DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Objectives. The Department of English has five objectives: the understanding of language as a means of communication; the ability to speak and write with clarity of thought and mechanical correctnrss; an understanding of literature as a record of the development of human thought and the reflection of human history; the appreci ation and enjoyment of good literature; and an acquaintance of the literary heritage of the English speaking world. Departmental Requirements for a Major in English. The student majoring in this Department must take the following courses: English '204, 300, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 401 , 403, 404, 406, 408, and 410; Speech '21'2, '2'24, and 308; History '205; Sociology 20'2; Psychology 301, 30'2, and 405; Foreign Language, twelve units (Ger man or French recommended); Bible '206 and 301, 30'2, or four units of Doctrine; Doctrine, two units. 5'2. REMEDIAL READING. (0) Improving speed, comprehension, and retention in reading skills. Primarily for freshmen, but open to all students. 101-10'2. BASIC LANGUAGE, READING, AND COMPOSITION. (3, 3) • Changes and growth in l anguage development, with emphasis on the fundamental elements underlying the structure of spoken and written English. Reading improve ment and further training in composition. Eng. 101 is prerequisite for 10'2. '204. INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION. (3) The application of the fundamentals of writing to the preparation of long compo Selected reading in areas (or periods) of deficiency of the student, as determined by consultation with the instructor. Periodic reports and a term paper in the field of major interest. 301 -30'2. ENGLISH LITERATURE. (3-3) A survey of the poetry and prose from Beowulf to the present including some of the masterpieces. Eng. 301 is prerequisite for 30'2. 304. MILTON. ('2) A study of the prose and poetry of Milton's more important works. 305. BIOGRAPHY. ('2) A study of Christian biographies and autobiographies showing the operation of God through human life in all centuries of the Christian era. 307. WRITERS OF THE REFORMATION PERIOD. ('2) A course intended to acquaint the student with the writings of Wycliffe, Luthe,, Erasmus, Zwingli, Calvin, and others. 308. ETYMOLOGY. (2) The background of the English language, including prefixes, suffixes, Latin and Greek roots, and their derivatives. •Students who fail to pass the English Placement Test will take 101B instead of 101A. 101B will give three hours credit but will meet four hours per week. 43 sitions in each of the writing forms. 300. DIRECTED READING. (1-3)
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