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Department of English
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The various programs are designed to provide the skills essential for fluent and mature expression in a student’s chosen field. Courses in literature and film familiarize students with important literary works and forms. Courses in Rhetoric and the Teaching of Writing (RTW) prepare students to be excellent writers and editors. Courses in pre-credential programs prepare future teachers for the public schools. Courses in TESOL prepare teachers of English as a Second Language and English as a Foreign Language. In all of the English courses, students are encouraged to develop informed and independent critical thinking abilities and the skills to communicate articulately in both oral and written modes.
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Bachelor of Arts in English
Requirements
- Complete the University General Education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (51 units minimum).
- Complete the prerequisites to the major (6 units), consisting of TWO survey courses from the list below, observing the following restrictions:
- One course must come from the British (2100, 2110)
- One course must come from the American (2200, 2210)
- One course must be pre-1850 (2100, 2200)
ENGL 2100 British Literature to 1800, 3 units
ENGL 2110 British Literature after 1800, 3 units
ENGL 2200 American Literature to 1865, 3 units
ENGL 2210 American Literature after 1865, 3 units
- Complete the Major of no fewer than 33 upper-division units.
- Consult with the major adviser concerning requirements, changes in curriculum, subject matter preparation programs, etc.
The Major (33 units)
- Complete the following required courses in literature (11 units):
ENGL 3150 Approaches to Literary Study (WP), 4 units
ENGL 4300 Shakespeare, 3 units
ENGL 4990 Senior Seminar, 4 units
- Select one of the following courses in British literature (3 units):
ENGL 3209 Medieval Literature, 3 units
ENGL 3210 English Renaissance Literature, 3 units
ENGL 3215 Seventeenth Century English Literature, 3 units
ENGL 3220 Eighteenth Century British Literature, 3 units
ENGL 3225 British Romantic Literature, 3 units
ENGL 3230 British Victorian Literature, 3 units
ENGL 3235 Modern British Literature, 3 units
ENGL 4105 English Novel I, 3 units
ENGL 4106 English Novel II, 3 units
ENGL 4115 20th-Century British Novel, 3 units
ENGL 4305 Chaucer, 3 units
ENGL 4310 Milton, 3 units
ENGL 4510 British Women Authors, 3 units
ENGL 4950 Special Studies in English Literature, 1-5 units
- Select one of the following courses in American literature (3 units):
ENGL 3400 Early American Literature, 3 units
ENGL 3410 American Literature: Romanticism and Transcendentalism, 3 units
ENGL 3420 American Literature: Realism and Naturalism, 3 units
ENGL 3940 Multicultural American Literature, 3 units
ENGL 4107 American Novel I, 3 units
ENGL 4108 American Novel II, 3 units
ENGL 4110 American Short Story, 3 units
ENGL 4120 American Poetry, 3 units
ENGL 4140 American Drama, 3 units
ENGL 4520 American Women Authors, 3 units
ENGL 4930 Special Studies in American Literature, 1-5 units
- Select one of the following courses in World Literature (3 units)
ENGL 3510 Foreign Films, 4 units
ENGL 3920 Survey of World Literature, 3 units
ENGL 3930 World Literature in Translation, 3-5 units
ENGL 3950 International Non-European Women Authors, 3 units
ENGL 4020 Literature of the Classical World, 3 units
ENGL 4109 The Contemporary Novel, 3 units
ENGL 4130 Dramatic Literature I, 3 units
ENGL 4135 Dramatic Literature II, 3 units
ENGL 4925 Studies in World Literature, 3 units
- Select 13 units of upper-division English electives. Possibilities include, but are not limited to, literature, creative writing, film, linguistics. For example:
ENGL 3010 Creative Writing Workshop, 4 units
ENGL 3513 Contemporary Films, 4 units
ENGL 3515 American Films, 4 units
ENGL 3700 Introduction to Language, 3 units
ENGL 3750 Introduction to Linguistic Theory, 4 units
ENGL 3920 Survey of World Literature, 3 units
ENGL 3950 International Non-European Women Authors, 3 units
ENGL 4011 Playwriting/Screenwriting, 4 units
ENGL 4012 Fiction Writing, 4 units
ENGL 4020 Literature of the Classical World, 3 units
ENGL 4109 The Contemporary Novel, 3 units
ENGL 4130 Dramatic Literature I, 3 units
ENGL 4135 Dramatic Literature II, 3 units
ENGL 4925 Studies in World Literature, 3 units
Note: Prospective postgraduate students in English should consult their English adviser concerning which courses in English will best prepare them for graduate study.
Writing Competency
Faculty from English provide instruction in the following courses designed to meet the University’s writing competency requirement:
ENGL 1001 First-Year Composition, 3 units
ENGL 1002 First-Year Composition (Computer-Assisted Instruction), 4 units
ENGL 2000 Critical Inquiry, 3 units
Master of Arts in English
There are three main concentrations of study leading to the Master of Arts degree in English: (1) a concentration in the literature of Britain and the United States (MA-LIT); (2) a concentration in rhetoric and the teaching of writing (MA-RTW); (3) a concentration in teaching English to speakers of other languages (MA-TESOL). Concentrations may be combined. Please refer to the Graduate Catalog.
Minor in English
Requirements (18 units)
Complete 18 units to include at least 12 upper-division units. No more than six units of CR-graded coursework in courses graded exclusively CR/NC may apply toward the minor.
- Complete one course in each of the following categories (6 units):
- ENGL 2100 British Literature to 1800, 3 units, or
ENGL 2110 British Literature after 1800, 3 units
- ENGL 2200 American Literature to 1865, 3 units, or
ENGL 2210 American Literature after 1865, 3 units
- Select a minimum of 12 upper-division units in consultation with the minor adviser (12 units)
Note: ENGL 3150 Approaches to Literary Study (WP) is a prerequisite to most upper-division literature courses.
Liberal Studies Concentration in English
Please refer to the Liberal Studies section of the catalog.
Liberal Studies Concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Please refer to the Liberal Studies section of the catalog.
Upper-Division Writing Proficiency
Students graduating from CSU Stanislaus must demonstrate writing competency through satisfactory completion of a Writing Proficiency course (WP) in any discipline. Passing the Writing Proficiency Screening Test (WPST) is one of the prerequisites for these courses.
English courses satisfying this writing requirement are as follows:
ENGL 3007 Business and Technical Communication (WP), 3 units
ENGL 3009 Writing for Teachers (WP), 3 units
ENGL 3012 Applied Writing (Computer-Assisted Instruction) (WP), 4 units
ENGL 3150 Approaches to Literary Study (WP), 4 units
ENGL 4600 Tutorial Projects in English (WP), 3 units
English as a Second Language (ESL)
The Department of English offers courses for students who speak English as a second or foreign language. The courses are designed for students whose proficiency in English is at a high-intermediate to advanced fluency level. The courses are designed to improve the writing and study skills of resident ESL students or newly arrived international students. Students in the courses normally are regularly enrolled students in the University.
Concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages (TESOL)
Requirements
Students wishing to have a specific concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) may do so by completing all requirements for the major to include the following specific courses:
ENGL 3700 Introduction to Language, 3 units, or
ENGL 3750 Introduction to Linguistic Theory, 4 units
ENGL 4615 TESOL Methods, 3 units
ENGL 4800 Second Language Acquisition, 3 units
ENGL 4850 English Grammar, 3 units
Note: Students planning to go on to a TESOL Certificate or an MA-TESOL concentration should consider taking at least two semesters of a foreign language, ENGL 4990 Senior Seminar (4 units), and ENGL 4600 Tutorial Projects (3 units)
Certificate Program in TESOL
The certificate in TESOL is intended for graduates and undergraduates with majors or minors in English who wish to have minimum preparation to teach English to adult speakers of other languages. The TESOL certificate is particularly appropriate for those who would teach English in postsecondary language institutes overseas. The TESOL certificate program consists of six TESOL-related courses (19 units) and requires a minimum of six units of study in a foreign language (or demonstration of equivalent proficiency). Fluency in both written and spoken English is required of non-native English speakers. The certificate is not a California state teaching credential. (Individuals seeking credentials to teach in California public schools should inquire at the Department of Teacher Education.) For further information concerning the TESOL certificate and master’s programs, consult the TESOL program adviser in the Department of English.
Requirements (19-25 units)
- Complete one year (6-8 units) of a foreign language or demonstrate evidence of non-primary language preparation.
- Complete the following courses (19 units):
ENGL 3700 Introduction to Language, 3 units, or
ENGL 3750 Introduction to Linguistic Theory, 4 units
ENGL 4600 Tutorial Projects in English (WP), 3 units
ENGL 4615 TESOL Methods, 3 units
ENGL 4800 Second Language Acquisition, 3 units,
ENGL 4850 English Grammar, 3 units
ENGL 4990 Senior Seminar (TESOL), 4 units
Learning Objectives
- Students must acquire critical communication skills, (1) composing essays that analyze, develop, and synthesize concepts, that contain clear, coherently organized, defensible and substantial ideas, and that exhibit a sense of audience and occasion; (2) revealing the ability to gather, retrieve, evaluate, and synthesize information, including research and bibliographic skills; (3) demonstrating knowledge of grammar and language; (4) evidencing competent oral communication skills, emphasizing critical thinking expressed through speaking.
- Students must master various analytical and critical reading skills, demonstrating the ability to read closely; to comprehend and interpret a variety of culturally diverse literary, non-literary, and visual texts.
- Students must gain knowledge of literature, (1) showing familiarity with literary history and the development of American, British, and World Literatures, identifying significant periods and movements; (2) demonstrating knowledge of literary, critical, and theoretical terminology; (3) evidencing competence in relevant background and contextual knowledge necessary for understanding various texts (Bible, mythology, cultural studies, etc.); and (4) manifesting understanding of intellectual and professional issues of the academy, including cultural diversity, academic ethics, and canonicity.
Humanities Program
Building #1: Vasché Library - see Map
Office: L195 - see Map
Phone: (209) 667-3361
Humanities courses are taught primarily by faculty from the Department of English, which administers the Humanities program. These courses are broader in scope than those offered within specific disciplines and are generally interdisciplinary in nature. The courses typically involve material from two or more of the following disciplines: Art, History, Literature, Music, Philosophy, and Theatre.
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