2013 Fall

• ENGL 465-001 COMPOSITION THEORY
  Explores current theories and research on writing process and product. Topics include: definitions of writing; rhetorical contexts; heuristics for pre-writing, writing and rewriting; questions of arrangement, style, grammar, mechanics and assessment. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 103. Three hours per week with enhancement.

• ENGL 467-151 HIST & THEORY OF RHETORIC
  Study of how changing views of rhetoric affect public attitudes toward writing and influence writing instruction in schools and universities. Emphasizes shifting views toward style, argument and the relationship between persuasion and knowledge. May not receive credit for both ENGL 470 and ENGL 467. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 103. Three hours per week with enhancement.

• ENGL 530-003 DIRECTED RESEARCH
  Preparation of optional research project in master’s degree program under department supervision.

• ENGL 565-001 COMPOSITION THEORY
  Explores current theories and research on writing process and product. Topics include: definitions of writing; rhetorical contexts; heuristics for pre-writing, writing and rewriting; questions of arrangement, style, grammar, mechanics and assessment. May be offered for undergraduate or graduate credit. Prerequisite: C or better in ENGL 102. Three hours per week.

• ENGL 567-152 HIST & THEORY OF RHETORIC
  Study of how changing views of rhetoric affect public attitudes toward writing and influence writing instruction in schools and universities. Emphasizes shifting views toward style, argument and the relationship between persuasion and knowledge. Cannot receive credit for both ENGL 470 and ENGL 467. May be offered for undergraduate or graduate credit. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Three hours per week.

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Awards(s)

Elizabeth Curtin (1995). Distinguished Faculty Award - Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD.
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Presentations

Curtin, E. (2009). Tradition honored, tradition challenged: The role of Aristotelian concepts in Sarah Palin's acceptance speech. Included in the panel: Not since Geraldine Ferraro. Presented at the Eastern Communication Association, Philadelphia, PA. Presented at Eastern Communication Association, Philadelphia, PA.
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Curtin, E. & Clarke, J. C. (2009). An Analysis of Teaching of Psychology Abstracts. Presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference. Presented at Easern Psychological Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Curtin, E. & Clarke, J.C. (2009). The readability of Teaching of Psychology abstracts. Presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Presented at Eastern Psychological Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Curtin, E. & Clarke, J.C. (2009). Where have all the colons gone. Presented at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Presented at Eastern Psychological Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
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• Dr. Gary Harrington Named Fulbright Distinguished Chair
  Thursday, August 19, 2010
• SU Launches English Language Institute
  Friday, June 18, 2010

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