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Professors Day, Denham, Heller, Hoffman, Lape,A.Turpin; Associate
Professors Carter, Hanstedt, Kuchar,V. Stewart; Assistant Professors
Almeder, Larson-Harris,Tenbrunsel,Whiteside;Teaching Associate D.
Selby;Visiting Instructor Rosti; Senior Part-time Lecturers Barton,
Duddy, Powell; Part-time Lecturers Blevins, de Lorraine, Fishwick,
K. Johnson;Visiting Assistant Professor Kelly
The English major requires 11 units of work, not including
General Studies 101 and 102.These must include three
required core courses:
English 332, 411-412. Additionally, three 200-level courses
and five 300 or 400-level courses are required as described
below.
General Studies 101 is a prerequisite for all English major
courses.
The English Major
I. Core requirements (three units)
ENGL 332 Shakespeare
ENGL 411/412 Seminar
II. Additional requirements (at least eight units)
A. Three introductory 200-level courses:
ENGL 240 British Literature
ENGL 250 American Literature
and either
ENGL 220 Special Topics or
ENGL 260 World Literature
B. One course before 1800, from:
ENGL 330 Chaucer
ENGL 333 The Literature of Tudor and
Stuart England (at Oxford University)
ENGL 334 Studies in Medieval Literature
ENGL 335 Studies in Renaissance Literature
ENGL 336 Studies in Restoration and
18th-Century Literature
C. Four additional 300-level electives, from any of the
courses above or English 301, 302, 304, 305, 308, 310, 312,
315, 316, 320, 321, 322, 323, 337, 338, 339, 350, 351, 352,
354, or 356.
The following courses may substitute for 300-level electives
above, as appropriate and with departmental approval:
English 405, 406, 407, 416, 495, 496, or 497.
Prerequisites: Because students are expected to have sufficient skills in
critical reading and writing about literature, two 200-level courses, one
of which must be English 240 or 250, are required as prerequisites
for the upper-level English courses. Unless otherwise stated, 300- or
400-level English courses require as prerequisites English 240 or
250, and one other 200-level course.
Note for Non-English Majors: The English Department
encourages upper-level students in other majors to take
English electives; exceptions to prerequisites can be made
with permission of the instructor.
Minor in American Literature
A minor in American literature requires six units, including
English 250, either 220 or 260, 339, and any three from
English 302, 304, 310, 312, 315, or as appropriate from
English 301, 308, 350, 405, 406, 407, 495, 496 or 497.
Minor in British Literature
A minor in British literature requires six units, including
English 240, either 220 or 260, 332, and any three from
English 315, 330, 333, 335, 336, 337, 338, or as appropriate
from English 301, 305, 308, 350, 405, 406, 407, 495, 496, or
497.
Concentration in Communications
Please see page 55 for a description of the
Communications Concentration.
Concentration in Creative Writing
Please see page 58 for a description of the Creative
Writing Concentration.
215 Creative Writing-Fiction
Designed to encourage students who have a genuine interest
in, and talent for, writing fiction and to guide and criticize
their efforts. (A grade of "B" or better in General Studies 101
is recommended.) (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: General Studies 101.
216 Creative Writing-Poetry
Designed to encourage students who have a genuine interest
in, and talent for, writing poetry and to guide and criticize
their efforts. (A grade of "B" or better in General Studies 101
is recommended.) (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: General Studies 101.
220 Special Topics
Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts
surrounding a focused topic of particular interest to the
introductory study of literature. A variety of genres (poetry,
prose, and drama, as relevant) will be included. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: General Studies 101.
240 British Literature
Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts and genres
(poetry, prose, and drama) across periods in the British
tradition. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: General Studies 101.
250 American Literature
Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts
and genres (poetry, prose, and drama) across periods in the
American tradition. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: General Studies 101.
260 World Literature
Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts and genres
(poetry, prose, and drama) across periods in world literature. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: General Studies 101.
301 Special Studies in Language and Literature
Concentrated study of a special topic. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
302 Southern Literature
An in-depth survey of major Southern writers and literary
trends from the mid-19th century to the present, with
emphasis on such figures as Faulkner, Capote,Williams,
McCullers, Flannery O'Connor, etc. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: English 250 and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
304 Appalachian Literature
An in-depth survey of the rich body of literature from the
Appalachian region of the United States. The course places
the literature in both a cultural and historical context. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 250 and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
305 Women Writers
A study of literature by women from Sappho to the
20th century, including all genres of writing. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level ENGL
literature course.
308 Author Studies
Concentrated study of a single author or the comparative
study of two or three authors. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level ENGL
literature course.
310 Literatures of the African Diaspora
An introduction to oral and written literatures of the African
Diaspora. Places some of the world's important black writers
(DuBois, Hurston, Cesaire,Walcott, Morrison, etc.) in
historical and cultural context, with an emphasis on patterns
and genres shared across national and linguistic boundaries. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
312 Studies in the Cross-Cultural Imagination
An in-depth examination of the acts of reading and writing
across cultural boundaries.Topics of focus will vary and will
be selected from among the following fields of cross-cultural
literary inquiry: Ethnic American literatures, postcolonial
literatures, and comparative literature. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level ENGL
literature course.
315 Studies Literary Criticism
A study of central texts in the history and theory of literary
criticism from the Greeks to the present. The course
will focus on the ends and means of critical discussion and
writing, the nature of critical theory, and the methods
and languages of critical discourse. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level ENGL
literature course.
316 Advanced Creative Writing
Development of writing skills in one genre (semester focus
will be on fiction, poetry, or creative non-fiction), building
upon introductory creative writing courses.
NOTE: May not be taken for English major credit. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: Either English 215 or 216, as appropriate to the
selected genre for the semester.
320 Basic Linguistics
The scientific study and description of language according
to the principles of modern linguistics. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
321 Advanced Grammar and Style
A study of the structure of contemporary English grammar.
Also explores questions of style and usage. Students analyze
and diagram sentences and apply principles of grammar and
style to their own and others' writing. Designed for English
majors and for those preparing to teach language and
communication skills. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: General Studies 102.
322 Composition Theory and Practice
Both an advanced composition course and an introduction
to theories of writing and methods of teaching writing, to
include perspectives on composing processes, social contexts
and purpose for writing, theories of teaching, and successful
classroom approaches to creating, responding to, and
evaluating composition assignments. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
323 The English Language
A critical and historical study of the forms and usages
in English speech and writing. (Recommended for those
planning to teach English.) (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
330 Chaucer
Reading and analysis of The Canterbury Tales and Troilus
and Criseyde. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: English 240 and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
332 Shakespeare
Analysis of selected plays with oral interpretation. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Film Laboratory: 2-3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: English 240 and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
333 The Literature of Tudor and Stuart England
(at Oxford University)
A study of the literature and culture of Tudor and Stuart
England through lectures and seminars, offered off-campus
at Oxford University and only in conjunction with History
233. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240 and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
334 Studies in Medieval Literature
Critical study of the literature and culture of Medieval
England. The course will focus on a variety of medieval texts
from both the Old and Middle English periods. The course
may focus on a particular theme, genre, or set of authors.(1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: English 240 and one other 200-level English literature
course.
335 Studies in Renaissance Literature
Critical study of selected works from the Renaissance period.
The course may focus on a particular theme, genre, or set of
authors, or form a focused survey of the period.Works will be
placed in relationship to the literary, social, and historical
movements of the era and to the current critical issues
surrounding it. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: English 240 and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
336 Studies in Restoration and
18th-Century Literature
Critical study of selected works from the Restoration and
18th-century period.The course may focus on a particular
theme, genre, or set of authors, or form a focused survey
of the period.Works will be placed in relationship to the
literary, social, and historical movements of the era and to
the current critical issues surrounding it. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: English 240 and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
337 Studies in Romanticism
Critical study of selected works from the period of literary
Romanticism, 1780 to 1835.The course may focus on a
particular theme, genre, or set of authors, or form a focused
survey of the period. Works will be placed in relationship to
the literary, social, and historical movements of the era and to
current critical issues. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: English 240 and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
338 Studies in Victorian Literature
Critical study of selected works from the Victorian period.
The course may focus on a particular theme, genre, or set of
authors, or form a focused survey of the period.Works will
be placed in relationship to the literary, social, and historical
movements of the era and to the current critical issues
surrounding it. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: English 240 and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
339 Studies in 19th-Century American Literature
Critical study of selected works from 19th-century American
literature. Course may focus on particular theme, genre, or set
of authors, or form a focused survey of the period.Works will
be placed in relationship to the literary, social, and historical
movements of the era and to current critical issues. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 250 and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
350 Genre Studies
Critical study of a single genre of literature, such as
autobiography, epic, literary non-fiction, lyric, romance, and
short fiction. Works will be placed in relationship to literary,
social, and historical movements and to current critical issues.
(1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level ENGL
literature course.
351 Studies in 20th-Century Fiction or Poetry
Critical study of selected works from the 20th century. The
course may focus on a particular theme, genre, or set of
authors, or form a focused survey of the period.Works will be
placed in relationship to the literary, social, and historical
movements of the era and to the current critical issues
surrounding it. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: ENGL 240 or 250, and one other 200-level ENGL
literature course.
352 Studies in Contemporary Fiction or Poetry
Critical study of selected works of contemporary fiction or
poetry.The course may focus on a particular theme, genre,
or set of authors.Works will be placed in relationship to the
literary, social, and historical movements and to current
critical issues. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level ENGL
literature course.
354 Studies in Drama
Critical study of selected works of drama. The course may
focus on a particular time period and/or country of origin, or
form a focused survey of the genre.Works will be placed in
relationship to relevant literary, social, and historical
movements and to current critical issues. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level ENGL
literature course.
356 Studies in Literature and Film
Critical study of selected works of literature and related films.
The course may focus on a particular theme, genre, or set of
authors and filmmakers, or form a focused survey of the two
media. Works will be placed in relationship to literary, social,
and historical movements and to current critical issues.
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Film Laboratory: 2-3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level ENGL
literature course.
405, 406, 407 Independent Study
Guided reading and research, a study in depth of a particular
facet of English or American literature. ( 1 / 2 , 1, 1 / 2 )
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level
ENGL literature course.
411-412 Seminar
An intensive study of work from English,American, and
Continental literature, examining both their historical settings
and their interrelationships. (Required of English majors in
the senior year. Students must have completed a total of 25
units before enrolling in ENGL 411. Students wishing to
complete their degree program early must meet the following
criteria in order to enroll in ENGL 411: (1) have completed
at least 20 units, and (2) have an overall GPA of at least 3.25
and a major GPA of at least 3.5. Students who do not meet
the stipulated criteria may submit an appeal to the
Department Seminar Subcommittee. No credit given for one
term. NOTE: Final grade for year given on a cumulative
basis.(1,1)
6 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: English 240, 250, and one other 200-level ENGL
literature course.
416 English Internship
Experience in a field of applied writing through programs
such as the Washington Semester, public relations, government
communications or policy, or various aspects of the media. (1)
Prerequisites: English 240 or 250, and one other 200-level ENGL
literature course.
495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper,
artistic creation, or performance.
Prerequisite: To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the
major, a student in his/her senior year or in the Summer prior to the
senior year, must work under the guidance of his/her committee.A
written proposal and application must be approved by the committee
and department.A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major is required.
495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project. ( 1 / 2 , 1, 1 / 2 )