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Show English Language and Literature ENGLISH COURSES 100. English Essentials (3-6) A two component course, 3 credits each. First, developmental skills for the Academic Improvement and English as a Second Language students. (100a, 3 credits). Second, review of grammar, punctuation and sentence style. (100, 3 credits). 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. 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. 103. English Composition (3) Analytical writing. Emphasis upon logic and argumentation. Prerequisite: English 102 or its equivalent. 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. 107. Vocabulary Building (2) Basic techniques for enlarging and improving vocabulary. 108. Applied English (3) Basic course for students in trade and technical fields. 131. English Reading —Academic Improvement (3-5) A tutorial course in reading work attack skills. 132. English Reading —Academic Improvement (3) A tutorial course in reading comprehension skills. 204. Rapid Reading (2-5) Principles of speed and comprehension with six optional specialized skills modules. 210. Technical Writing Basic principles of composition applicable to engineering, scientific, and technical reports. Prerequisites: English 101. (Formerly Communication 232.) 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) Appreciation of fiction. Not for English majors. HU233. Introduction to Drama (3) Appreciation of drama. Not for English majors. HU234. Introduction to Poetry (3) Appreciation of poetry. Not for English majors. HU235. Biography (2) Literary values of English and American short biographies. 236. 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. 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. HU251. Masterpieces of American Literature (3) Beginnings to Civil War. Not for English majors. HU252. Masterpieces of American Literature (3) Civil War to World War I. Not for English majors. HU253. Masterpieces of American Literature (3) Since World War I. Not for English Majors. HU260. Masterpieces of English Literature (3) Beginnings to 1800. Not for English majors. HU261. Masterpieces of English Literature (3) 1800 to present. Not for English majors. 275. Themes and Ideas in Literature (3) (May be taken 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. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 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. 310. Advanced Technical Writing (3) Advanced composition applicable to engineering, scientific, and technical writing. (Formerly Communication 326.) 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. 322. Report Writing (3) Experiences for special groups in report writing. 323. Traditional Grammar (3) A survey of basic assumptions, terms and elements of traditional grammar. 324. Advanced Grammar (3) A survey of descriptive, structural and transformational grammar. 325. Advanced Fiction Writing (3) Short story writing with emphasis on freelancing and publication. Prerequisite: English 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. 329. The Teaching of English in the Secondary Schools (3) Review of essentials and study of basic teaching principles. 330. Children's Literature (3) Study of representative literature emphasizing standards of judgment for its selection. 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 English Language and Literature values there and bridging the gap between this type of literature and classical literature. 335. Plays as Literature (3) Beginnings to 1700. 336. Plays as Literature (3) 1700-1850. HU337. Plays as Literature (3) 1850-Present. 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. HU360. 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. HU368. Shakespeare's Tragedies (5) HU369. 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. 371. Seminar in Eminent Writers (2) (May be taken more than once with different authors.) 372. Great Books (3) To be selected. 373. World Literature (3) Critical evaluation of dominant types. HU374. Literature of the Bible (5) Study of literary values framed in historical, social and political background. 380. Basic English Teaching Practicum (3) Controlled teaching and tutoring experience in improving students' composition, language and literary skills. 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