1986-1987 Academic Catalog

English Composition II. 41-333 Eighteenth Century English Literature - W 5 hours A study of the neo-classical poetry and prose with emphasis on Dry– den, Defoe, Swift, Pope, Fielding, and Goldsmith. Prerequisite: 41-140 English Composition II. (Alternate, odd years) 41-334 Nineteenth Century English Literature - Sp 5 hours A study of the major Romantic and Victorian writers, giving emphasis to Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats, Browning, and Tennyson. Prerequisite: 41-140 English Composition II. 41-335 Shakespeare - W 5 houl'S Representative comedies, history plays, tragedies, and sonnets. Pre– requisite: 41-140 English Composition II. 41-337 Contemporary American Literature - Sp 5 hours A study of post World War I writers whose works reflect the dominant thought patterns and values of the 20th century. (Alternate, even years). 41-338 Contemporary British Literature -A 5 hours A study of representative and significant 20th century British writers, especially those reflective of modern ideologies. 41-342 American Novel- W 4 hours A study of the historical development of the American novel, and an analysis of the writings of major American novelists from Cooper to Faulkner. Prerequisite: 41-140 English Composition II. (Altemate, even years) 41-413 Dramatic Literature -Sp 4 hours (See Speech Communications for description) Can be applied to meet English or speech requirements, but not both fields for the same student. Prerequisite: 41-140 English Composition II. 41-421 Literary Criticism -Sp 3 hours A study of major critical theories from ancient times to the present. P1erequisite: 200 or 300 level literature course. Required for all secondary and English majors. 41-422 English Seminar - W 3 hours Designed to help the student synthesize his major areas of study. Re– quired of all senior English majors. 41-423 Independent Study in English 1-4 hours Independent study in a selected field for students with special interests and demonstrated ability. 41-442 European Novel - W 4 hours A study of the 19th and 20th century influence on the novel from Bal- zac to Camus. (Alternate, odd years) PROFESSIONAL WRITING *41-221 Style and Mechanics for Writers 3 hours A prescriptive approach to a clear, concise prose which is grammati– cally correct. 101 41-312 Professional Writing 5 hours An introduction to basic technical communication in which students learn oral and written communication with the use of effective visuals. 41-313 High Technology fo1· Professional Writers 3 hours Two of the class hours per week are held in the micro-computer lab. Students use IBM PCs to prepare brochures, corporate newsletters, man– uals, and other writing assignments. In addition, guest speakers lecture on The Technical Writer and engineering, electronics, and computers. 41-414 Report Wl'iting 5 hours A study of the techniques necessary for writing clear, well-organized reports of various kinds. 41-415 Advanced Professional Writing 4 hours An on-the-job simulation of work for which technical writers are responsible with an emphasis on deadlines, accuracy, effective, profes– sional communication; resume preparation and practice in job inter– views; preparation for professionalism. *Emphasis must begin Spring Quarter of the sophomore year. SPANISH 41-171, 41-172, 41-173 Elementary Spanish-A, W,Sp 5 hours each quarter Development of basic skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening in Spanish, along with an introduction to Hispanic cultures. (Offered also in the summer, odd years) 41-271, 41-272 Intermediate Spanish-A, W 5 hours each quarter Grammar review, composition, conversation, and readings in Spanish literature and culture. Prerequisite: 41-171, 41-172, 41-173 Elemen– tary Spanish or at least two years of high school Spanish. 41-360 Clinical Teaching in Spanish 1-3 hours each quarter A practical, on-campus experience in which a student is assigned to as– sist a college instructor in preparation for classes, grading of reports and papers, tutoring students, and conducting small conversational practice sessions for students in Elementary Spanish. The student is expected to participate in twenty-two clock hours for each hour of credit. Prerequi– site: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. 41-361 Spanish Composition -A 4 hours Emphasis on development of clear, natural and effective written com– munication in Spanish. Includes grammar review, vocabulary expan– sion, discussion of stylistic elements and extensive writing practice. Pre– requisite: 41-272 Intermediate Spanish or permission of instructor. 41-362 Spanish Conve1·sation - W 4 hom·s A course designed to sharpen the student's communication skills in oral Spanish, as well as to increase aural comprehension of spoken Spanish. Attention given to pronunciation, vocabulary building, gram– mar, and practice in hearing and speaking through in-class presentations