2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

130 Arts and Sciences/English
with the THTR prefix; WRTG 215, 217, 315;
and ENLT 211, 220, 295, 340, 341, 345, 355.
Writing Track
Completion of this track will be noted on
the English major’s transcript. The student
must complete a minimum of five courses (15
credits) designated with the WRTG prefix
and numbered at the 200 level or above. Of
these five courses, at least one must be in Creative
Writing (WRTG 213, 214, 215, 216,
217, 313, 314, 315, 316), and at least one
must be in Applied Writing (WRTG 210,
211, 212).
Theatre Major
As a major existing within the English
Department, Theatre offers a broad-based liberal
arts degree for the theatre generalist. The
Theatre major prepares the student for further,
more focused training in the theatrical
arts through a wide variety of courses in performance
arts, technical theatre, design arts,
directing, theatre history, playwriting and dramatic
literature. Students may focus their programs
of study to some degree toward specific
interests in these areas of theatre through the
use of electives within the major.
Theatre majors are strongly encouraged to
complete either a minor (perhaps in English
or Writing) or a second major (perhaps in
English). Other combinations are possible.
Theatre majors are required to participate
in University Players productions; Theatre
minors are strongly encouraged to do so. All
students with an interest in theatre, whatever
their major, are invited to participate in University
Players productions. (See also “Theatre”
under Extracurricular Activities.)
Students majoring in Theatre are required
to take three introductory courses in Theatre,
Acting, and Technical Theatre (THTR 110,
111, 112), two Theatre History courses
(THTR 211, 212), Design for the Theatre
(THTR 213), Directing I (THTR 311), and
5 credits of Production Laboratory (THTR
280, 380). Four elective courses in Theatre
round out the major. Introduction to Drama
(ENLT 122), and at least one other course in
Dramatic Literature are required in the student’s
cognate area. Courses which would satisfy
the Dramatic Literature requirement
include ENLT 211, 220, 295, 340, 341, 345,
355, 461.
Minors within the
English Department
English Minor
To minor in English, the student must take
a minimum of six courses (18 credits). One of
these courses must be ENLT 140 or the
equivalent (see above). The remaining 15
credits must be taken in courses that would
satisfy area or elective requirements for the
major. No more than two courses with a
number between 120 and 179 may be
counted toward the minor.
Theatre Minor
To minor in Theatre, the student must take
a minimum of six courses (18 credits). Three
courses are required: THTR 110, THTR 111
and either THTR 211 or THTR 212. Elective
courses counted toward the minor
include any course with the THTR prefix
and/or WRTG 215, 217, or 315. The student
may also include one of the following literature
courses: ENLT 122, 211, 220, 295, 340,
341, 345, 355, 461.
Writing Minor
To minor in Writing, the student must take
a minimum of six courses (18 credits). All six
courses must carry the WRTG prefix, and all
six must be listed at the 200 level or above.
The student must take at least one course in
Creative Writing (WRTG 213, 214, 215,
216, 217, 313, 314, 315, 316) and one course
in Applied Writing (WRTG 210, 211, 212).
Course Descriptions
Literature
ENLT 103 3 cr.
Children’s Literature
A broad study of literature for children since
1800, with the emphasis on American works
since 1950, including aesthetic consideration of
the art and design of picture books. Works for
children up to the age of 12 are considered.
ENLT 110 3 cr.
History of Cinema
A study of the historical development of motion
pictures. Practitioners in America and throughout
the world are treated in this concise history
of cinema. Film screening fee.