Studies in Major Authors. ..................................................... 3 An in-depth study of the works of one or more significant authors with attention to the chronological development of the author’s style, main themes and relationship to the literary tradition. Sections offered include such authors as: Chaucer, Milton, Wordsworth and Coleridge, Faulkner and Hemingway. Prerequisites: 100 or 110A, 110B; 220 or 230 or 251 or 252 or 281 or 282 or consent. History of Critical Theory: Plato to T.S. Eliot.................... 3 A historical overview of literary and critical theory from its origins in Greek thought through the late 19th century. The course will focus on the changing definitions of literature as well as the evolution of critical approaches and debate across time. Prerequisites: 100 or 110A, 110B; 220 or 230 or 251 or 252 or 281 or 282 or consent. Junior / Senior standing. Contemporary Literary Theory........................................... 3 An overview of the major concepts in the 20th-century literary theory and an introduction to the major approaches in contemporary critical theory, including formalism, myth criticism, hermeneutics, deconstruction, feminism, psycho- analytic criticism, Marxism, post-colonial theory and the new historicism. Prerequisites: 251, 252, 451 and junior standing / consent. Studies in Literary Genre....................................................... 3 Studies in a specific literary genre such as, poetry, drama, the novel and film. Prerequisites: 100 or 110A, 110B; 220 or 230 or 251 or 252 or 281 or 282 or consent. Honors Seminar. ...................................................................... 3 An honors research project developed in consultation with a faculty advisor and approved by an English faculty commit- tee which includes the department chair. Students seeking to extend their previous work in a particular author, period, genre, or critical approach through the development of more advanced research and writing skills are encouraged to apply. This course is especially recommended for those planning to continue literary study on the graduate level. Interested stu- dents should submit their qualifications and proposals to the course instructor whose approval is required for enrollment. Prerequisites: 100 or 110A, 110B; 220 or 230 or 251 or 252 or 281 or 282 or consent. Junior / Senior standing. English Practicum................................................................. 1-3 Practical experience in English teaching, editing and/or research at the college level. Limited enrollment. Prerequisites: 100 or 110A, 110B; 220 or 230 or 251 or 252 or 281 or 282 or consent.
ENGL 440
History
Administered by the Department of History, Government & Social Science
Faculty Acting Chair: . ......................................................Todd Pickett, Ph.D. Professors: ...................................................................Peters, Wilshire Associate Professor: .......................................................... J.M. Rood Assistant Professors: ............................Christensen, Gruendyke, ............................................................................... P. Rood, Wamagatta Mission The mission of the Department of History, Government, & Social Science is to foster a community of learners, who, as lovers of truth study history, political science, and geography. In recogni- tion of both the dignity and depravity of humankind, our aim is to develop insight into past and present civilizations based upon our acknowledgement of God’s providence, the dependability of His promises, and His redemptive purpose on earth. Through the rigors of our disciplines, we prepare our students to influence and transform the world for Jesus Christ through their lives and voca- tions in obedience to the Greatest Commandment and the Great Commission. Learning Outcomes The department objectives are to increase the student's general knowledge and understanding of history, to encourage analyti- cal thinking in dealing with historical problems, including the relationship of Christianity to culture, to enhance proficiency in research and writing, and to stimulate interest in the reading of literature bearing on the discipline. Offerings in geography are designed to develop understanding of and appreciation for the physical and cultural landscapes. Emphasis is on regional studies. Those interested in acquiring a background in physical geography are urged to take physical science and geography survey. Degree Program A Bachelor of Arts degree in History is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. The student is required to take History 107 and 208 (which will meet the general education requirement) before taking upper division courses in history. The history major requires the completion of 30 units beyond the general education requirement, 24 of which must be upper division including 327, 480 or 490 and 491 (see History Honors Program below). Political Science 225 is required as a supporting course. A concentration of 12 units of course work in one of the following areas: Asian Civilization, Civilization of the Americas or European Civilization and the remaining 12 units to be chosen from History.
ENGL 451
ENGL 452
ENGL 460
ENGL 471
ENGL 490
History majors preparing for graduate school should include a foreign language in their program with advice of the department.
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Undergraduate Programs
2007–2009 Catalog
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