An orientation to graduate study in general and the nature and methods of research in particular. Should be taken during the first semester of graduate work.
A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.
Consent of Instructor. A course designed to provide content and pedagogical information related to the teaching of writing and literature in the secondary school English advanced placement program. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.
Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, no limitations.
Advanced study of teaching and learning, integrating theory and practice for teachers of writing.
Introduction to film analysis and film theory. Students will have the opportunity to learn core skills in film analysis and interpretation and engage with ongoing conversations in film theory.
An investigation of a theme, form or problem that cuts across periods and nationalities. Repeatable, under different subtitles.
Prerequisite: ENG 500. Historical survey of different theoretical approaches to literary and cultural criticism and pedagogy, including classical, renaissance, and eighteenth-century movements. Emphasis on twentieth-century schools.
This course familiarizes students with a range of 21st century digital composing tools and methods of assessing multimodal projects.
This course prepares students with tools and methods to read and teach works of poetry.
This course prepares students with tools and methods to read and teach works of fiction.
This course prepares students with tools and methods to read and teach dramatic literature.
Consent of instructor. Teachers teaching teachers about writing to extend their knowledge in theory and practice and to prepare them as writing consultants. Open to K-12 teachers in all disciplines. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.
Consent of instructor. Train new teaching assistants in School of English to teach college level composition to UNC students.
This course prepares students with tools and methods to read and teach dramatic literature.