ENGLISHProfessors Day, Heller, Hoffman, Lape, Schultz, A. Turpin; Associate Professors Almeder, Carter, Hanstedt, Kuchar, Ma, V. Stewart; Assistant Professors Larson-Harris, Tenbrunsel, Whiteside; Teaching Associate D. Selby; Senior Lecturers Duddy, Fishwick, Rosti; 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, 351, 352, 354, 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, 351, 352, 354, 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) 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 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 in 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. (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. (Cross-listed with LING 320) 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 Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: English 240 and one other 200-level ENGL literature course. (Cross-listed with TART 332). 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
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 ENGL 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 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) 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) |