1959-1960 Academic Catalog

C. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE 221-222 SOPHOMORE LITERATURE* A progressive, chronological study of the masterpieces of English and American literature. Selections from the authors of both countries in poetry, drama, essay, biography, and fic– tion are chosen for appreciation and interpretation. Three credit hours each semester 223 LITERARY ASPECTS OF THE ENGLISH BIBLEt A study of the King James Version of the Bible from the standpoint both of its language and its literature. Consideration is given to the influence the Bible has had upon literature of the world. Three credit hours 306 THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ('60-'61) Prerequisite: English and American Literature 221 A study of the structure, and growth of the language, designed to help in formulating an intelligent attitude toward American usage. Three credit hours 321 CHILDREN'S LITERATURE** ('59-'60) Prerequisite: Enttlish and American Literature 221-222 A study and appraisal of literature available for children of kindergarten and elementary school age. The planning and conducting of a weekly story program held in the library for children of the community gives students practical training in this area. Three credit hours 322 INTRODUCTION TO POETRY** Prerequisite: English and American Literature 221-222 ('59-'60) An intensive study of the forms and content of poetry. Three credit hours 331, THE ENGLISH NOVEL** ('59-'60) Prerequisite: English and American Literature 221-222 A reading and critical analysis of representative novels of the period from Richardson to Hardy. Assigned papers are re– quired. Three credit hours 53