English (Engl)
1. Composition (3) (Equivalent to former Engl 3)
Not open to students with credit in Engl 3. Prerequisites: college-level
competence in written English. Theory and practice of composition. Themes,
chiefly expository or analytical; one paper based upon investigation of
a selected topic.
6. Improvement in Reading Techniques (2)
Recommended for students who wish to improve their reading speed and comprehension.
Analysis of reading habits; practice in efficient methods of reading and
studying.
20. Literature and Composition (3)
Prerequisite: Engl 1. Reading and analysis of short stories, novels, drama,
and poetry. Extensive writing based on readings.
40T. Writing (4; max total 8 if no topic repeated) (Former Engl 4,
10, 11)
Prerequisite: Engl 20, or permission of instructor. Sections designated
as emphasizing poetry, fiction, or essay writing; appropriate reading and
analyses.
50T. Studies in Literature (4; max total 8 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Engl 20. Sections designated as emphasizing certain writers
or problems. Appropriate readings and analyses; critical writing.
134. Structure of English (3)
(Same as Spch 134) Not open to students with credit in English or Linguistics
135; not applicable to the English major. Empirical study of English phonology,
morphology, syntax, spelling, and punctuation.)
135. Introduction to Linguistics (3)
(See Ling 135)
137. American English (3)
(Former Ling 131) (Same as Spch 137) Prerequisite: Engl 135. Empirical study
of current American English, with reference to regional, institutional,
and occasional variations.
138. History of the English Language (3)
Empirical study of the development of the sound system, grammar, and vocabulary
of English.
139T. Studies in Linguistics (3; max total 15)
(See Ling 139T)
149T. Advanced Writing (4; max 8 in one form, max total 12) (Former
Engl 110, 111, 120)
Prerequisite: Engl 40T or permission of instructor. Sections designated
as emphaizing poetry, fiction, or essay writing; appropriate readings and
analyses.
159T. Literary History (4, repeatable with different topics) (Former
Engl 100, 105, 180-182)
Prerequisite: Engl 20 or equivalent. Sections designated as to period and
nationality. Discussion and written analysis of major works and their backgrounds
within approximately a century's scope.
169T. Forms of Literature (4; repeatable with different topics) (Former
Engl 93)
Engl 20 or equivalent. Sections designated as emphasizing poetry, drama,
novel, or short story. Reading and close written analysis with particular
attention to form.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Regulations and Placement -- Independent Study.
193T. Seminar in Literary Studies
(4; repeatable with different topics) (Former Engl 140-145, 182, 185)
Sections designated by topic. Individual projects. Reading, discussion,
and writing of papers centered on short periods of literary history, particular
literary themes, editorial problems, and other specialized investigations.
194T. Major Writers (4, repeatable with different topics)
(Former Engl 160, 162A-8, 165. If Shakespeare, same as Drama 194T)
Studies and written analysis of the major works of a particular writer or
a set of writers; Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Milton will be standard offerings
in designated sections.
195. Senior Reading (4)
Reading literature from a list prepared by the instructor in consultation
with the student. Interpretive and analytical writing.
196. Senior Thesis (1-4, max total 4)
For seniors planning to obtain a master's degree in English. Writing
an extended paper.
(See Course Numbering System.)
200A-B Graduate Survey (4-4)
Open only to second-semester seniors and graduates majoring
in English. Extensive, individually directed readings in literature and
related subjects.
210T. Seminar in Writing (4, max total 12, 8 max total in one area)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced individual projects in
writing; enrollments will be designated in poetry and fiction.
220T. Seminar in Rhetoric (4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: advanced composition or equivalent. Seminar in rhetorical
theory in relation to social history; critical analysis of current rhetorical
doctrine.
230T. Seminar in Linguistics (3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Engl 135 or permission of instructor. Seminar in English and
American linguistics.
250T. Seminar in Literature (4; repeatable with different topics)
Prerequisite: major or minor in English; permission of instructor. Seminar
in an aspect of literary history: type, period, movement, or an individual
author.
280T. Seminar in Literary Theory (4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: major or minor in English; permission of instructor. Seminar
in literary criticism.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Regulations and Procedures -- Independent Study.
299. Thesis or Project (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See MAster's Degrees - Thesis Requirement. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.
(See Course Numbering System.)
English (Engl)
300. English Colloquium (2; max total 6)