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.
• ENGL 390 - Introduction to Critical Theory Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 400 - Introduction to Shakespeare Unit(s): 3. English Concentrations Generalist For those wishing more flexibility in their schedules, the Generalist track (36 units) requires at least 12 units in elective upper-division English offerings in addition to the core courses listed above. Global & Ethnic Literatures For those desiring exposure to more diverse literary traditions, this concentration (36 units) requires students to take specialized classes in Comparative Literature, World Literature, and Studies in Ethnic Literature. The following courses are required: • ENGL 283 - Race & Ethnicity in American Literature Unit(s): 3. Must be taken toward fulfilling the English core requirements. • ENGL 420 - Studies in Comparative Literature Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 481 - Studies in World Literature Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 482 - Studies in Ethnic Literature Unit(s): 3. • One upper-division English elective Writing For those seeking to supplement their study of literature with theoretical and vocational training in writing, this concentration (36 units) requires students to take four specialized studies in writing in addition to the English core courses. • ENGL 340 - Advanced Composition Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 343 - Creative Writing: Poetry Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 344 - Creative Writing: Fiction Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 410 - Studies in Specialized Writing Unit(s): 3. 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 units. In addition to the English core, students in this concentration are required to take seven teacher preparation courses. The following courses are to be taken. • LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 330 - Psychological Foundations of Education Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 341 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 425 - Secondary Content Area Reading Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 433 - Single Subject Pedagogy Unit(s): 2. • ENGL 433 - CSET Preparation Class Unit(s): 1. • LEDU 436 - Secondary Curriculum Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 437 - Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork Unit(s): 1. Student teaching may be completed at the graduate level: • LEDU 450 - Secondary Student Teaching I Unit(s): 6. • LEDU 452 - Secondary Student Teaching II Unit(s): 6. Note: The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new
Honors Graduate School Preparation For those committed to rigorous professional training in preparation for graduate study in English, application can be made for admission to this concentration, which requires 42 units. Having first registered as generalists or declared one of the other tracks, candidates may apply to the concentration after three semesters of undergraduate study, having attained at least a 3.8 GPA in their major or having obtained departmental consent. Students then take the six specialized upper-division courses listed below in addition to the English core. • ENGL 340 - Advanced Composition Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 454 - Studies in Literary Theory Unit(s): 3. Complete two sections of ENGL 454. • ENGL 471 - Honors Seminar Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 490 - English Practicum Unit(s): 1 - 3. • ENGL 491 - Senior Thesis Unit(s): 3.
English Minor Minor Requirements
An English Minor is offered upon the completion of 18 units, 12 of which must be upper division. (Of these 12, 6 must be taken on Biola ʼ s campus.) The minor consists of six classes selected from the ENGL course list (excluding ENGL 151 - 171). Courses (ENGL) ENGL 100 - Basic Studies in Critical Thinking & 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. International students scoring below 480 on the verbal section of the SAT II (and under 510 on the SAT II Writing Exam, if applicable) and undergraduate students finishing ENGL 171 in ELSP must take ENGL 100 within the first term of residence. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours of lecture, two hours of lab. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite to 113. Unit(s): 3. ENGL 112 - Studies in Critical Thinking & Writing I Reading and discussion of ideas and methods in writing, stressing critical thinking, persuasion and evaluation; experience in writing a variety of expository and persuasive essays. Students scoring 480 or higher on the verbal section of the SAT or 510 or higher on the SAT II Writing Exam may enroll in ENGL 112. Prerequisite(s): to 113. Unit(s): 3. ENGL 113 - Studies in Critical Thinking & 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 Intensive practice in writing at the college level. Designed for the students who have not satisfactorily fulfilled their department ʼ 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. Fee: $25. Unit(s): 3. 112. Note(s): Required. Unit(s): 3. ENGL 210 - Writing for Competency
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