Department of English
Professors: Arthur , Doland , McGahey, Saunders Associate Professors: Gilman , McDougal , W. Shanebeck (chairman) Assistant Professor: Bundy
Objectives: The Department of English ha s five objectives: the understanding of language as a means of commun ication ; the ability to speak and write with clarity of thought and mechanical correctness ; an understanding of literature as a record of the development of human thought and the reflection of human history; the appreciation and enjoyment of good literature ; and an acquaintance with the literary heritage of the English-speaking world. History 207 or 208 is recommended for all English majors. Department Major: 30 units , of which 24 must be upper division. 6 units of English 250 Introductory Studies in Literature: English Literature are required for the major and are prerequisite to upper division courses in the major. The student must also complete 3 units of 450 Advanced Studies in Literature: Literary Criticism and select at least three units from 350 , 360 , 370, 440. Remaining units may be completed in any of the upper division English course offerings, except that no more than 3 unit s should be completed in 330. Department Minor: 18 units , of which 12 must be upper division. The student must select units from three or more of the courses listed above. Note: Unless otherwise stated , a course may be repeated with different content (section title) . 110 STUDIES IN CRITICISM & COMPOSITION (3, 3) Sections A & B. Reading , discussion of ideas and methods of writing, stressing logic , persuasion , and evaluation ; experience in writing essays and the research paper. Both sections required ; however , students receiving a grade of A their fir st semester do not take a second semester. Section A not prerequisite to Section B. Section C Required of al l students whose native language is other than English. Practice in reading improvement , vocabulary building, and written composition; drill in intonation of American English ; culturally oriented. Student must complete sect ion A or B following sat isfactory completion of sect ion C. 230 INTRODUCTORY STUDIES IN JOURNALISM (3, 3) Sections A & B. Fundamentals of journalistic theory and practice. Both sections may be taken . 250 INTRODUCTORY STUDIES IN LITERATURE (3) Designed to fulfill the general education literature requirement and as a prerequisite for advanced studies in literature . Sections offered every semester in specific areas: English Literature, American Literature , World Literature. Prerequisite: Eng . 110. 330 STUDIES IN WRITING (3) Theory and practice in the various types of writing , aiming at publication. One or more sections offered every year in areas such as: Creative Writ ing , Research and Writing, Wr iting for Publication . 350 STUDIES IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (3) Both standard and specialized offerings in English language studies. One or more sections
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