1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

English Language and Literature (Engl.)Courses in Writing: Engl. 1, 2, 8, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 108, 201, 202,208,293,295/391.Courses in Language Studies:Engl. 111, 112, 113,210,211.Courses in Literature.Engl. 21, 22, 24, 25, 30, 35, 36, 40, 45, 80, 85, 125, 130,131, 132, 133, 134, 141, 143, 145, 150, 170, 171, 172, 175, 178, 180, 181, 183, 186,188, 220, 223, 232, 235, 236, 240, 241, 245, 250, 255, 256, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265,266, 267, 268, 280, 283, 288, 294, 310, 31 1 , 330, 331 , 332, 334, 335, 336, 337, 340,341 , 345, 350, 356, 365, 366, 369, 370, 371 , 372, 383.Special Offerings: Engl. 190, 191, 195, 197, 290, 392.1. Composition and Rhetoric. I, II, S. 3 hr. A course in writing non- fiction prose,principally the expository essay. Required of all bachelor's degree candidates unlessthe requirement is waived under regulations prevailing at the time of admission. (Note:Entering freshmen who score 15 or below on the ACT English (or 340 or below on theuntil they demonstrate requisite skills on theSAT verbal) may not register for English 1English Department's Writing Placement Test.)2. Composition and Rhetoric. I, II, S. 3 hr. PR: Engl. 1 or equiv. Writing college-levelresearch papers based on argumentative models. Precision in footnotes, bibliographies,usage, punctuation, and styli sties assumed. Required of all bachelor's degreecandidates unless the requirement is waived under regulations prevailing at the timeof admission.8. Intermediate Composition. I, II. 3 hr. PR: Engl. 1 and 2. Composition for studentswho wish to develop skills in solving problems of written communication relevant totheir career objectives.21. British Literature. I, II, S. 3 hr. A historical introduction and survey from the middleages through the eighteenth century.22. British Literature. I, II, S. 3 hr. A historical introduction and survey from the lateeighteenth century to the present.24. American Literature. I, II, S. 3 hr. A historical introduction and survey from itsbeginnings to the mid-nineteenth century.25. American Literature. I, II, S. 3 hr. A historical introduction and survey from themid-nineteenth century to the present.30. Themes and Topics in Literature. I, II, S. 3 hr. Introduction to literature for nonmajors.Themes vary, e.g., Faces of Evil, Nature and Literature, Youth and Maturity.All sections are appropriate for non-majors. (Not acceptable toward any departmentalrequirements for English majors.)35. Poetry and Drama. I, II, S. 3 hr. An introduction to the genres.36. Short Story and Novel. I, II, S. 3 hr. An introduction to the genres.40. Introduction to Folklore. I, II, S. 3 hr. Recognition, collection, and documentationof folklore materials.45. Appalachian Experience in Literature. I, II, S. 3 hr. An introduction to the imaginativeliterature of the region.80. Literature of Black America. I, II, S. 3 hr. A historical introduction and survey fromits beginnings to the present85. Contemporary African Literature. I, II, S. 3 hr. A survey of contemporary Africanpoetry, drama, and fiction.350 English Language and Literature Courses