Bulletin 2007-2008 - Austin College

ENGLISHterpretation. It fosters students’ abilityto argue critically and to research andwrite effectively.A major in English consists consistof a minimum of nine course creditunits numbered 121 or above distributedas follows:■ English 121 and, 122■ Two courses from among Englishcourses numbered in the 250s, atleast one of which must be from the250-255 range of courses to satisfythe prerequisite for the 300-levelcourses.■ One course from each of the fourperiod course groupings listedbelow, with something in American,British, and post colonial orworld literatures. One intermediatelevelcourse (250-level) may besubstituted for a period course belowwhen the intermediate courseis so designated*.English 331 or 332English 341 or 342English 351, 352, 353, or 354English 361, 363, or 364■ One English course numbered 400or higher, for which two 300-levelcourses are a prerequisiteAmong the seven courses taken at the250 level and above, one course mustbe designated as American, one coursemust be designated as British and onecourse must be designated as postcolonialor world literatures.A minor in English consists of a minimumof five course credit units, includingEnglish 121 and four other Englishcourses numbered 250 or higher.* One course at the English 250-255 level may besubstituted for a 300-level period course whenthe English 250-255 course is so designated.The English Department awards electivecredit for a score of 4 or higheron both English Advanced Placementtests (“Composition and Rhetoric” and“Composition and Literature”), butAdvanced Placement credit does notsatisfy the prerequisite for entrance intoEnglish 122, nor does it count towardthe major or the minor.114 Expository WritingAn introductory course in expository writing,flexibly designed, and individualized tomeet a variety of student interests and needs.Normally taken in the freshman or sophomoreyear. (Each fall and spring)116 Introduction to Creative WritingAn introductory workshop focusing on theelements and techniques of creative writing,emphasizing both poetry and prose. (Each falland spring)117 Writing (1/4 course credit unit)Offered on an individual basis for studentswith particular strengths and interests. Thosewishing to take this course must arrange for itin consultation with a member of the Englishfaculty. May be repeated for a total of onecourse credit unit.121 Interpreting LiteratureAn introduction to the discipline of literarystudy, focusing on how to find meanings intexts and how to argue for those meaningsboth orally and in writing. Possible emphasesinclude the identification of themes, images,metaphors, myths, various types of motifs,irony, rhetorical patterns, larger structures oforganization, and why these matter. Thoughtopics, texts, and genre emphasis might varyfrom section to section, all sections will includework with prose narrative and poetryand will emphasize close reading, detailedanalysis, and effective critical writing. (Eachfall and spring)122 Literary Analysis: Researchand WritingFollows up on the basic skills emphasized inEnglish 121 and culminates with a research essay.Emphasizes alternatives and controversiesin interpretation, with attention to secondarycritical texts and the value and methods ofresearch writing. Prerequisite: English 121 orpermission of instructor. (Each fall and spring)COURSES OF INSTRUCTION| 105