English
- Department Information
- Program Description
- Career Opportunities
- Preparation
- Major Requirements (B.A.)
- Other Degree Requirements
- Single Subject Matter Preparation Program
- Minor Requirements
- Competency Program In Written English
- Undergraduate Courses
- Footnote
Department Information
Department of English
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Office: Music and Business Building, Room 2579
Phone: (510) 885-3151
Website: http://class.csueastbay.edu/english/
Professor Emerita
Kathleen Margaret Lant, Ph.D. University of Oregon
Professors
Diedre L. Badejo, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles
Eileen A. Barrett, Ph.D. Boston College
Debra Barrett-Graves, Ph.D. University of Kentucky
Dennis M. Chester (Chair), Ph.D. University of Washington
Jacqueline Doyle, Ph.D. Cornell University
Susan A. Gubernat, M.F.A. University of Iowa
Stephen D. Gutierrez, M.F.A. Cornell University
E. J. Murphy, Ph.D. University of Illinois
Ke Zou, Ph.D. University of Southern California
Associate Professors
Eve M. Lynch, Ph.D. University of California, Davis
Sarah E. Nielsen, Ph.D. University of California, Davis
Margaret Tomlinson-Rustick, Ph.D. Washington State University
Composition Coordinator: Margaret Tomlinson-Rustick
Lecturers
Cynthia Andrzejczyk
Sartaz Aziz
Scott Bentley
Sheila Coles
Sally Cooperman
Mary D’Alleva
Susan Fox
Eva Fuchs
Kathleen Grow
Aaron Jason
Jan Lerman
Rochelle Nameroff
Maureen Newey
Michael Rovasio
Marina Sapozhnikov
Jeff Scott
Paul White
Program Description
Contrary to popular opinion, most students who major in English do not become public school teachers, although many do choose a career in teaching. Rather, English majors go into all areas of business and government and wherever else the ability to read and write the English language effectively leads to opportunities for advancement and success. The English major is a widely recognized and respected preparation for graduate degrees in law, medicine, social services, and business. It also provides an excellent foundation for free-lance and broadcast journalism. The academic backgrounds of management personnel in private and public organizations attest to how appropriate the English major is for those who pursue careers in management and administration.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.A. in English from Cal State East Bay will:
- be able to analyze and interpret various kinds of texts;
- be able to express their understandings and interpretations in clear and cogent prose;
- be able to discuss at least one theoretical perspective about language and/or literature;
- demonstrate knowledge of key English language texts in their options: Literature, Creative Writing, Language and Discourse, and Interdisciplinary Language, Literature, and Writing Studies;
- demonstrate facility with conducting research in traditional/nontraditional ways, including library research, the Internet, and data collection and analysis.
Career Opportunities
- Advertising Copy Writer
- Author/Critic
- Bookstore Manager
- Continuity Editor
- Corporate Communications Director
- Foreign Service Officer
- Freelance Journalist/Writer
- Greeting Card Editor/Writer
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Media Specialist
- Newspaper Reporter
- Public Information Officer
- Publication Editor
- Publicity Director
- Publishing Agent
- Radio/TV Agent
- Script Writer
- Teacher/Professor
- Technical Writer
Preparation
For Advanced Placement course equivalencies, see Registration chapter
Major Requirements (B.A.)
Please consult an adviser in your major department for clarification and interpretation of your major requirements. The major consists of 72-84 units; the B.A. degree requires a total of 180 units.
- Core Curriculum (40 units)
(While ENGL 1001 and ENGL 1002 are not listed as core requirements in the major, they are prerequisites for core classes and campus graduation requirements.)- TWO of the following three introductory courses (8)
- ENGL 2030 Introduction to Critical Writing on Prose Fiction (4)
- ENGL 2040 Introduction to Critical Writing on Poetry (4)
- ENGL 2050 Introduction to Critical Writing on Drama (4)
- ENGL 3010 Modern English Grammar (4)
- ENGL 3020 Advanced Expository Writing (4)
- ENGL 3080 Critical Theory of Literature (4)
- ENGL 4251 Shakespeare (4)
- ENGL 4890 Senior Seminar in English (4)
- ONE upper division English course in British or American literature before 1900 (4)
- ONE upper division English course in Ethnic-American or Global literatures after 1900 (4)
- ONE English lower- or upper-division Elective (excluding ENGL 1001, 1002, 3000, 3001, 3003) (4)
- TWO of the following three introductory courses (8)
- Courses in Supporting Fields (0-12 units)
Majors must complete, with grades of C-/CR or better, one year of a college-level foreign language or must pass a translation test administered by the English Department. - Option Requirements (32 units)
The Department of English offers several options for degree candidates. Majors must choose ONE of the following options: A. Literature, B. Creative Writing, C. Language and Discourse, and D. Interdisciplinary Language, Literature, and Writing Studies.- Literature (32 units)
- ENGL 4151 Introduction to Chaucer,
OR ENGL 4260 Milton (4) - THREE upper-division English courses in literature of the 18th and/or 19th centuries (at least one British and at least one American) (12)
- TWO upper-division English courses in literature of the 20th and/or 21st centuries (8)
- ONE upper-division English course in Women’s or Gay and Lesbian literature (4)
- ONE upper-division course in Global literatures (4)
- ENGL 4151 Introduction to Chaucer,
- Creative Writing (32 units)
- ENGL 2070 Beginning Workshop in Fiction (4)
- ENGL 2075 Beginning Workshop in Poetry (4)
- ENGL 3070 Intermediate Workshop in Fiction (4)
OR ENGL 4075 Advanced Workshop in Poetry (4) - ENGL 3070 Intermediate Workshop in Fiction (a second time if chosen above) (4)
OR ENGL 3071 Writing Women's Lives: A Workshop (4)
OR ENGL 4075 Advanced Workshop in Poetry (a second time if chosen above) (4) - ENGL 4070 Advanced Workshop in Fiction (4)
OR ENGL 4075 Advanced Workshop in Poetry (a second time if chosen above) (4) - TWO upper division English courses in literature, language, or writing (8)
- ONE upper division English course in the literature of the 20th or 21st centuries (4)
- Language and Discourse (32 units)
- ENGL 3005 Study of Language (4)
OR ENGL 3010 Modern English Grammar (whichever one was not chosen for Core Curriculum above) (4) - ENGL 3015 Introduction to Phonology (4)
- ENGL 3040 Linguistic History of the English Language (4)
- ENGL 4010 Current Theories in Formal Grammar (4)
- ENGL 4040 Language in the U.S.A. (4)
- ONE upper division course covering a single aspect (or a group of closely related aspects) of the English language, with consent of an English advisor (4)
- TWO upper division English electives (excluding ENGL 3000, 3001, 3003) (8) (Courses in language and discourse from departments other than English may be used for this option, with the approval of the Chair of the English department. Especially relevant here are courses such as ANTH 3800 Language and Culture, ANTH 3801 Language in the Modern World, PSYC 4740, Psycholinguistics, PHIL 3322 The Phenomenon of Language, and COMM courses in rhetoric and communication theory.)
- ENGL 3005 Study of Language (4)
- Interdisciplinary Language, Literature, and Writing Studies (32 units)
In formal consultation with two professors-one from the English Department and one from a department other than English-and with the approval of the Chair of the English department, students may propose a program of 32 upper division units in literature, language, rhetoric, or writing drawn from various departments in the university. At least 16 of these units must be in English.
- Literature (32 units)
Other Degree Requirements
In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.
Single Subject Matter Preparation Program
The English Department does not have a Single Subject Matter Preparation Program at this time. Students who intend to pursue the Secondary Credential must pass the CSET for subject matter certification. Consult a department advisor.
Minor Requirements
- English (32 units)
The minor in English consists of 32 units, excluding ENGL 1001, 1002, 3000, 3001, and 3003 approved by an English Department adviser.
At least one course in writing beyond the freshman level; after completing ENGL 1001, choose from ENGL 2030, 2040, 2070, 3020, 3070, 3075, 4070, 4075. (Apply units to either lower or upper division units below.)
English courses, excluding ENGL 1001 and 1002- Lower Division (0-12)
- Upper Division (20-32)
- Creative Writing (32 units)
Any candidate for the bachelor's degree (except for English majors with the Creative Writing option) may also elect to obtain a Minor in Creative Writing. After completing ENGL 1001, (s)he must complete 32 quarter units, approved by a Creative Writing advisor.
- ENGL 2070 Beginning Workshop in Fiction (4)
- ENGL 2075 Beginning Workshop in Poetry (4)
- ENGL 3070 Intermediate Workshop in Fiction (4)
- ENGL 3071 Writing Women's Lives: A Workshop (4)
- ENGL 3075 Intermediate Workshop in Poetry (4)
- ENGL 4070 Advanced Workshop in Fiction (4)
- ENGL 4075 Advanced Workshop in Poetry (4)
- ENGL 4900 Independent Study in Creative Writing (maximum of 4 quarter units) (1-4)
- Upper division Modern American or British literature, or genre courses (4-8)
Single Subject Matter Preparation Program
The English Department does not have an approved Single Subject Matter Preparation Program. English majors preparing to teach in the public schools must pass the CSET in order to have single-subject matter certification in English
Competency Program In Written English
This program is designed for non-native speakers of English.
English Courses (19 units)
After completing all developmental coursework assigned as a result of scoring below 151 on the English Placement Test (EPT), students must complete, with grades of "A," "B," "C," or "CR," the following courses:
- ENGL 0930 Basic Reading, Composition, and Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of English (4)
- ENGL 1001 College Writing I (4)
- ENGL 1002 College Writing II (4)
- ENGL 1101 Adjunct Grammar Workshop and Lab for Non-Native Speakers of English I (1)
- ENGL 1102 Adjunct Grammar Workshop and Lab for Non-Native Speakers of English II (1)
- SPPA 3005 Verbal American English Skills (4)
- SPPA 0980 Speech Laboratory for Non-Native Speakers of English (1)
Undergraduate Courses
Developmental Writing
Students should consult the section of the catalog entitled "Appropriate Coursework Based on EPT Results" for guidelines in choosing the proper developmental writing course(s). This appears in the Registration chapter of this catalog.
| Course Number | Course Information |
|---|---|
| 0725, 0730, 0735 |
Basic Reading and Composition for Speakers of English as a Second or Foreign Language I, II, III (4 each) Reading and writing for academic purposes, with special attention to the needs of those for whom English is a second or foreign language. Prerequisite: Score of 150 or lower on EPT. Units do not count toward the baccalaureate degree. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 8 units. A/B/C/NC grading only. |
| 0801, 0802, 0803 |
The Intensive Learning Experience in Writing I, II, III (4 each) A three-course sequence in basic (remedial) writing, mandatory for students who have scored 141 and below on the English Placement Test (EPT). The workshops focus on the practice of standard written English. Classes may not be used as prerequisites to the Competency Program in Written English for Non-Native Speakers of English. Units do not count toward the baccalaureate degree. Grading is A/B/C/NC only. |
| 0910 | Developmental Writing I (4) A writing workshop preparatory to the written communication requirements, ENGL 1001 and 1002. Developing college essay writing skills, with special attention to style and usage. Prerequisite: Total Score on EPT of 142-146. Co-requisite: ENGL 0988 if ESL. Class may not be used as a prerequisite to the Competency Program in Written English Proficiency for Non-Native Speakers of English unless 0988 is taken concurrently. Units do not count toward baccalaureate degree. May be repeated two times with consent and advice of instructor or department, for a maximum of 12 units. A/B/C/NC grading only. |
| 0989 | Tutoring Support for ENGL 1001 (2) Tutoring support course for first-year students with Total scores of 147-150 on the English Placement Test. Serves students in ENGL 1001 classes linked to first-year G.E. clusters. CR/NC grading only. |
| Course Number | Course Information |
|---|---|
| 10011 |
College Writing I (4) An introduction to writing for academic purposes, critical analysis, and argumentation. Must complete course with a grade of "C-" or better in order to earn General Education credit. Prerequisite: Total Score of 147 or higher on the EPT or exemption from the EPT, passing ENGL 0910, or ENGL 0803. May be repeated for credit, but only the first enrollment may be applied to the Written Communication G.E. requirement if completed with a C- or better. |
| 1002 |
College Writing II (4) Further work in expository writing with emphasis on argumentation and persuasion. Introduction to the preparation and writing of the research paper. Prerequisite: ENGL 1001 with grade of "C-" or better. |
| 1101 |
Adjunct Grammar Workshop and Lab for Non-Native Speakers of English (1) Focus on developing accuracy and style in written English. Co-requisite: Enrollment in ENGL 1001. |
| 1102 |
Adjunct Grammar Workshop and Lab for Non-Native Speakers of English II (1) Focus on developing accuracy and style in written English. Co-requisite: Enrollment in ENGL 1002. |
| 2000 |
Vocabulary Study for Non-Native Speakers of English (4) Vocabulary study, including word-formation, history, and idiomatic usage, for non-native speakers of English. Not open for credit towards General Education-Breadth Requirements or English major or minor. A/B/C/NC grading only. |
| 2005 |
Grammar for Writers (4) Instruction in the structure and style of the standard, literary English sentence. Review of traditional grammar and usage, with attention to the integration of the sentence into its logical and rhetorical contexts. |
| 2030 |
Introduction to Critical Writing on Prose Fiction (4) The theory and practice of critical writing, based on readings in prose fiction. Prerequisite: ENGL 1002. |
| 2040 |
Introduction to Critical Writing on Poetry (4) The theory and practice of critical writing, based on readings in poetry. Prerequisite: ENGL 1002. |
| 2050 |
Introduction to Critical Writing on Drama (4) The theory and practice of critical writing, based on readings in drama. Prerequisite: ENGL 1002. |
| 2070 |
Beginning Workshop in Fiction (4) Introduction to imaginative prose writing of various types with emphasis on basic narrative techniques. Prerequisites: ENGL 1002 and 2030, or permission of instructor. May be repeated once for credit, for a maximum of 8 units. |
| 2075 |
Beginning Workshop in Poetry (4) Introduction to poetry writing of various types with emphasis on basic techniques. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisites: ENGL 1002 and 2040, or permission of instructor. |
| 2600 |
Patterns of Immigration and Migration in U.S. Literature (4) Literary works that represent the social, political, and cultural effects of immigration and migration in the U.S. |
| 2745 |
Portrayal of American Groups through Film (4) Portrayal of American groups in American cinema, 1950 to the present. Lectures/discussion with films; reading of scripts and essays about film. |
| 3000 |
Writing for Proficiency (4) Regular practice in the writing skills necessary to reach the level of proficiency, determined by portfolio assessment, required for students to move forward to the next level writing course and completion of the University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR). Some students may demonstrate a level of proficiency in their portfolio to complete the UWSR at the end of ENGL 3000. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001, or equivalent, and junior standing. Credit unavailable through challenge. Not for credit toward English major, English minor, Creative Writing minor, Liberal Studies major, or General Education requirements. May be repeated, but only 4 units may be counted toward the baccalaureate degree. CR/NC grading only. |
| 3001 |
Writing for Proficiency for Non-Native Speakers of English (4) Instruction in this course is geared toward the needs of non-native speakers of English. Regular practice in the writing skills necessary to reach the level of proficiency, determined by portfolio assessment, required for students to move forward to the next level writing course and satisfaction of the University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR). Some students may demonstrate a level of proficiency in their portfolio to complete the UWSR at the end of ENGL 3001. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001, or equivalent, and junior standing. Credit unavailable through challenge. Not for credit toward English major, English minor, Creative Writing minor, Liberal Studies major, or General Education requirements. May be repeated, but only 4 units may be counted toward the baccalaureate degree. CR/NC grading only. |
| 3003 |
Discursive Writing (4) Theory and practice of discursive writing; critical reading and evaluation of formal and informal prose. Prerequisites: junior standing; and either a CR (Credit) in ENGL 3000 or 3001 or a score of 7 on the Writing Skills Test. Not for credit toward requirements of the English major, English minor, Creative Writing minor, or General Education. |
| 3005 |
Study of Language (4) Theory of language and communication; role of language in the personal and social development of the fully "human" being; origins, development, acquisition, and diversity of language; nature and function of symbolic systems; phonology, morphology, syntax, orthography, sign language, and semantics. Prerequisite: ENGL 1001. |
| 3010 |
Modern English Grammar (4) A traditional philological description of the structure of standard written English. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 3015 |
Introduction to Phonology (4) An introduction to the methods that linguistics use to describe the sound systems of the languages of the world. Particular emphasis given to English sound patterns. Prerequisite: ENGL 1001. |
| 3020 |
Advanced Expository Writing (4) An advanced course in the theory and practice of expository writing. Fulfills the University Writing Skills Requirement for students who began work on the present degree before Fall Quarter, 1985. Prerequisite: ENGL 1002 and junior standing. |
| 3025 |
Introduction to Technical and Professional Writing (4) Overview of technical, professional, and workplace writing. Emphasis on finding and evaluating information, creating well-crafted, user-oriented documents, and using suitable applications to make information available in appropriate formats. Ethics of technical writing and writing in a multicultural context. Prerequisite: ENGL 1002. |
| 3040 |
Linguistic History of the English Language (4) A linguistic approach to the origin and development of English, and its relations to cognate languages. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 3045 |
Advanced Studies in English Vocabulary (4) Advanced studies in English vocabulary: etymology, synonymy, word-formation, and meaning-development. Particular attention to Latin and Greek etymology. Course offered in both classroom and online formats. Consult Class Schedule for details. May be repeated once for credit when content differs. |
| 3050 |
Language and Gender (4) Critical analysis and discussion of gender as it shapes and is reflected in spoken and written discourse. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 3070 |
Intermediate Workshop in Fiction (4) Imaginative prose writing, with emphasis on theory and techniques. Classroom analysis of student manuscripts and published stories; individual conferences. Prerequisites: ENGL 2070 and consent of instructor. May be repeated two times for credit, for a maximum of 12 units. |
| 3071 |
Writing Women's Lives: A Workshop (4) Explores forms of personal narrative, with emphasis on students' own writing. Reading includes journal entries, letters, and autobiographical writings by a diverse cross-section of American women. Prerequisite: ENGL 1002 and junior standing. |
| 3075 |
Intermediate Workshop in Poetry (4) Practice in form and technique; weekly manuscripts, class criticism, editorial conferences. Prerequisites: ENGL 2075 and consent of instructor. May be repeated two times for credit, for a maximum of 12 units. |
| 3080 |
Introduction to Critical Theory of Literature (4) Examination and application of major critical approaches to literary analysis and interpretation. Prerequisites: English 2030, 2040, 2050 (or equivalents), and upper division standing in the English major. |
| 3400 |
Masterworks of British Literature (4) A selection of major works, in poetry, drama, and prose fiction, from British literature of all ages, medieval to modern. Prerequisite: ENGL 1001 or equivalent. |
| 3600 |
Masterworks of American Literature (4) A selection of works, in poetry, drama, and prose fiction, from American literature of all periods, colonial to modern. Prerequisite: ENGL 1001 or equivalent. |
| 3650 |
Women and Literature (4) Literary works written by women and/or images of women in literature by both female and male authors. The writings of North American authors of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. |
| 3660 |
Native American Literature (4) Native American myth, legend, and folklore, as well as nineteenth- and twentieth-century writing by Native Americans. |
| 3670 |
Asian/Filipino American Literature (4 ) Five writers whose heritage is Asian/Filipino, but who are writing fiction or poetry in California. |
| 3680 |
Hispanic/Latino/U.S. Literature (4) A survey of Latino American writing in the United States. |
| 3691 |
Black Literature I (4) A comprehensive history of Black writing in America from the beginnings to 1930. Cross-listed with E S 3691. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 3692 |
Black Literature II (4) A comprehensive history of Black writing in America from 1930 to the present. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 3700 |
Classical Literature (4) Readings in classical literature in translation: epic, lyric, satirical, and dramatic poetry of the Greeks and Romans. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 3710 |
Medieval Literature (4) Literary patterns in Medieval Europe: the epic, the courtly novel, and lyric poetry, from the troubadours to Chaucer. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. (On demand) |
| 3715 |
Dante's World I (4) Interpretation and discussion of the main literary, mystical, and historical themes of excerpts selected from Dante's Divine Comedy. The work is read in translation. |
| 3716 |
Dante's World II (4) Interpretation and discussion of the main literary, mystical, and historical themes of Dante's Purgatorio and Paradiso. The work is read in translation, but with close reference to the original. |
| 3720 |
Renaissance Humanism (4) The contribution of classical learning to the European Renaissance. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. (On demand) |
| 3725 |
Petrarch and Boccaccio (4) The legacy of Petrarch and Boccaccio. Study and interpretation of major literary themes in the works of Petrarch (Lyric Poems) and Boccaccio (Decameron) and their influence on the humanistic and Renaissance movements. |
| 3730 |
The Neo-Classical Tradition (4) The development of the neo-classical spirit in Western literature of the 17th and 18th centuries, with special reference to the literatures of France and England. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. (On demand) |
| 3740 |
The Romantic Era: 1770-1830 (4) The dominant themes and styles of romanticism, with readings from major writers. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. (On demand) |
| 3745 |
The Gothic (4) The endangered heroine in English Gothic literature from Castle of Otranto to Rebecca. |
| 3760 |
Literature of the Twentieth Century (4) Major movements in recent European and American literature, with emphasis on a major figure or figures. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. (On demand) |
| 3770 |
Gay and Lesbian Literature (4) Study of literary works written by and about gays and lesbians. |
| 3850 |
The Graphic Novel: Form and Meaning in Comics (4) Study of the history, structure, and emerging patterns of the graphic novel, or comic book, a hybrid narrative form that blends literary and visual components. Analysis of primary sources and graphic novel criticism that explores the genre's cultural impact. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. |
| 3898 |
Cooperative Education (1-4) Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. Prerequisites: at least 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. May be repeated for credit, for a maximum of 8 units. A maximum of 8 units will be accepted toward the English major; a maximum of 4 units will be accepted toward the English minor. CR/NC grading only. |
| 3999 |
Issues in English Language and Literature (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in English language and literature. May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units. |
| 4000 |
Seminar in English Education (2) The integration of language, literature, and composition studies in the secondary-school curriculum, with on-site observation and supervised group discussion. Prerequisite: instructor's permission and junior standing. |
| 4005 |
Informational and Instructional Technology in the English Classroom (2) The technological resources currently available to English teachers including word-processing, data base, and spread sheet programs. Students learn to use grade-book and test-generation programs and other interactive technologies. They evaluate the effectiveness of Laser disk, CD ROM, and other technologies. Prerequisite: ENGL 4000. |
| 4010 |
Current Theories in Formal Grammar (4) Introduction to current theories in the study of formal grammar. Prerequisite: ENGL 3010. |
| 4040 |
Language in the U.S.A. (4) Overview of the language situation in the U.S.A. Regional, social and ethnic dialects. Stylistic variation, Spanish-English code switching/mixing. African American language. Pidgin-creole varieties. Implications for teaching and learning. Prerequisite: ENGL 1001 or junior standing. |
| 4070 |
Advanced Workshop in Fiction (4) Writing of long and short fiction. For the prospective professional writer. Prerequisites: ENGL 3070, and consent of instructor. May be repeated two times, for a maximum of 12 units. |
| 4072 |
Ebonics for Writers (2) Introduction to linguistic features of African American English. Practice representing African American colloquial speech in writing while avoiding stereotypes. Prerequisite: ENGL 2070. |
| 4075 |
Advanced Workshop in Poetry (4) Writing of poetry. For the prospective professional poet. Prerequisites: ENGL 2075 and consent of instructor. May be repeated two times, for a maximum of 12 units. |
| 4151 |
Introduction to Chaucer (4) A close reading of The Canterbury Tales with appropriate attention to its cultural context. Prerequisite: ENGL 2040 and junior standing. |
| 4251 |
Shakespeare (4) The dramatic conventions of the Shakespearean theatre; the Renaissance intellectual background; a survey of representative plays and poems. Prerequisites: ENGL 2040 and 2050. May be repeated once for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units. |
| 4260 |
Milton (4) A study of Milton's poetry and selected prose. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 and 2040. |
| 4325 |
Studies in 18th-Century British Literature (4) Intensive study of selected authors or topics of the Restoration and Neo-Classic periods. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 and 2040. |
| 4411 |
Studies in Early 19th-Century British Literature (4) Intensive study of selected authors or topics of the Romantic period. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 and 2040. |
| 4412 |
Studies in Late 19th-Century British Literature (4) Intensive study of selected authors or topics of the Victorian period. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 and 2040. |
| 4450 |
Studies in British Women's Literature (4) Intensive study of British women authors throughout the centuries. Prerequisites: ENGL 2030 and 2040. |
| 4635 |
Studies in Mid-19th-Century American Literature (4) Intensive study of selected authors and topics of mid-19th century America. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 and 2040. |
| 4636 |
Studies in Late 19th-Century American Literature (4) Intensive study of selected authors and topics from the Civil War to 1914. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 and 2040. |
| 4637 |
Studies in 20th-Century American Literature (4) Intensive study of selected authors and topics from 1914 to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 and 2040. |
| 4650 |
Studies in Ethnic American Women's Literature (4) Intensive study of selected Ethnic American women authors after 1900. Prerequisites: ENGL 2030, 2040. |
| 4660 |
Ethnic American Autobiography (4) Intensive study of selected twentieth- and twenty-first-century autobiographies and memoirs by African American, Latino American, Asian American, Native American, and other ethnic American writers. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing.. |
| 4710 |
Bible for Students of Literature (4) Major events, characters, themes, and phrases of the authorized (King James) version of the Bible and the influence of these upon the literature and language of the English-speaking peoples. |
| 4720 |
Mythology (4) Cosmologies and cosmogonies: readings from literatures of the Orient, the Near East, the Mediterranean, and Europe. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 4740 |
History of Children's Literature (4) History of children's literature to 1900--Literature for children from 1600 to 1900. Diverse literary and pictorial techniques; the cultural values that shape selected works for children. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 4741 |
Children's Literature in the 20th Century (4) Literature for children in the 20th century, and beyond. Diverse literary and pictorial techniques; the cultural values that shape selected works for children. Prerequisite: ENGL 4740. |
| 4742 |
The Fairy Tale (4) Literary and oral traditional fairy tales, from the "classics" of children's literature to contemporary revisions. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 4743 |
Children's Folklore (4) The politics and poetics of children's own storytelling and speech play, including songs, riddles, legends, and jokes. May be repeated with consent of instructor. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 4745 |
Film Criticism (4) Lecture/discussion with films. Written critical resumes of the work of American and international writer-directors. Study of film scripts, emphasizing characterization, themes, and techniques. Prerequisite: ENGL 1001. |
| 4780 |
Special Topics Children's Literature (4) Intensive study of authors, genres, or movements in literature for children and/or young adults. Topics will vary: consult the department. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. May be repeated once for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units. |
| 4810 |
English Drama Before 1642 (4) A history of the drama from its liturgical beginnings to the closing of the theaters. Prerequisite: ENGL 2040 and 2050. |
| 4827 |
20th-Century Poetry (4) A study of representative British and American poets from 1914 to the present. Prerequisite: ENGL 2040 or consent of instructor. |
| 4831 |
British Novel Before 1800 (4) Development of the British novel from its beginnings through the 18th century. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 and 2040. |
| 4832 |
British Novel, 1800-1914 (4) Development of the British novel through the Romantic and Victorian periods and up to the beginning of World War I. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 and 2040. |
| 4833 |
British Novel from 1914 to 1945 (4) A study of the development of the 20th century British novel from World War I through World War II. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 4840 |
The Short Story (4) Development of the modern short story in America and Europe. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030. |
| 4860 |
American Fiction to 1914 (4) The development of American fiction from Cooper to Dreiser, including Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, James, and others. Prerequisites: ENGL 2030 and 2040. |
| 4870 |
The American Novel, 1914-1945 (4) Development of the 20th century American novel from World War I through World War II. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. |
| 4874 |
The American and British Novel, 1945-1975 (4) Development of the American and British novel in the post-war period, 1945-1975. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030. |
| 4876 |
Current American and British Novel (4) Development of the British and American novel since 1975. Prerequisite: ENGL 2030. |
| 4890 |
Senior Seminar in English (4) Development of the English major portfolio and preparation for exit examination in the option. Prerequisites: English major and Senior standing. |
| 4900 |
Independent Study (1-4) May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 12 units. |
Footnote
- Students should consult the section of the University Catalog or Class Schedule dealing with the English Placement Test (see Registration chapter in this catalog) before registering for English 1001. Because this is the freshman-level, transferable composition course (for California community colleges, colleges, and universities), students enrolling in the course should, at the time of entry, be able to write brief essays showing adequacy in
- selection of a controlling idea appropriate to the given writing task;
- coherent development of that idea to a reasoned conclusion;
- use of sentences that demonstrate some structural variety and that contain language appropriate to the audience and purpose, and
- control of the conventions of standard, written English (relative freedom from errors such as fragments, run-together sentences, faulty agreement, and improper pronoun reference) and of mechanics (capitalization, spelling, and punctuation).
