ENGLISHProfessors Day, Heller, Hoffman, Lape, Schultz, A. Turpin; Associate Professors Carter, Hanstedt, Kuchar, Ma, V. Stewart; Assistant Professors Almeder, Larson-Harris, Tenbrunsel, Whiteside; Teaching Associate D. Selby; Senior Lecturers Duddy, Rosti; Part time Lecturer Fishwick; Visiting Professor Au 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)
II. Additional requirements (at least eight units) A. Three introductory 200-level courses:
B. One course before 1800, from:
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, 334, 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 xx for a description of the Communications Concentration. Concentration in Creative Writing Please see page xx 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) 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) 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) 240 British Literature Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts and genres (poetry,
prose, and drama) across periods in the British tradition. (1) 250 American Literature Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts and genres (poetry,
prose, and drama) across periods in the American tradition. (1) 260 World Literature Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts and genres (poetry,
prose, and drama) across periods in world literature. (1) 301 Special Studies in Language and Literature Concentrated study of a special topic. (1) 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 OConnor, etc. (1) 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) 305 Women Writers A study of literature by women from Sappho to the 20th century, including
all genres of writing. (1) 308 Author Studies Concentrated study of a single author or the comparative study of two
or three authors. (1) 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) 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) 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) 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. (1) 320 Basic Linguistics The scientific study and description of language according to the principles
of modern linguistics. (1) 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) 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) 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) 330 Chaucer Reading and analysis of The Canterbury Tales and Troilus and Criseyde.
(1) 332 Shakespeare Analysis of selected plays with oral interpretation. (1) 333 The Literature of Tudor and Stuart England (at Oxford University) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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. 405, 406, 407 Independent Study Guided in-depth study of a topic in literature, language, or critical
theory, leading to a substantial paper, series of essays, -or creative
project. (1/2, 1, 1/2) 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) 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) 495, 496, 497 Honors Project A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation,
or performance. |