• 3 This text has 3 annotations
• 88 This text has 88 highlights

Chapter Eight Point of View

• 16 This text has 16 annotations
• 187 This text has 187 highlights

Chapter Nine Learning the Unwritten Rules

• 13 This text has 13 annotations
• 121 This text has 121 highlights

Chapter One A Poetry State of Mind

• 133 This text has 133 highlights

Chapter Two The Architecture of a Poem

• 140 This text has 140 highlights

Chapter Three Sound

• 5 This text has 5 annotations
• 107 This text has 107 highlights

Chapter Four Inspiration and Risk

• 142 This text has 142 highlights

Chapter Five Endings and Beginnings

• 67 This text has 67 highlights

Chapter Six Figurative Language

• 114 This text has 114 highlights

Chapter Seven Forms, Forms, Forms

• 8 This text has 8 annotations
• 52 This text has 52 highlights

Chapter Eight Go to the Image

• 4 This text has 4 annotations
• 41 This text has 41 highlights

Chapter Nine The Difficult Simplicity of Short Poems and Killing Darlings

• 68 This text has 68 highlights

Creative Nonfiction

Chapter one creative nonfiction and the essay.

• 1 This text has 1 annotation
• 53 This text has 53 highlights

Chapter Two Truth and Memory, Truth in Memory

• 90 This text has 90 highlights

Chapter Three Research and History

• 2 This text has 2 annotations

Chapter Four Writing Environments

• 42 This text has 42 highlights

Chapter Five Notes on Style

• 81 This text has 81 highlights
• 51 This text has 51 highlights

Chapter Seven Imagery and the Senses

Chapter eight writing the body.

• 34 This text has 34 highlights

Chapter Nine Forms

• 54 This text has 54 highlights

Back Matter

Contributors, north american review staff, resource collections, single resources, creative nonfiction: alison alstrom, "good morning, heartache", creative nonfiction: lucienne bloch, "365 new words a year: october", creative nonfiction: traci brimhall, "philematophilia", creative nonfiction: taylor brorby, "confluence", creative nonfiction: lee ann roripaugh, "notes on beauty", creative nonfiction: paul crenshaw, "fire", fiction: sarah cypher, "ghost town", fiction: marc dickinson, "three days discovered", fiction: frannie dove, "a twister on stage 14", creative nonfiction: samantha edmonds, "an incomplete list of sad beautiful things...".

• isbn 978-0-915996-17-9
• publisher Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa with support from North American Review Press. Funding for this project was provided through the University of Northern Iowa Textbook Equity Mini-Grant Program.
• publisher place Cedar Falls, IA
• rights Original textbook content (Introduction, Fiction, Poetry, & Creative Non-Fiction sections) is CC BY-NC 4.0. Readings and examples in Resources section are used with author permission; all rights reserved.
• rights holder Jeremy Schraffenberger, Rachel Morgan, & Grant Tracey except where noted.

We use cookies to analyze our traffic. Please decide if you are willing to accept cookies from our website. You can change this setting anytime in Privacy Settings .

Graduate Admissions

Creative Writing (MFA in English)

The MFA in English with a focus in Creative Writing is awarded by the Graduate College. The Creative Writing Program, also known as the Iowa Writers' Workshop, also offers  Nondegree Course Work . For the MFA in English with a focus in nonfiction writing, apply to the  Nonfiction Writing Program .

Applicants must meet the  Admission Requirements of the Graduate College  and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).

Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.

• Fall semester—Dec. 15
• Spring semester—not offered

The graduate application process has two steps

• You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email instructing you on how to upload your supporting documents and submit letters of recommendation. A few programs require materials be sent directly to them. However, almost all supplemental material can and should be uploaded from your Admissions Profile in MyUI , our online service center for applicants and students. You can only access this AFTER you have submitted your application.

Degree Program Supplemental Materials

• Mail manuscript of your best work, with a  Manuscript Cover Sheet (PDF) - address listed below Receipt of your manuscript will be noted on your Admissions Profile.
• A Statement of Purpose
• Application for Graduate Awards
• Your General GRE test scores (optional but recommended)
• Supplemental Financial Aid

Recommendations

The application requirement section of your Profile includes an electronic letter of recommendation feature. If your program of study requires letters of recommendation, you will be asked to give the contact information of your recommenders including their email on your Admissions Profile. The recommender will then get an email giving them instructions on how to upload the recommendation letter and/or form.

• Three letters of recommendation

Materials to send to Admissions

• A set of your unofficial academic records/transcripts uploaded on your Admissions Profile. If you are admitted, official transcripts will be required before your enrollment. For international records, all records should bear the original stamp or seal of the institution and the signature of a school official.  Documents not in English must be accompanied by a complete, literal, English translation, certified by the issuing institution.
• Your official GRE scores are not required for admission to this program. However, applications that include GRE scores may be more competitive for a greater range of financial assistance (the University's institutional code is 6681).
• International students may also be required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo scores to comply with the university's English Language Proficiency Requirements .
• Once recommended for admission, international students must send a  Financial Statement .

Apply Online , the $60 application fee ($100 for international students) is payable by Discover, MasterCard, or Visa.

Creative Writing Program The University of Iowa 102 Dey House Iowa City, IA 52242-1000 [email protected] 1-319-335-0416

Enrollment Management The University of Iowa 2900 University Capitol Centre 201 S. Clinton St. Iowa City, IA 52242 [email protected] 1-319-335-1523

The Nonfiction Writing Program

The Nonfiction Writing Program is one of the oldest—and boldest—nonfiction programs in the nation, located in America's most cherished literary city.

Our faculty are outstanding mentors because they are published working writers, nationally recognized scholars, and pedagogical pathbreakers. Through small workshop-style classes, they will help you hone your creative talent and empower you to tell your stories through essays, memoir, literary journalism, travelogue, biography, and other genres. And you'll have unique opportunities to immerse yourself in writing, from attending readings to editing journals to selecting winners of national awards. 

For the past forty years, the Nonfiction Writing Program has encouraged students to explore new approaches to creative nonfiction while also developing an appreciation for the deep history of the genre.

In small, aesthetically diverse courses such as Forms of the Essay, Readings in Nonfiction, Radio Essays, Literary Journalism, Memoir, Travelogues, and A History of the Essay, the Nonfiction Writing Program strives to create an atmosphere that’s both supportive and challenging, generating discussions and debates in a dynamic community.

During the program’s three years of study, our students receive funding through fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching positions as instructors in writing and literature. They're also eligible for an additional $50,000 in research grants every year to help them pursue their own writing projects.

Occasionally our students travel abroad in a series of overseas writing workshops that are led by the program's faculty, and while on campus they help judge the Iowa Prize in Literary Nonfiction and the annual Krause Essay Prize for innovative essays.

Outside of the classroom, students in the NWP help run a variety of literary organizations, including two highly popular reading series for graduate students, Anthology and Speakeasy. They help read submissions for the national literary magazine The Iowa Review and also edit their own journal The Essay Review .  And finally, they give back, volunteering their time as writing instructors in the Lloyd-Jones Institute for Outreach, through which we offer free and immersive classes in creative writing to people throughout Iowa and beyond.

Krause Essay Prize

Founded in 2006, the Krause Essay Prize is awarded each year to the work that best exemplifies the art of essaying.

Recent NWP News

NWP Visiting Professor News

NWP students and alumni featured by Graduate College

Krause Essay Prize Ceremony to Celebrate Chris Dennis

NWP Students Barr and Jones Awarded Marcus Bach Fellowship

NWP Alumni Abildskov and Taffa Awarded NEA Fellowships

Congratulations, bennett sims, finalist for the story prize.

NWP MFA student Fi Okupe Founds Nonfiction Award for Nigerian Women

NWP MFA Student Liv Kane Awarded Magdalena Prize

NWP MFA Student Richard Frailing Talks of Essaying in the BlueGAP Project

Recent publications by nwp alumni.

NOTICE: The University of Iowa Center for Advancement is an operational name for the State University of Iowa Foundation, an independent, Iowa nonprofit corporation organized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, publicly supported charitable entity working to advance the University of Iowa. Please review its full disclosure statement.

Iowa Young Writers' Studio

Creative writing programming for high school students

2-week Summer Residential Program and 6-week Online Courses

2-Week Summer Residential Program

At the Summer Residential Program, you will choose a single core course—Poetry, Fiction, Creative Writing, Playwriting, or TV writing—as your focus for the two weeks of the program.

6-week Online Courses

We offer asynchronous 6-week online creative writing courses for high school students every winter and summer.   You can study creative writing with us your own schedule, from anywhere in the world!

Teachers and Counselors

Teachers and counselors at the Iowa Young Writers’ Studio are chosen, with rare exceptions, from among the students and graduates of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa.

Experience the Iowa Young Writers' Studio

Watch this short video for an inside look at the Iowa Young Writers’ Studio experience.

IYWS Alum Joe Fassler To Publish Debut Novel, THE SKY WAS OURS

IYWS counselor and teacher Melissa Mogollon to publish debut novel, "Oye."

Crafting Engaging Narratives with Suzette Sheft: A Free Summer Online Workshop For Jr. High Students!

IYWS ’19 Student Alora Young Publishes Memoir in Verse

IYWS ’22 Student Publishes YA Book About Her Grandmother’s Holocaust Experience

IYWS ’11 Student Alina Grabowski To Publish Debut Novel

NOTICE: The University of Iowa Center for Advancement is an operational name for the State University of Iowa Foundation, an independent, Iowa nonprofit corporation organized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, publicly supported charitable entity working to advance the University of Iowa. Please review its full disclosure statement.

General Catalog

Creative nonfiction writing courses (english) (cnw).

This is the first version of the 2024–25 General Catalog. Please check back regularly for changes. The final edition and the historical PDF will be published during the fall semester.

CNW Courses

This is a list of courses with the subject code CNW. For more information, see  English (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) in the catalog.

CNW:1620 Introduction to Creative Nonfiction 3 s.h.

Exploration of creative nonfiction genres through readings, discussion, and writing exercises; introduction to workshop environment. GE: Engineering Be Creative; Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts.

CNW:2680 The Art and Craft of Creative Nonfiction 3 s.h.

How we tell stories: every time people talk about themselves, someone they know, places visited or events experienced; creation of a story with intention to entertain and inform a particular audience; how to create compelling, thought-provoking, and resonant texts from raw material of daily life; exploration of three fundamentals of great storytelling: taking emotional and intellectual risks, being imaginatively rigorous, and revising, revising, revising. GE: Engineering Be Creative. Same as ENGL:2730 .

CNW:2700 The Art and Craft of Personal Writing 3 s.h.

Moments of wonder, confusion, and blips in memory that can reveal deep and complicated truths in life; different kinds of personal writing with focus on strategies that writers employ to create rich and compelling stories; character, scene, voice, point of view, suspense, and timing. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:2710 The Art and Craft of Food Writing 3 s.h.

Vivid prose that evokes memories, moods, places, and events; creating a visceral bond with readers as powerful as in any other art form; basics of food writing; how to heighten awareness of physical world through exercises that focus on sensory details.

CNW:2720 The Art and Craft of Writing About Culture 3 s.h.

Writing about the culture surrounding us: literature, songs, movies, magazines, television, food, concerts, theater, commercials, billboards, comic books, internet, museums, sports, architecture; readings, field trips, and multiple approaches to writing. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:2730 The Art and Craft of Science Writing 3 s.h.

Introduction to science writing; development of a clear and engaging prose style through readings and workshops. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:2740 The Art and Craft of Writing about the Environment 3 s.h.

Tradition of nature writing and how it has inspired writers, artists, and activists to find more complicated and daring interpretations of what constitutes an environment; reading and writing that challenges assumptions and pushes boundaries of environmental writing and nonfiction. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:2760 The Art and Craft of Writing for Social Change 3 s.h.

How nonfiction writers have responded to tumultuous social, political, and cultural topics of their day through reading and writing.

CNW:2770 The Art and Craft of Writing for New Media 3 s.h.

Fundamental elements of new media; readings that celebrate and challenge today's newest experiments in podcasts, video games, internet, Twitter feeds, and Tumblr narratives; crafting and critiquing texts in these media. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:2780 The Art and Craft of Writing About Sports 3 s.h.

Introduction to sports writing through reading and writing. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:2790 The Art and Craft of Humor Writing 3 s.h.

How comedy functions as one of many tools writers have at their disposal through reading and writing. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:2820 The Art and Craft of the Literary Essay 3 s.h.

Different forms of the essay—reviews, memoirs, profiles, travelogues, journalism, cultural criticism—through readings and writing.

CNW:2830 The Art and Craft of Immersion Journalism 3 s.h.

Immersion in fieldwork, leading to nonfiction writing; writer-in-residence for a particular place, institution, or organization; observation and exploration of everything that happens within those boundaries. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:2840 The Art and Craft of Travel Writing 3 s.h.

How to capture a journey's details and sensations through explorations of character, scene, point of view, and timing; why a person does not need to be a world traveler to become a compelling "writer about place"; readings, field trips, multiple approaches to workshopping. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:2850 The Art and Craft of Writing About Politics 3 s.h.

How to observe and reveal complex personalities, relationships, beliefs, and histories that underlie political events and races; strong emphasis on how to gather field research and shape it into compelling literary prose; Iowa's unique role in political theater. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:2910 Writing for Applications and Awards 3 s.h.

Practical exploration of how to prepare applications for fellowships, awards, grants, and graduate schools; emphasis on composing and revising personal statements, project narratives, funding proposals; fundamentals of how to clearly, concisely, and compellingly present ideas to specialized and general audiences. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:2991 Publishing I: Introduction to Literary Publishing 3 s.h.

Laboratory-style class offering step-by-step breakdown of fundamental professional and creative skills needed for jobs in the literary publishing world. Become familiar with key roles and responsibilities, such as identifying and defining a corner of the market, soliciting commissions, and assuming editorial oversight through copyediting, design, budgeting, and deadline management, while simultaneously practicing each of these roles to bring individual bespoke publications to press by semester's end. Hands-on, experiential learning. Same as ENGL:2741 , WRIT:2991 .

CNW:2992 Publishing II: Advanced Literary Publication 3 s.h.

Supervised, extended practice of the skills core to landing possible literary publishing jobs. Working collectively, as if part of a professional publishing house, bring a single,themed book to publication. Handle all aspects of the publication process, assuming the roles of writers, editors, art directors, designers, and marketers, culminating in a book launch. Hands-on, real-life work experience combined with exploration of inner workings of the industry, such as how agenting works to preparing for the first internship. Prerequisites: CNW:2991 . Same as ENGL:2742 , WRIT:2992 .

CNW:3600 Issues in Creative Nonfiction 3 s.h.

Exploration and discussion of a single topic in creative nonfiction through a variety of reading assignments and creative writing exercises. Same as ENGL:3800 .

CNW:3630 Advanced Nonfiction Writing 3 s.h.

Essay writing; focus on workshop environment. Prerequisites: CNW:2830 or CNW:2720 or CNW:2840 or CNW:2710 or CNW:2700 or CNW:2760 or CNW:2910 or CNW:2780 or CNW:2850 or CNW:2730 or CNW:2740 or CNW:2770 or CNW:2820 or CNW:2680 or CNW:2790 . Requirements: undergraduate standing. Same as ENGL:3730 .

CNW:3632 Prose Style 3 s.h.

Sentences: how they work, what they do; how sentences can help writing, expand understanding of prose style, stretch options. GE: Engineering Be Creative. Same as ENGL:3732 , WRIT:3632 .

CNW:3633 Personal Writing 3 s.h.

Study of personal writing. Same as ENGL:3733 .

CNW:3640 Writing for Business 3 s.h.

Foundational skills for careers in the humanities including building portfolios, résumés, cover letters, and interview skills for job searches; professional communication and protocol; and exploring career opportunities. GE: Engineering Be Creative.

CNW:3660 Multimedia Writing 3 s.h.

Multidisciplinary sessions mixing media production, creative nonfiction, and literary theory; topics ranging from hypertext authoring and electronic magazine publishing to sound art and digital video; principles and practices of writing for alternative media, theoretical understanding of how various media frame the situation; radio essay, video essay, interactive animation, web authoring, electronic magazine publishing. Same as ENGL:3760 .

CNW:3661 Film and Writing 3 s.h.

Writers' introduction to digital video; compelling forms of nonfiction filmmaking from the film essay to the environmental documentary; how to convert texts into film, conduct interviews, and shoot and edit digital video. Same as ENGL:3761 .

CNW:3663 Radio and Writing 3 s.h.

Writing with sound; introduction to radio essays and documentaries with focus on digital audio; analyze key radio works and essayists; produce voiceovers, record interviews, mix music, edit sound and spoken texts in making radio art. Same as ENGL:3763 .

CNW:3664 Writing About Science 3 s.h.

Writing about science and technology from neurobiology to astrophysics; exploration of classic literary nonfiction on the sciences; focus on various stylistic practices for making complex topics compelling for a general audience and developing a clear and readable prose style. Same as ENGL:3764 .

CNW:4355 Approaches to Teaching Writing 3 s.h.

Theories, practices, strategies, and history of writing and teaching writing. GE: Engineering Be Creative. Same as EDTL:4355 .

CNW:4631 Advanced Essay Workshop 3 s.h.

Experience working on new nonfiction projects, drafting and preparing one piece throughout a semester; individualized work to promote understanding of and creation in genres of nonfiction writing. Requirements: undergraduate standing and successful completion of one CNW course. Same as ENGL:4731 .

CNW:4635 Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 s.h.

Close work with faculty and peers on advanced creative nonfiction writing projects. Requirements: one 2000- or 3000-level CNW course. Same as ENGL:4735 .

CNW:4690 Undergraduate Project in Nonfiction Writing arr.

CNW:5375 Teaching in a Writing Center 3 s.h.

Seminar/practicum to prepare graduate students to teach in the University of Iowa Writing Center or similar settings; seminar component on writing and reading processes, tutoring strategies, English-as-a-second-language issues; practicum experience tutoring in the Writing Center. Same as RHET:5375 .

CNW:6400 Nonfiction Writing Program Salon 4 s.h.

Contemporary issues in the field of literary nonfiction, including discussions of genre, hybridity, and facticity; occasional generative writing exercises; periodic discussions and questions and answers with visiting writers and scholars from around campus. Requirements: must be taken in the third year in the Nonfiction Writing Program without exception.

CNW:6600 Teaching Nonfiction 3 s.h.

Theories and practices of teaching nonfiction writing; writing workshop approaches, strategies to encourage response and revision, connections between reading and writing, diversity of form, language, and assessment.

CNW:6610 Essay Writing Workshop 3-4 s.h.

CNW:6620 Nonfiction Writing Workshop arr.

Intensive workshop focusing on student work; students will have an essay critiqued and a conference with the advisor; wide-ranging discussion dealing with various aspects of this multi-faceted genre and new trends in contemporary nonfiction.

CNW:6630 Graduate Thesis Workshop 4 s.h.

Thesis work in supportive workshop environment. Prerequisites: CNW:6610 and CNW:6620 .

CNW:6650 Readings in Nonfiction 3 s.h.

CNW:6651 A History of the Essay 3-4 s.h.

Survey of the roots of the creative essay and its development through literary history; periodic lectures, discussion, and class presentations on the ways cultures have employed the essay throughout that history, and the formal innovations that have been introduced to the genre along the way. Requirements: must be taken in the first year in the Nonfiction Writing Program without exception.

CNW:6654 Forms of the Essay arr.

CNW:6656 Approaches to Nonfiction 3 s.h.

Investigation into forms of nonfiction writing.

CNW:6660 Twenty-first-Century Nonfiction arr.

CNW:6666 Performance and Profession 3 s.h.

Making and maintaining a writing career, with lessons on navigating the writer's job market; developing cover letters and curriculum vitaes, interviewing, finding an agent, negotiating with publishers, handling social media, and delivering a reading.

CNW:7073 Ethnographic Methods, Theories, and Texts 3 s.h.

Practical and theoretical background for conducting ethnographic field studies in literacy, schooling, language, or a field of student's choice; methods, methodologies, and perspectives from anthropology, sociology, folklore, journalism, literary criticism, cultural, critical, and composition theory; read historical and contemporary ethnography, consider ethnographic forms of expression (films, graphics, fiction, poems); roles, responsibilities, and ethics of writer, reader, viewer, and informant; tools, methods, and writer's techniques to develop an ethnographic portfolio. Prerequisites: PSQF:7331 or EDTL:7070 or CSED:7338 or EPLS:7373 . Same as EDTL:7073 .

CNW:7900 Special Project in Nonfiction Writing arr.

CNW:7950 Thesis in Nonfiction Writing arr.

Print Options

Send Page to Printer

Print this page.

Download Page (PDF)

The PDF will include all information unique to this page.

Writers' Workshop

Current faculty.

Lan Samantha Chang

Jamel Brinkley

Ethan Canin

Anthony Cody

Charles D'Ambrosio

Mark Levine

Margot Livesey

Carmen Maria Machado

Tracie Morris

Margaret Ross

Elizabeth Willis

• Request Info
• About UNI About open dropdown
• History & Traditions
• Office of the President
• Administrative Departments
• Academics Academics open dropdown
• Majors, Minors & Degrees
• Pre-Professional Preparation
• Online & Distance Education
• Colleges & Departments
• Honors Program
• Student Research
• Study Abroad
• Office of the Registrar
• Academic Advising
• Admissions & Aid Admissions & Aid open dropdown
• Transfer Students
• International
• Tuition & Fees
• Financial Aid
• Student Life Life on Campus open dropdown
• Health & Safety
• Housing & Dining
• Student Health & Wellbeing
• Career Services
• Cedar Falls & Waterloo
• Support UNI Support UNI open dropdown
• UNI Alumni Association
• UNI Foundation
• Give to UNI
• Rod Library
• Inner Weather

Want to cut your chops in the literary world? Inner Weather is UNI’s student-run literary magazine, housed in the Department of Languages and Literatures. Published annually, the magazine highlights fiction, nonfiction, poetry and artwork submitted by students, faculty and staff. A team of contributing editors works diligently through the year, supervising every stage in the publication process from initial publicity and selection, to layout, editing, proofing, printing and distribution.

Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, students interested in the world of editing can gain hands-on experience in publication. The magazine is roughly 70 pages, featuring anywhere from 10 to 30 writers. Inner Weather also publishes the winner of the Roberta S. Tamres Award, a science fiction contest established by former UNI Provost Aaron Podolevsky.

• Faculty & Staff Directory
• TESOL and Languages
• Scholarships
• Student Organizations
• English M.A.
• English BA/MA 4+1
• TESOL M.A. (in-person)
• TESOL M.A. (online)
• TESOL/Spanish M.A.
• Teaching English in Secondary Schools M.A.
• English Major
• English Teaching Major
• French 2+2 Major
• Spanish Major
• Spanish Teaching Major
• TESOL Major
• TESOL Teaching Major
• TESOL/Spanish Teaching Major
• Creative Writing Minor
• English Minor
• English Teaching Minor
• Film Studies Minor
• Interdisciplinary French Studies Minor
• Professional Writing Minor
• Spanish Minor
• Spanish/English Translation Minor
• Spanish Teaching Minor
• TESOL Minor
• TESOL Teaching Minor
• Chinese Studies Certificate
• French Language Studies Certificate
• Hispanic Cultures Certificate
• International Business, Language, and Culture Certificate
• International Commerce Certificate
• Linguistic Studies Certificate
• Literary Publishing Certificate
• Post-Colonial and Multicultural Literary Studies Certificate
• Spanish Language Studies Certificate
• TESOL Certificate
• UNIFI: Civic Literacy, Engagement & the Humanities
• ESL Endorsement
• French (5-12) Endorsement
• Reading (5-12) Endorsement
• Spanish (5-12) Endorsement
• Special Education Endorsement/Minor—Instructional Strategist
• L&L Student Success
• Final Thursday Reading Series—Fall 2024
• Anthology Project: Spring 2024
• Purple Paw Press
• 2024 UNI French Film Festival
• North American Review
• Iowa Writing Project
• Spanish for Heritage Speakers
• Community Engagement
• Project UNITED
• New Books Fall 2023

Inner Weather 2024

Editors in Chief         Antonia Goodwin, Lauren Hanssen Editors                       Dylan Lundquist (Art), Katey Tegtmeyer (Art), Cora Twedt (Poetry), Riley McCall (Fiction), Lauren Fetzer (Nonfiction) Copyeditor                Kylie Hudson     Readers                     Damian Gray (Fiction), Antonia Goodwin and Maze Vizecky (Poetry), Elise McDowell (Nonfiction) Faculty Advisor        Vince Gotera 

Click to read recent editions

How can I submit my work?

Those interested in submitting to the magazine can share submissions via email to [email protected] (in Microsoft Word format).

Contributors may submit as often as they’d like, but each submission should include the author's name, phone number and email address. The deadline for submission is late in the fall semester, and the printed magazine is available late in the spring semester. 

Want to join the team ?

Students interested in volunteering for Inner Weather are encouraged to contact the editor at [email protected]

Skip to Content

Current Students

Interested in more? Search Courses

• Search Input Submit Search

Admission Steps

English and literary arts - creative writing - phd, admission requirements.

Terms and Deadlines

Degree and GPA Requirements

Additional Standards for Non-Native English Speakers

Additional standards for international applicants.

For the 2025-2026 academic year

See 2024-2025 requirements instead

Fall 2025 quarter (beginning in September)

Final submission deadline: December 16, 2024

Final submission deadline: Applicants cannot submit applications after the final submission deadline.

Degrees and GPA Requirements

Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.

Masters degree: This program requires a masters degree as well as the baccalaureate.

University GPA requirement: The minimum grade point average for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver must meet one of the following criteria:

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree.

A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.

An earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master’s degree or higher.

Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), C1 Advanced or Duolingo English Test are required of all graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Your TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test scores are valid for two years from the test date.

The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test score requirements for this degree program are:

Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80

Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5

Minimum C1 Advanced Score: 176

Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 115

Additional Information:

Read the English Language Proficiency policy for more details.

Read the Required Tests for GTA Eligibility policy for more details.

Per Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulation, international applicants must meet all standards for admission before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued, [per U.S. Federal Register: 8 CFR § 214.3(k)] or is academically eligible for admission and is admitted [per 22 C.F.R. §62]. Read the Additional Standards For International Applicants policy for more details.

Application Materials

Transcripts, letters of recommendation.

Required Essays and Statements

Writing Sample

We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper. Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.

Transcripts and proof of degree documents for postsecondary degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States will be released to a third-party international credential evaluator to assess U.S. education system equivalencies. Beginning July 2023, a non-refundable fee for this service will be required before the application is processed.

Upon admission to the University of Denver, official transcripts will be required from each institution attended.

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required.  Academic recommendations preferred.  Letters should be submitted by recommenders through the online application.

Essays and Statements

Essay instructions.

Applicants should submit a sample of critical prose (e.g., a seminar paper, scholarly publication, or excerpt from thesis or other longer work demonstrating familiarity with the conventions of academic research and writing) not to exceed 20 pages.

Personal Statement Instructions

Personal statements should be 2 pages maximum and should address the applicant's past academic experience, future scholarly goals, and their suitability for graduate study and research in our program.

Résumé Instructions

The résumé (or C.V.) should minimally include the applicant's educational history, work experience, academic experience (including research opportunities or presentations), selected publications, and/or volunteer work.

Writing Sample Instructions

Applicants must submit representative samples of creative work (for Prose, no more than 30 pages; for Poetry, 5 - 10 poems).

Start the Application

Online Application

Financial Aid Information

Start your application.

Your submitted materials will be reviewed once all materials and application fees have been received.

Our program can only consider your application for admission if our Office of Graduate Education has received all your online materials and supplemental materials by our application deadline.

Application Fee: $65.00 Application Fee

International Degree Evaluation Fee: $50.00 Evaluation Fee for degrees (bachelor's or higher) earned from institutions outside the United States.

Applicants should complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15. Visit the Office of Financial Aid for additional information.