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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (203) 837- 8912 (fax)<\/p>\nLaurel Richards, Department Secretary<\/strong><\/em>
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (203) 837- 8249 (fax)<\/p>\n\n\n\n| D. Gagnon, Chair<\/td>\n | M. Chappell<\/td>\n | A. Govardhan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| H. Levy<\/td>\n | M. Murray<\/td>\n | I. Pruss<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| S. Qi<\/td>\n | M. Sullivan<\/td>\n | C. Usekes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Courses in the Department of English prepare students for success in a wide variety of careers. In literature, authors examine the challenges of human existence, and readers participate by discussing and writing about what makes texts and their ideas important and pertinent to new generations. We consider the English degree to be the \u201cdegree for life\u201d because English courses develop three skills needed in any field:<\/p>\n \n- The ability to read analytically<\/li>\n
- The ability to think critically<\/li>\n
- The ability to write clearly<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
These skills are developed by close reading of literary texts and by exploring their personal and historical contexts. The English degree prepares students to enter fields where knowledge of texts, critical thinking, and written and oral communication are vital.<\/p>\n The English department at Western Connecticut State University seeks to promote the university\u2019s mission by providing students with a high-quality education in English language and literature. We are committed to developing students\u2019 powers of critical thinking, analysis, and writing as well as knowledge of important texts, contexts, traditions, and modern developments. We believe students who complete any of the department\u2019s programs will be prepared to compete vigorously in the global marketplace and to pursue a variety of career paths or to seek further education.<\/p>\n As a department, our goals are to:<\/p>\n \n- develop and maintain a solid curriculum in language and literature that stimulates student curiosity, rewards critical engagement, and is central to a valuable liberal arts education;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- emphasize critical reading and writing as an integral component of success in our program, our university, and beyond;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- build a community of scholars, professionals, and life-long learners and help initiate students in the profession(s) through regular events, faculty-student collaborative projects, and opportunities to tutor and to assist in the teaching of language and literature courses in the department;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- encourage and support research, scholarship, and professional achievement that advance the field of study and enhance the programs and visibility of the university at large;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- encourage interdisciplinary and interdepartmental initiatives to augment the intellectual vitality of the department and of the university and to help students develop an integrated approach to learning; and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- serve the community through event programming and collaborative projects and to serve as a resource to local schools and other public institutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The department sponsors Alpha Lambda Epsilon, a local chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. Sigma Tau Delta\u2019s central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate and professional studies. Candidates for undergraduate membership must have completed at least three semesters of college work and a minimum of two college courses in English language or literature beyond the usual requirements in freshman English. Members must also have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in English and rank at least in the highest 35 percent of their class in general scholarship. Students may contact the department chair for more information on becoming a member of Alpha Lambda Epsilon.<\/p>\n DEGREE PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH<\/h1>\nEnglish
American Studies<\/p>\n English (Literature): Secondary Certification
English (Literature): Elementary Certification
English (Teaching of Writing Option): Elementary Certification
American Studies: Elementary Certification<\/p>\n Minor Program<\/p>\n Literature<\/p>\n Students may major in the department as follows:<\/p>\n <\/a>BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH (B.A.)<\/span><\/p>\n(Also available evenings) <\/span><\/p>\nStudents must complete all general education requirements, the courses and credits listed below and additional free electives to total a minimum of 122 semester hours, including two writing intensive courses (W), foreign language and exercise science. Students must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or better in courses used to satisfy the major requirements. Applicants to the literature program with 45 or more credits must have 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.0 in major courses. Seniors with 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 GPA in the major can take graduate courses for 400-level credit.<\/p>\n \nENG 130W English Seminar
ENG 209 American Literature to 1865
ENG 210 American Literature from 1865
ENG 211 English Literature to 1798
ENG 212 English Literature from 1798
ENG 213 Classics of Western Literature
ENG 307W Shakespeare I or<\/em> ENG 308W Shakespeare II
ENG 315 Critical Theory
ENG 470 Senior Seminar
One 200-level literature course
Three 300-level literature courses
Three 400-level literature courses<\/p>\nNote:<\/em> ENG 429 Children\u2019s Literature and ENG 430 Literature for Adolescents may not be used toward the English major.<\/p>\nCourse Restrictions <\/strong>
For a complete list of prerequisites, corequisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nDEGREE PROGRAMS IN AMERICAN STUDIES<\/p>\n Bachelor of Arts: American Studies
Bachelor of Science:\u00a0American Studies\u2013Elementary Certification<\/p>\n <\/a>BACHELOR OF ARTS IN AMERICAN STUDIES (B.A.)<\/span><\/p>\nThis degree provides students with knowledge of the diverse ethnic societies which together comprise the United States of America. Students will graduate with a strong knowledge of America\u2019s history, its people and its diverse cultures.<\/p>\n Students must complete all general education requirements, the courses and credits listed below and additional free electives to total a minimum of 122 semester hours, including exercise science and foreign language. Students must have an overall GPA of 2.67 or better in courses used to satisfy the major requirements.<\/p>\n |