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For the general student, the Department of English offers study in fiction, drama, poetry, and nonfiction in the effort to imagine, understand, and critically analyze such works in a variety of ways. Courses in English offer instruction and discussion aimed at developing the ability to think imaginatively, independently, and in community ? abilities necessary for success in various careers or in future study.

Through its majors in literature and in creative writing, the Department of English seeks to foster in students a sophisticated awareness of the range of literary genres, periods, critical theories, and the uses of imagination.

Goals for the Major

In successfully completing a major in English, students will have:

Clearer understanding of the ways literature at once articulates and reflects social, political, and cultural contexts.
Deeper aesthetic appreciation of poems, drama, fiction, nonfiction, and/or films as manifestations of imagination.
Familiarity with the methods, theories, and issues of literary criticism.
The ability to advocate critical responses in classroom discussion and to listen to and consider the critical analyses of others.
The ability to analyze narrative and literary motifs and to present those understandings in critical papers.
An appreciation and critical understanding of Shakespeare’s plays and their influence on other literature.
Goals for the Creative Writing Major

In successfully completing a major in Creative Writing, students will have:
Writing skills in a variety of literary genres and familiarity with the craft of writing in its formal aspects.
Substantial experience with group discussion and writing workshops and the ability to benefit from workshop discussion.
Broad familiarity with literature, with emphasis on English and American but not excluding world literature, and recognition of the influence of literary precursors on contemporary writing.
The ability to critique a manuscript-in-progress in a constructive way and apply editing skills at each stage of the writing process.
Familiarity with various stages of the writing process, from gathering of material and free writing to revision and completion of a final polished manuscript.
The ability to complete successfully a polished, sustained manuscript in the genre of a student’s choice and to present that manuscript in an appropriate format.

In successfully completing a major in Creative Writing, students have:

Writing skills in a variety of literary genres and familiarity with the craft of writing in its formal aspects.
Substantial experience with group discussion and writing work-shops and the ability to benefit from workshop discussion.
Broad familiarity with literature, with emphasis on English and American but not excluding world literature, and recognition of the influence of literary precursors on contemporary writing.
The ability to critique a manuscript-in-progress in a constructive way and apply editing skills at each stage of the writing process.
Familiarity with various stages of the writing process, from gathering of material and free writing to revision and completion of a final polished manuscript.
The ability to complete successfully a polished, sustained manuscript in the genre of a student’s choice and to present that manuscript in an appropriate format.
Requirements for Major or Minor

For the English Major: 40 credits, including 260, 275, either 350 or 351, 486, and 16 additional credits at or above the 300 level (with at least one course in American and one course in English literature). A further 8 credits may be taken at any level. A maximum of 8 credits in creative writing may be counted toward the English major.

For the English Minor: 20 credits, with at least one course at the 300 level. Either 260 or 275 strongly recommended. An English minor may include 4 credits in creative writing.

For the Creative Writing Major: 40 credits, including 16 credits in creative writing courses; 20 credits in literature, including 275 and at least one course in American literature; and 485. One 3-5 credit course in an allied field (arts or mass communication) may be included in the total of 40 credits. Creative writing courses may be chosen from the following: 200 Creative Writing; 316 Poetry; 317 Fiction; 318 Scripts; 319 Non-fiction.; and 320 Creative Writing and the Art of the Book. 316, 317, 318 and 319 may be repeated once for credit. (Independent study courses may be substituted at the department?s discretion.) Literary Magazine (120) may be used as part of the total with permission of the department. Strongly recommended in addition to course work: internship in a related field.

For a Creative Writing Minor: 20 credits in creative writing courses. A creative writing minor may include the senior thesis (485) as part of that 20, provided the student notify the creative writing advisor during the academic year preceding composition of the thesis.

For Oregon Initial Teacher Licensure in Language Arts: A student must complete the Linfield Teacher Education Program requirements and the State of Oregon licensure requirements (see pages 57 and 58 in the print catalog). In order to complete these requirements, a student must begin taking education courses no later than his/her sophomore year. The student must be advised by an Education Department faculty member each semester prior to registration.

Course Information

Courses listed here are derived from the currently published Linfield Catalog and are for informational purposes only. Some courses may be changed or modified as the academic year progresses. For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar. ENGL-020 LITERARY MAGAZINE

ENGL-120 LITERARY MAGAZINE

ENGL-125 ENGLISH GRAMMAR

ENGL-200 INTRO TO CREATIVE WRITING

ENGL-230 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

ENGL-250 THE LITERATURE OF EXPERIENCE

ENGL-260 TRANS-ATLANTIC SURVEY OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE

ENGL-275 CRITICAL METHODS OF LITERARY STUDY

ENGL-301 TOPICS IN LITERATURE

ENGL-304 ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE

ENGL-305 DIVERSE VOICES IN LITERARY EXPRESSION

ENGL-315 ACADEMIC WRITING & CONSULTING

ENGL-316 CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY

ENGL-317 CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION

ENGL-318 CREATIVE WRITING: SCRIPTS

ENGL-319 CREATIVE WRITING: NON-FICTION

ENGL-325 LITERARY GENRES

ENGL-327 INTRODUCTION TO FILM

ENGL-330 MAJOR FIGURES

ENGL-340 ENGLISH LITERATURE: THE MIDDLE AGES (TO 1485)

ENGL-341 ENGLISH LIT: 16TH & 17TH CENTURIES

ENGL-342 ENGLISH LIT: RESTORATION & 18TH CENTURY

ENGL-343 ENGLISH LIT: THE ROMANTIC PERIOD

ENGL-344 ENGLISH LIT: THE VICTORIAN AGE

ENGL-350 SHAKESPEARE: COMEDIES & HISTORIES

ENGL-351 SHAKESPEARE: TRAGEDIES & TRAGICOMEDIES

ENGL-360 AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY: 1620-1860

ENGL-361 AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY: 1860-1914

ENGL-362 AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY: 1914-1960

ENGL-363 AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY: 1960 T0 PRESENT

ENGL-365 POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

ENGL-380 ULTIMATE QUESTIONS IN LITERATURE

ENGL-398 SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAV

ENGL-425 HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANG

ENGL-439 PEER INSTRUCTION

ENGL-450 LITERARY CRITICISM

ENGL-480 INDEPENDENT STUDY

ENGL-485 SENIOR SEMINAR: CREATIVE WRITING

ENGL-486 SENIOR SEMINAR: LITERATURE

ENGL-487 INTERNSHIP

ENGL-490 HONORS THESIS, LITERATURE OR CREATIVE WRITING

For the general student, the Department of English offers study in fiction, drama, poetry, and nonfiction in the effort to imagine, understand, and critically analyze such works in a variety of ways. Courses in English offer instruction and discussion aimed at developing the ability to think imaginatively, independently, and in community ? abilities necessary for success in various careers or in future study.

Through its majors in literature and in creative writing, the Department of English seeks to foster in students a sophisticated awareness of the range of literary genres, periods, critical theories, and the uses of imagination.

Goals for the Major

In successfully completing a major in English, students will have:

Clearer understanding of the ways literature at once articulates and reflects social, political, and cultural contexts.
Deeper aesthetic appreciation of poems, drama, fiction, nonfiction, and/or films as manifestations of imagination.
Familiarity with the methods, theories, and issues of literary criticism.
The ability to advocate critical responses in classroom discussion and to listen to and consider the critical analyses of others.
The ability to analyze narrative and literary motifs and to present those understandings in critical papers.
An appreciation and critical understanding of Shakespeare’s plays and their influence on other literature.
Goals for the Creative Writing Major

In successfully completing a major in Creative Writing, students will have:
Writing skills in a variety of literary genres and familiarity with the craft of writing in its formal aspects.
Substantial experience with group discussion and writing workshops and the ability to benefit from workshop discussion.
Broad familiarity with literature, with emphasis on English and American but not excluding world literature, and recognition of the influence of literary precursors on contemporary writing.
The ability to critique a manuscript-in-progress in a constructive way and apply editing skills at each stage of the writing process.
Familiarity with various stages of the writing process, from gathering of material and free writing to revision and completion of a final polished manuscript.
The ability to complete successfully a polished, sustained manuscript in the genre of a student’s choice and to present that manuscript in an appropriate format.

In successfully completing a major in Creative Writing, students have:

Writing skills in a variety of literary genres and familiarity with the craft of writing in its formal aspects.
Substantial experience with group discussion and writing work-shops and the ability to benefit from workshop discussion.
Broad familiarity with literature, with emphasis on English and American but not excluding world literature, and recognition of the influence of literary precursors on contemporary writing.
The ability to critique a manuscript-in-progress in a constructive way and apply editing skills at each stage of the writing process.
Familiarity with various stages of the writing process, from gathering of material and free writing to revision and completion of a final polished manuscript.
The ability to complete successfully a polished, sustained manuscript in the genre of a student’s choice and to present that manuscript in an appropriate format.
Requirements for Major or Minor

For the English Major: 40 credits, including 260, 275, either 350 or 351, 486, and 16 additional credits at or above the 300 level (with at least one course in American and one course in English literature). A further 8 credits may be taken at any level. A maximum of 8 credits in creative writing may be counted toward the English major.

For the English Minor: 20 credits, with at least one course at the 300 level. Either 260 or 275 strongly recommended. An English minor may include 4 credits in creative writing.

For the Creative Writing Major: 40 credits, including 16 credits in creative writing courses; 20 credits in literature, including 275 and at least one course in American literature; and 485. One 3-5 credit course in an allied field (arts or mass communication) may be included in the total of 40 credits. Creative writing courses may be chosen from the following: 200 Creative Writing; 316 Poetry; 317 Fiction; 318 Scripts; 319 Non-fiction.; and 320 Creative Writing and the Art of the Book. 316, 317, 318 and 319 may be repeated once for credit. (Independent study courses may be substituted at the department?s discretion.) Literary Magazine (120) may be used as part of the total with permission of the department. Strongly recommended in addition to course work: internship in a related field.

For a Creative Writing Minor: 20 credits in creative writing courses. A creative writing minor may include the senior thesis (485) as part of that 20, provided the student notify the creative writing advisor during the academic year preceding composition of the thesis.

For Oregon Initial Teacher Licensure in Language Arts: A student must complete the Linfield Teacher Education Program requirements and the State of Oregon licensure requirements (see pages 57 and 58 in the print catalog). In order to complete these requirements, a student must begin taking education courses no later than his/her sophomore year. The student must be advised by an Education Department faculty member each semester prior to registration.

Course Information

Courses listed here are derived from the currently published Linfield Catalog and are for informational purposes only. Some courses may be changed or modified as the academic year progresses. For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar. ENGL-020 LITERARY MAGAZINE

ENGL-120 LITERARY MAGAZINE

ENGL-125 ENGLISH GRAMMAR

ENGL-200 INTRO TO CREATIVE WRITING

ENGL-230 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

ENGL-250 THE LITERATURE OF EXPERIENCE

ENGL-260 TRANS-ATLANTIC SURVEY OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE

ENGL-275 CRITICAL METHODS OF LITERARY STUDY

ENGL-301 TOPICS IN LITERATURE

ENGL-304 ENVIRONMENTAL LITERATURE

ENGL-305 DIVERSE VOICES IN LITERARY EXPRESSION

ENGL-315 ACADEMIC WRITING & CONSULTING

ENGL-316 CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY

ENGL-317 CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION

ENGL-318 CREATIVE WRITING: SCRIPTS

ENGL-319 CREATIVE WRITING: NON-FICTION

ENGL-325 LITERARY GENRES

ENGL-327 INTRODUCTION TO FILM

ENGL-330 MAJOR FIGURES

ENGL-340 ENGLISH LITERATURE: THE MIDDLE AGES (TO 1485)

ENGL-341 ENGLISH LIT: 16TH & 17TH CENTURIES

ENGL-342 ENGLISH LIT: RESTORATION & 18TH CENTURY

ENGL-343 ENGLISH LIT: THE ROMANTIC PERIOD

ENGL-344 ENGLISH LIT: THE VICTORIAN AGE

ENGL-350 SHAKESPEARE: COMEDIES & HISTORIES

ENGL-351 SHAKESPEARE: TRAGEDIES & TRAGICOMEDIES

ENGL-360 AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY: 1620-1860

ENGL-361 AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY: 1860-1914

ENGL-362 AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY: 1914-1960

ENGL-363 AMERICAN LITERATURE SURVEY: 1960 T0 PRESENT

ENGL-365 POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

ENGL-380 ULTIMATE QUESTIONS IN LITERATURE

ENGL-398 SPECIAL TOPICS: JAN TERM TRAV

ENGL-425 HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANG

ENGL-439 PEER INSTRUCTION

ENGL-450 LITERARY CRITICISM

ENGL-480 INDEPENDENT STUDY

ENGL-485 SENIOR SEMINAR: CREATIVE WRITING

ENGL-486 SENIOR SEMINAR: LITERATURE

ENGL-487 INTERNSHIP

ENGL-490 HONORS THESIS, LITERATURE OR CREATIVE WRITING

Although most students don’t realize it, English is one of the most practical courses of study at the university. A minor in English indicates not only that the student has an interest in the world of ideas, but also that s/he has abilities that are valued in the professional fields. Writing proficiency, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills are fully developed in our literature classes.

Reading literature gives the student the opportunity to enter the minds of great writers in order to gain ideas and insights from them. The student learns to analyze a variety of situations from a wide range of perspectives. This understanding of diverse outlooks aids one in finding equitable solutions to everyday problems. Since most of our English classes are centered in discussion, the student becomes confident as a speaker. After discussion of the literature in class, the student presents his/her written interpretation and argument. These sophisticated critical thinking, written and oral communication skills insure versatility in any profession. In our fast-paced and complex world, literature is the “still point”; it reflects, embodies, and serves as a disseminator of knowledge. Students familiar with literature are better able to understand themselves and their world.

If you are interested in a minor in English, please make an appointment with the HSSC Department Chair, at 248-204-3520.

LLT1213 World Masterpieces 1
LLT1223 World Masterpieces 2
Plus five upper division courses in literature (15 credit hours)

Consult with your advisor to determine the best way to coordinate this minor with the requirements of your major curriculum.

English Language and
Literature
Bachelor of Arts
Requirements: Students must complete, in addition
to the general education requirements, two years of
foreign language, the courses specified below (or
their equivalents) plus sufficient additional hours
of free electives to make up a required total of
124 hours. Majors in English must complete one
minor in an area to be approved by the chair of the
department.
Required Courses:
ENGL180 Introduction to Literary Studies 3
ENGL231 American Literature I 3
ENGL232 American Literature II 3
ENGL233 English Literature I 3
ENGL234 English Literature II 3
ENGL310 Advanced Writing 3
ENGL420 History of the English Language 3
ENGL421 History of Literary Criticism 3
ENGL490 Senior Thesis 3
Second-Year Foreign Language 8
One course must be selected from:
THEA309 Speech and Drama Productions 3
THEA333 Studies in the Drama: the Genre
and Theater in Context 3
ENGL235 Survey of Native Literature
of North America 3
ENGL236 Literature and Culture 3
ENGL340 Genre Studies 3
HUMN255 World Mythology 4
HUMN256 Introduction to Film: Images
of our Culture 3
HUMN261 World Literature I 3
HUMN262 World Literature II 3
One course must be selected from:
ENGL401 Medieval Literature 3
ENGL402 Renaissance Literature 3
ENGL403 Restoration Literature 3
One course must be selected from:
ENGL405 Romantic Literature 3
ENGL406 Nineteenth Century Literature 3
ENGL407 Twentieth Century Literature 3
One additional course must selected from
ENGL401, 402, 403, 405, 406, 407
One course must be selected from:
COMM307 Classical/Contemporary Rhetoric 3
ENGL221 Creative Writing 3
ENGL222 Basic Grammar 3
ENGL306 Technical Writing 3
ENGL320 Responding to Writing 3
ENGL410 The Children’s Literary Tradition 3
ENGL433 Topics in Literature and
Composition 3
ENGL450 Directed Independent Study 3
English Language and Literature —
Elementary Teaching Certification
Bachelor of Arts
English Requirements (42 credits)
ENGL180 Introduction to Literary Studies 3
ENGL221 Creative Writing 3
ENGL222 English Grammar 3
ENGL231 American Literature I 3
ENGL232 American Literature II 3
ENGL233 English Literature I 3
ENGL234 English Literature II 3
ENGL310 Advanced Writing 3
ENGL335 Children’s Literature in the
Classroom 3
ENGL410 The Children’s Literary Tradition 3
ENGL421 History of Literary Criticism 3
ENGL490 Senior Thesis 3
EDUC411 Elementary Language Arts Methods 3
Select one of the following three:
ENGL235 Survey of Native Literature of
North America 3
ENGL236 Literature and Culture 3
ENGL340 Genre Studies 3
English Departmental Requirements
(up to 16 credits)
Year two of a foreign language
Elementary Planned Program (45 credits)
MATH103 Number Systems and
Problem Solving 4
MATH104 Geometry and Measurement 4
BIOL107 Field Biology 3
NSCI101 Conceptual Physics 4
NSCI110 Chemistry in Society 4
NSCI102 Introduction to Geology 4
POLI110 American Government 4
GEOG201 World Regional Geography 4
PSYC265 Child and Adolescent Psychology 3
Select one history sequence:
HIST101 World Civilization History I 4
HIST102 World Civil History 4
or
HIST131 U.S. History I 4
HIST132 U.S. History II 4
Choose one literature class from the following:
ENGL180 Introduction to Literary Studies 3
ENGL235 Survey of Native Literature of
North America 3
ENGL236 Literature and Culture 3
General Education Requirements (36-42 credits)
ENGL110 First-Year Composition I 3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II 3
COMM101 Fundamentals of Speech 3
HUMN251 Humanities I 4
HUMN Electives 3-4
Social Science Electives 6-8
Natural Science Electives 8
Math Elective 3-5
Diversity Elective 3-4
Professional Education Requirements
(26 credits)
EDUC150 Reflections on Teaching
and Learning 3
EDUC250 Student Diversity and Schools 3
EDUC301 Learning Theory and Teaching
Practice 4
EDUC330 Reading in the Elementary
Classroom 3
EDUC410 Corrective Reading 3
EDUC411 Elementary Language Arts Methods 3
EDUC420 Elementary Math Methods 2
EDUC421 Elementary Science Methods 2
EDUC422 Elementary Social Studies Methods 2
EDUC490 Research in Education: Curriculum 1
Education Cognates (9-10 credits)
CSCI101 Introdution to Computer Science 3
MATH207 Principles of Statistics 3
Three credits from:
ARTS, DANC, MUSC, THEA or NATV240
Electives to total at least 124 credits
Student teaching is completed after graduation
which requires full-time enrollment for two
semesters. See Student Teaching handbook for
additional information.
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Bachelor Degrees
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature —
Secondary Teaching Certification
Bachelor of Arts
English Requirements (42 credits)
ENGL180 Introduction to Literary Studies 3
ENGL231 American Literature I 3
ENGL232 American Literature II 3
ENGL233 English Literature I 3
ENGL234 English Literature II 3
ENGL310 Advanced Writing 3
ENGL320 Responding to Writing 3
ENGL410 The Children’s Literary Tradition 3
ENGL420 History of the English Language
ENGL421 History of Literary Criticism 3
ENGL490 Senior Thesis 3
Select one of the following three:
ENGL235 Survey of Native Literature of
North America 3
ENGL236 Literature and Culture 3
ENGL340 Genre Studies 3
Complete one of the followings methods courses:
EDUC441 Secondary Language Arts Methods 3
EDUC451 Directed Study: Language Arts
Methods 3
Period Elective (6 credits)
Select two courses from:
ENGL401 Medieval Literature 3
ENGL402 Renaissance Literature 3
ENGL403 Restoration Literature 3
ENGL405 Romantic Literature 3
ENGL406 19th Century Literature 3
ENGL407 20th Century Literature 3
English Cognate (up to 19 credits)
Year two of a foreign language
ENGL222 English Grammar 3
General Education Requirements (36-42 credits)
ENGL110 First-Year Composition I 3
ENGL111 First-Year Composition II 3
COMM101 Fundamentals of Speech 3
HUMN251 Humanities I 4
HUMN Electives 3-4
Social Sciene Electives 6-8
Natural Science Electives 8
Math Elective 3-5
Diversity Elective 3-4

Core curriculum
Required of all students majoring in English

Required:

16 units from
ENGL 210 Survey of British Literature I: To 1600 (4)
ENGL 211 Survey of British Literature II: 1600-1800 (4)
ENGL 212 Survey of British Literature III: 1800-1890 (4)
ENGL 213 Survey of British Literature IV: 1890-Present (4)
ENGL 224 Survey of American Literature I: To 1860 (4)
ENGL 225 Survey of American Literature II: 1860 to Present (4)
ENGL 246 – Literary Forms and Ideas (4)
ENGL 414 World Literature (4)
ENGL 487A Classical Rhetoric and Criticism (4)
ENGL 487B Contemporary Literary Criticism (4)

8 units from
ENGL 238 Introduction of Writing for the Print Media (4)
ENGL 304 Advanced Expository Writing (4)
ENGL 338 Advanced Writing for Print Media (4)
ENGL 339 – Writing for the Digital Media (4)
ENGL 405 Creative Writing (4)
ENGL 405A, 405B, 405C, 405D – Creative Writing: short story, poetry, playwriting, and screenwriting (4)
ENGL 406 – Writing for Publication (4)

4 units from
ENGL 457 Chaucer (4)
ENGL 458 Shakespeare (4)
ENGL 459 Milton (4)

ENGL 484 Language and Linguistics (4)

ENGL 285/485 English Colloquium (Four years of residence requires 1 unit of 285 and 1 unit of 485)

Required cognates: Modern foreign language through level 201

The student chooses one of the following areas of concentration:

Literature
58 total units (28 upper division) in English, including the core curriculum; 16 remaining units from (not taken in core)
Remaining units to be selected in consultation with advisor:
ENGL 210 Survey of British Literature I: To 1600 (4)
ENGL 211 Survey of British Literature II: 1600-1800 (4)
ENGL 212 Survey of British Literature III: 1800-1890 (4)
ENGL 213 Survey of British Literature IV: 1890-Present (4)
ENGL 224 Survey of American Literature I: To 1860 (4)
ENGL 225 Survey of American Literature II: 1860-Present (4)
ENGL 246 Literary Forms and Ideas (4)
ENGL 414 World Literature (4)
ENGL 487A Classical Rhetoric and Criticism (4)
ENGL 487B Contemporary Literary Criticism (4)

Remaining units to be selected in consultation with advisor

Writing
58 units (28 upper division) in English including the core curriculum; 16 units from (if not taken in core):
ENGL 238 - Introduction of Writing for the Print Media (4)
ENGL 304 – Advanced Expository Writing (4)
ENGL 338 – Advanced Writing for Print Media (4)
ENGL 339 – Writing for the Digital Media (4)
ENGL 405 Creative Writing (4)
ENGL 405A, 405B, 405C, 405D – Creative Writing: short story, Poetry, playwriting, and screenwriting (4)
ENGL 406 – Writing for Publication (4)
If not taken in core

Remaining units to be selected in consultation with advisor

Teaching Credentials
The California Teaching Credential requires the following courses. These may be taken as electives toward the major, to be selected in consultation with advisor.
ENGL 415A Literature for Children (4) or 415B Literature for Children (4), for K-6
ENGL 416 Young Adult Literature (4), for 7-9

The Seventh-day Adventist Secondary Teaching Credential requires: ENGL 445 Biblical Literature (4).

Students desiring the single subject waiver in English should work closely with advisors in both the English and Communication Department and the School of Education.