• ENGL 3140: Professional/Technical Editing

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Building on the knowledge of technical writing genres and the writing strengths developed in ENGL 3100, this course introduces students to copyediting, comprehensive editing, and the basics of collaborative editing and document management. Technical editing is designed to strengthen students' writing, editing, and visual design skills through attention to detail and application of style, grammar, and usage principles. Additionally, this course focuses on hard copy and soft copy editing principles. Prerequisite:    ENGL 2010 and ENGL 2015
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• ENGL 3160: CEL Grant Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This class introduces you to the grant writing process and provides you with experience writing actual grant applications in collaboration with a local non-profit organization. By the end of the class you will know the basic elements of grant writing and be able to identify organizational needs; research appropriate funding sources; plan, develop, and write grant proposals. Prerequisite:    ENGL 2010 and ENGL 2015
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• ENGL 3190: CEL Document Design

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This class teaches a rhetorical approach to document design. Using the rhetorical principles of audience, purpose, and context, students will discuss sample documents, analyze the layout of documents (both professional documents and ones students create in class), and articulate what makes an effective layout and design (regarding arrangement, emphasis, clarity, conciseness, tone, and ethos). Throughout the course, students will create (both individually and collaboratively) documents that meet client specifications thereby providing practical experience and generating material for their professional portfolios. Prerequisite:    ENGL 2010 and ENGL 2015
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• ENGL 3210: Advanced College Writng

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Basic expository techniques combined with other forms of discourse. Emphasis on originality, clarity and practical application for other courses as well as vocation. Prerequisite:    ENGL 112 and ENGL 2010 and ENGL 2015
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• ENGL 3240: CW Advancd Creative Nonfiction

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  This course will introduce students to the craft of writing creative nonfiction, including forms such as personal essay, lyric essay, and memoir. Prerequisite:    ENGL 2250 and ENGL 2260 and ENGL 2270 and ENGL 2280 and ENGL 2295
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• ENGL 3250: CW: Advanced Fiction Writng

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Students will learn advanced fiction writing skills and strategies. Whether they plan to write novels or short fiction, this class will help them develop their use of plot, character, point of view, narrative structure, settting, image, wordplay and syntax. Prerequisite:    ENGL 2250 and ENGL 2260 and ENGL 2270 and ENGL 2280 and ENGL 2295
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• ENGL 3260: CW: Advanced Poetry Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Students in this course will write and revise their own original poetry. Using their drafts and/or published poems, they will improve their use of line and stanza breaks, imagery, sound and rhythm, poetic structure, and other techniques. Prerequisite:    ENGL 2250 and ENGL 2260 and ENGL 2270 and ENGL 2280 and ENGL 2295
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• ENGL 3280: Biographical Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Includes autobiographical writing and is oriented strongly toward personal and familial interests. Written assignments include the personal narrative, character sketch, as told to, and conclude with a chapter or two on a projected book-length project. Extensive written and oral input on each assignment from professor and class. Strong emphasis is placed on techniques of research including interviewing, effective characterization, narration and description. Prior experience in imaginative writing and other areas of literature is recommended. Prerequisite:    ENGL 2010 and ENGL 2015
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• ENGL 3290: CW: Advanced Screenwriting

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  In this advanced course, students will enhance their understanding of screenwriting by studying produced films and workshopping their own original work. We will focus on developing complex characters through action and dialogue, studying and applying the movement of the three-act structure, and creating scenes driven by desire and the obstacles to those desires. In short, students will build on the basics that they have already begun to master and will apply those towards creating more sophisticated work. Prerequisite:    ENGL 2240 and ENGL 2250 and ENGL 2260 and ENGL 2270 and ENGL 2280 and ENGL 2295
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• ENGL 3300: Children's Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Weber State University

  
  Students will study the principles of literature for children with special emphasis on evaluation and selection, classroom and library use, ethnic and cultural diversity, and the development of literacy. Designed to meet the needs of teachers, those preparing to teach and those who work with children in various settings. Prerequisite:    ENGL 2010 and ENGL 2015
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