Department of English
FACULTY
Professors: Doland (chairman) , McGahey, Saunders Associate Professors: Gilman, McDougall, W. Shanebeck Assistant Professor: Smith Instructor: Meberg
Objectives: The Department of English has five objectives: the understanding of language as a means of communication, including the communication of the Gospel; the ability to speak and write with clarity of thought and mechanical correctness; 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 or 306 is recommended for all English majors. Department Major: 30 units, of which 24 must be upper division, 6 units of English 250 Introductory Studies in Literature: English Literature are required for the major and are prerequisite to upper division courses in the major. The student must also complete 3 units of 450 Advanced Studies in Literature: Literary Criticism, 3 units of 470 Seminar, and select at least three units from each 350, 360, 370, 440. Remaining units may be completed in any of the upper division English course offerings , except that no more than 3 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 Teaching Major in English/Communication. This program provides considerable 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 fifteen units (English 250, 320, 350, and any two courses in 360 or 370) is required. An additional bloc of fifteen units is then taken depending upon the student's areas of interest. The options in this bloc cover Journalism, Writing, Speech Communication , and Drama. Each student is also required to take Communication Seminar 470 for two units, making a total of thirty-two units in this special program. Those interested are advised to consult with the Departments of English and Commnication. Humanities Major: English or Literature Concentration: The Department of English offers two possible areas of subject concentration for the Humanities Major (p. 55). This concentration may consist of either English or Literature. It is basically a Minor in English, but more flexibility is possible through department advisement. Department Minor: 18 units , of which 12 must be upper division. The student select units from three or more of the courses listed above. Note: Unless otherwise stated, a course may be repeated with different content (section title) .
90 BASIC ENGLISH WORKSHOP (0) Workshop in English fundamentals emphasizing grammar, punctuation , spelling, and paragraph writing. Students scoring 390 or below on the verbal section of the SAT must take and pass Basic English Workshop within the first year of residence (before English 110). If a student wishes to challenge his SAT score he may take a Diagnostic Test administered by the English Department. If he fails this test, he must take Basic English Workshop. 110 STUDIES IN CRITICISM & COMPOSITION (3, 3) Sections A & B. Reading, discussion of ideas and methods of writing, stressing logic, persuasion, and evaluation; experience in writing essays and the research paper. Both sections required. Section A prerequisite to Section B. Section C. Required of all students whose native language is other than English. Practice in reading improvement, vocabulary building and written composition; drill in intonation of American English; culturally oriented. Student must complete section A and B following satisfactory completion of Section C.
230 INTRODUCTORY STUDIES IN JOURNALISM (3, 3) Sections A & B. Fundamentals of journalistic theory and practice. (See Communication 233, 234 for complete description .) Both sections may be taken. 250 INTRODUCTORY STUDIES IN LITERATURE (3) Designed to fulfill the general education literature requirement and as a prerequisite for advanced studies in literature. Sections offered every semester in specific areas: English Literature, American Literature, World Literature. Prerequisite: 110. 320 STUDIES IN GRAMMAR AND LANGUAGE (3) Introductory language course for education students: history of language, grammatical systems usage/composition; teaching applications. 330 STUDIES IN WRITING (3) Theory and practice in the various types of writing, aiming at publication. One or more sections offered every year in areas such as: Creative Writing, Research and Writing, Writing for Publication.
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