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College Catalog 2009-2011 
    
College Catalog 2009-2011 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English


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Full Time Faculty: Peter Bognanni, Neil Chudgar, James Dawes, Daylanne English, Nathan Hensley, Marlon James, Casey Jarrin, Theresa Krier, David Chioni Moore (International Studies/English), Kirstin Naca, Wang Ping, Sonita Sarker (Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies/English)

The English department offers students the opportunity to study fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fictional prose. Students learn to interpret these works from a variety of theoretical perspectives and to develop their knowledge of literary history. In addition, students will have the opportunity to hone their skills in expository and creative writing.

General Distribution Requirement

All courses in the English department count toward the general distribution requirement in humanities except for creative writing courses (ENGL 150 , ENGL 280 , ENGL 281 , ENGL 282 , ENGL 283 , ENGL 284 , ENGL 405 , and ENGL 406 ). Courses numbered ENGL 150 , ENGL 280 , ENGL 281 , ENGL 282 , ENGL 283 , ENGL 284 , ENGL 405 , and ENGL 406  count toward the requirement in fine arts. ENGL 101  and 600-level courses do not count toward any distribution requirement.

General Education Requirements

Courses that meet the general education requirements in writing, quantitative thinking, internationalism and multiculturalism will be posted on the Registrar’s web page in advance of registration for each semester.

Additional information regarding the general distribution requirement and the general education requirements can be found in the graduation requirements  section of this catalog.

Honors Program

The English department participates in the honors program. Eligibility requirements, application procedures and specific project expectations are available from the department office or the Director of Academic Programs.

Topics Courses

ENGL 194 , ENGL 294 , ENGL 394 , ENGL 494 

Topics courses offer alternative and exploratory approaches to literary works and issues through, for example, interdisciplinary study, studies of single authors or groups of authors from several periods, or studies of recurrent themes in literature. These courses often reflect faculty members’ interests in new approaches to literary study or new areas of study. Several topics courses are offered each year, and students should consult the detailed course descriptions in the English department and the department’s web page. Every year. (4 credits)

Independent Study

The department offers independent study options in the form of tutorials, independent projects, internships, preceptorships and Honors independent projects. For more information contact the department and review the Curriculum  section of the catalog.

Programs

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