1978-1979 Academic Catalog

Language and Literature 342 American Novel 3 hours The purpose of the course is to study the historical development of the American novel and to read and to analyze the writings of major American novelists from Cooper to Faulkner. (alternate even years) 413 Dramatic literature 4 hours (See Speech for description) Can be applied to meet English or Speech requirements, but not both fields for the same student. 421 Literary Criticism 3 hours A study of major critical theories from ancient times to the present. Prerequisite: Any 200 or 300 level literature course. 422 English Seminar 3 hours Designed to help the student synthesize his major areas of study. Required of all senior English majors. 423 Independent Study in English 1-4 hours Independent study in a selected field with periodic conferences; for students with special interests and demonstrated ability. C. SPANISH The Foreign Language Department believes that a living language can only be properly learned as the student masters the pronunciation, develops the ability to understand both the spoken and written language, and is able to express himself intelligently in a number of situations. The general education requirement in foreign language is met by completing two years of the same modern or classical (Latin, Greek) language in high school or one year in college. Language students are encouraged to consider the Study Abroad Program of Christian Colleges (SAPOCC) which is described under Special Programs of Study. Requirements for a Major in Spanish: At least 48 hours including LL271-72- 73, LL361, LL362, LL363, LL371-72-73, Advanced Grammar, and at least two 400 literature courses. Students majoring in Spanish are encouraged to enroll in such courses as: Eng– lish literature, history, philosophy, and linguistics. Suggested Minors or Double Majors: English, Bible, Sociology or Social Work, Physical Education, IDS. Career opportunities: Teaching, translating, writing classroom materials, Gov– ernment jobs, overseas jobs. Requirements for a Minor in Spanish: 24 quarter hours including LL171-72- 73 or equivalent, LL271-72-73, and at least one course in Spanish literature. ll171-72-73 Elementary Spanish 4 hours each quarter Grammar, oral drill, simple reading in the language, and an introduction to Latin American and Spanish culture. LL271-72-73 Intermediate Spanish 3 hours each quarter Grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Spanish literature and cul– ture. Prerequisite: Spanish 171-72-73 or at least two years of high school Spanish. LL361 Composition 4 hours Extensive practice in writing Spanish. Includes translating from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. Prerequisite: LL273 or permission of instructor. Ll362 Conversation 4 hours Oral practice in Spanish through speeches and oral reports. Some work on remedial pro– nunciation. Prerequisite: LL273 or permission of instructor.