Languages & Literautre
Courses........................................................................................Page
English..............................................................................................104
Journalism........................................................................................107
French...............................................................................................109
German.............................................................................................109
Spanish.............................................................................................109
Degrees
The Bachelor of Arts:
English
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The Bachelor of Science in Education:
English Language Arts ...104
The Minor in
English......................................................................104
English
STUDENTS PURSUING WORK
in English may seek the Bachelor of Arts degree, the
Bachelor of Science in Education degree, or a minor in English.
The English major
degree programs are designed to increase understanding of and
appreciation for language and literature, to expand critical
thinking, reading, and writing skills, to foster multicultural
awareness, and to prepare students to participate more
effectively within a democratic society. By doing so,
these programs not only enrich students’ lives, but can
also prepare them for graduate work and careers in English,
education, journalism, and a variety of other fields.
The English minor programs are designed to
enhance any degree program by strengthening crucial
critical-thinking and communication skills (see page 104).
Students who major or
minor in English or select a teaching option in English
Language Arts must earn a grade average of at least 2.50 in all
work attempted in English at Concord. In addition, the
student must earn at least the minimum number of B (or higher)
grades specified in each of the following categories relevant
to the student’s particular degree option: (a) two Bs in
literature courses (324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 330); (b) one B in
language courses (300, 302); (c) one B in writing courses (205,
308); (d) one B in methods courses (310, 414); and (e) three Bs
in advanced mini-courses (431A-Z - 440A-Z).
The Bachelor of Arts in English
There are three
Bachelor of Arts degree programs in English, with emphasis in
literature, writing, and journalism, respectively.
Both the Literature Emphasis and the
Writing Emphasis degree programs serve to prepare students for
graduate work in fields such as literature, composition,
English education, communication, journalism, and linguistics.
Either of these degree programs further serves as an
appropriate pre-professional major for a student who plans to
seek a higher degree in a field such as law, medicine,
ministry, or mental health, especially when combined with a
second major or minor pertinent to that field (for example,
history, political science, business, biology, philosophy,
psychology, etc.).
The Journalism
Emphasis degree program is designed to prepare students who
plan to (1) seek employment with small weekly or daily
newspapers; (2) enter other fields of work involving the
production of in-house publications and/or company
communications; (3) transfer to other colleges or universities
to pursue the Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism; or (4)
undertake graduate study in journalism or communication.
The degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major
in English requires the successful completion of 128 semester
hours, which must include all the following components:
(1) the Program of General Studies (pages
21-24)
(2) at least six hours of one foreign
language (Note: Foreign language courses may be used to fulfill
certain General Studies requirements. (See pages 23-24.)
(3) one of the three English programs
listed below
(4) a program of electives or a minor as
worked out with the student’s advisor.
Major in English:
Literature Emphasis—36 hours
ENGL 205, 300, 302, 308, 324, 325, 326,
327, 328; nine hours from431A-Z - 440A-Z, including at least
one course in Shakespeare.
Recommended: PHIL 101, 102; HIST 314; and
additional coursework in foreign language(s).
Major in English: Writing
Emphasis—39 hours
ENGL 205, 250, 260, 300, 302, 308, 324,
325, 326, 327, 328; JOUR 220, 334.
Recommended: PHIL 101, 102; HIST 314; and
additional coursework in foreign language(s).
Major in English: Journalism
Emphasis—40 hours
ENGL 205, 300, 302, 308, 324, 325, 326,
327, 328; JOUR 220, 221, 330, 334, 350.
Recommended electives in journalism: JOUR
332 and 340.
Recommended electives in other disciplines:
ART 222; MKT 305, 316; CART 318; and additional coursework in
foreign language(s).
The Bachelor of Science in Education
English Language Arts
The degree of Bachelor
of Science in Education with certification to teach English
Language Arts requires successful completion of at least 128
semester hours, including (1) the Program of General Studies,
pages 21-24; (2) the Professional Education component (see page
55); and (3) the requirements associated with one of the
following certificates:
Certificate for Grades 5-12 (see pages
63-64 for specific course requirements): Students must complete
a single field in English Language Arts (5-12). In
addition, the Division recommends that students combine this
field with at least one of the options described under the
Bachelor of Science in Education, section II (page54), to
increase their job opportunities.
Certificate for Grades
5-9 (see pages 62-63 for specific course requirements):
Students have two options: they may (1) combine English
Language Arts 5-9 as a Middle School Program with an additional
approved specialization for grades 5-12, 9-12, or K-12 (pages
60-73); or (2) combine English Language Arts 5-9 with the
Elementary (K-6) Program (pages 58-60).
The Minor in English
A minor in English
complements any degree program and represents a particular
asset for students who plan to pursue graduate study and/or
careers in which critical thinking, reading, and writing skills
are crucial (for example, law, communications, social services,
government, etc.).
Two minors are available:
Minor in English: Literature Emphasis—21
hours
ENGL 205, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328; three
hours from 300, 302, 308,431A-Z - 440A-Z.
Minor in English: Journalism
Emphasis—15 hours
ENGL 260 or JOUR 334; and ENGL 308, JOUR
220, 221, 330.
English Courses (ENGL)
090 Fundamentals of Composition and
Grammar. (3)
Provides students with an opportunity to
acquire skills necessary for successful performance in English
101. Grade of C or better required to pass. (F,S)
(Non-graduation credit)
099 Fundamentals of Reading. (3)
Techniques of word attack, vocabulary
building, sentence and paragraph analysis. Grade of C or
better required to pass. (Non-graduation credit)
101 Composition and Rhetoric I. (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 90 or equivalent
proficiency.
Exploration of the writing process, with
emphasis on development of expository writing skills.
Grade of C or better required to pass. (F,S)
102 Composition and Rhetoric II. (3)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in
ENGL 101 or equivalent proficiency.
Further exploration of the writing process
and refinement of skills developed in English 101.
Emphasis on the more specialized forms of writing,
including argumentative and research-based writing and writing
about literature. Grade of C or better required to pass.
(S,F)
203 World Literature I. (3)
Prerequisite: C or higher in ENGL 102 or
equivalent proficiency.
Literary masterpieces of western and
non-western civilizations up to approximately1650 (through
European Renaissance), with emphasis on critical analysis,
discussion, and writing about various genres, including
drama, poetry, and narrative. Selective use of non-print
media complements primary focus on close reading of printed
texts. (F,S)
204 World Literature II. (3)
Prerequisite: C or higher in ENGL 102 or
equivalent proficiency.
A sampling of works representing western
and non-western civilizations from approximately 1650 (European
Neoclassical period) to the present, with emphasis on critical
analysis, discussion, and writing about various genres,
including drama, poetry, and narrative. Selected authors
include women writers and writers representing historically
underrepresented ethnic groups including authors of color.
Selective use of non-print media complements primary
focus on close reading of printed texts. (F,S)
205 Writing about Literature. (3)
Prerequisite: C or higher in ENGL 102 or
demonstration of equivalent proficiency.
A writing course for English majors that
incorporates modern literature of various genres. Grade
of C or better required. ENGL 205 or demonstrated
equivalent proficiency is the prerequisite for all courses for
the English major (except ENGL 250, 329A, 330). (F,S)
Note: An asterisk (*) following a
course title listed below indicates that ENGL 205 or instructor
consent is the prerequisite for that course. Obtaining
consent to enroll in any course prior to completion of ENGL 205
does not mean that the ENGL 205 requirement has been waived for
students pursuing a degree in English or English Language Arts.
250 Technical Writing. (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102; and junior or
senior status or consent of instructor.
The study and application of the special
techniques involved in the composition of professional letters,
proposals, and reports. Course includes word processing.
(F)
260 Creative Writing.*(3)
An introduction to writing poetry, drama,
and fiction. Offered at least every other year.
300 English Grammar.* (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 302 or consent of
instructor.
Introduction to structural and
transformational grammar. (S)
302 Study of the English Language.*
(3)
Introduction to the study of phonology,
morphology, and syntax of English and the forces, past and
present, affecting the language. Promotes awareness of
historical and cultural roots of various language patterns. (F)
308 Advanced Composition.* (3)
This course should be taken prior to the
senior year. Advanced study and practice of the
techniques of expository, argumentative, descriptive, and
narrative writing. (S)
310 The Teaching of Reading.* (3)
Study of the techniques of beginning and
developmental reading in grades 5-12. Emphasis on adopting a
teacher/researcher model of teaching; on developing
instructional strategies to enhance reading comprehension by
integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills;
and on learning effective ways to communicate respect for
learners from all backgrounds and at all developmental levels.
(S)
324-325-326-327, 328* (See titles below)
These five survey courses are the literary
core for students taking a major, minor (except
Writing-Journalism Emphasis), or a 5-12 teaching field in
English.
324 Survey of British Literature I.*
(3)
The Anglo-Saxon Period to Restoration .
(F)
325 Survey of British Literature
II.* (3)
From Restoration Through Romanticism.
(F)
326 Survey of British Literature
III.* (3)
From Victorian to the Present Age.
(S)
327 Survey of American Literature
I.* (3)
From Beginning to Civil War. (F)
328 Survey of American Literature II.* (3)
From Civil War to Present. (S)
329 Children’s Literature. (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 or consent of
instructor.
A survey of both traditional and modern
juvenile literature. Satisfies requirement for the K-6
certificate. Selected authors include women writers and
writers representing historically underrepresented ethnic
groups including authors of color. Selective use of non-print
media complements primary focus on printed texts,
illustrations, and elements of book design. (F,S)
329A Children’s Literature.
(1)
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 or consent of
instructor.
A study of folktales and myths especially
appropriate for grades 5-12. Selections represent a
variety of western and non-western cultural traditions,
including those of historically underrepresented ethnic groups
including authors of color. Selective use of non-print media
complements primary focus on printed texts, illustrations, and
elements of book design. Satisfies requirement for the
5-12 certificate or for the 5-9 certificate with a secondary
field. (F,S)
330 Adolescent Literature. (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 or 204, or consent
of instructor.
A survey of literature that appeals to
adolescents. Selected authors include women writers and writers
representing historically underrepresented ethnic traditions,
including authors of color. Selective use of non-print
media complements primary focus on printed texts,
illustrations, and elements of book design. (F)
414 Special Methods in the Teaching
of English Language Arts. (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Study of methods and materials for
teaching English language arts in grades 5-12. Emphasis
on adopting a teacher/researcher model of teaching, on
developing instructional strategies for facilitating
integration of the language arts, and on learning effective
ways to communicate respect for learners from all backgrounds
and at all developmental levels. Students who anticipate
student teaching in the Fall should take 414 the preceding
Fall. Grade of C or better required to pass. (F)
415 Practicum in the Teaching of
English Language Arts. (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Supervised experience teaching
fundamentals of reading, composition, and effective language
usage. Emphasis on implementing a teacher/researcher
model of teaching, on facilitating integration of the language
arts, and on effectively communicating respect for learners
from all backgrounds and at all developmental levels. (F)
470 Independent Study. (1,2,3)
Prerequisites: A 2.5 average; ENGL 203,
204, or 205; consent of the instructor.
Typically, the course will be an in-depth
study of a subject (mutually agreed upon by the student and the
instructor) not normally treated in other courses.
Applications may be picked up from the Division
Chairperson. (F,S)
480-481 Honors Courses. (3,3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors
Courses (see pp. 28-29) are offered the opportunity to study
with individual members of Faculty. This is specialized
study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested
students should contact the Division Chairperson for further
information. (F,S)
Mini-Courses
203A-Z; 204A-Z; 207A-Z Special
Topics. (1,1,1)
Prerequisite: C or higher in ENGL 102 or
equivalent proficiency.
Individual one-hour courses open to both
English majors and non-majors. In some cases, these
courses may be used toward fulfillment of General Studies
requirements (see page 22).
431A-Z - 440A-Z Advanced
Mini-Courses.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites for ENGL 431A-Z through ENGL
439A-Z:
• ENGL 205 with a grade of C or
better; and
• one of the following: ENGL
324, 325, 326, 327, or 328; or
• consent of the instructor
Prerequisites for ENGL 440A-Z:
• ENGL 205 with a grade of C or better
(or demonstration of comparable writing skills); and
• one of the following: ENGL
324, 325, 326, 327, or 328 (or demonstration of comparable
reading skills); and
• junior or senior status and
• consent of the instructor
Individual one-hour courses designed
primarily for students pursuing a degree in English and English
Language Arts. These mini-courses typically focus on
major authors, genres, themes, literary movements, or other
selected aspects of the following categories:
431A-Z British Literature prior to
the Restoration (1)
432A-Z British Literature from the
Restoration through the Romantics (1)
433A-Z British Literature from
Victorian to the Present (1)
434A-Z American Literature from the
Beginning to the Civil War (1)
435A-Z American Literature from the
Civil War to the Present (1)
436A-Z Anglophone Literature (1)
437A-Z Literature in English
Translation (1)
438A-Z Advanced Special Topics (1)
439A-Z Linguistics; Literary Theory
and Criticism; Research Methods (1)
440A-Z Advanced Individual Research
Project (1)
Journalism
Note: ENGL 102 is the prerequisite for all
Journalism courses.
Journalism Courses (JOUR)
210 High School Publications. (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102.
Instruction in all phases of the
management and production of high school publications. (F)
220 News Reporting I. (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 102.
An introductory survey of journalism with
application in a classroom-laboratory of the techniques of news
gathering, news writing and editing, and the ethics and
responsibilities of a reporter. (F)
221 News Reporting II. (3)
Prerequisite: JOUR 220.
A continuation of news writing with an
emphasis on advanced stories. (S)
330 Copy Editing and Design. (3)
Prerequisites: JOUR 220-221 or consent of
instructor.
The principles and techniques of editing
and improving copy, writing headlines, and producing attractive
page makeup and display of copy. (F)
332 Graphics and Visual
Communication. (3)
Prerequisite: JOUR 330 or consent of
instructor.
The preparation of copy and illustrations
for mass reproduction with special attention to typography,
layout, design, and desktop publishing. Specific
techniques of copy preparation for brochures, newsletters, and
other means of printed communication. (S)
334 Feature Writing. (3)
Prerequisites: JOUR 220-221 or consent of
instructor.
Principles and techniques of feature
writing with extensive study in interpretive reporting and
critical analysis. (S)
340 Public Relations. (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and CART 101.
An introductory survey of the principles
and techniques of communication between an organization and its
internal and external publics.
350A-D Journalism Practicum. (1-4)
Prerequisites: JOUR 220-221, and consent of
instructor.
May be repeated for a maximum of four
hours. Provides on-campus and/or off-campus experience in
handling communication assignments. Supervised by a
journalism instructor. Portfolio requirement.
Contracts to be drawn up at outset of course.
Credit will be on a pass/fail basis. (F,S)
Foreign Languages
Courses in foreign
languages are designed to meet the needs of three kinds of
students. As options to fulfill General Studies
requirements (see pages 23-24), the foreign language courses
give students an opportunity to examine "from the
inside" a culture which is different from their own, and
also enable them to view their native language from a broader
perspective by comparing it with another.
In those academic
fields which require the study of a foreign language, these
courses help students to attain a very basic reading and
speaking knowledge of the language most useful in their fields.
Foreign language
courses also are offered to meet the demands of students who
have a personal interest in or professional need for an
acquaintance with a specific language.
With the increasing
internationalization of our population, and a growing
appreciation of our cultural and ethnic diversity, we recognize
that languages other than English are not really
"foreign" to the United States. In addition to
many Native American and immigrant languages, Spanish is spoken
as a first or second language by an estimated 35 million
people in the U.S., and by over 350 million people in 20
countries in the world. In certain states and in most
U.S. cities, a practical knowledge of Spanish has become
essential to practice careers such as medicine, law and law
enforcement, social work, nursing, and teaching. Spanish
on the transcript can be a deciding factor in hiring decisions.
French is still an international language, favored in
diplomacy and business, and is spoken by an estimated 130
million people in 37 countries and territories.
Given our own national
demographic needs and constant evidence of the global and
interdependent nature of environmental and economic problems in
our world, the acquisition of foreign language skills is
assuming ever greater urgency, in order to foster clearer
communication and better understanding in diplomacy, ecology,
business and economics.
A second year of
college-level language study is extremely valuable, for it
includes review, reinforcement, and enhancement of skills all
too often forgotten after only one year of study. And it
is usually only at this level that one begins to get a
"feel" for the language and the culture it embodies,
and to be able to use the language as a tool for further
learning.
Since language
learning is far more efficient if continuous between high
school and college courses, or between the semesters or years
in college, it is wise not to postpone language courses.
•Students with no high school credit
in the language being taken may substitute 101 and 102 credit
in that language for two courses in General Studies. Both
101 and 102 must be passed before General Studies credit can be
given.
•Students with one year of high
school credit in the language being taken may take 101 in that
language for credit but may not substitute 101 for a General
Studies course. They may take any courses above 101 for
credit and substitution for up to two courses in General
Studies.|
•Students with two or more years of
high school credit in the language being taken may take 101 or
102 of that language for credit but may not substitute for
General Studies courses. They may take 201 and/or 202 for
credit and may substitute for one or two General Studies
courses.
French Courses (FREN)
101 Elementary French I. (3)
The most basic patterns of French grammar.
Basic vocabulary and development of beginning skills in
reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending the French
language. Emphasis on the present tense. (F)
102 Elementary French II. (3)
Prerequisite: FREN 101 or one year of high
school French or consent of instructor.
Further development of elementary skills
in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending.
Expansion of tenses, moods, and sentence complexity. (S)
201 Intermediate French I. (3)
Prerequisite: FREN 101-102 or equivalent,
or two years of high school French, or consent of instructor.
Readings in Francophone cultures and
literature; review and expansion of French grammar and
vocabulary; practice in writing, speaking, and comprehending
the language. (F)
202 Intermediate French II. (3)
Prerequisite: FREN 101-102 and 201 or
equivalent, or three years of high school French, or consent of
instructor.
Further readings in Francophone cultures
and literature; review and enhancement of French grammar and
vocabulary; practice in writing, speaking, and comprehending
the language. (S)
German Courses (GER)
The following courses are not always
offered. Check current schedule of courses for
availability of these courses.
101 Elementary German I. (3)
The basic patterns of German grammar.
Emphasis on basic vocabulary and on developing skills in
reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending the German
language. (F)
102 Elementary German II. (3)
Prerequisite: GER 101 or one year of high
school German or consent of instructor.
Further development of skills in reading,
writing, speaking, and comprehending. (S)
Spanish Courses (SPAN)
101 Elementary Spanish I. (3)
The most basic patterns of Spanish
grammar. Emphasis on basic vocabulary and on developing
skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending the
Spanish language. Emphasis on the present tense. (F)
102 Elementary Spanish II. (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or one year of high
school Spanish or consent of instructor.
Further development of skills in reading,
writing, speaking, and comprehending. Expansion of
tenses, moods, and sentence complexity. (S)
201 Intermediate Spanish I. (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 101-102 or equivalent,
or two years of high school Spanish, or consent of instructor.
Readings in Hispanic cultures and
literature; review and expansion of Spanish grammar and
vocabulary; practice in writing, speaking, and comprehending
the language. (F)
202 Intermediate Spanish II. (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 101-102 and 201 or
equivalent, or three years of high school Spanish, or consent
of instructor.
Further readings in Hispanic cultures and
literature; review and enhancement of Spanish grammar and
vocabulary; practice in writing, speaking, and comprehending
the language. (S)