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Show Humanities — English C. A student may receive English Honors credit for any upper division English course including Directed Readings, English 483, for a maximum of 5 hours. D. Permission from the department chairman should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) Program: English—Minor I. General Requirements: A. A grade of C or better in all minor courses. II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 20 hours of English courses. B. English courses required: 1. 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). 5. English 368 (5) or 369 (5). C. English courses to elect from: English 225 (3), 235 (2), 275 (3), 323 (3), 324 (3), 326 (3), 327 (3), 330 (3), 331 (3), 335 (3), 336 (3), 337 (3), 350 (3), 355 (3), 358 (3), 360 (3), 367 (3), 368 (5), 369 (5), 370 (3), 371 (2), 372 (3), 373 (3), 374 (5), 380 (3), 381 (3), 382 (3), 383 (3), 388 (3), 475 (3), 483 (2- 5), 492 (3), 499 (2). Program: English Teaching Minor II. General Requirements: A. A grade of C or better in all minor courses. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 28 credit hours of English courses. English courses required: 1 B English 236 (3) and English 323 (3) or English 324 (3) and 329 (3) before student teaching (9 credit hours.) 2. One of the following: English 321 (3), 325 (3), 328 (3). (3 credit hours.) 3. One of the following: English 451 (3), 452 (3), 453 (3), 454 (3), 455 (3). (3 credit hours.) 4. One of the following: English 461 (5), 462 (5), 463 (5), 464 (5), 465 (5), 466 (5). (5 credit hours.) 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),'475 (3). Asian Studies Minor—The 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 Credit—The following courses only are acceptable as English credit toward graduation for majors and minors: English 223, 225, 235, 236, 275, 283, 292, 321, 323, 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, Humanities — English 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 Academic Improvement and English as a Second Language students. (100a, 3 credits). Second, review of grammar, punctuation and sentence style. (100. 3 credits) AWS 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. AWS 102. English Composition (3) Critical thinking and methods of library research: Emphasis on ciitical thinking and writing combined with library research and documentation. Prerequisite: Completion of English 101 or its equivalent AWS 103. English Composition (3) Analytical writing. Emphasis upon research, critical analysis and synthesis in discipline-related or interest- related subject area. Prerequisite: English 102 or its equivalent. AWS 105. English Fundamentals for All Majors (3) Review of basic language skills to assist in meeting various entrance exam competencies and ......... ,1,^ ....... no rmi .lint t-.\<iiu I.W J I] | tei en I. K S to provide for individualized needs. AWS 106. Listening (2) Acquisition of advanced listening skills facilitating depth learning, retention, and retail in oral communication. AWS 107. Vocabulary Building (2) Basic techniques for enlarging and improving vocabulary. AWS 10K. Applied English (3) Basic course for students in trade and technical fields. W S 131. English Reading—Academic Improvement (3-5) A tutorial course in reading word attack skills. AWS 132. English Reading—Academic Improvement (3) A tutorial course in reading comprehension skills. AWS 204. Rapid Reading (2-5) Principles of speed and comprehension with six optional specialized skills modules. AWS 225. Fiction Writing (3) Techniques of narration and description involving character in conflict. Basic, simplified approaches to the short story. A HU232. Introduction to Fiction (3) Appreciation of fiction. Not for English majors. AWS HU233. Introduction to Drama (3) Appreciation of drama. Not for English majors. AWS HU234. Introduction to Poetry (3) Appreciation of poetry. Not for English majors. AWS 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. AWS HU250. Introduction to Literature (3) A brief exposure to literary history, the literary genres, and techniques of literary analysis with emphasis ujxin reading imaginative literature for appreciation and contemporary relevance. Not for English majors. AWS HU251. Masterpieces of American Literature (3) 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 (3) 150 HU253. Masterpieces of American Literature Since World War I. Not for English majors. S HIS260. Masterpieces of English Literature (3) Beginnings to 1800. Not for English majors. W Hl'261. Masterpieces of English Literature (3) 1K00 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.) A S 283. Directed Readings (1-3) AWS ' 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. A W S Su 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. A W S Su 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. AWS 322. Report Writing (3) Experience for special groups in report writing. W 323. Traditional Grammar (3) A review of basic assumptions, terms and elements of traditional grammar. A S 324. Advanced Grammar (3) A survey of descriptive, structural and transformational grammar. W 325. Advanced Fiction Writing (3) Short story writing with emphasis on free lancing and publication. Prerequisite: English 225; 151 |
