1998-1999 - The University of Scranton

ENGLISH
DR. JORDAN, Chairperson
The English Department offers courses in literature, theatre, writing, film, pedagogy, and theory.
Courses are designated as English (ENGL), Theatre (THTR), and Writing (WRTG) and are described
below under these groupings. In addition to the major in English, the department offers minors in English,
in Theatre, and in Writing. English majors may if they wish pursue either minors or tracks in Theatre and
Writing. English majors pursuing tracks in Writing or Theatre may place these courses in either the elective
or cognate area of the major. English majors pursuing minors in Writing or Theatre may place these courses
in the cognate area of the major; courses used for a minor may not apply to requirements or electives within
the major or within another minor.
ENGLISH MAJOR. The student majoring in English must take ENGL 140 (English Inquiry), and twelve
other courses designated ENGL, THTR, or WRTG Six of these courses must satisfy six area requirements:
A. British Literature: Medieval and Renaissance (ENGL 134, 139, 164, 165, 219, 226, 323, 335)
B. British Literature: Restoration and Eighteenth Century (ENGL 244, 245)
C. British Literature: Romantic and Victorian (ENGL 264, 371, 372, HUM 286)
D. American Literature to 1865 (ENGL 324, 325, 326, 330, 344)
E. Modern British Literature (ENGL 334, 336, 364)
F. American Literature 1865-Present (ENGL 331, 332, 424, 425, 426, 427, 444)
To satisfy this requirement, students must complete one course from each area. Students are urged to fill
these area requirements sequentially. The English major may take Theatre and/or Writing courses in the cognate
but a particular course may not be listed in both the major and the cognate.
THEATRE TRACK. Completion of this track will be noted on the English Major's transcript. The student must
complete a minimum of 15 credits. Courses counted toward the track include any course designated with the
THTR. prefix as well as WRTG 215, 217, and 315, and ENGL 134, 222, 223, 226, 245, 335, 384, and 427.
WRITING TRACK. Completion of this track will be noted on the English Major's transcript. The student must
complete a minimum of 15 credits designated with the WRTG. prefix and numbered at the 200 level or above.
Including at least one course in Creative Writing (WRTG 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 313, 314, 315, 316) and one in
Applied Writing (WRTG 210, 211, 212).
ENGLISH MINOR. To minor in English the student must take a minimum of 18 credits. One introductory
class must be taken (ENGL 102, 103, 104, 140, 202, 203, 205 or 206). The remaining fifteen credits must be
taken in courses that would satisfy area or elective requirements in the English major; i.e. no introductory courses
may be included in these fifteen credits.
THEATRE MINOR. To minor in Theatre the student must take a minimum of 18 credits. Three courses are
required: 1) THTR 110, 111, and THTR 211 or 212. Elective courses counted toward the minor include any
course designated with the THTR prefix as well as WRTG 215, 217, and 315. One elective may be ENGL 104,
134, 223, 226, 245, 335, 384, 422, or 427.
WRITING MINOR. To minor in Writing the student must take a minimum of 18 credits in courses designated
with the WRTG prefix and numbered at the 200 level or above. At least one course is required in Creative
Writing (WRTG 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 313, 314, 315, 316) and in Applied Writing (WRTG 210, 211, 212).
ENGL 101 Staff
Introduction to Literature 3 credits
An exploration of the nature of prose fiction, poetry,
and drama. The emphasis is critical rather than
historical. The range of works and the specific
selections may vary with the individual instructor.
ENGL 102 Staff
(C)Introduction to Fiction 3 credits
An exploration of the nature of prose fiction, its
elements and techniques. The emphasis is critical
rather than historical. The range of works and the
specific selections may vary with the individual
instructor.
ENGLISH
ENGL 103 Staff
(C)Introduction to Poetry 3 credits
An exploration of the nature of poetry, its value,
aims and techniques. The emphasis will be critical
rather than historical. The range of poems and the
specific selections will be the choice of the individual
instructor.
ENGL 104 Staff
(C)Introduction to Drama 3 credits
An exploration of the nature of drama, its types,
techniques, and conventions. The emphasis will be
critical rather than historical. The range of plays
and the specific selections may vary with the individual
instructor. This course may be counted
toward the theatre minor.
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