Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
British Literature III American Literature I American Literature II
Single Subject Pedagogy CSET Preparation Class Secondary Curriculum
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 1.
ENGL 253 ENGL 281 ENGL 282 ENGL 283
LEDU 433 ENGL 433 LEDU 436 LEDU 437
Race and Ethnicity in American Literature
Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork
Credit(s): 3. The following courses comprise the rest of the English core: ENGL 290 World Literature Credit(s): 3. ENGL 360 Studies in American Literature Credit(s): 3. ENGL 370 Studies in English Literature Credit(s): 3. ENGL 390 Introduction to Critical Theory Credit(s): 3. ENGL 400 Introduction to Shakespeare Credit(s): 3. Concentrations Generalist For those wishing more flexibility in their schedules, the Generalist track requires at least 12 credits in upper- division English electives in addition to the core courses listed above. Elective Requirements Choose at least 12 credits of upper-division English electives. Writing For those seeking to supplement their study of literature with theoretical and vocational training in writing. Concentration-Specific Requirements This concentration requires students to take four specialized courses in writing in addition to the English core courses.
Student teaching may be completed at the graduate level: LEDU 450 Secondary Student Teaching I
Credit(s): 6. Credit(s): 6.
Secondary Student Teaching II
LEDU 452
English, Minor Minor Requirements
An English Minor is offered upon the completion of 18 credits, 12 of which must be upper-division (of these 12, 6 must be taken on Biola’s campus). Elective Requirements Choose six courses selected from the ENGL course list (excluding ENGL 151-171).
Courses English (ENGL)
ENGL 100 - Basic Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing Reading and discussion of ideas and methods in writing, stressing fundamentals of grammar, punctuation, spelling and paragraph writing, along with critical thinking persuasion and evaluation. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours of lecture, two hours of lab. Note(s): All students scoring less than 470 on the critical reading section of the SAT (or 19 ACT) exam must enroll in ENGL 100. Undergraduate students finishing ENGL 171 in ELSP must take ENGL 100 within the first term of residence. This course is a prerequisite to ENGL 113. Credit(s): 3. stressing critical thinking, persuasion and evaluation; experience in writing a variety of expository and persuasive essays. Note(s): Students scoring 470 or higher on the critical reading section of the SAT (or 19 ACT) exam may enroll in ENGL 112. Prerequisite to ENGL 113. Credit(s): 3. ENGL 113 - Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing II A continuation of 100 or 112, this course uses literary works as content for reading and discussion of ideas and methods in writing, stressing critical thinking, persuasion and evaluation; experience in writing essays and the research paper. Prerequisite(s): 100 or 112. Note(s): Required. Credit(s): 3. ENGL 112 - Studies in Critical Thinking and Writing I Reading and discussion of ideas and methods in writing, ENGL 210 - Writing for Competency Intensive practice in writing at the college level. Designed for the students who have not satisfactorily fulfilled their department’s WCR (Writing Competency Requirement) as described in the General Studies section. A grade of C+ or better will fulfill the competency requirement. Prerequisite(s): English 100 or 112; 113; two unsuccessful attempts to complete GNRC 300. ELSP students must have passed the EDET. Credit(s): 3. ENGL 220 - Literature and Film Designed to fulfill the general education literature requirement. Comparison of fictional and dramatic texts with their cinematic
Advanced Composition Creative Writing: Poetry Creative Writing: Fiction
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
ENGL 340 ENGL 343 ENGL 344 ENGL 410
Studies in Specialized Writing
Secondary Instruction For those interested in teaching English at the high school level, this concentration provides coursework that, combined with successfully passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), leads to a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English. The Secondary Instruction concentration consists of 43 credits. The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor.
General Education Requirements PSYC 200 COMM 280 Oral Interpretation Concentration-Specific Requirements LEDU 301 Introduction to Teaching Introduction to Psychology
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Psychological Foundations of Education
LEDU 330
Credit(s): 3.
Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Secondary Content Area Reading
LEDU 341
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 425
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