Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

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English/Communication Sister Elaine Marie Glanz, Chair Denine Ellis Sean Flannery Sister Marie Hubert Kealy Melanie Kisthardt Sister Marcille McEntee James Mooney Stacy L. Price OUTCOMES The English/Communication Department offers courses in the liberal arts core through which students: • develop coherent and forceful essays and engage in a recursive writing process • demonstrate the ability to consider texts critically: to read, comprehend, summarize analyze, evaluate, and extrapolate from a variety of source materials • define a topic of inquiry for a specific audience and disciplinary area • access and evaluate print and non-print information effectively • handle acquired information ethically and legally • analyze works of literature with reference to literary types, elements, and devices • respond to literary works with clearly written essays that demonstrate creative and independent thought. In the upper-level English courses offered by the English/Communication department, students: • develop further proficiency in written and spoken English • learn the history of the English language and its relationship to other languages • read, analyze, interpret, and write about major works of British and American literature with reference to their historical and cultural contexts • analyze literature according to relevant historical and contemporary literary movements • become familiar with the classics of ancient and medieval literature in translation • prepare for careers and further educational opportunities by learning effective oral, written, and technical communication skills. In the Communication courses offered by the English/Communication department, students: • acquire a thorough knowledge of communication principles and practice, with a solid grounding in the liberal arts • develop proficient written, oral, and technological skills appropriate to relevant careers in the fields of public relations, professional and technical writing, and communication in the business world • achieve a balance of theory and practice that can be applied to various communication environments • evaluate the role of media in society, including the Internet and film • participate in internships as concrete preparation for future careers • prepare for positions in the field of professional communication or for further study in applied communication. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR IN ENGLISH • English (BA): ENG 260, 299, 400, and six credits from ENG 261- 275; fifteen additional credits from 300-level English courses. • English (BA) with Secondary Education: Requirements as listed above. Students seeking certification in secondary education must take COM 226 or 227, COM 250, and ENG 337 or 338 to fulfill state requirements. A student who can demonstrate competency in any of these areas may apply to waive the requirement. All students seeking PDE certification in education after January 2013 will be required to complete 9 credits in special education and 3 credits in ESL. • Students (CUS and CLL) concentrating in English, who begin study on or prior to September 2009 and who are eligible for PDE certification prior to January 1, 2013, may also obtain certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Elementary/Special Education. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR IN COMMUNICATION Students choose one of three tracks within the communication major: Organizational Communication, Writing for the Professions, and Communication: Public Relations Emphasis. The following courses are required of all candidates: ENG 299; COM 305 and 406; two upper level literature courses; CIS 202 or 214. Organizational Communication (BA): COM 200, 250, 350; BUS 360 or 336; ACC 201. Nine credits from COM 330, 401-402; BUS 301, 309, 315, 327; CIS 202 or 214; FIN 362. This program can easily be combined with minors, such as Entrepreneurship, Business, or Marketing. Writing for the Professions (BA): COM 200, 330, 307, 308, 401- 402. Six credits from COM 226, 227, 306, 337, 350; CIS 202 or 214. Students are strongly urged to complete a minor in another appropriate field while completing this major, depending upon their career goals. Communication: Public Relations Emphasis (BA): COM 206, 239, 308, 337, 350. Six credits from COM 200, 226, 227, 250, 307, 403; CCS 340; CIS 202 or 214. REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS • Communication: Eighteen credits from the English/communication offerings to include ENG 299; COM 200, 305, and 403. • American and British Literature: Eighteen credits. Six credits from ENG 261-275; twelve credits from 300-level English courses. (Designed for non-English majors.) • Irish Studies: Eighteen credits. Required: IRL 101; ENG 349; HIS 218. Nine additional credits from: IRL 102; ENG 275; ENG 368; POL 337; BUS 301. Special topics (1 credit) in History (200) and English (275) vary each semester. • Public Relations: Eighteen credits. COM 200 or 206; COM 226, 239, 403; two courses chosen from COM 250, 307, 337; CIS 202 or 214; CCS 340; BUS 309. • Film Studies: Eighteen credits. COM 225, HIST 239; four courses chosen from COM 258/PSY 338; ENG 314; HIST 209, 210, 211, 217; POL 216. Credits to satisfy major concentration requirements must be earned at <strong>Immaculata</strong>, unless special permission to transfer credit is granted. REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF ARTS • English (AA): Eighteen credits to include: 100-level literature; ENG 299; six credits from ENG 261-275; and six credits from 300-level English electives. 58
• Communication (AA): Eighteen credits to include: 100-level literature; three credits from ENG 261-275; COM 305; and nine credits chosen from the communication electives. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS • Certificate in Professional Communications: A program designed for the working professional who wants to enhance his/her communication skills. Requirements include: COM 200 and 250, and twelve elective credits. Electives may be chosen from three-credit courses or one-credit special topic offerings including: COM 206, 226, 227, 239, 307, 308, 330, 337, 350; BUS 331; CIS 202, 214, 230, and 335. • Certificate in Irish Studies: An interdisciplinary program that may be taken for cultural enrichment or for academic credit. Requirements include six credits of language and literature and six credits chosen from electives in language, literature, history, and other disciplines. Special topics in literature and history (one-credit courses) vary each semester and may be taken as electives. Course offerings are listed in the semester Course Guide or may be obtained from the department. ENGLISH HUMANITIES CORE: All students in the baccalaureate program must take six credits in composition and a 100-level literature course. ENG 101 Principles of Writing (3) Introduction to college writing and review of English fundamentals. Does not replace ENG 106 or 107 requirement. ENG 103 Composition Studio I (3) Introduction to academic writing with emphasis on using language clearly and effectively. Students learn to meet varied communication goals by focusing on purpose, tone, format and content. A 30-minute studio per week is provided for individualized instruction. Enrollment based on placement essay score. Fulfills ENG 106 requirement. ENG 104 Composition Studio II (3) Introduction to and application of research techniques for academic disciplines. This course continues and expands on academic writing techniques developed in ENG 103 and includes a 30-minute studio per week for individualized instruction. Enrollment based on placement essay score. ENG 103 is a prerequisite for ENG 104. Fulfills ENG 107 requirement. ENG 106 Composition I (3) Introduction to academic writing with emphasis on using language clearly and correctly. This course develops and reinforces skills needed for proficient academic writing. ENG 107 Composition II (3) Introduction to research techniques with continued emphasis on academic writing techniques developed in ENG 106. (ENG 106 is prerequisite for ENG 107.) ENG 113 HON English I (3) During this initial semester of Honors Composition, students concentrate on honing their skills of critical reading, thinking, and writing. Students will research and respond to a variety of topics utilizing both argumentative and expository compositional styles. ENG 114 HON English II (3) The second semester of Honors Composition affords an opportunity for further development of student writing abilities and proficiency in academic research methods. ENG 122 Introduction to Literature (3) An introduction to short stories, poetry, and drama as literary genres with an emphasis on techniques of literary analysis and appreciation. ENG 125 Introduction to Drama (3) An examination of representative dramas from the Classical Greek period to the 20th century. ENG 126 Introduction to Poetry (3) An introduction to the themes and techniques of poetry of varied poetic genres with an emphasis on explication and analysis. ENG 127 Studies in African-American Literature (3) A study of the contributions of African-Americans to American literature from colonial to modern times. Readings and historical range will vary. Genres include: captivity narrative, autobiography, folktale, poetry, short story, novel, and drama. ENG 129 Introduction to World Literature (3) An introduction to major movements, genres, authors, and works in past and present world literature. While course content may vary according to instructor, the goal of the course remains to foster an understanding of literature as a reflection on common human experiences filtered through different times and places. ENG 132 Themes in Literature (3) An examination of the themes of innocence and experience, conformity and rebellion, culture and identity, love and hate, and the presence of death in various literary forms. ENG 150 Special Topics in Literature (1-2) Varied approaches to specific authors, themes, literary genres, and writing styles. ENG 216 HON: World Literature (3) An introduction to the literature of many cultures. Students write response papers that explicate and analyze diverse literary works. They also research and compose a critical essay that explores the works of two writers, one from the traditional canon, one from outside the traditional canon. (Fulfills cross-cultural course requirement.) ENG 241 Principles and Practice of Research (3) Fundamental grounding in research methodology focusing on theoretical understanding and practical application of the research process. (Offered only in the accelerated format.) ENG 242 Writing for Applied Research (3) Theoretical principles and practical application of the academic research process with a focus on business. Students learn to form initial inquiry questions; locate and evaluate print and electronic sources; and summarize, paraphrase, and incorporate source material in written presentations using the APA citation format. (Offered only in the accelerated format.) ENG 260 Literary Analysis and Research (3) An introduction to methods of research required for literary studies with emphasis on the most useful print and electronic secondary sources. (Required for all English majors; should be taken during sophomore year.) ENG 261 Major American Fiction (3) An exploration of the American Dream and how it is portrayed, glamorized, and deconstructed in early to late 20th century American fiction. The exploration is multicultural and acquaints students with the leading domestic literary figures of the last eighty years. 59
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