English English General Information ASIAN STUDIES MINOR The Department of English participates in the Asian Studies Minor Program. Students who wish to participate should indicate their desire to do so with the departmental Asian Studies representative who will help the students work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) Courses acceptable for English Credit The following courses only are acceptable as English credit toward graduation for majors and minors: Engl 223, 225, 235, 275, 283, 292, 308, 321, 323, 325, 326, 327, 328, 330, 331,335, 337, 350, 355, 358, 360, 367, 368, 369, 370, 372, 373, 374, 380, 382, 388, 421, 422, 423, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 471, 475, 483, 494, 499. Lower division courses Engl HU251, HU261, 262 are not recommended for English majors and minors because they duplicate required courses 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 461, 462, 463, 464,465, 466. ENGLISH COURSES-ENGL 095. Developmental Writing, Level One (3) Beginning organization, development skills, individualized tutorial instruction. 096. Developmental Writing, Level Two (3) Su, A, W, S Organization, development, editing, grammar and usage. 095 and 096 (non-degree) will not count toward hours required for graduation. 111. College Writing (4) Expressive, experiential and expository writing. Principles of unity, coherence, development, organization and style. 112. College Writing (4) Exposition, argumentation, persuasion and documented research. Prerequisite: C- or better in Engl 111. 105. Practical English for College Writers (3) Review of basic language skills to assist in meeting various entrance exam competencies and to provide for individualized needs. 107. Vocabulary Building (2) Basic techniques for enlarging and improving vocabulary. 131. Developmental Reading (3-5) Word attack skills. Individualized tutorial instruction. 132. Developmental Reading (3) Reading comprehension, vocabulary and study skills. 204. College Reading (2-5) Principles of speed, comprehension and study application. Includes six optional 0.5 credit individualized skills modules. 210. Technical Writing (3) Basic principles of composition applicable to engineering, scientific and technical reports. Prerequisites: Engl 111 or Engl 101. 225. Fiction Writing (3) Techniques of narration and description involving character in conflict. Basic, simplified approaches to the short story. HU232. Introduction to Fiction (3) Understanding and appreciating fiction. Not for English majors. HU233. Introduction to Drama (3) Understanding and appreciating drama. Not for English majors. HU234. Introduction to Poetry (3) Understanding and appreciating poetry. Not for English majors. 235. Biography (2) Literary values of English and American short biographies. HU250. Introduction to Literature (3) An introduction to the three major literary genres: fiction, poetry, and drama, and the techniques of literary analysis with emphasis upon reading imaginative literature for appreciation and contemporary relevance. Not for English majors. HU251. Masterpieces of American Literature (3) A study of selected masterworks of American literature. Not for English majors. HU261. Masterpieces of English Literature (3) A study of selected masterworks of English literature. HU268. Introduction to Shakespeare (3) A study of Shakespeare's selected tragedies, comedies, and histories. Not for English majors. HU271. Perspectives on Women's Literature (3) A study of selected literary works by women. Not for English majors. HU275. Themes and Ideas in Literature (3) (May be repeated for credit more than once with different themes and ideas.) 283. Directed Readings (1-3) 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the English Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the determined. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. PD292S. Community Service (3) Students will receive an overview of community service and explore opportunities for service learning in the community. Five preparatory workshops (first week only) followed by 55 hours of approved community service. 308. Critical Approaches to Literature (3) Critical analysis of genre: backgrounds to British and American literary thought, and methods and trends of literary criticism. Primarily for English majors and minors. 310. Advanced Technical Writing (3) Advanced composition applicable to engineering, scientific and technical writing. (Formerly Commun 326.) 321. Advanced College Writing (3) Basic expository techniques combined with other forms of discourse. Emphasis on originality, clarity and practical application for other courses as well as vocation. Prerequisite: English 112 or English 102. 322. Report Writing (3) Experiences for special groups in report writing. 323. English Grammar (3) A survey of basic assumptions, terms and elements of English grammar. 325. Advanced Fiction Writing (3) Short story writing with emphasis on freelancing and publication. Prerequisite: Engl 225 or some other creative writing, or approval from instructor. 326. Poetry Writing (3) Ideas for and methods of writing poetry. 327. Magazine Article Writing (3) Analysis of magazine markets, fundamentals of article writing, preparation of articles for publication; includes criticism of student articles. 328. Biographical Writing (3) Emphasis on contemporary subjects—personal narrative, character sketch and profile, as-told-to, etc. Research focuses upon interviewing and personal observation. 330. Children's Literature (3) Study of representative literature emphasizing standards of judgment for its selection. 331. Young Adult Literature (3) The analysis and study of literary values in Young Adult Literature. 335. Plays as Literature (3) Themes and Ideas from selected periods and nations. (May be taken for credit more than once with different themes.) 337. Plays as Literature (3) 1850-Present. 340. Teaching Language and Literature (3) Methods for teaching language and literature in secondary schools. 341. Teaching Writing (3) Current theories of writing for students preparing to teach in secondary schools. 350. The Novel in America (3) A survey of the American novel from the beginnings to the present with readings selected from all periods. 355. American Literature—The Ethnic Heritage (3) A survey of American Indian, Chicano, Black and Oriental writings, their literary and sociological significance. 358. Literature of the 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. 360. The English Novel (3) From 17th century beginnings to present. 367. Chaucer (3) A study of the language, structure and literary significance of The Canterbury Tales and selected short poems. 368. Shakespeare's Tragedies (5) 369. Shakespeare's Comedies and Histories (5) 370. Milton: Major Prose and Poetry (3) A comprehensive survey of the major prose and poetic works of John Milton. 372. Great Books (3) To be selected. 373. World Literature (3) Critical evaluation of dominant types. 374. Literature of the Bible (5) Study of literary values framed in historical, social and political background. 380. Methods and Practice in Tutoring Writers (1-3) Controlled experience in tutoring student writers in all disciplines. 382. History of Literary Criticism (3) From Plato to modem critical theory. 388. Philosophy and Literature (3) Philosophical backgrounds in English literature. (Same as Philosophy 388). 421. Introduction to English Linguistics (3) An introduction to the fields, values and approaches of contemporary linguistics. Student Services Interdisc Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 98 99 Continuing Education