Summer 2025 Course Offerings

  • ENGL 105 & ENGL 105L: Comp I
  • ENGL 115: English Comp II
  • ENGL 210: Intro to American Lit
  • ENGL 301: Intro to Linguistics
  • ENGL 325: Technical Writing
  • SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I
  • SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II

English 105: English Composition I
Dr. Sean Miller, Dr. Kathy Pollock

  • A writing course that stresses exposition and argumentation and introduces students to library research. Employs selected readings to illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies and to enhance critical reading skills.

English 105L: English Composition Practicum
Dr. Kathy Pollock

  • A supplementary review of instruction in exposition, argumentation, and library research in English 105. This review builds upon the assignments in English 105 to emphasize and enhance writing strategies and critical reading skills.

English 115: English Composition II
Dr. James Curtis, Dr. Sean Miller

  • A writing course that further develops the writing, research, and critical reading skills acquired in English 105. Students will engage with a variety of writing genres and rhetorical modes, including analysis, description, and evaluation; students will also learn how to write collaboratively. Course content and writing projects will be oriented around a theme of the instructor’s choosing.

English 210: Introduction to American Literature
Dr. James Curtis

  • The study of major American authors from the colonial through the modern periods. Emphasizes such writers as Edwards, Franklin, Whitman, Hawthorne, Dickinson, Twain, Eliot, and Faulkner.

English 301: Introduction to Linguistics
Dr. Matthew Pollock

  • This online, accelerated version of English301 introduces students to key concepts related to language, focusing on the components that make up human speech. This includes examining speech sounds (phonetics and phonology), individual units of meaning (morphology, semantics), the way meaning is developed in utterances (syntax), and how all these components are affected by speech goals and social realities of the linguistic context in which speech is produced (pragmatics and sociolinguistics). Students will come to understand how language is structured and develop the skills necessary to understand the influence of regional variation, linguistic power, and identity on the way language changes around us every day.

English 325: Technical Writing
Kristie Weeks

  • In a world where information is abundant yet often confusing, effective technical writing stands out as an essential skill. This class will guide you in transforming complex concepts into clear, accessible communication. You’ll create instructional guides, develop career-related materials, write a researched proposal, and design a website to learn the nuances of online content creation. Whether your career path leads to engineering, IT, healthcare, or any field that requires precise communication, this course will equip you with the essential skills to thrive. You’ll explore:
  • Principles of Clarity: Master the fundamentals of clear communication and learn how to structure documents for maximum impact.
  • Audience Analysis: Develop techniques for understanding and addressing the needs of diverse readers.
  • Document Design: Learn document design principles to ensure your documents are informative and engaging.
  • Real-World Applications: Participate in practical projects that mimic real-world scenarios.

Join us for an engaging experience that will empower you to communicate information clearly and confidently!

Spanish 101: Elementary Spanish I
Dr. Sam Cannon

  • The course focuses on introducing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish, while building vocabulary, learning basic rules and terminology of Spanish grammar, and introducing Hispanic cultures in order to communicate in an accurate, effective, and informed manner within a variety of sociocultural situations. You will develop communication skills that include cultural and global literacy and oral presentation competence, which are fostered through a comprehensive focus in class on speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish, while building vocabulary, learning basic rules and terminology of Spanish grammar, and introducing Hispanic cultures in order to communicate in an accurate, effective, and informed manner within a variety of sociocultural situations. You will learn how to talk in the present tense, build beginning sentences in Spanish, learn vocabulary about daily objects, and parse written and spoken Spanish texts.

SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II
Dr. Matthew Pollock

  • This course focuses on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish, while building vocabulary, learning rules and terminology of Spanish grammar, and exploring Hispanic cultures in order to communicate in an accurate, effective, and informed manner within a variety of sociocultural situations. Extending from SPAN 101, this course is focused on further developing and broadening communication skills that include cultural and global literacy and oral presentation competence. These competencies will be fostered through a comprehensive focus in class on speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish, while building vocabulary, learning intermediate rules and terminology of Spanish grammar, and introducing Hispanic cultures in order to communicate in an accurate, effective, and informed manner within a variety of sociocultural situations. You will learn how to talk about professions, holidays and calendar events, weather, and food, and how to develop commands and reflexive statements in Spanish.

Fall 2025 Course Offerings

  • ENGL 105 & ENGL 105L: Comp I
  • ENGL 115: English Comp II
  • ENGL 200: Introduction to Literary Studies
  • ENGL 205: Survey of British Lit I
  • ENGL 210: Intro to American Lit
  • ENGL 215: Intro to Fiction
  • ENGL 226: Advanced Comp
  • ENGL 301: Intro to Linguistics
  • ENGL 325: Technical Writing
  • ENGL 407/607: Body and Soul in Medieval Texts
  • ENGL 450/650: The British Victorian Period
  • ENGL 470/670: The Romantic Movement in American Lit 
  • ENGL 499: Writing Internship
  • GERM 101: Elementary German I
  • GERM 102: Elementary German II
  • LA 703: MLA Capstone
  • SPAN 101: Elementary Spanish I
  • SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II
  • SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish 
  • SPAN 405/HUM490/690: Latin American Cinema

English 105: English Composition I 
Dr. James Curtis, David Gaither, Dr. Jonathan Gill, Rachel Hoffnung, Dr. Kathy Pollock 

  • A writing course that stresses exposition and argumentation and introduces students to library research. Employs selected readings to illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies and to enhance critical reading skills. 

English 105L: English Composition Practicum 
Dr. Sean Miller 

  • A supplementary review of instruction in exposition, argumentation, and library research in English 105. This review builds upon the assignments in English 105 to emphasize and enhance writing strategies and critical reading skills. 

English 115: English Composition II 
Dr. James Curtis, Dr. Kathy Pollock, TBA 

  • A writing course that further develops the writing, research, and critical reading skills acquired in English 105. Students will engage with a variety of writing genres and rhetorical modes, including analysis, description, and evaluation; students will also learn how to write collaboratively. Course content and writing projects will be oriented around a theme of the instructor’s choosing. 

English 200: Introduction to Literary Studies 
Dr. James Curtis 

  • This course introduces students to the formal study of literature, and to trends in criticism and theory. Students learn techniques of close contextual reading, interpretive strategies, techniques of literary analysis, and strategies for writing effective analytical papers. The course also provides a hands-on guide to literary research, including electronic databases and the internet. 

English 205: Survey of British Literature I 
Dr. Jonathan Gill  

  • In this course, we read some of the greatest works of literature ever written in the English language. We pay particular attention to how the knights of King Arthur model a hero’s journey and then see how that heroic narrative is upended with characters such as Sir Gawain or the tragic heroes of Renaissance drama. Along the way, we play trivia games, listen to music pertinent to the readings, and analyze Youtube videos. The course covers approximately one thousand years of British history, from the Anglo-Saxon days to the Restoration. We will learn to analyze works of literature in terms of what roles they play for their community as well as how they depict the human condition intellectually, emotionally, and existentially. Students will learn to recognize literary devices through close-reading and incorporate those devices into a well-informed interpretation of a text. 

English 210: Introduction to American Literature 
Dr. James Curtis, Dr. Evan Reibsome 

  • The study of major American authors from the colonial through the modern periods. Emphasizes such writers as Edwards, Franklin, Whitman, Hawthorne, Dickinson, Twain, Eliot, and Faulkner. 

English 215: Introduction to Fiction 
Cleatta Morris 

  • This course focuses on the short story and novel genres with particular emphasis on the journey of the hero. Students enjoy an eclectic collection of short stories (classic to contemporary, comedy, suspense, fantasy, science fiction, Western, war, and more) and the novel The Hobbit. We explore the importance of literature, how it both reflects and influences society by looking at the cultural and historical aspects of the works. Along the way, we examine how writers use characterization, plot, symbolism/archetypes, theme, setting, point of view, and other elements of storytelling to explore what it means to be human and to entertain and engage the audience. 

English 215: Introduction to Fiction 
Dr. Jonathan Gill 

  • In this course we explore some of the great short stories and novellas of the past two hundred years. Particular attention is placed on the moments of decision and moments of delusion that occur at critical junctures in the fiction. We read fantasy, existentialism, Russian literature, and magical realism, among other genres. Students will learn some of the fundamental concepts of storytelling, such as characterization, archetypes, narrative structures, theme, and imagery. By applying those concepts, we situate fiction within societal, psychological, and ethical dynamics. The novels for this class are The Hobbit and Pale Fire. 

English 226: Advanced Composition  
Dr. Sean Miller 

  • A generalized writing course for those wishing to improve their ability to communicate to a non-technical audience. Gives some attention to argumentation but focuses on exposition, description, and narration. 

English 301: Introduction to Linguistics 
Dr. Matthew Pollock 

  • This online, accelerated version of English301 introduces students to key concepts related to language, focusing on the components that make up human speech. This includes examining speech sounds (phonetics and phonology), individual units of meaning (morphology, semantics), the way meaning is developed in utterances (syntax), and how all these components are affected by speech goals and social realities of the linguistic context in which speech is produced (pragmatics and sociolinguistics). Students will come to understand how language is structured and develop the skills necessary to understand the influence of regional variation, linguistic power, and identity on the way language changes around us every day. 

English 325: Technical Writing 
Kristie Weeks 

Online (AP2/1D) and in-person 

  • In a world where information is abundant yet often confusing, effective technical writing stands out as an essential skill. This class will guide you in transforming complex concepts into clear, accessible communication. You’ll create instructional guides, develop career-related materials, write a researched proposal, and design a website to learn the nuances of online content creation. Whether your career path leads to engineering, IT, healthcare, or any field that requires precise communication, this course will equip you with the essential skills to thrive. You’ll explore: 
  • Principles of Clarity: Master the fundamentals of clear communication and learn how to structure documents for maximum impact. 
  • Audience Analysis: Develop techniques for understanding and addressing the needs of diverse readers. 
  • Document Design: Learn document design principles to ensure your documents are informative and engaging. 
  • Real-World Applications: Participate in practical projects that mimic real-world scenarios. 

Join us for an engaging experience that will empower you to communicate information clearly and confidently! 

English 325: Technical Writing 
Cleatta Morris 

  • This course focuses on professional writing in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on audience and purpose to create clear, effective documents. Students will develop their writing, research, and critical thinking skills through practical application of grammar, mechanics, tone, organizational patterns, and audience analysis to craft such documents as letters, memos, promotional material, reports, and proposals.  

English 407/607: Body and Soul in Medieval Texts 
Dr. Helen Taylor 

  • In this course we will read a variety of texts, some in the original Middle English, and some in translation, which reveal the ways that medieval men and women thought about the body. In an era before psychology, mental health was construed as spiritual health in a struggle by the soul for control of the body. The medieval Church taught that the body was inherently lustful and sinful, and must be subdued through prayer, meditation, fasting, and even flagellation in order to achieve Christian perfection. Consequently, art and literature seem obsessed with virginity, transformations, food, torture, and the suffering of the human body of Christ. We will follow this fascination with the body in works by Chaucer, the Pearl-poet, Margery Kempe, and a whole host of writers known as “Anonymous.” We will read saints’ lives (full of graphic scenes of mutilation), romances (where people change into horrible monsters), devotional guides, accounts of mystical visions, and a work written for three women who had themselves bricked up in the wall of a church in order to devote their lives to God. 

English 450/650: The British Victorian Period
TBA 

  • A study of British literature from the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837 to her death in 1901. Emphasizes such writers as the Brownings, Tennyson, Arnold, the Rossettis, Carlyle, Ruskin, and Pater. 

English 470/670: The Romantic Movement in American Literature 
Dr. Evan Reibsome 

  • A survey of American literature from about 1820 to the Civil War. Emphasizes such authors as Irving, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, Douglass, Whitman, and Dickinson. 

English 499: Writing Internship 
Dr. Sean Miller 

  • A writing course offering professional writing experience for English majors or students in the Writing Specialization. May involve on campus appointment or writing and editing for a local business or governmental agency. Ten to fifteen hours of lab per week. Grading is on a pass/no credit basis. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours. Students will work with English and Foreign Languages faculty and its many committees (Writing and Recruitment, News Letter, Media Lab, Artificial Intelligence, etc.) to produce various documents and multimodal texts, e.g., minutes, correspondence, posters, course flyers, social media posts, etc. Students will engage the many modalities and genres of writing for/in an English department. 

German 101: Elementary German I 
Dr. Mark Grüttner 

  • A study of the fundamentals of German grammar, with special emphasis given to aural-oral practice in the language. Grammar, conversation, aural comprehension, and elementary reading selections. We will approach the German language and culture by engaging in different activities. The main emphasis is on reading, writing, grammatical and cultural understanding. Continuous practice will be assessed through weekly assignments. Regular attendance is essential for academic success in this course. Attendance is essential for academic success in this course. 

German 102: Elementary German II 
Dr. Mark Grüttner 

  • Following German 101 or credit by examination, this is a continued study of the fundamentals of German grammar, with special emphasis given to aural-oral practice in the language. Grammar, conversation, aural comprehension, and elementary reading selections. We will approach the German language and culture by engaging in different activities. The main emphasis is on reading, writing, viewing, grammatical and cultural understanding. Continuous practice will be assessed through weekly assignments. Attendance is essential for academic success in this course. 

LA 703: MLA Capstone 
Dr. Evan Reibsome 

  • This course serves as a culmination of your experience in the MLA program at LSUS. It provides you with an opportunity to draw upon your previous coursework to address a contemporary issue of importance to you, your community, and/or your future career path. 

Spanish 101: Elementary Spanish I 
Dr. Sam Cannon 

  • The course focuses on introducing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish, while building vocabulary, learning basic rules and terminology of Spanish grammar, and introducing Hispanic cultures in order to communicate in an accurate, effective, and informed manner within a variety of sociocultural situations. You will develop communication skills that include cultural and global literacy and oral presentation competence, which are fostered through a comprehensive focus in class on speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish, while building vocabulary, learning basic rules and terminology of Spanish grammar, and introducing Hispanic cultures in order to communicate in an accurate, effective, and informed manner within a variety of sociocultural situations. You will learn how to talk in the present tense, build beginning sentences in Spanish, learn vocabulary about daily objects, and parse written and spoken Spanish texts.  

SPAN 102: Elementary Spanish II 
Dr. Matthew Pollock 

  • This course focuses on developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish, while building vocabulary, learning rules and terminology of Spanish grammar, and exploring Hispanic cultures in order to communicate in an accurate, effective, and informed manner within a variety of sociocultural situations. Extending from SPAN 101, this course is focused on further developing and broadening communication skills that include cultural and global literacy and oral presentation competence. These competencies will be fostered through a comprehensive focus in class on speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish, while building vocabulary, learning intermediate rules and terminology of Spanish grammar, and introducing Hispanic cultures in order to communicate in an accurate, effective, and informed manner within a variety of sociocultural situations. You will learn how to talk about professions, holidays and calendar events, weather, and food, and how to develop commands and reflexive statements in Spanish. 

SPAN 201: Intermediate Spanish 
Dr. Sam Cannon 

  • This course focuses on reinforcing and expanding speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Spanish, building vocabulary, learning rules and terminology of Spanish grammar, and exploring Hispanic cultures in order to communicate in an accurate, effective, and informed manner within a variety of sociocultural situations. In the course, you will talk about topics related to art, sports, family, and travel. You will learn how to talk about events in the past, and how to apply this grammar to culturally relevant topics. 

SPAN 405/HUM 490/690: Latin American Cinema 
Dr. Sam Cannon 

  • The development of the cinema in Latin America from its origins to the present. Films are approached in a historical, sociopolitical, literary, and aesthetic context. Films are in Spanish with English subtitles, and lectures and class discussions are conducted in English. 

 

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