An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom.

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom.

A general introduction and overview of the discipline of environmental studies (including history and practice) that serves majors, potential majors, and other interested students. Attention will be given to methodology.

A senior-level capstone course for Environmental Studies majors and an advanced course for non-majors, incorporating practices and experiences from concentration coursework as well as the internship. Priority is given to students declared in the Environmental Studies major.

A supervised experience in which the student works off campus in an established program, public service, or business that connects to environmental concerns.

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom.

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom.

Intensive practical use of the language designed to bring the student to a high level of proficiency in communicative skills through first-hand exposure and through the use of cultural and literary materials. Conducted in French.

Intensive practical use of the language designed to bring the student to a high level of proficiency in communicative skills through first-hand exposure and through the use of cultural and literary materials. Conducted in French.

A class concentrating in gaining oral proficiency around a series of different themes and acquiring command of the modern idiom as spoken in France.

A study of French civilization including a consideration of the present structure of French society and politics and a brief view of the achievements of France from the middle ages to the present.

In this survey of major literary texts from the Middle-Age through modern period, students will recognize characteristic features of the texts and their genres, gain a sense of their historical, cultural, and literary contexts, and develop their own skills on critical reading, thinking, writing, and speaking. This course also introduces the student to the practice of close reading and literary analysis of all the major genres of literature: poetry, prose (fiction and non-fiction), and drama. It requires the study and mastery of literary terms, their definitions, and applications.

A study of Francophone texts from Quebec, the Caribbean, the Maghreb, Central Africa, Lebanon and Vietnam. This class addresses issues of national identity, post-colonialism and recent trends toward globalization.

A study of a particular period, a particular genre, or a particular author of French literature. This class also addresses some theoretical perspectives on textual hermeneutics.

An intensive study of a selected problem by an individual or group under the direction of a member of the faculty.

This capstone course provides an in-depth study of contemporary critical trends such as Structuralism, New Historicism, Feminism, Deconstruction, Gender Studies, Reader-response, and Psychoanalytic criticism. Students also familiarize themselves with the critical commonplace to which these new approaches are a response as well as with traditional overview of trends and styles from medieval through modern literature. This class also introduces the student to the technical study of literature. Students are expected to engage in some research and in written critical work. Preparation of a portfolio and summative evaluation is an important part of this class.

A comprehensive introduction to topics within higher education relevant to beginning college students, designed to equip students for long-term collegiate persistence. In this course, emphasis is placed on study skills, critical thought, vocation exploration, and broadly applicable strategies for academic success.

A continuation of the study of topics within higher education designed to further develop student capacities toward long-term collegiate persistence. In this course, students will gain additional experience in the areas of study skills, critical thought, vocation exploration, and broadly applicable strategies for academic success.

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom.

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom.

Intensive practical use of the language designed to bring the student to a high level of proficiency in communicative skills through first-hand exposure and through the use of cultural and literary materials. Conducted in German.

Intensive practical use of the language designed to bring the student to a high level of proficiency in communicative skills through first-hand exposure and through the use of cultural and literary materials. Conducted in German.

An intensive study of a selected problem by an individual or group under the direction of a member of the faculty.

Writing for publication: techniques and methods of mass communication. Laboratory experience in constructing one or more of the news forms of the weekly student publication: news reporting; feature writing, editorials, photojournalism.

Writing for publication. Includes one or more of the following: planning and design, writing and editing, photojournalism, production and distribution.

Hands-on production of an online, student-run media outlet providing both a training ground for students interested in gaining experience in various aspects of digital media as well as high quality news source for PLNU. Open to all students.

The study of the philosophy and practice of journalism with an emphasis on news gathering and writing as a process in traditional and current technological formats. Explores broadcasting, electronic media, and the role of journalists in society.

Concentrated application of journalism techniques. Stresses off-campus reporting, interviewing and news gathering, journalism responsibility, and ethics. Addresses the news organization as a business and its impact on the reporter.

This course concentrates on writing news to pictures and sounds. Students do electronic newsgathering (ENG) in the field. Students also write, rewrite, and edit conversational hard news and feature news stories with the distinctive journalistic and production values of television in mind.

Combines principles of journalistic writing and reporting with field production techniques of television news. Students learn the basic concepts of reporting and producing a variety of television news stories, from simple anchor readers to complex packages.

Introduces students to investigative journalism through hands-on laboratory work, including advanced Web research, public records requests, statistical analysis, databases, mapping, visual aids and data interactives.

The study of major ethical journalistic philosophies, codes, and current practices. Interaction with professionals and discussions of ethical problems. Stresses responsible, fair, accurate journalism.

Designed to develop the student's ability to improve and clarify all forms of written expression. Genres include newspapers, magazines, books, internet, as well as other forms of storytelling.

Focuses on current aspects of journalism with a different concentration each time it is offered.

Practice in the planning, research, writing, editing, and evaluation skills needed to craft informative and persuasive messages in various media for various external and internal publics. Formats include print, broadcast, and web-based news releases, features, media kits, public service announcements, radio and video packages, brochures and newsletters, backgrounders and position papers.

Provides students with the theory and organization of newscasts, as well as skills in conducting live news remotes, coordinating newscasts, supervising news personnel, anchoring, using news production software, and applying advanced reporting skills in various news situations.

Focuses on the development of skills at in-depth storytelling through radio and television news production. Students learn to research, script, and produce stories, while applying aural and visual news presentation techniques.

Planning, production and presentation of television programming for multiple audiences. Group projects are viewed and critiqued by peers and the instructor for consideration of being included on the campus cable TV channel. Required of DRAFT upper division students working as staff for campus television channel.

Students will build a portfolio website and produce advanced multimedia elements for it, blending text, audio, video, photos, data visualizations, and interactivity.

The study of American magazines, including their planning, editing, and designing. The class project involves completing a prospectus and publishing a county-wide magazine.

A supervised experience in which the student works off campus in an established media business or public service media company.

Students create a multifaceted assignment that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience in the program. Using a variety of contents (text, audio, video, photo, data visualization) students apply the knowledge and skills gained in other journalism courses.

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom.

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom.

The nature and structure of language (universals) via the science of linguistics, emphasizing the core areas of phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Also introducing sociolinguistics, language acquisition and development, historical comparative methods, and neurolinguistics.

A descriptive study of English morphology and syntax, focusing mainly on sentence parts and types. Also a study of the rules of standard American usage, which are prescribed by the literate society, and an introduction to text grammar.

An intensive study of a selected problem by an individual or group under the direction of a member of the faculty.

A study of representative works of literature and cultural contexts.

A study of the literary classics of the ancient and medieval periods, including various genres, particularly epic and drama. Focuses on major works of world literatures within their historical/cultural contexts, from the Epic of Gilgamesh to Dante's Divine Comedy .

Discussion and analysis of major movements, genres, authors, and works within their cultural contexts from 700 to 1798. Includes Beowulf and work by authors such as Chaucer, Julian of Norwich, Malory, Spenser, Lanyer, Marlowe, Shakespeare, Webster, Milton, Behn, Cavendish, Swift, and Pope.

Discussion and analysis of major movements, genres, authors, and works from the 1780s to the present. Includes works by authors such as Wollstonecraft, Blake, the Wordsworths, Coleridge, the Shelleys, Keats, Dickens, the Rossettis, the Brownings, Shaw, Wilde, Eliot, Woolf, Stoppard, and Friel.

A study of American writers from the colonial period to the mid-19th century. Representative writers are Bradstreet, Taylor, Franklin, Poe, Emerson, Thoreau, Douglas, Hawthorne, Melville, Wheatley, Stowe, and Whitman.

A study of American writers from the mid-19th century to the present. Representative writers are Clemens, Crane, Chopin, Frost, Eliot, Hurston, Hemingway, Faulkner, O'Connor, and Morrison.

This course introduces the student to the technical study of literature with a threefold emphasis. One, it instructs students in the practice of close reading and literary analysis of all the major genres of literature: poetry, prose (fiction and nonfiction), and drama, giving special attention to close reading and literary analysis of poetry. Two, it requires the study and mastery of literary terms, their definitions and applications. Three, it introduces students to historical literary periods and major schools of literary criticism and their approaches. A more extensive study of literary criticism is completed in LIT 4095. Students should use and master more fully Literature 3000 course content in subsequent literature courses.

Consideration of the major classics and modern works recommended for children, including folk and fairy tales, animal stories, limericks and poetry, fantasy, and realistic stories for older children.

An advanced study of works, primarily in translation. The course focuses on selected themes, topics, and/or eras and places the works in their cultural contexts.

An advanced study of representative works of cinema. Class inquiry focuses on film narrative, art, and theory. Includes a variety of eras and genres, placing the works within their cultural contexts.

An advanced study of selected works written by Americans who have lived on and written from the margins of American society.

An advanced study of selected works written by women; themes and genres studied may vary. The course focuses on intersecting questions of gender, class, race, ability, and identity.

An advanced study of selected authors and movements in American literature from its origins until 1900. The course will offer students the opportunity to study a limited number of texts in greater depth than is possible in a survey course.

An advanced study of selected authors and movements in American literature since 1900. The course will offer students the opportunity to study a limited number of texts in greater depth than is possible in a survey course.

A study of British literature from 1100 through 1500, including Chaucer, Langland, the Gawain Poet, Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, and Mallory, and covering medieval drama, poetry, prose, romance, and tale. Students learn to read Middle English as well as the historical, religious, and social contexts of the literature.

A study of British literature primarily from 1603 to 1688, focusing on the Scientific Revolution, the beginnings of modernism, the rise of women writers and discussions concerning gender, major religious movements, and the English Civil War.

A study of the poetry, fiction, non-fiction prose, and drama of the Romantic Age (1780-1830), focusing on issues of the French Revolution, the rights of women, the abolition of the slave trade and slavery, the rise of democracy, industrialization and science, the philosophy of art, and the rise of new literary forms such as the Greater Romantic lyric and the gothic.

A study of the fiction, non-fiction prose, poetry, and drama of the Victorian age (1837-1901), focusing on the period's dominant issues of Industrialization, Imperialism, the Woman Question and Sexuality, the Crisis of Faith and Science, and Aesthetics and Art's role in society.

An advanced study of selected post-colonial literature and post-colonial theory from the turn of the 19th century through 21st century. Class inquiry focuses on the effects of empire, colonization, neocolonialism, and globalization presented in these texts.

An advanced study of representative examples of the novel. Selected novels may include both novels written in English and novels translated into English.

A study of Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies within their cultural contexts, with special attention paid to rhetorical analysis and theatricality, as well as coverage of the political, philosophical, and religious implications of the plays.

An intensive study of a selected problem by an individual or group under the direction of a member of the faculty.

This capstone course provides an in-depth study of contemporary critical trends such as Structuralism, New Historicism, Feminism, Deconstruction, Gender Studies, Reader-Response and Psychoanalytic criticism. Students also familiarize themselves with the critical commonplaces to which these new approaches are a response as well as with a traditional overview of trends and styles from medieval through modern literature. Students are expected to engage in some research and in written critical work. Preparation of a portfolio and summative evaluation is an important part of this class.

Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member.

An advanced study of selected authors and movements in American literature from its origins until 1900. The course will offer students the opportunity to study a limited number of texts in greater depth than is possible in a survey course.

An advanced study of selected authors and movements in American literature since 1900. The course will offer students the opportunity to study a limited number of texts in greater depth than is possible in a survey course.

A study of British literature from 1100 through 1500, including Chaucer, Langland, the Gawain Poet, Marie de France, Julian of Norwich, and Mallory, and covering medieval drama, poetry, prose, romance, and tale. Students learn to read Middle English as well as the historical, religious, and social contexts of the literature.

A study of British literature primarily from 1603 to 1688, focusing on the Scientific Revolution, the beginnings of modernism, the rise of women writers and discussions concerning gender, major religious movements, and the English Civil War.

A study of the poetry, fiction, non-fiction prose, and drama of the Romantic Age (1780-1830), focusing on issues of the French Revolution, the rights of women, the abolition of the slave trade and slavery, the rise of democracy, industrialization and science, the philosophy of art, and the rise of new literary forms such as the Greater Romantic lyric and the gothic.

A study of the fiction, non-fiction prose, poetry, and drama of the Victorian age (1837-1901), focusing on the period's dominant issues of Industrialization, Imperialism, the Woman Question and Sexuality, the Crisis of Faith and Science, and Aesthetics and Art's role in society.

An advanced study of selected post-colonial literature and post-colonial theory from the turn of the 19th century through 21st century. Class inquiry focuses on the effects of empire, colonization, neocolonialism, and globalization presented in these texts.

An advanced study of representative examples of the novel. Selected novels may include both novels written in English and novels translated into English.

A study of Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies within their cultural contexts, with special attention paid to rhetorical analysis and theatricality, as well as coverage of the political, philosophical, and religious implications of the plays.

An advanced literature course: period and topic of study selected by the faculty member.

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom.

An introductory course emphasizing four basic skills: aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Also noted is the cultural and historical background of the areas where the language is spoken. Participation and active use of the language is emphasized in the classroom.

Intensive practical use of the language designed to bring the student to a high level of proficiency in communicative skills through first-hand exposure and through the use of cultural and literary materials. Language lab practice is continued. Conducted in Spanish.

Intensive practical use of the language designed to bring the student to a high level of proficiency in communicative skills through first-hand exposure and through the use of cultural and literary materials. Language lab practice is continued. Conducted in Spanish.

A course designed to refine the skills of advanced communication through the study of basic phonetics, continuation of grammar review, writing, and the study of semantics. Conducted in Spanish.

An in-depth study of the grammatical structure of Spanish with emphasis on syntax, stylistics, and lexical problems as encountered in reading. Conducted in Spanish.

The history and civilization of Latin America including indigenous and Hispanic cultures of Mexico, Central, and South America from pre-colonial times to the present. Conducted in Spanish.

The history of the Iberian peninsula from prehistoric times to the present. The life, through art and literature, of the various peoples who integrated the Spanish nation. Conducted in Spanish.

A survey of major 20th century Mexican American writers and their cultural heritage in the United States. Genres for consideration include short story, poetry, novel, and drama. Conducted in Spanish.

A study of a literary genre or period of Hispanic literature or film. Conducted in Spanish.

A descriptive study of the Spanish language including phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon, and semantics. Conducted in Spanish.

Analysis and discussion of representative works from the medieval era to the 18th century. Conducted in Spanish.

Analysis and discussion of representative works from the 19th century to the present. Conducted in Spanish.

A study of the development of literary genres featuring representative works from Mexican, Central, and South American writers from the pre-Columbian period to the Mexican revolution. Conducted in Spanish.

A study of the Latin American narrative from the Mexican revolution to the present day. Conducted in Spanish.

A course designed to reflect upon and to integrate issues of culture, civilization, language, and literatures of the Spanish-speaking world. Research is conducted to see how areas such as cultural contrasts, linguistic and lexical variations, and political and artistic realities have influenced modern literary pieces. Completion of a portfolio and a summative evaluation of language skills required.

An intensive study of a selected problem by an individual or group under the direction of a member of the faculty.

Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member.

Analysis and discussion of representative works from the medieval era to the 18th century. Conducted in Spanish.

Analysis and discussion of representative works from the 19th century to the present. Conducted in Spanish.

A survey of major 20th century Mexican American writers and their cultural heritage in the United States. Genres for consideration include short story, poetry, novel, and drama. Conducted in Spanish.

A study of the development of literary genres featuring representative works from Mexican, Central, and South American writers from the pre-Columbian period to the Mexican revolution. Conducted in Spanish.

A study of the Latin American narrative from the Mexican revolution to the present day. Conducted in Spanish.

A study of a literary genre or period of Hispanic literature or film. Conducted in Spanish.

An intensive one-on-one tutorial required of those enrolled in College Composition courses designated as WRI 1010, WRI 1015, or WRI 1016 whose SAT or ACT scores qualify them, or who demonstrate on the assessment exam the need for extra instruction and support regarding the process of writing thesis-based manuscripts. Attention is given to grammatical correctness, sentence-level conventions, thesis construction, and coherence among well-developed paragraphs.

A first-semester integrative composition experience that serves the PLNU LEAP program. The course emphasizes critical thinking and idea development, and it encourages reflection on a wide array of topics and issues related to writing in the disciplines, all drawn from the first-year experience.

A comprehensive first-year composition experience in reading, writing, and critical thinking, centered on essay and research writing. The course emphasizes the processes of writing thesis-based manuscripts as an evolving product, with attention to sentence-level conventions and coherence among well-developed paragraphs. Library research and writing the source-based essay are major components of the course.

A first-year composition experience in reading, writing, and critical thinking, centered on the essay. The course emphasizes the processes of writing thesis-based manuscripts as an evolving product, with attention to sentence-level conventions and coherence among well-developed paragraphs.

A first-year composition experience in reading, writing, and critical thinking, centered on the research essay. The course emphasizes the process of writing as well as the manuscript as an evolving product. Library research and writing the source-based essay are the major components of the course.

Hands-on production of PLNU's literary magazine, from theme to finished product. Open to all students.

A general introduction and overview of creative writing (including practice in poetry, fiction, drama, and creative nonfiction) that serves majors, potential majors, and other interested students. Attention will be given to methodology in teaching creative writing.

Comprehensive instruction and guided workshop in writing poetry. Attention is also given to methodology in teaching poetry writing and to finding publication.

Comprehensive instruction and guided workshop in writing fiction. Attention is also given to methodology in teaching fiction writing and to finding publication.

Comprehensive instruction and guided workshop in creative nonfiction writing, including personal essays and memoirs. Attention is also given to methodology in teaching nonfiction writing and to finding publication.

Strategies for success in professional writing. Students will produce a portfolio of professional writing geared toward success in starting their career path beyond graduation.

A course designed to educate students in the individualized instruction of writing. The course concentrates on theory and pedagogy and on ways to respond effectively to student writing, in the classroom as well as in a writing center. Particular attention is given to the concrete application of writing theories to student work.

A hands-on study of writing in the service of the literary community as well as for other communities in which students find themselves interested.

A senior-level capstone course for Writing majors and an advanced course for non-majors providing guided workshops, advanced practice, and advanced instruction in writing techniques and publication strategies used by professional writers.

A supervised experience in which the student works off campus in an established media business or public service media company.

An intensive study of a selected problem by an individual or group under the direction of a member of the faculty.

Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member.

An advanced introduction and overview of creative writing (including practice in writing and workshopping poetry, fiction, and nonfiction).

Advanced instruction and guided workshop in writing poetry. Attention is also given to methodology in teaching poetry writing and to finding publication.

Advanced instruction and guided workshop in writing fiction. Attention is also given to methodology in teaching fiction writing and to finding publication.

Advanced instruction and guided workshop in nonfiction writing. Attention is also given to methodology in teaching nonfiction writing and to finding publication.

A survey of the process, forms, and techniques for writing scripts for television and film. This includes advertising and public service announcements (PSAs), documentary, corporate training and promotion, news and sports, interview shows, reality shows, drama, comedy, and short films. This course also includes the laws and ethics of scriptwriting, and preparing for working in the television and film media.

Advanced instruction and guided workshop in a special topic in writing. Topics might include comics, bookmaking, publishing, and experimental forms, among others. Attention is also given to methodology in teaching writing and to finding publication.