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EN 132 American Voices II                 3 CR
Success and failure, triumph and tragedy. From the Gilded Age to the America of giant corporations and global supremacy. Writings of Twain, Dickinson, James, Hemingway, Morrison, Frost and Eliot are examined. Sophomore level, for English majors and minors. Does not satisfy Area B 1 literature requirement. Prerequisite: EN 131

EN 170 Journal Writing                      3 CR
A series of in-class private writing exercises aimed at self-discovery and tapping resources of creative energy. Class trips serve as the basis for descriptive journal writing exercises that stress description, narration, exposition and the editing process. Prerequisite: EN 110

EN 171–179 Studies in Writing: Special Topics         3 CR
A series of courses designed to meet the multitude of writing needs demonstrated by students in a variety of majors. Course topics include writing poetry, short story, fiction and nonfiction, freelance writing, corporate writing, journalism, etc. Advanced-level courses are offered under EN 371–379. Prerequisite: EN 110

EN 175 Introduction to Creative Writing      3 CR
Introduction to writing in three major forms of fiction: poetry, the short story and drama. Includes daily writing assignments with attention to the creative preferences of the individual student. Workshop atmosphere allows peer interaction and frequent student/instructor consultation. Prerequisite: EN 110

EN 201 Masterpieces in Literature                3 CR
Designed for students at the Sophomore level. Description varies each time it is offered. Prerequisites: EN 101 or EN/CC102, or EN 122 and EN 132 for English majors

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