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carefully chosen topic in accordance with the elementary principles of
research. He is held to high standards of excellence in writing and
speaking, and is expected to undertake a considerable amount of cultural
reading.
Texts: Freshman Rhetoric and Practice Book, Peckham and Wilson;
Conte!D.porary Thought, Taft, McDermott, and Jensen; 'Vebster's Collegiate
Dictionary.
Instructors: Eagleson, Huse, Jones, MacMinn.
En. 1 a, b, c. SURVEY OF ENGLISH Ll'l'ERA'l'URE. 8 units (3-0-.5); first,
second and third terms.
Prerequisite: En. I a, b, c.
A selective study of English literature from the beginnings to the end
of the 19th century, focused on the most distinguished works of the
greater writers in poetry, drama, the novel, and the essay. Special attention
is given to the social background of the works assigned for
reading, and to the chief cultural movements of the modern world. In
the first term the emphasis is placed on Shakespeare and the English
Renaissance; in the second term on the life and literature of the 18th
century; in the third on the Victorian Era.
Texts: The OxfoJ"d Shakespeare; British Poetry and Prose, Lieder,
Lovett and Root.
Instructors: Eagleson, Huse, Jones, Judy, MacMinn.
En. 8. CON1.'ElHPORARY EXGLISH ANI) EUROPEAN LITERATURE. 9 units
(3-0-6) ; first and third terms.
Prerequisite: En. 7 a, b, c.
A continuation of the survey of English literature to cover the period,
1890-19.98; with some extension into Continental literature. Wide reading
is required.
Text: English Literature During the Last Half-Century, Cunliffe.
Instructors: Eagleson, Judy.
En. 9. CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN LITERATURE. 9 units (3-0-6); first
and third terms.
Prerequisite: En. 7 a, b, c.
A survey of the literature of the United States during the past halfcentury,
with emphasis upon the chief writers of the present time. Special
attention is given to the reflection of national characteristics in the
novel, the short story, drama, and poetry.
Text: Recent American Literature, Foerster.
Instructor: MacMinn.