"Literature is, I think, best considered not simply as a 'subject' but as an experience which should be shared. I appreciate the informal and inquisitive emphasis of the .English department: instructors are anxious to share with students the challenge and excitement of reading a great book and discussing its capacity to inform, to startle stubborn preconceptions and frequently to move.,, Mark L. Sargent Instructor of .English Department of
HUMANITIES MAJOR: English or Literature Concentration: The department of English offers two possible areas of subject concentration for the humani ties major (page 61) . 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 divi sion. The student selects units from three or more of the courses listed above. Note: Unless otherwise stated, a course may be repeated with different content (section title) . Note: Students seeking a secondary credential in English communication should contact the communication department for details. 90 BASIC ENGLISH WORKSHOP (3) Workshop in English fundamentals emphasizing grammar , punc tuation, 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 depart ment. If he fails this test , he must take Basic English Workshop; three semester hours with no unit credit toward graduation. 107 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (3-6) Required of all students whose native language is other than English. Emphasis on listening skills, pronunciation, vocabu lary, grammar , writing skills and other areas of study helpful to the non-native English speaker . Student must complete EN110 A and B following satisfactory completion of EN I 07.
English Virginia Doland, Ph.D. , Chair
FACULTY
Professor: Doland Associate Professors : Gilman , McDougall , W. Shanebeck
Assistant Professor: Smith Instructors: Meberg , 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 abi lity 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 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 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 communication and drama . Each student is also required to take Communications Seminar 470 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.
110 STUDIES IN CRITICISM AND COMPOSITION (3 , 3)
Sections A and 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. 230 INTRODUCTORY STUDIES IN JOURNALISM (3 , 3)
Sections A and B . Fundamentals of journalistic theory and prac tice. (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 ap plications.
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