116 117 American Literature (one of the following) Engl 4520 American Lit: Beginnings to Civil War (3) Engl 4530 American Lit: Civil War to 1920 (3) Engl 4540 American Lit: 1920 to Present (3) British Literature (one of the following) Engl 4620 British Lit: Beginnings to 1600 (3) Engl 4630 British Lit: 1600 to 1800 (3) Engl 4640 British Lit: 1800 to 1900 (3) Engl 4650 British Lit: 1900 to Present (3) Course Electives (minimum of 6 credit hours) To complete the required 21 credit hours, English minors may choose from other courses listed above and from the following elective courses. Engl 2250 Creative Writing (3) Engl 3260 Poetry Writing (3) Engl 3300 Children's Literature (3) Engl 3310 Young Adult Literature (3) Engl 3350 Studies in Literary Genre (3) Engl DV3550 Multi-Cultural Sc Ethnic Literature in America (3) Engl 3580 Regional Literature in America (3) Engl 3720 Topics in Literature (3) Engl DV3730 Literatures of Cultures Sc Places (3) Engl 3740 Literature of the Sacred (3) Engl 3820 History of Literary Criticism (3) Engl 3840 Methods Sc Practice in Tutoring Writers (1-3) Engl 3850 Methods Sc Practice in Tutoring ESL Students (1-3) Engl 3880 Philosophy Sc Literature (3) Engl 4010 Topics in Language Study (3) Engl 4100 Issues in Profess Sc Tech Writing (3) Engl 4710 Eminent Authors (3) Engl 4720 Chaucer (3) Engl 4730 Shakespeare's Tragedies, Comedies Sc Histories (3) Engl 4740 Milton: Major Prose Sc Poetry (3) Engl 4750 Classical Lit: Greek Sc Latin Heritage (3) Engl 4830 Directed Readings (1-3) Engl 4920 Short Courses, Workshops... (1-4) ENGLISH TEACHING MINOR » Grade Requirements: A grade of 2.0 or better in all courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 24 credit hours of English courses. Engl ENIOIO, Engl EN2010, and lower division HU general education literature courses do not count toward an English teaching minor. Students who select the English Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Required courses in critical approaches, writing, language and young adult literature must be completed before student teaching. Required methods courses must be completed before or concurrently with student teaching. Course Requirements for Minor English Courses Required (24 credit hours) All of the following Engl 3020 Intro to the Study of Language for Teachers (3) Engl 3080 Critical Approaches to Literature (3) (early in minor) Engl 3310 Young Adult Literature (3) Engl 3400 The Teaching of Literature (3) Engl 3410 The Teaching of Writing (3) Writing (one of the following) Engl 3100 Professional Sc Technical Writing (3) Engl 3210 Advanced College Writing (3) Engl 3250 Advanced Fiction Writing (3) Engl 3270 Magazine Article Writing (3) Engl 3280 Biographical Writing (3) American Literature (one of the following) Engl 4520 American Lit: Beginnings to Civil War (3) Engl 4530 American Lit: Civil War to 1920 (3) Engl 4540 American Lit: 1920 to Present (3) British Literature (one of the following) Engl 4620 British Lit: Beginnings to 1600 (3) Engl 4630 British Lit: 1600 to 1800 (3) Engl 4640 British Lit: 1800 to 1900 (3) Engl 4650 British Lit: 1900 to Present (3) Professional and Technical Writing .; ;.'■■..'■■"■. ■'■''■■''■::'" : ; : : l : » Grade Requirements: A grade point of 2.0 or better in all courses within the academic minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: This 18-credit-hour minor consists of 12 credit hours of upper division technical writing courses supplemented by 6 credit hours of approved individually tailored interdisciplinary courses.* Course Requirements for Minor Professional and Technical Writing Courses Required (12 credit hours) Engl 3100 Professional Sc Technical Writing (3) Engl 3140 Professional Sc Technical Editing (3) Engl 4100 Issues in Professional Sc Technical Writing (3) Engl 4120 Seminar Sc Practicum in Professional Sc Technical Writing (3) Interdisciplinary Courses Required (6 credit hours) *An additional 6 credit hours will complement the four required courses in Professional and Technical Writing. Before beginning the minor, students will create these interdisciplinary course options in consultation with faculty advisors from both the English Department and their major department. Students may emphasize one area of study from a single department, or they may choose a variety of courses from several departments. The 6 credit hours will exclude all courses from students' major field of study and those courses applied toward their general education requirements. Courses unacceptable for English major and minor requirements The following courses serve to meet competency and general education requirements or to fulfill the student's individualized needs and interests. They are not acceptable toward English majors and minors. Engl ND0960 Developmental Writing (3) Engl ENIOIO Intro to Writing (3) Engl EN2010 Intermediate Writing (3) Engl 2040 Power Reading (1-3) Engl 2100 Technical Writing (3) Engl HU2320 Intro to Fiction (3) Engl HU2330 Intro to Drama (3) Engl HU2340 Intro to Poetry (3) Engl HU2500 Intro to Literature (3) Engl HU2510 Masterpieces of Literature (3) Engl HU/DV2710 Perspectives on Women's Literature (3) Engl HU3500 Studies in Shakespeare (3) Engl HU3510 Global Perspectives in Literature (3) Engl HU3520 Literature of the Natural World (3) Engl HU3750 Themes Sc Ideas in Literature (3) Asian Studies 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 this catalog.) ENGLISH COURSES - ENGL Lower division course Engl HU2510 is not recommended for English majors and minors because it may duplicate subject matter in required courses Engl 4520, 4530, 4540, 4620, 4630, 4640, and 4650. Engl ND0960. Developmental Writing (3) Developing fundamental reading, thinking, and writing skills. Focuses on sentence structure and essay development. ND0960 (non-degree) will not count toward hours required for graduation. Engl ENIOIO. Introduction to Writing (3) Students will learn about and practice imaginative and expository writing. They will focus on the writing process, on the whole theme, paragraphs, and sentences, and on the interrelationship between reading and writing. Writing assignments will emphasize modes of organization including narration, description, and classification, with content based in on the student's personal experience, feelings, and critical thinking. Student must complete English ENIOIO satisfactorily (a grade of "C" or better) before enrolling in English EN2010. Engl HUH 15. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn to use the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate art, literature, music, and other Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Cross listed in Art, Comm, ForLng, LibSci Sc Theatr. Engl EN2010. Intermediate Writing (3) Students will build on the skills learned in ENIOIO. They will focus on argumentation/persuasion, critical thinking, and documented research. Special attention will be paid to the reciprocity between reading and writing and the production of well-developed analytical arguments. Students will choose context-specific projects in which they write to real audiences to accomplish specific purposes. Students will also be introduced to computer technologies and their impact on writing. Prerequisite: English ENIOIO with "C" grade or better. Engl 2040. Power Reading (1-3) Principles of speed, comprehension and study application. Engl 2100. Technical Writing (3) Basic principles of composition applicable to engineering, scientific and technical reports. Prerequisite: Engl ENIOIO. Engl 2250. Creative Writing (3) An introductory course to familiarize students with the creative process and increase writing skills in various forms of poetry and prose. Engl HU2320. Introduction to Fiction (3) An introduction to short stories, novellas, and novels, drawn from various cultures and historical periods. Students will learn how to read fiction carefully and critically, and how fiction can have a meaningful part in their daily lives. Engl HU2330. Introduction to Drama (3) An introduction to drama from various historical periods and cultures. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to analyze and appreciate plays and to recognize their contemporary relevance. Engl HU2340. Introduction to Poetry (3) An introduction to poetry written in English, drawn from various historical periods. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to appreciate the craft of poetry as a valid and important way of talking about human experiences. Engl HU2500. Introduction to Literature (3) An introduction to three major literary genres, fiction, poetry, and drama, drawn from various cultures and historical periods. Students will learn how to read literary texts closely and critically, and how literature-and reading more generally-can have a meaningful part of their daily lives. Engl HU2510. Masterpieces of Literature (3) An introduction to select masterworks of a national literature or culture. Students will develop the critical and interpretive skills necessary to analyze various genres (fiction, drama, and poetry) and to reflect on the nature of literary excellence. This course may focus on British, American, or World literatures. Engl HU/DV2710. Perspectives on Women's Literature (3) The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the rich literary contributions by women writers from non-Western literature. The course will cover a variety of Asian-women writers, specifically focusing on the works of Chinese, Japanese and Indian women writers. We will cover a number of literary genres, including short stories, essays, poetry and diaries. Even though the writers of these works are from Asian tradition, their works raise the issues applicable to human relations in general and male-female relations in particular. We need to examine their issues and focus on their concerns such as family dynamics, female-roles and women's creativity. In a multicultural society as ours, it is imperative that we broaden our understanding of diverse cultural heritages. Engl 2830. Directed Readings (1-3) Engl 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) 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 department. Engl 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Engl 2920S. Community Service (3) Students will receive an overview of community service and explore opportunities for service learning in the community. A weekly seminar with required readings and writings as necessary and 50 hours of community service. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL- FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC ■HeWaWrWelsWM CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Daw's Campus Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog