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Show Humanities English COURSES OF INSTRUCTION 100. English Essentials (3) Review of grammar, punctuation, and basic sentence style. 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. A W S 103. English Composition (3) Writing in the disciplines: Divided into 103A (social sciences and humanities), 103B (applied sciences), and 103C (exact sciences); 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 104. Rapid Reading (2-5) Principles of speed and comprehension with six optional specialized skills modules. 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 223. Modern American Grammar (3) An introductory survey of traditional, structural and generative grammar. W 225. Fiction Writing (3) Techniques of narration and description involving character in conflict. Basic, simplified approaches to the short story. A W 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 tn 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. A W S 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 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. W HU261. Masterpieces of English Literature (3) 1800 to present. Not for English majors. S 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 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. S 326. Poetry Writing (3) Ideas for and methods of writing poetry. A 327. Non-Friction Writing (3) Analysis of magazine markets, fundamentals of article writing, preparation of articles for publication; includes criticism of student articles. W 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. A W S 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. A 341. Dramatic Literature (3) Beginnings to 1700. A 342. Dramatic Literature (3) 1700-1850. W 343. Dramatic Literature (Formerly World Drama as LiteratureModern Period) (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 Minority Literature (3) A survey of American Indian, Chicano, Black, and Oriental writings; their literary and sociological significance. S 124 Humanities Foreign Languages 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. W HU363. Shakespeare's Tragedies (5) A HU369. Shakespeare's Comedies and Histories W (6) 370. Milton: Major Prose and Poetry (3) A comprehensive survey of the major prose and poetic works of John Milton. A 371. Seminar in Eminent Writers (2) (May he taken for credit more than once with different authors.) A W S 372. Great Books (3) To be selected. S 373. World Literature (3) Critical evaluation of dominant types. A HU374. Literature of the Bible (5) Study of literary values framed in historical, social, and political background. A 381. Introduction to English Linguistics (3) An introduction to the fields, values, and approaches of contemporary linguistics. W 382. History of Literary Criticism. (3) From Plato to modern critical theory. W 383. History of the English Language (3) A study of the origin, early growth, and modern development of the English language, within a background of historical events. S 388. Philosophy and Literature (3) Philosophical backgrounds in English literature. (Same as Philosophy 388) S 451. American Literature (3) Beginnings to 1800. S 452. American Literature (3) 1800 to Civil War. A 453. American Literature (3) Civil War to 1900. W 454. American Literature (3) Twentieth Century. S 461. English Literature (5) Beginnings to 1500. W 462. English Literature (5) 1500 to 1600. A 463. English Literature (5) 1600 to 1798. A 464. English Literature (5) Romantic Period. W 465. English Literature (5) Victorian Period. S 466. English Literature (5) Twentieth century English literature. S 475. Classical Literature (3) Greek and Latin heritage. A 483. Directed Reading (2-5) A W S 492. Special Studies in English (1-3) A class or workshop dealing with varied or new approaches to literature, grammar, and/or composition. Special studies may vary according to needs of the students. May be taken three times for credit by certified teachers; undergraduates may apply only three hours to English requirements for graduation. A W S Su 499. Senior Seminar (2) S DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Larry W. Doman, Chairman Professor, Oren E. Moffett; Associate Professors, Kenneth R. Adams, Larry W. Doman, Dee W. Flitton; Assistant Professors, Inge H. Adams, Jean H. Andra, Robert W. Belka, John Z. Kartchner, Leland A. Walser; Instructor-Specialist, Lucie M. Swanson. The Department of Foreign Languages provides courses which enable the student to fill the general education area, increase his communication skills, enhance his ability to analyze social and cultural problems of the world, and provide him with a knowledge of the fine arts and literature. The Department also prepares departmental majors and minors as well as teaching majors and minors for careers in fields requiring a foreign language, including teaching, from elementary to university level. The Department of Foreign Languages offers a bachelor of arts degree with a French, German, or Spanish major. Placement with High School Training in LanguagesA student entering a foreign language class with high school foreign language training may take a placement examination or demonstrate in some other satisfactory manner his knowledge of the subject for placement in a more advanced class. No more than 15 equivalent college credits earned in high school may be applied towards the bachelor of arts foreign language requirement. 125 |
