ENGL 504. Approaches to the Analysis of Writing (5)
A study of various linguistics approaches for analyzing the structure of written texts.

ENGL 505. Rhetorical Theory (5)
An introduction to recent research on written composition, the most current theories of rhetoric, and the implications of these theories for the teaching of writing.

ENGL 506. Problems in the Instruction of Composition Skills (5)
Emphasis on the understanding of grammar, syntax, structure, and form, in principle, as well as of the problems in communicating effective and acceptable language usage in a classroom situation.

ENGL 507. Writing in a Second Language (5)
The writing process and the written products of people composing in English as a foreign language. Topics of discussion include contrastive rhetoric, error analysis, and evaluation. Special attention will be given to the writing problems of international students learning English and to appropriate instructional procedures helpful to such students.

ENGL 508. Teaching Basic Writers(5)
This course includes both the traditional underpinnings and the practical applications for teaching developmental writers and addresses the diverse cultural, emotional, and academic needs of these students.

ENGL 515. Theories of English Grammar (5)
Study of the assumptions, systems, and applications of one or more modern approaches to the English language.

ENGL 518. History of the English Language (5)
Studies in the development of English phonology, morphology, and syntax from the Old English period to the present.

ENGL 525. Chaucer (5)
Studies in The Canterbury Tales and/or Troilus and Criseyde, and a selection of Chaucer's shorter poems.

ENGL 533. Seventeenth Century British Literature (5)
Study of seventeenth century poetry, prose, and/or drama. (Note: May be repeated with permission of advisor if different course content.)

ENGL 535. Shakespeare (5)
Study of selected plays. Prerequisite: ENGL 335 or consent of the instructor.

ENGL 541. Eighteenth Century British Literature (5)
Study of eighteenth century poetry, prose, and/or drama. (Note: May be repeated with permission of advisor if different course content.)

ENGL 552. Nineteenth Century British Literature (5)
Study of nineteenth century poetry, non-fiction prose, fiction, and/or drama. (Note: May be repeated with permission of advisor if different course content.)

ENGL 564. Twentieth Century Poetry (5)
Survey of major British and American poets from about 1914 to the present. (Note: May be repeated with permission of advisor if different course content.)

ENGL 568. Modern British Novel (5)
Survey of major British novelists from 1900. (Note: May be repeated with permission of advisor if different course content.)

ENGL 570. Criticism (5)
Problems in the application of critical methods in both literature and language studies, with emphasis on the formation and development of major trends in critical theory.

ENGL 572. Poetry and Poetics (5)
Study of selected poets, their works, and their poetics. (Note: May be repeated with permission of advisor if different course content.)

ENGL 576. Development of the English Novel (5)
Study of continuity and change in the structure and style of the English novel and novella.

ENGL 578. Special Methods in the Instruction of Literature (5)
An introduction for graduate students intending to teach high school or community college English, this course explores the implications of modern literary theory for classroom instruction of the literary text.

ENGL 580. Ethnic Literature (5)
Study of American ethnic writers, their viewpoints and their aesthetics. The social and cultural contexts of the literature will also be studied. May be repeated with permission of advisor when course content changes, as in African-American Literature, Chicano Literature, Asian-American Literature, etc.

ENGL 582. Early American Literature (5)
Studies in American literature from the Colonial Period to the Civil War. (Note: May be repeated with permission of advisor if different course content.)

ENGL 583. Later 19th Century American Literature (5)
Studies in American Literature from the Civil War to 1900. (Note: May be repeated with permission of advisor if different course content.)

ENGL 584. Modern American Literature (5)
Studies in Twentieth-Century American Literature to WWII. (Note: May be repeated with permission of advisor if different course content.)

ENGL 585. Contemporary American Literature (5)
American Literature since WWII. (Note: May be repeated with permission of advisor if different course content.)

ENGL 591. Theories of Second Language Acquisition (5)
This class examines and compares the most recent and influential theories of second language acquisition including the monitor model, interlanguage theory, linguistic universals, cognitive theory, and acculturation/pidginization theory. The class applies towards the TESL Certificate, not towards the MA in English. Prerequisites: ENGL/LING 319 or  415 or 420 or ENGL 514.

ENGL 600. English Practicum (3) 
A requirement for participation in the Teaching Assistant Program in English, this course allows students to observe and participate in the design and daily work of a college-level writing class (at BC or at CSUB). Students will work with a master teacher in and outside of class (inasmuch as we can accommodate specific requests) and be responsible for some independent work outside of class that is directly relevant to the assigned course. (Can be repeated for different course content.)

ENGL 690. Comprehensive Examination (3) 
A comprehensive written examination on a reading list covering major works of English and American Literature. Readings selected in consultation with the student's graduate committee. The examination must be passed with a grade of "B-" or better, and it may be taken no more than two times. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the graduate course work.

ENGL 691. Thesis (3) 
A carefully designed study of a selected topic or area in English or American literature. Emphasis placed on original insights as contributions to graduate scholarship. Prerequisite: Classified Status and approval of the department's Graduate Committee.

ENGL 698. Directed Study in the Instruction of English (variable units)  
A class in the theory and methods in undergraduate and graduate instruction in English. Weekly meetings with faculty sponsor and supervised experience which may include developing, administering, and scoring examinations; leading small group discussions; tutoring; and directing students in researching term papers. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor who will serve as the sponsor and approval by chair of the Department of English.

ENGL 699. Individual Study (variable units)  
Admission with consent of department chair.