"To study literature is to study man and often to study self. Literature offers the opportunity to generate and communicate ideas; to determine, defend and support one's own views; and to question and challenge alternate viewpoints. The .English department helps stimulate and sharpen one's ability to think." - Lori Talbert .English Student Department of English
Virginia Doland , Ph.D., Chair
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Professor: Doland Associate Professors: Gilman, McDougall, W. Shanebeck, Smith Assistant Professor: Meberg Instructor: Sargent Objectives: The department of English has five objectives: the understanding of language as a means of communication, includ ing the communication of the gospel; the ability to speak and write with clarity; an understanding of literature as a record of the development of human thought and the reflection of human history ; the appreciation and enjoyment of good literature ; and an acquaintance with the literary heritage of the English-speaking world. History 305 is recommended for all English majors. DepartmentMajor: 30 units, of which 24 must be upper division , six units of English 250 Introductory Studies in Literature: Eng lish Literature, are required for the major and are prerequisite to upper division courses in the major. The student must also com plete three units of 450 Advanced Studies in Literature: Literary Criticism, three units of 470 Seminar and select at least three units from each of 350 , 360, 370, 440. Remaining units may be completed in any of the upper division English course offerings, except that no more than three units should be completed in 330. Special Waiver Program: The English department in cooperation with the department of communication provides a special Waiver Program in the single subject, (secondary credential), teaching major in English/communication . This program provides con siderable flexibility for those planning to teach English in high school. In addition to the general education requirement of twelve units in English composition, literature and communication , an English core of 22 units (six units of EN250: English Literature , EN320 , 350, one unit ofEN470 and nine units to be selected from EN360, 370, 420 , 430, 440 , 450 and 460) is required. An additional bloc of nine units of communication is then taken depending upon the student's areas of interest. The options in this bloc cover journal ism , writing, speech commun ication and drama. Each student is also required to take Communications Seminar 476 for two units, making a total of thirty-three units in this special program. Those interested are advised to consult with the departments of English and communication.
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