Courses
264 CoursesEN 396 — Shakespeare's Plays (Honors)
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
Shakespeare's plays as living literature are introduced. Readings include histories, tragedies, and
a late romance, examined in the context of Elizabethan culture and concepts of Shakespearean art
from his age to ours. (G7: Humanities)
Prerequisite(s): qualification for Presidential Scholars Program, or 3.5 GPA with approval of dean
for Liberal Arts.
EN 397 — Women in U.S. Theater (Honors)
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
This course explores the art forms and skills that contribute to the collaborative process of
theater--the script; directing; costume, set, and lighting design; and theater management--by
focusing on American women practitioners. Historical developments, such as feminism and the
growth of regional theater, are also examined. (G6: Arts)
Prerequisite(s): qualification for Presidential Scholars Program, or 3.5 GPA with approval of dean
for Liberal Arts.
EN 398 — Film Art/Film Critic (Honors)
3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours
Students are introduced to cinema history and the basic tools for writing about the art of film. They
study how meaning in narrative film is elaborated by uses of camera, editing, lighting, sound, and
acting. The course emphasizes the contrast between studio and nonstudio films, especially those of
Europe, Asia, and third-world countries in contrast to products of the powerful Hollywood system.
(G6: Arts)
Prerequisite(s): qualification for Presidential Scholars Program, or 3.5 GPA with approval of dean
for Liberal Arts.
EN 399 — The Craft of Writing Poetry (Honors)
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
Students immerse themselves in writing poems while they examine the technical and historical
aspects of poetry. They study basic elements of poetry such as image, figurative language, rhythm,
diction, and form to develop the potential of those elements in their own writing. In order to
understand their own creative processes, students read essays about craft and process. (G6: Arts)
Prerequisite(s): qualification for Presidential Scholars Program, or 3.5 GPA with approval of dean
for Liberal Arts.
EN 499 — Independent Study in English or Speech
1-3 credit
Prerequisite(s): a minimum 3.5 GPA and approval of instructor, chairperson, and dean for Liberal
Arts.EP: Entrepreneurship
EP 311 — Introduction to Entrepreneurship
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
This course introduces students to entrepreneurship and its applicability to the creative arts. It
examines some of the legends of the industry and identifies the characteristics necessary for
achieving success as an entrepreneur. It reviews today's creative arts and business landscape and
introduces students to the significance of entrepreneurship and its opportunistic position at the
cutting edge of this industry.