instructor. Permission of the department required. May be repeated for a maximum of three units.
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William D. Shanebeck , Chairman 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 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 units 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 ti tie). 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 first semester do not take a second semester. Section A not prerequisite to Section B. Section C Required of all 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 section A or B following satisfactory completion of section 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 Writing, Research and Writing, Writing 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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