COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
areas of linguistic analysis and several subareas of the field. Although the primary emphasis is on English, mater ial from other languages is introduced to provide a broad perspective. (See TESOL and Applied Linguistics 400) 353 lntroductlon to TESOL-Adult (3) Basic concepts, methods and tech niques of teaching English (ESL or EFL) to speakers of other languages. Introduces principles of second lan guage learning along with techniques for teaching both separate and inte ..2J grated skills to adults or postsec ondary students. (See TESOL and Applied Linguistics 421).
fiction. Prerequisites: 100 or ll0A, l lOB; 250 or 251 or 252 and three units of upper division writing or consent 420 Studies in Comparative Literature (3) Comparative studies of a specific cul tural literature. Sections offered in areas such as: African, Spanish, Russ ian, Jewish, German literature. Pre requisites: 100 or 110A, l lOB; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent 430 Special Studies in Literature (3) Studies in general areas of literary interest such as film and literature, sci ence fiction and folklore or in such specific literary topics as women's lit erature or life writings. Prerequisites: 100 or 110A, 11OB; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent 440 Studies In Major Authors (3) An in-depth study of the IIDrks of one or more significant authors with attention to the chronological development of the author's style, main themes and relation ship to the literary tradition. Sections offered include such authors as: Chaucer, Milton, Wordsworth and Coleridge, Faulkner and Hemingway. Prerequisites: 100 or l lOA, 11OB; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent 451 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: I00 or ll0A, ll0B; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent Junior/Senior standing. 452 Contemporary Literary Theory (3) An overview of the major concepts in the 20th-{'.entury literary theory and an introduction to the major approaches in contemporary critical theory, including formalism, myth criticism, hermeneutics, deconstruc tion, feminism, psychoanalytic criti cism, Marxism and the new histori cism. Prerequisites: 100 or ll0A, ll0B; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent. Junior/Senior standing. 460 Studies in Literary Genre (3) Studies in a specific literary genre such as, poetry, drama, the novel and film. Prerequisites: 100 or l l0A, 110B; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent 470 Seminar (1-2) Reading, research and discussion in areas not usually included in the stan dard English curriculum. Three units required for English majors. Junior or senior standing required. Not restricted to English majors. Only one or two
units in one semester; may be repeated for a maximum of four units toward graduation. Prerequisites: Signature and 100 or ll0A, ll0B; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent Junior/senior standing. 490 English Practicum (1-3) Practical experience in English teach ing and/or research in the college level. Limited enrollment. Prerequi sites: 100 or l lOA, l l0B; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent. COURSES - ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) All non-native speakers of English will be able to count 12 units of ESL instruction at the 102 level and above toward graduation. For students purru ing the BA degree, the 12 units of ESL will satisfy the foreign language require men t For students pursuing the B.S. degree, four units will satisfy the foreign language requirement and an additional eight units can be counted as electives. 102A Listening/Pronunciation (3) 1028 Reading/Writing (6) 102C Grammar/Oral (3) 102D Effective Communication (2) 103 English for the Non-Native Speaker: Research Methods and Library Skills (4) 105 English For the Non-Native Speaker: Oral Skills (3) 107 English for the Non-Native Speaker: Essay and Academic Writing (3) 109 English for the Non-Native Speaker: Writing Workshop (3)
Chair: Dietrich Buss, Ph.D. FACULTY Professors: D. Buss, Wilshire Associate Professor: Lind OBJECTIVES
The department objectives are to increase the general knowledge in and understanding of history, to encour age analytical thinking in dealing with historical problems, including the rela tionship 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 IO 1. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachtlor of Ans dtgrte in Histury is offered upon completion of the univer sity baccalaureate and major require ments. The history major requires the completion of 30 units beyond the gen eral education requirement, 24 of which must be upper division includ ing 327, 480 or 490 and 491 (see His tory Honors Program below). Political Science 205 is required as a supporting course. Aconcentration of 12 units of course work in one of the following areas: Asian Civilization, Civilization of the Americas or European Civilization. History majors preparing for grad uate school should include a foreign language in their program with advice of the department. Other programs available include: History Honors Program This program is designed for senior history majors who desire to do a year long independent research project under an individual prof=r, culminat ing in an honors thesis. Students who are a few units short of senior standing may petition the chairman for admission into the Honors Program. Students entering the program must have 15 units of upper division history. History majors with a departmental GPA of 3.5 or better are eligible. Candidates for honors will be required to meet all his tory major requirements: the program will count as six units of work (see 490, 491). A History Department Honors Award (monetary prize) will be given annually for the outstanding thesis.
354 Introduction to TESOL - K-12 (3) Examination of rationale, methods and materials for teaching English in elementary and secondary multilin gual classrooms. Assessment, the role of the primary language , and tech niques for teaching oral and written language are also covered. (See TESOL and Applied Linguistics 422) 360 Studies In American Literature (3) Specific eras and movements in Amer ican literature. Two or more sections offered every year. The sections include American literature from Colonial America, the Constitution to the Civil War, the Civil War to the New Deal, and the New Deal to the present Prerequisites: 100 or ll0A, l lOB; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent 370 Studies In English Literature (3) Specific eras and movements in Eng lish literature. Two or more sections offered every year. The sections include: Medieval literature, Renais sance literature, l 7th-{'.entury litera ture, Romanticism, Victorian litera ture, Early 20th-{'.entury literature, and Contemporary literature. Prerequi sites: 100 or l l0A, ll0B; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent 380 Studies In Children's Literature (3) Readings in children's literature, including consideration of forms, themes and critical approaches. Pre requisites: 100 or ll0A, 110B; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent 400 Introduction to Shakespeare (3) Studies of a selection of Shakespeare's plays, providing an overview of Shake spearean tragedy, comedy and histori cal drama. Prerequisites: 100 or 110A, l l0B; 250 or 251 or 252 or consent 410 Studies In Specialized Writing (3) Studies in specialized areas or genres of writing. Sections may be offered in areas such as: technicat ·wnting, book editing, playwriting, writing for chil dren or advanced studies in poetry or
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