Humanities - English Program: English Teaching Minor I. General Requirements: A. A grade of C or better in all minor courses. II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 28 credit hours of English courses. B. English courses required: 1. English 324 (3) (before student teaching) and English 236 (3). 2. One of the following: English 321 (3), 325 (3), 328 (3). 3. One of the following: English 415 (3), 452 (3), 453 (3), 454 (3), 455 (3). 4. One of the following: English 461 (5), 462 (5), 463 (5), 464 (5), 465 (5), 466 (5). C. English courses recommended: English 275 (3), 324 (3), 367 (3): 368 (5) or 369 (5); 371 (2). 374 (5). 380 (3), 382 (3), 383 (3), 455 (3), 475 (3). Asian Studies MinorThe Department of English participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. A student who wishes to participate should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental Asian Studies representative who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Courses acceptable for English CreditThe following courses only are acceptable as English credit toward graduation for majors and minors: English 223, 225, 235, 236, 275, 283, 292, 321, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 335, 336, 337, 350, 355, 358, 360. 367, 368, 369, 370. 371, 372, 373, 374, 380, 381, 382, 383, 388, 451, 452, 453, 454. 455, 461, 462. 463, 464. 465, 466, 475. 483, 492, 499. Lower division courses 251, 252, 253 are not recommended for English majors and minors because they duplicate required courses 451, 452, 453, 454, 455. Lower division courses 261, 262 are not recommended for English majors and minors because they duplicate required upper division courses 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466. ENGLISH COURSES 100. English Essentials (3-6) A two component course. 3 credits each. First. Developmental skills for the Developmental Studies and English as a Second Language students. (100a. 3 credits). Second, review of grammar, punctuation and sentence style. (100, 3 credits) A W S 101. English Composition (3) Organization and style: Emphasis on the formulation of thesis statement; unity, coherence, and development of the paragraph; and review of the mechanics of effective style. A W S 102. English Composition (3) Critical thinking and methods of library research: Emphasis on critical thinking and writing combined with library research and documentation. Prerequisite: Completion of English 101 or its equivalent. A W S 103. English Composition (3) Writing in the disciplines: This course assists the student with researching, reading, and writing on current topics related to the student's area of interest and directs the student's compositional efforts toward his collegiate and occupational needs. Prerequisites: English 101 and English 102 or their equivalents. A W S 103 Afor students whose college major or interest is Art, English, Foreign Language. History, Journalism, Music, Philosophy, Political Science. Psychology, Sociology, Speech or Theatre Arts. 103B for students of Business, Child Development, Economics, Education, Family Life. Health Education, Military Science, Photography, Physical Education, Police Science. Recreation or Technology. 103C - for students of Applied Physics, Physics, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science. Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Medical Technol- ogy, Microbiology or Zoology, This course assists the student with researching, reading, and writing on current topics related to the student's area of interest and directs the student's compositional efforts toward his collegiate and occupational needs. A W S 105. English Fundamentals for All Majors (3) Review of basic language skills to assist in meeting various entrance exam competencies and to provide for individualized needs. A W S 106. Listening (2) Acquisition of advanced listening skills facilitating depth learning, retention, and recall in oral communication. A W S 107. Vocabulary Building (2) Basic techniques for enlarging and improving vocabulary. A W S 108. Applied English (3) Basic course for students in trade and technical fields. W S 131. English ReadingDevelopmental Studies (3-5) A tutorial course in reading work attack skills. A W S 132. English ReadingDevelopmental Skills (3) A tutorial course in reading comprehension skills. A W S 204. Rapid Reading (Formerly English 104) (2-5) Principles of speed and comprehension with six optional specialized skills modules. A W S 223. Fundamentals of Traditional Grammar (3) A review of basic concepts and elements of traditional grammar. W 225. Fiction Writing (3) Techniques of narration and description involv- 154 Humanities English ing character in conflict. Basic, simplified approaches to the short story. A HU232. Introduction to Fiction (3) Appreciation of fiction. Not for English majors. A W S HU233. Introduction to Drama (3) Appreciation of drama. Not for English majors. A W S HU234. Introduction to Poetry (3) Appreciation of poetry. Not for English majors. A W S HU235. Biography (2) Literary values of English and American short, biographies. W 236. Critical Approaches to Literature (3) Critical analysis of genre; backgrounds to British and American literary thought; and methods, trends, and critics of literary criticism. Primarily for English majors and minors. A W S HU250. Introduction to Literature (3) A brief exposure to literary history, the literary genres, and techniques of literary analysis with emphasis upon reading imaginative literature for appreciation and contemporary relevance. Not for English majors. AWS HU251. Masterpieces of American Literature Beginnings to Civil War. Not for English majors. A HU252. Masterpieces of American Literature (3) Civil War to World War I. Not for English majors. W HU253. Masterpieces of American Literature (3) Since World War I. Not for English majors. S HU260. Masterpieces of English Literature (3) Beginnings to 1800. Not for English majors. W HU261. Masterpieces of English Literature (3) 1800 to present. Not for English majors. S 275. Themes and Ideas in Literature (3) (May be taken for credit more than once with different themes and ideas.) AS 283. Directed Readings (1-3) A W S 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. AWSSu 321. Advanced Composition (3) Basic expository techniques combined with other forms of discourse. Emphasis on originality, clarity, and practical application for other courses as well as vocation. A W S 322. Report Writing (3) Experience for special groups in report writing. W 324. Advanced Grammar (3) An in-depth grammatical description of English based on the structural-generative theory of language. A S 325. Advanced Fiction Writing (3) Short story writing with emphasis on free lancing and publication. Prerequisite: English 225, or some other creative writing, or approval from instructor. W 326. Poetry Writing (3) Ideas for and methods of writing poetry. A 327. Non-Fiction Writing (3) Analysis of magazine markets, fundamentals of article writing, preparation of articles for publication; includes criticism of student articles. S 328. Biographical Writing (3) Emphasis on contemporary subjectspersonal narrative, character sketch and profile, as-told-to, etc. Research focuses upon interviewing and personal observation. S 329. The Teaching of English in the Secondary Schools (3) Reveiw of essentials and study of basic teaching principles. S 330. Children's Literature (3) Study of representative literature emphasizing standards of judgment for its selection. AWS 331. Young People's Literature (3) For prospective teachers of junior and senior high school literature. Extensive reading in young people's literature stressing the literary values there and bridging the gap between this type of literature and classical literature. W 335. Dramatic Literature (formerly 341) (3) Beginnings to 1700. A 336. Dramatic Literature (formerly 342) (3) 1700-1850. W 337. Dramatic Literature (Formerly World Drama as LiteratureModern Period, 343) (3) 1850-Present. S 350. The Novel in America (3) A survey of the American novel from the beginnings to the present with readings selected from all periods. S 355. American LiteratureThe Ethnic Heritage (formerly American Minority Literature) (3) A survey of American Indian, Chicano, Black, and Oriental writings; their literary and sociological significance. S 358. Literature of American West (3) A study of imaginative literature, particularly the novel, written about and in the trans-Mississippi West, including nineteenth century antecedents, popular Westerns, and recent quality novels of the West. W HU360. The English Novel (3) From 17th century beginnings to present. W 367. Chaucer (3) A study of the language, structure, and literary significance of The Canterbury Tales and selected short poems. A HU368. Shakespeare's Tragedies (5) A HU369. Shakespeare's Comedies and Histories W (5) 370. Milton: Major Prose and Poetry (3) A comprehensive survey of the major prose and poetic works of John Milton. W 371. Seminar in Eminent Writers (2) (May be taken for credit more than once with different authors.) AWS 372. Great Books (3) To be selected. S 373. World Literature (3) Critical evaluation of dominant types. W HU374. Literature of the Bible (5) Study of literary values framed in historical, social, and political background. A 380. Basic English Teaching Practicum (3) A teaching practicum in basic English skills in a controlled and supported teaching experience. AWS 155