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Majors (as of Fall 2004)

English

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Minors

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Literature

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The English major consists of 16 units of Core Courses, 24 units in Pathways, a Senior Portfolio Seminar, and one year of college-level study of a language other than English. Students must have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average in the major to graduate.

CORE COURSES

Students take all of the following core courses:

Engl 120 Introduction to the Major
Engl 220 Literature, Identity, Representation
Engl 225 Introduction to Language Analysis
Engl 320 Practical Criticism

PATHWAYS:

Students beginning the English major in Fall 2004 will select ONE pathway
to follow (A, B, or C). You will take a minimum of 16 units in your
selected pathway, as well as one course (4 units) from each of the other
two pathways.

A - Literary Studies
B - Writing Practices
C - Teaching Language Arts

PATHWAY A. LITERARY STUDIES
(16 units from following; 12 must be upper division)

Engl 230 or 231 Survey of British Literature
Engl 240 World Literature
Engl 325 History of the English Language
Engl 330 American Literature (variable topics)
Engl 342 Special Topics in Shakespeare
Engl 350 British Literature
Engl 360 Topics in Literature/Language
Engl 465 Multicultural Issues in Language and Literature
Engl 480 Special Topics

Course from Pathway B (Writing Practices)

Engl 205 Introduction to Creative Writing
Engl 311 Nature Writing
Engl 315 Creative Writing: Fiction
Engl 316 Creative Writing: Poetry
Engl 460 Toyon Literary Magazine
Engl 480 Special Topics

Course from Pathway C (Teaching the Language Arts)

Engl 231 Survey of British Lit
Engl. 232 Survey of American Literature
Engl. 328 Structure of American English
Engl 336 American Ethnic Literature
Engl 340 Approaches to Shakespeare
Engl 344 Young Adult Literature
Engl 406 Theory of Composition
Engl 406L Technology in English
Engl. 426 Communication in Writing II
Engl. 435 Issues in ESL/EFL
Engl. 436 Integrating Language & Content in English

LANGUAGE STUDY
One year of a language other than English taken at the college level. For students in Pathways A (Literary Studies) & B (Writing Practices) only.

CAPSTONE COURSE

Engl. 490 Senior Portfolio Seminar. For students in Pathways A (Literary Studies) & B (Writing Practices).

PATHWAY B. WRITING PRACTICES
(16 units from following; 12 must be upper division)

Engl 205 Introduction to Creative Writing
Engl 311 Nature Writing
Engl 315 Creative Writing: Fiction
Engl 316 Creative Writing: Poetry
Engl 460 Toyon Literary Magazine
Engl 480 Special Topics

Course from Pathway A (Literary Studies)

Engl 230 or 231 Survey of British Literature
Engl 240 World Literature
Engl 325 History of the English Language
Engl 330 American Literature (variable topics)
Engl 342 Special Topics in Shakespeare
Engl 350 British Literature
Engl 360 Topics in Literature/Language
Engl 465 Multicultural Issues in Language and Literature
Engl 480 Special Topics

Course from Pathway C (Teaching the Language Arts)

Engl 231 Survey of British Lit
Engl. 232 Survey of American Literature
Engl. 328 Structure of American English
Engl 336 American Ethnic Literature
Engl 340 Approaches to Shakespeare
Engl 344 Young Adult Literature
Engl 406 Theory of Composition
Engl 406L Technology in English
Engl. 426 Communication in Writing II
Engl. 435 Issues in ESL/EFL

LANGUAGE STUDY
One year of a language other than English taken at the college level. For students in Pathways A (Literary Studies) & B (Writing Practices) only.

CAPSTONE COURSE
Engl. 490 Senior Portfolio Seminar. For students in Pathways A (Literary Studies) & B (Writing Practices).

PATHWAY C. TEACHING THE LANGUAGE ARTS
NOTE: Students in this Pathway must take all of the following courses:

Engl 231 Survey of British Lit
Engl. 232 Survey of American Literature
Engl. 328 Structure of American English
Engl 336 American Ethnic Literature
Engl 340 Approaches to Shakespeare
Engl 344 Young Adult Literature
Engl 406 Theory of Composition
Engl 406L Technology in English
Engl. 426 Communication in Writing II
Engl. 435 Issues in ESL/EFL
Engl. 436 Integrating Language & Content in English

Depth Options (15 units). Choose ONE of the three options:

1. Literature/Language:

Engl 240 World literature
Engl 325 History of Engl. Language
Electives

2. Creative Writing:

Engl 205 Beginning Creative Writing
Select from Engl 311, 315, 316, 460, 470

3. Cross cultural Language and Academic:*

Engl 417 Second Language Acquisition
Engl 436 Integrating Language & Content in English
Comm 322 Intercultural Communication

*Engl 328 must be taken before or concurrently with Engl/SC 417. Engl 435 is a prerequisite for Engl 436.

By completing the core course and this option, students will have completed the coursework required for a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language and the coursework required by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a Crosscultural Language and Academic Development Certificate. This certificate is awarded by the Commission after obtaining a basic California teaching certificate.

Student must apply for the TESL minor on the Degree Check form available from the Office of Enrollment Management.

THE SENIOR PORTFOLIO (required for all Pathway options)

The Senior Portfolio is a place for you to collect sample materials written during your time as an English major at HSU. It asks that you assess and reflect upon your selections. When completed, your portfolio will provide a record of your achievements in the major across time and highlight your ability to think and write carefully about literature and language. While you are working on the portfolio, you should sign up for the Engl. 490 Senior Portfolio Seminar (2 units), where a faculty member will advise you on making selections and writing the reflective essay.

Because some students may wish to complete an independent long critical essay as part of their final work (for instance, you may want a lengthy essay if you plan to pursue graduate studies in English), there are two options. Please pick the most appropriate option for your goals.

Contents of the Senior Portfolio:

Option One:

1. A written assignment in one of the core courses of the English major;
2. A sample mid-term or final exam that includes a written essay (from either a literature or a linguistics course);
3. A sample from any upper division course in the student’s chosen major track/pathway;
4. An essay using research and secondary sources;
5. Your own reflective (self-assessment) essay of approximately 4-7 pages. This essay discusses the pieces in the portfolio and the your growth and development as you have completed the English major. You are expected to make connections between the various aspects of the English major and to assess where you encountered both pleasures and difficulties.

Option Two:

1. A written assignment in one of the core courses of the English major;
2. A sample mid-term or final exam that includes a written essay (from either a literature or linguistics course);
3. A long critical essay (20-25 pages) written under the supervision of a faculty member.*
4. Your own reflective (self-assessment) essay of approximately 4-7 pages. This essay discusses the pieces in the portfolio and your growth and development as you completed the English major. You are expected to make connections between the various aspects of the English major and to assess where you encountered both pleasures and difficulties.
*If you select this option, you should also sign up for Engl. 499, Independent Study, with the instructor who is supervising your essay.

To apply for the fifth year, a student who completed or nearly completed the major or passed the Praxis II, can enter the graduate teacher preparation (even though she has not earned a B.A.) by satisfying the Subject Matter Competency Assessment ("SMCA"). This assessment requires students to enroll in English 500 in spring semester prior to the fifth year.

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The degree requirements for a major in English leading to a single subject credential consist of a core set of courses and an option. All students in this major must complete the core courses.

Core Courses:

ENGL 231 Survey of British Literature (4)

ENGL 232 Survey of American Literature (4)

ENGL 320 Practical Criticism (4)

ENGL 328 Structure of American English (4)

ENGL 336 American Ethnic Literature (4)

ENGL 340 Shakespeare Survey (4)

ENGL 344* Adolescent Literature (3)

ENGL 406* Theory of Composition (3)

ENGL 406L* Technology in English (1)

ENGL 426* Communication in Writing II (3)

ENGL 435 Issues in English as a Second/Foreign Language (4)

SC 340* Oral Interpretation for Instructional Settings (2)

SC 426* Adolescent Communication (4)

Total Units: 44 (plus one of the following options)

ENGL 344 and SC 340 must be taken concurrently; ENGL 406 and ENGL 406L must be taken concurrently.

*Courses generally only offered once a year. Check with department for scheduling.

Students then select one of the three options, or "breadth areas," based on their individual interests and goals.

English: Literature/Language

ENGL 240 World Literature (4)
ENGL 325 History of the English Language (4)
Seven upper-division units in English subject to advisor's approval (7)
Total units: 15
English: Creative Writing

Engl. 205 Beginning Creative Writing (4)
Eight (8) upper division units in Creative Writing: Engl. 315 and 316 may be repeated.
Three (3) upper division units in English, subject to advisor’s approval.
Crosscultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD)

Engl./Comm 417 Second Language Acquisition 3 units
Engl. 436 Integrating Language and Content in English Instruction 3 units
Comm 322 Intercultural Communication 4 units
Six (6) semester units of a second language taken at a university or an intensive language program.

Students should consult the HSU Catalogue for more information about degree and course requirements.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN TEACHING ENGLISHAS A SECOND LANGUAGE

To fulfill the requirements for a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language, complete the following courses. You should also obtain a "Declaration of Minor(s)" form from Records, fill it out, and return the original to Records with a copy to the English Department. When you apply for a Degree Check, you should indicate on your application for a degree (under "Comments") that you are applying for a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language. The Degree Check form is available from the Records Office.

Minor Requirements:

Course Titles and Units

English 326 Language Studies for Teachers (4)
OR
English 328 Structure of American English (4)
Engl/Speech Comm 417 Second Language Acquisition (3)
English 435 Issues in English as a Second/Foreign Language (4)
English 436 Integrating Language and Content in English Instruction (3)
Speech Comm 322 Intercultural Communication (4)
Six semester units of a foreign language taken at a university or an intensive language program.

Comments on sequence: English 326 or English 328 must be taken before or concurrently with English/Speech Communication 417. English 435 is a prerequisite for English 436.

Special note to students who plan on obtaining a California Teaching Credential: Fulfilling the requirements for this TESL Minor also satisfies the course work requirements for a Cross- Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate. See the CLAD Certificate handout available from the English Department.

Complete a minimum of twelve units from the following list of courses. Six of the twelve units must be upper-division - 300 and 400 series courses.

Lower Division

105 Introduction to Literature
230 Survey of British Literature -- Beginnings through 18th century
231 Survey of British Literature -- 19th and 20th centuries
232 Survey of American Literature
240 World Literature

Upper Division

305 Postcolonial Perspectives: Literatures of the Developing World
306 The Modern Tradition
308 Women in Literature
317 Plays in Performance
323 Children's Literature
330 American Literature
336 American Ethnic Literature
342 Special Topics in Shakespeare
350 British Literature
360 Special Topics in Literature
366 Introduction to Folklore
420 Critical Theory
465 Multicultural Issues in Literature/Language
480 Special Topics (in Literature)
485 English Colloquium
499 Directed Study (advanced study in Literature)

Students should see the department chairperson for course approval and for advice in planning a minor appropriate to their needs and interests.

Note: In variable topics courses (240, 330, 350 and 360) the course title changes each semester to reflect the course topic.

Complete a minimum of twelve units from the following list of courses. Six of the twelve units must be upper-division 300 and 400 series courses.

Lower Division
100 First Year Reading and Composition
101 Critical Writing
205 Beginning Creative Writing

Upper Division
311 Nature Writing
315 Creative Writing -- Fiction
316 Creative Writing -- Poetry
320 Practical Criticism
406 Theory of Composition
424 Communication in Writing I
426 Communication in Writing II
499 Directed Study (advanced study in Composition)

Students should see the department chairperson for course approval and for advice in planning a minor appropriate to their needs and interests.

For a master list of currently approved English courses see the College Catalog.

The Class Schedule Index provides current course status, final exam information and more.

Majors (as of Fall 2004)

English

Course Information

Minors

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Literature

Writing

Course Information

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