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Dr. Jerry W. Bradley, department head
Classroom Center, Room 414, 656-2455
The Department of English and Modern Languages, located
on the fourth floor of the Classroom Center, offers courses in English,
French, German, Spanish, philosophy and religion, with undergraduate majors
in English and Spanish, as well as a master of arts degree in English.
The department also offers secondary teacher certification majors in English
and Spanish and a secondary composite in English language arts. In addition,
English or Spanish may be selected as a second teaching field with other
certification majors. The student who majors in interdisciplinary studies
may complete elementary specialization in either English or Spanish. Further
information regarding certification majors and interdisciplinary requirements
appears in the "Division of Education" section of this catalog. These majors
prepare students for a variety of after-college routes: graduate study,
professional school and careers in such diverse fields as writing, publishing,
government and foreign service, human services, business and education.
In addition to major studies, the department offers
courses that fill core curriculum requirements of the University. Freshman
English sharpens communication skills, while world literature surveys are
offered to broaden cultural perspectives. Certain philosophy courses can
fulfill deductive methods and humanities requirements, and foreign language
study is part of the bachelor of arts option.
As part of the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine
Arts and Humanities, the department shares in a high calling to foster
and preserve the art of human expression.
University Core Curriculum Requirements,
49 hours total
NOTE: Students majoring in agriculture are required to select from
these courses to meet University Core Curriculum requirements.
English Core Requirements
39 semester hours of English
Major in Spanish
(Major Code: 123)
University Core Curriculum Requirements (See above.)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Requirements
Spanish Core Requirements
099. Basic English. Emphasis on grammatical principles, sentence construction, paragraph development. Students who score below 16 on the English section of the ACT (or 350, SAT verbal) are assigned to this course which must be successfully completed before registering in ENG 101. May not be counted toward baccalaureate degree requirements. Successful completion of the course will be noted on the student's record by a grade of "P" indicating three hours credit with no grade points. (1,3 1,3 0)
101. Composition and Reading [ENGL 1301]. Fundamentals in power and control over language and critical thinking. (3 3 0)
102. Composition and Reading [ENGL 1302]. Prerequisite: 101. Expository writing skills focused on literature; research reports. (3 3 0)
105. Fundamentals of Library Research. Intellectual resources of the university library and fundamentals of the research process. Structure of information and its retrieval, critical evaluation and appropriate documentation. (1-2 1-2 0)
201. Masterpieces in Western World Literature [ENGL 2332]. Prerequisite: 102. Literature of the western world before 1700. (3 3 0)
202. Masterpieces in Western World Literature [ENGL 2333]. Prerequisite: 102. Literature of the western world after 1700. (3 3 0)
203. Literature of the Non-Western World. Prerequisite: 101 and 102. Survey of literature written in traditional and developing cultures other than British and North American. (3 3 0)
270. Introduction to Technical Writing [ENGL 2311]. Prerequisites: 101 and 102. Rhetorical techniques associated with academic report writing, abstracts, summaries and bibliographies. (3 3 0)
290. Independent Study. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. (1-3 0 0)
All courses listed below require nine hours English credit (101 and 102; 201 or 202 or 203).
301. English Romanticism. Survey of romantic movement in England. Emphasis on Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, Keats and Byron. (3 3 0)
310. Introduction to Literary Criticism. Theories and traditions of literary criticism. (3 3 0)
312. Modern Drama. Modern tendencies in drama of Europe and America since the time of Ibsen. (3 3 0)
320. Literature for Children. General survey of literature which is suitable for children, sources of children's literature, standards for selection and evaluation of children's books. (3 3 0)
331. Creative Writing. Techniques for writing poetry, short fiction and creative essay. (3 3 0)
332. Vocabulary Building. Derivations and growth of language. (3 3 0)
333. Introduction to Language Structure. Using advances made in linguistics, English explores how English makes meaning through use of semantics, syntax, morphology and phonology. Emphasis on study of literary language as it affects children ages six to 18. (3 3 0)
340. Film and Literature. Introduction to and development of the art of analyzing films. Analysis of challenges and difficulties of turning literary works into film. Comparison of processes of analyzing novels and films. (3 3 0)
341. Advanced Creative Writing. Advanced techniques for writing fiction or poetry. (3 3 0)
351. Modern Poetry of England and America. Chronological development of modern British and American poetry. (3 3 0)
358. Modern Novel. Significant literary developments in prose of England and the United States in the 20 century and immediately before. (3 3 0)
359. History of the English Language. Growth and development of the English language from Anglo-Saxon to modern English. (3 3 0)
360. Survey of American Literature to 1865. American literature from its beginnings through Whitman. (3 3 0)
361. Survey of American Literature after 1865. American literature from the advent of realism to the present. (3 3 0)
362. Literature of the Southwest. Introduction to works distinctively Southwestern in tone and subject with emphasis on 20th-century essays, short stories and novels. (3 3 0)
363. Modern Short Story. Evolution of the modern form of the short story: Continental, English and American. (3 3 0)
365. The Bible as Literature. Literary nature of the Bible and of its influence on Western writing. (3 3 0)
370. Advanced Technical Writing. Accuracy and skill in writing technical and scientific pamphlets, articles, reports and memoranda. (3 3 0)
380. Survey of English Literature to 1800. Prerequisites: 101 and 102, 201 or 202. Survey of English literature from its origin through the Age of Enlightenment. Majors authors include the Beowulf poet, Chaucer, Shakespeare and Milton. (3 3 0)
381. Survey of English Literature Since 1800. Prerequisites: 101 and 102, 201 or 202. Survey of English literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. Emphasis on major literary movements of Realism and Romanticism. (3 3 0)
390. Independent Study. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. (3 0 0)
399. Special Topics in English. Prerequisites: 101 and 102, 201 or 202. Topics in areas of special interest. May be repeated for credit when topics change. (3 3 0)
401. Shakespeare Early Plays. Plays written before 1600. (3 3 0)
402. Shakespeare Later Plays. Plays written after 1600. (3 3 0)
411. 19th-Century Novel. Development of the English and American novel in the 19th century. (3 3 0)
431. Medieval Literature. Early English literature through the 15th century with emphasis on the age of Chaucer. (3 3 0)
442. Advanced Grammar. Review of traditional grammar; introduction to modern grammar. (3 3 0)
450. Advanced Composition. Traditional and recent theories of composition with emphasis on practical and pedagogical techniques of improving expository writing. (3 3 0)
451. Classical Backgrounds. Classical literature in English translations: Homer, Virgil and others. (3 3 0)
461. American Drama. Development of types of drama of the 20th century. (3 3 0)
462. English Poetry: 1840-1890. Intellectual background and major poets of the Victorian age. (3 3 0)
464. Utopian Literature. Utopian thought from Plato's Republic to H.G. Wells, with consideration of satiric Utopias such as "Brave New World" as opposed to the idealism of Utopian thought. (3 3 0)
470. Language Acquisition. How users of English make meaning through language. Emphasizes phonology, morphology, semantics and syntax. (3 3 0)
493. Selected Studies in Literature. Prerequisites: 101 and 102; 201 or 202. Concentrated study of selected genres, periods or authors. May be repeated once with permission of the instructor/department head. (3 3 0)
499. Honors. Prerequisite: senior standing and approval of department head. Completion of a senior thesis or research project by a candidate for graduation with special honors in the department. Course must be taken in addition to the 130-hour minimum degree requirement. (3 0 0)
French (FREN)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
[Courses in brackets indicate Texas Common Course Numbering System
equivalents.]
106. Elementary French I [FREN 1411]. Intensive practice in understanding, speaking, reading and writing French. (4 3 2)
107. Elementary French II [FREN 1412]. Prerequisite: 106 or equivalent. Continuation of 106. Functional French. (4 3 2)
390. Independent Study. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. (1-3 0 0)
German (GERM)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
[Courses in brackets indicate Texas Common Course Numbering System
equivalents.]
106. Elementary German I [GERM 1411]. Grammar, reading and conversation. (4 3 2)
107. Elementary German II [GERM 1412]. Prerequisite: 106 or equivalent. Continuation of 106. (4 3 2)
390. Independent Study. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. (1-3 0 0)
Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
101. Elementary Group Dynamics. Broad interdisciplinary introduction (with contributions from psychology, anthropology, linguistics, mass communications and speech communication) to a communication model effective for sending and receiving information in group situations. Emphasis on responding to individuals and groups in various environments. Development of listening skills and recognition and response to verbal and nonverbal communication. (1-3 1-3 0)
301. Women's Studies I: Introduction. Survey of women's issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. (3 3 0)
302. Women's Studies II: The World of Women. Studies in the role of women in history, society, the behavioral sciences, the health care field, literature and the arts. May be repeated once with permission of major adviser and dean. (3 3 0)
Philosophy (PHIL)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
[Courses in brackets indicate Texas Common Course Numbering System
equivalents.]
101. Introduction to Philosophy [PHIL 1301]. Appraisal of the meaning and method of philosophy and its relationship to man and his thinking. (3 3 0)
201. Ancient and Medieval Philosophy [PHIL 2316]. History of the development of western thought during ancient and medieval periods. (3 3 0)
202. Modern Philosophy [PHIL 2317]. History of the development of western thought in the modern world. (3 3 0)
203. Logic [PHIL 2303]. Introduction to logic with emphasis on the nature of the rational process, types of reasoning and fallacies; attempt to develop skills in sound reasoning. (3 3 0)
390. Independent Study. Prerequisite: junior standing and consent of department head. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. (3 0 0)
401. Philosophy of Religion. Prerequisite: six semester hours of philosophy. Philosophical problems involved in religion, including comparison of the basic positions of major world religions and the philosophical implication of their positions. (3 3 0)
402. Leaders in Philosophical Thought. Prerequisite: six semester hours of philosophy. Thought of philosophers who have greatly influenced development of western concepts and values. May be repeated once when topics vary. (3 3 0)
Religion (REL)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
NOTE: A maximum of six semester hours in religion can count
toward a baccalaureate degree.
101. Old Testament Studies. History, literature and teaching of the Old Testament. (3 3 0)
102. New Testament Studies. History, literature and teaching of the New Testament. (3 3 0)
201. Comparative Religion. Major religions of the world, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. (3 3 0)
202. Understanding Christian Beliefs. Examination of the origin, history, beliefs and practices of Christianity. (3Ê3Ê0)
205. Contemporary Religious Issues. Examination of selected social, political, economic and cultural problems from a religious perspective. (3 3 0)
207. Readings in Making Moral Choices. Application of religious principles to contemporary concerns. May be repeated once when topics vary. (3 3 0)
Spanish (SPAN)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
[Courses in brackets indicate Texas Common Course Numbering System
equivalents.]
106. Elementary Spanish I [SPAN 1411]. Grammar, reading and conversation. (4 3 2)
107. Elementary Spanish II [SPAN 1412]. Prerequisite: 106 or equivalent. Continuation of 106. (4 3 2)
206. Composition and Reading [SPAN 2311]. Prerequisite: 107 or equivalent. Spanish grammar; reading of Spanish prose; oral and written composition. (3 3 0)
207. Composition and Reading [SPAN 2312]. Prerequisite: 206 or equivalent. Continuation of 206. (3 3 0)
302. Developing Listening Skills in Spanish. Designed for improving comprehension of spoken Spanish. (1 0 0)
303. Developing Reading Skills in Spanish. Programmed course to develop reading in Spanish. (1 0 0)
304. Developing Writing Skills in Spanish. Programmed course to improve writing in Spanish. (1 0 0)
305. Vocabulary Building and Composition. Improvement of vocabulary, development of skills for recognizing lexical items and application of these skills to improvement of reading comprehension. Practice in composition using this increased vocabulary. (3 3 0)
306. Latin American Culture. Political, social, intellectual, and artistic history of Latin America as a basis for conversation and composition. (3 3 0)
307. Advanced Conversation. Proper pronunciation, vocabulary enrichment and correct use of idiomatic Spanish. (3 3 0)
315. Hispanic Heritage. Survey and critical evaluation of geographical, ethnic, historical, religious and social aspects of Spain which have shaped the Spanish character. (3 3 0)
340. Language Arts for Bilingual Students. Theory and methods of oral language development in Spanish for the elementary school with emphasis on language units and patterns. (3 3 0)
341. Language Arts for Bilingual Students. Principles and techniques for oral language development in the second language as a basis for the development of skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies in the elementary school. (3 3 0)
390. Independent Study. Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. (1-3 0 0)
407. Masterpieces of Spanish American Literature. Main literary trends and principal writers from 1519 through the present. (3 3 0)
410. Spanish Linguistics. Structure of Spanish, using modern linguistics models with attention to phonology, morphology and syntax including principal features of Southwest Spanish. (3 3 0)
421. Advanced Composition and Grammar. Comprehensive review of grammatical constructions with application to written composition. (3 3 0)
432. Practicum in Contrastive Spanish-English Phonemics. Comparison of Spanish and English sound systems providing detailed, individualized study of phonemic and intonational structures of the two languages under supervision of an instructor. (3 0 0)
433. Readings in Contemporary Hispanic Literature. Prerequisite: 207 or permission of instructor. Major literary works of the Spanish-speaking world since Modernism. May be repeated when topics vary. (3 3 0)
440. Spanish in the Southwest. Prerequisite: 305. Recent
trends and linguistic techniques of learning Spanish as a first or second
language in the Southwest with emphasis on the influence of English, archaisms
and indigenous terminology. (3 3 0)
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