2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

EnglishDepartment of EnglishDepartment of English, Ellen Reed HouseChair: Elizabeth AhlAssistant Chair: Paul W. RogalusProfessors: Bonnie W. Epstein, Arthur M. Fried, Robert E.Garlitz, Meg J. PetersenAssociate Professors: Elliott G. Gruner, Joseph MonningerAssistant Professors: Megan L. Birch, Scott R. Coykendall,Robin DeRosa, Karolyn Kinane, Ann McClellanContract Faculty: Lynn Rudmin-ChongSkills Application Teacher: Joseph MealeyEnglish, Bachelor of Arts122 creditsThrough focused study in literature, language, and writing,English majors at Plymouth State University develop theessential skills of critical thinking, cogent analysis, and effectivecommunication. The major explores both canonical and noncanonicaltexts in British, American, and Global literatures,and introduces students to trends in literary history and tocontemporary questions raised by theorists and literary critics.Our renowned writing curriculum helps students develop theirown original voices in both imaginative and expository writing.This foundation prepares students well for a variety of life paths;based on their own personal and career interests, studentsultimately focus their studies in one of the four Options: FilmStudies, Literature, Teacher Certification, and Writing.Forstudents who would like to personalize their degree even further,a Contract Option exists that can be individually designed by anystudent in conjunction with her/his advisor.Contract OptionThis 15 credit Option is designed by the student and his/heradvisor and must be approved by the Department Chair. The 15credits of the Option must be 3000/4000 level English courses.The student must have 30 credits left to take at Plymouth todeclare this Option.Degree RequirementsCreditsCourses required for the Option are shown in boldface.EN 2250 Identity and Difference in Americanliterature (DICO) 3EN 2500 Studies in English (WRCO) 3EN 2700 Creative Writing 3EN 3690 Critical Theory 3EN 3000/4000 level Contract courses [not ENDI] 15EN English electives [not ENDI] 6Introductory Courses – complete two of the following: 6EN 1750 Popular FictionEN 2120 Ancient LiteratureEN 2350 Decades in LiteratureEN 2370 Contemporary American LiteratureEN 2380 Contemporary British LiteratureEN 2400 Public SpeakingEN 2450 Prize WinnersEN 2610 Introduction to FilmCurrents – complete four of the following, including one eachof American, British and Global: 12EN 3510 Currents in Global Literature (GACO)EN 3610 Currents in British Literature IEN 3620 Currents in British Literature IIEN 3710 Currents in American Literature IEN 3720 Currents in American Literature IIIntegration Connection – complete one of the following: 3EN 4600 Travels (INCO)EN 4700 Psychology and Literature (INCO)LL 2000 Introduction to Language and Linguistics(QRCO) 3Technology in the Discipline Connection – complete oneof the following: 3EN 3090 Technical Communication (TECO)EN 3670 Journalism (TECO)EN 3870 Literature in the Information Age (TECO)General Education:EN 1200 Composition 3IS 1111 The First Year Seminar:critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3MA Mathematics Foundations 3CTDI Creative Thought Directions 6PPDI Past and Present Directions 6SIDI Scientific Inquiry Directions 6–8SSDI Self and Society Directions 6WECO Wellness Connection 3Foreign Language (GACO) 8Electives 18–16Total 122Recommended Course SequenceCheck all course descriptions for prerequisites before planningcourse schedule. Courses required for the Option are shown inboldface. Course sequence is suggested but not required.Year OneCreditsEN 1200 Composition 3IS 1111 The First Year Seminar:critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3MA Mathematics Foundations 3EN 2500 Studies in English (WRCO) 3Years One and TwoCreditsIntroductory Courses – complete two courses 6EN 2250 Identity and Difference in American Literature(DICO) 3EN 2700 Creative Writing 3EN English elective [not ENDI] 3130 Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008