English English General Information • Electives: Engl 225 (3X HU235 (2X 275 (3), 335 (3X HU337 (3X 350 (3), 355 (3), 358 (3X HU360 (3), 372 (3X HU374 (5), 382 (3X 388 (3), 475 (3), 483 (2-5), 492 (1-6), 499 (2). NOTE: Engl 236 (3) and required courses in writing, grammar and methods (above) must be completed before student teaching. PROGRAM: ENGUSH AND COMMUNICATION COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR - (See program requirements in the composite Teaching Majors section of the School of Education.) PROGRAM: ENGUSH DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in General Honors and complete at least 15 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 33. • Fulfill requirements for English departmental or teaching major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling the requirements for English Departmental Honors the English major must take at least 15 credit hours on an Honors basis. This must include the senior seminar Engl 499. • The department strongly recommends the following be considered by the Honors candidate: Chaucer, Milton and/or Shakespeare. • A student may receive English Honors credit for any upper division English course including Directed Readings, Engl 483, for a maximum of 5 hours. Permission from the department chair 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 the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: ENGUSH MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in all minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 20 hours of English courses. English courses required: • Engl 236 (3). • One of the following: Engl 321 (3), 325 (3X 328 (3). • One of the following: Engl 451 (3), 452 (3X 453 (3X 454 (3), 455 (3). • One of the Mowing: Engl 461 (5X 462 (5), 463(5), 464 (5X 465 (5), 466 (5). • One of the Mowing: Engl HU368 (5) or HU369 (5). • English courses to elect from: Engl 225 (3), HU235 (2X 275 (3X 323 (3), 324 (3), 326 (3), 327 (3), 330 (3), 331 (3X 335 (3X HU337 (3), 350 (3), 355 (3), 358 (3X HU360 (3), 367 (3), HU368 (5X HU369 (5), 370 (3), 371 (2), 372 (3), 373 (3X HU374 (5), 380 (3), 381 (3), 382 (3), 383 (3), 388 Q\ 475 (3), 483 (2-5), 492 (3), 499 (2). PROGRAM: ENGUSH TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: A grade of 2.0 or better in all minor courses. Specific Requirements: Minimum of 31 credit hours of English courses. English courses required: Engl 236 (3). Writing. One of the Mowing: Engl 321 (3X 325 (3X or 328 (3). Grammar. Engl 323 (3). Methods. Engl 340 (3) and 341 (3). Shakespeare. One of the following: Engl HU368 (5) or HU369 (5). One of the Mowing: Engl 331 (3) or 373 (3). American Literature. One of the Mowing: Engl 451 (3), 452 (3X 453 (3), 454 (3), or 455 (3). English Literature. One of the Mowing: Engl 461 (5), 462 (5), 463 (5), 464 (5), 465 (5), or 466 (5). English courses recommended: Engl 275 (3), 324 (3), 355 (3), 367 (3), 370 (3), 371 (2), HU374 (5X 380 (3X 381 (3), 383 (3), 475 (3). NOTE: Engl 236 (3) and required courses in writing, grammar and methods (above) must be completed before student teaching. 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 mterdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) Courses acceptable for English Credit The Mowing courses only are acceptable as English credit toward graduation for majors and minors: Engl 223, 225, HU235, 236 275, 283, 292, 321, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 330, 331, 335, HU337, 350, 355, 358, HU360, 367, HU368, HU369, 370, 371, 372, 373, HU374, 380, 381, 382, 383, 388, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 475, 483, 494, 499. Lower division courses Engl HU251, 252, 253, 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 m 95. Developmental Writing, Level One (3) Beginning organization, development skills, individualized tutorial instruction. 96. Developmental Writing, Level Two (3) Organization, development editing, grammar and usage. (95 and 96 (non-degree) will not count \ [toward hours required for graduation. ) 101. College Writing (3) Expressive, experiential and expository writing. Principles of unity, development, organization and style. 102. College Writing (5) Exposition, argumentation, persuasion and documented research. Prerequisite: C- or better in Engl 101. 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 05 credit individualized skills modules. 210. Technical Writing (3) Basic principles of composition applicable to engineering, scientific and technical reports. Prerequisites: Engl 101. (Formerly Commun 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 ihe 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 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. Student Services Interdisc. 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