58 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
420 Studies in Comparative Literature (3) Comparative studies of a specific cultural literature. Sections offered in areas such as: African, Spanish, Russian, Jewish, German literature. Prerequisite: 250, 251, or 252 or consent. 430 Special Studies in Literature (3) Studies in general areas of literary inter est such as film and literature, science fic tion and folklore or in such specific literary topics as women's literature or life writings. Prerequisite: 250, 251, or 252 or consent. 440 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 lit erary tradition. Sections offered include such authors as: Chaucer, Milton, Wordsworth and Coleridge, Faulkner and Hemingway. Prerequisite: 250, 251, or 252 or consent. 450 Studies in Literary Criticism (3) Studies in the history of criticism, con temporary literary theory and application of the principles of literary analysis. Prerequisite: 250, 251, or 252 or consent. 460 Studies in Literary Genre (3) Studies in a specific literary genre such as, poetry, drama, the novel and film. Prerequisite: 250, 251, or 252 or consent. 470 Seminar (1) Reading, research and discussion in areas not usually included in the standard English curriculum. Three units required for English majors, junior or senior stand ing required. Not restricted to English ma jors. Only one unit in one semester may be repeated for a maximum of four units to ward graduation. Prerequisite: 250, 251, or 252 or consent. 490 English Practicum 0-3) Practical experience in English teaching and/or research in the college level. Limited enrollment.
109 English for the Non-Native Speaker: Writing Workshop (3) Individualized instruction in essay organi zation and coherence, with special attention to persistent errors. Credit for English 109 is contingent on passing the English depart ment essay test, which is administered at the end of each semester. Prerequisite: 107 or de partment placement. Only six units of English for the Non-Native Speaker may be applied toward graduation. Fee: $25.
320 Studies in Grammar and Language (3)
Introductory language course for educa tion students: history of language, gram matical systems, usage/composition; teach ing applications. 340 Advanced Composition (3) Study of the theories of writing and rhetor ical models. Extensive practice in writing. 342 Creative Writing (3) Poetry and fiction workshop. Students will read and critique each other's work, study selected modern and contemporary poems and short stories, and investigate the creative writing process. Permission of instructor required. 350 Studies in English Linguistics and Grammar (3) Both standard and specialized offerings in English Language studies, including General English Linguistics, and Teaching English as a Second Language (f.E.S.L.) 360 Studies in American Literature (3) Specific eras and movements in American literature. Two or more sections offered every year. The sections include American literature from Colonial America, the Consti tution to the Civil War, the Civil War to the New Deal, and the New Deal to the present. Prerequisite: 250, 251 , or 252 or consent. 370 Studies in English Literature (3) Specific eras and movements in English literature. Two or more sections offered every year. The sections include: Medieval literature, Renaissance literature, 17th-cen tury literature, Romanticism, Victorian liter ature, Early 20th-century literature, and Contemporary literature. Prerequisite: 250, 251, or 252 or consent. 380 Studies in Children 's Literature (3) Readings in children's literature, includ ing consideration of forms , themes and criti cal approaches. Prerequisite: 250, 251, or 252 or consent. 400 Introduction to Shakespeare (3) Studies of a selection of Shakespeare's plays, providing an overview of Shakespearean tragedy, comedy, and historical drama Prerequisite: 250, 251, or 252 or consent.
110 Studies in Criticism and Composition (3,3)
Sections A and B. Reading, discussion of ideas and methods of writing, stressing critical thinking, persuasion and evaluation; experience in writing essays and the re search paper. Both sections required. Section A prerequisite to section B. 210 Writing for Competency (3) 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 competen cy requirement. Prerequisite: Two unsuc cessful attempts to complete GNRC 300 and instructor's signature. Fee: $25. 250 Literature in Context (3) Designed to fulfill the general education lit erature requirement and a prerequisite for ad vanced studies in literature. Sections offered every semester in specific areas: American Literature, World Literature, Literature and Film. Prerequisite: 110A/B. 251 English Literature to 1798 (3) Designed to fulfill the general education lit erature requirement and a prerequisite for ad vanced studies in literature. Selected writers and their works from the early Middle Ages through the 18th century. Required for English and Humanities/English majors. Prerequisite: 110A/B. 252 English Literature since 1798 (3) Designed to fulfill the general education lit erature requirement and a prerequisite for ad vanced studies in literature. Selected writers and their works from the 19th and 20th cen turies. Required for English and Humanities/ English majors. Prerequisite: 110A/B.
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