Cal State East Bay Catalog 2008-2009

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Undergraduate Programs

English
 * Department Information
 * Program Description
 * Career Opportunities
 * Preparation
 * Major Requirements (B.A.)
 * Other Degree Requirements
 * Minor Requirements
 * Single Subject Matter Preparation Program
 * 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/
 
Professors Emeriti
Charles DeBose, Ph.D. Stanford University
Marilyn N. Silva , Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley
 
Professors
Diedre L. Badejo, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles
Eileen A. Barrett, Ph.D. Boston College
Jacqueline Doyle, Ph.D. Cornell University
Stephen D. Gutierrez, M.F.A. Cornell University
Kathleen Margaret Lant, Ph.D. University of Oregon
E. J. Murphy (Chair), Ph.D. University of Illinois
 
Associate Professors
Debra Barrett-Graves, Ph.D. University of Kentucky
Dennis M. Chester, Ph.D. University of Washington
Susan A. Gubernat, M.F.A. University of Iowa
Margaret Tomlinson-Rustick, Ph.D. Washington State University
Ke Zou, Ph.D. University of Southern California
 
Assistant Professors
Eve M. Lynch, Ph.D. University of California, Davis
Sarah E. Nielsen, Ph.D. University of California, Davis
 
Lecturers
Cynthia H. Andrzejczyk, Ph.D. Claremont Graduate School
Sartaz Aziz, M.Phil. Simmons College
Scott D. Bentley, M.A. University of California, San Diego
Sheila Coles, M.A. California State University, East Bay
Sally Cooperman, B.A. San Francisco State University
Mary C. D'Alleva, M.A. San Francisco State University
Jeanne M. Ekdahl, M.A. California State University, Hayward
Susan H. Fox, Ph.D. University of California, Davis
Eva V. Fuchs, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley
Kathleen R. Grow, M.A. California State University, Hayward
Jan Lerman, M.A. California State University, East Bay
Rochelle M. Nameroff, M.A. University of Iowa
Maureen C. Newey, M.A. California State University, Hayward
Deborah Rard, M.A. California State University, East Bay
Michael A. Rovasio, M.A. California State University, Hayward
Marina Sapozhnikov, M.A. California State University, East Bay
Paul E. White, M.A. California State University, Hayward
 
 
Please consult the 2009-2010 online catalog for any changes that may occur.
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: 1) be able to analyze and interpret various kinds of texts; 2) be able to express their understandings and interpretations in clear and cogent prose; 3) be able to discuss at least one theoretical perspective about language and/or literature; 4) demonstrate knowledge of key English language texts in their options: British and American Literature, Creative Writing, Language and Discourse, and New Voices; 5) 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 Writer • 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 68-80 units; the B.A. degree requires a total of 180 units.
 
I. Core Curriculum (36 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.)
 
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 4251 Shakespeare (4)
ENGL 4890 Senior Seminar in English (4)
 
One upper division English course in British Literature before 1900 (4)
 
One upper division English course in American Literature before 1900 (4)
 
II. 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.
 
III. Option Requirements (32 units)
The Department of English offers several options for degree candidates. Majors must choose one of the following options: British and American Literature, Creative Writing, Interdisciplinary Language and Literature Studies, Language and Discourse, and New Voices in English Literature.
 
A. British and American Literature (32 units)
ENGL 3080 Introduction to Critical Theory of Literature (4)
ENGL 4151 Introduction to Chaucer (4)
 
One upper division English course in Medieval or Renaissance literature (4)
 
One upper division English course in Restoration or 18th Century literature (4)
 
One upper division English course in British literature of the 19th Century (4)
 
One upper division English course in American literature of the 20th Century (4)
 
One upper division English course in the literature of an ethnic or cultural minority (4)
 
One upper division English elective, excluding ENGL 3000, 3001, 3003 (4)
 
B. 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 3075 Intermediate Workshop in Poetry (4)
 
ENGL 3070 Intermediate Workshop in Fiction (a second time) (4) or ENGL 3071 Writing Women's Lives: A Workshop (4) or ENGL 3075 Intermediate Workshop in Poetry (a second time) (4)
 
ENGL 4070 Advanced Workshop in Fiction (4) or ENGL 4075 Advanced Workshop in Poetry (4)
 
Two upper division English courses in literature or writing (8)
One upper division English course in the literature of the 20th century (4)
 
C. Interdisciplinary Language and Literature Studies (32 units)
In formal consultation with three professors-two from the English Department and one from a department other than English-and with the approval of the department chair, students may put together a program of 32 upper division units in literature, language, rhetoric, or writing drawn from various departments in the university (16 of these units must be in English).
 
D. Language and Discourse (32 units)
ENGL 3005 Study of Language (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 English course covering a single aspect (or a group of closely related aspects) of the English language, with consent of advisor (4)
 
Two upper division English electives, excluding ENGL 3000, 3001, 3003 (8)
(Courses in language/linguistics from departments other than English may be used for these two elective courses with the permission of the department chair.)
 
E. New Voices in English Literature (32 units)
ENGL 3080 Introduction to Critical Theory of Literature (4)
ENGL 3691 Black Literature I (4)
ENGL 3692 Black Literature II (4)
ENGL 4450 Studies in British Women's Literature (4) or ENGL 4650 Studies in American Women's Literature (4)
 
One upper division course in the literature of the 20th century (4)
 
Two upper division courses in the literature of an ethnic or cultural minority (8)
 
One upper division English elective, excluding ENGL 3000, 3001, 3003 (4)
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.
Minor Requirements

I. English (32 units)
The minor in English consists of 32 units, excluding ENGL 1001 and 1002, 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)
 
II. 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)
 
Select a minimum of 24 quarter units from:
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)
 
Note: Creative writing courses may be repeated for credit. See course descriptions for limitations.
Single Subject Matter Preparation Program

See the Single Subject Matter Preparation Program chapter in the undergraduate section of this catalog for a description of the Single Subject Matter Preparation Program 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

The course prefix for the following courses is ENGL.
 

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 at the front of this catalog.
 
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. May be repeated twice, for a total of 12 units, with the permission and advice of the instructor or department. 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. Prerequisite: Total Score on EPT of 142-146. Co-requisite: ENGL 0988 if ESL. Units do not count toward baccalaureate degree. A/B/C/NC grading only.
 
0930  
 
Basic Reading, Composition, and Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of English (4)
Focus on reading academic texts and writing essays. Units do not count toward baccalaureate degree. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of 800- or 900-level classes except ENGL 0910 or 0920. 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.
 
 
Undergraduate
 
1001Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG  
 
College Writing I (4)
An introduction to writing for academic purposes, critical analysis, and argumentation. May be repeated for credit, but only the first enrollment may be applied to the Written Communication G.E. requirement. Prerequisite: Total Score of 151 or above on the EPT or exemption from the EPT, ENGL 0910, or ENGL 0803. Co-requisite: ENGL 0989 if Total Score on EPT is 147-150.
 
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.
 
1014  
 
Ancient Literature (4)
Readings in translation of literature of ancient world, including the cultures of the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Asia. Poetry, drama, and other genres written 1000 BC - 800 AD.
 
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.
 
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. May be taken twice for credit. Prerequisites: ENGL 1002 and 2030, or permission of instructor.
 
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. Credit unavailable through challenge. May be repeated, but only 4 units may be counted toward the baccalaureate degree. No credit toward English major, English minor, Creative Writing minor, Liberal Studies major, or General Education requirements. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001, or equivalent, and junior standing. 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. Credit unavailable through challenge. May be repeated, but only 4 units may be counted toward the baccalaureate degree. No credit toward English major, English minor, Creative Writing minor, Liberal Studies major, or General Education requirements. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001, or equivalent, and junior standing. CR/NC grading only.
 
3003  
 
Discursive Writing (4)
Theory and practice of discursive writing; critical reading and evaluation of formal and informal prose. No credit toward requirements of the English major, English minor, Creative Writing minor, or General Education. Prerequisites: junior standing; and either a CR (Credit) in ENGL 3000 or 3001 or a score of 7 on the Writing Skills Test.
 
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.
 
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 twice for maximum total credit 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 taken three times for credit.
 
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 verse, 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 verse, 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 Dante's Inferno. The work is read in translation, but with close reference to the original.
 
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.
 
3898  
 
Cooperative Education (1-4)
Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. May be repeated for up to 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. Prerequisites: at least 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity.
 
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.
 
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 twice for a maximum of 12 units.
 
4075  
 
Advanced Workshop in Poetry (4)
Writing of poetry. For the prospective professional poet. Prerequisites: ENGL 3075 and/or consent of instructor. May be repeated twice for a maximum credit 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.
 
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 American Women's Literature (4)
Intensive study of selected U.S. women authors throughout the centuries. Prerequisites: ENGL 2030, 2040.
 
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.
 
4770  
 
Fiction and Fantasy for Children and Young Adults (4)
The uses of and attitudes towards fiction and fantasy for children. Genres such as the adventure story, science fiction, and animal fantasy. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing.
 
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. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing.
 
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)
 
Footnote

Footnote HAYCAT-FOOTDIG  Students should consult the section of the University Catalog or Class Schedule dealing with the English Placement Test (see Registration chapter in the University 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 (1) selection of a controlling idea appropriate to the given writing task; (2) coherent development of that idea to a reasoned conclusion; (3) use of sentences that demonstrate some structural variety and that contain language appropriate to the audience and purpose, and (4) 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). The work of the course is to strengthen these skills by extensive practice in the writing of expository essays suitable for college-level credit. Students deficient in these prerequisite skills will be advised to take developmental writing courses before enrolling in English 1001.
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