Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2011
English
Faculty
G. Gigliotti, Chair; S. Barnett, B. Barr, C. Barrington, A. Cannella, D. Cappella, M. Ciscel, S. Cohen, M. Collins, R. Dowling, C. Doyle, R. Dunne, B. Folker, J. Geller, S. N. Gilmore, H. Hartwig, T. Hazuka, J. A. Heitner, B. A. Johnson, J. Jones, P. Karpuk, S. Lee, E. Leonidas, V. B. Martin, M. Mentzer, M. A. Nunn, S. D. Ostrowski, A. Pozorski, R. Schipke, R. Shankar, K. Sugg, H. Urbanski, L. Zidani-Eroglu (Dept. phone: 860-832-2740)
Programs
General Prerequisite: ENG 110 is a prerequisite for all English courses, except ENG 099; ESL 108, 109.
Major in English, BA (42 credits)
| ENG 298 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3 |
| ENG 205 | Survey of British Literature:Middle Ages to the 18th Century | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Survey of American Literature: Pre-Civil War | 3
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| ENG 203 | Survey of World Literature: Ancient to Early Modern | 3 |
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| ENG 204 | Survey of World Literature: 17th Century to the Present | 3 |
3 credits from the following:
| ENG 203 | Survey of World Literature: Ancient to Early Modern | 3 |
| ENG 204 | Survey of World Literature: 17th Century to the Present | 3 |
| ENG 206 | Survey of British Literature: Romanticism to the Present | 3 |
| ENG 211 | Survey of American Literature: Civil War to the Present | 3 |
and 3 credits from the following:
| LING 200 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 230 | The Study of Language | 3 |
| LING 400 | Linguistics Analysis | 3 |
| LING 430 | Studies in Linguistics & the English Language | 3 |
| LING 431 | The History of the English Language | 3 |
In addition, 24 credits on the 300-400 level* as follows:
9 credits in British literature, at least one in a period preceding 1798 and at least one in a period following 1798; 6 credits in American literature, one in a period preceding 1865 and one in a period following 1865; 3 credits in world literature; and 6 credits of 300/400-level English literature or film electives.
A minor is required for this major.
*There is one exception to the statement that the remaining credits must be on the 300/400 level. ENG 220 may be taken as fulfillment of the appropriate period or elective requirement. All studies courses (ENG 448, 458, 449, and 488) may be taken twice under different topics. Further substitutions within area requirements are permitted only with prior approval of the advisor and the department chair. Writing courses cannot be counted as electives in the major.
Major in Journalism, BA
The Board of Governors for Higher Education granted CCSU licensure for the BA in Journalism in May 2009. The BA in Journalism prepares students for entry into journalism and related fields where information-gathering, writing, editing, and awareness of public affairs are important. Students choose one of two tracks, print or broadcast, but all students receive training in multimedia reporting. Freshmen may declare journalism as their major in their first semester; however, all students must pass ENG 110 Freshman Composition, or its equivalent, with at least a C prior to taking the first journalism course, JRN 200. For more information, contact Dr. Vivian B. Martin, program coordinator, 832-2776, martinv@ccsu.edu.
Major in English, BS (Certifiable for secondary education, 39 credits)
| ENG 298 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3 |
| ENG 203 | Survey of World Literature: Ancient to Early Modern | 3 |
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| ENG 204 | Survey of World Literature: 17th Century to the Present | 3 |
| ENG 205 | Survey of British Literature: Middle Ages to the 18th Century | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Survey of American Literature: Pre-Civil War | 3 |
| and 3 credits from the following: |
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| ENG 203 | Survey of World Literature: Ancient to Early Modern | 3 |
| ENG 204 | Survey of World Literature: 17th Century to the Present | 3 |
| ENG 206 | Survey of British Literature: Romanticism to the Present | 3 |
| ENG 211 | Survey of American Literature: Civil War to the Present | 3 |
| ENG 402 | Advanced Composition & Technology in the English Classroom | 3 |
| ENG 406 | Teaching the Mechanics of Writing | 3 |
| ENG 449 | Major American Authors | 3 |
| ENG 486 | World Literature and Film | 3 |
(or another appropriate 300-400 level international media and literature course)
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| ENG 492 | Literature for Young Adults | 3 |
| ENG 220 | Shakespeare | 3 |
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| ENG 461 | Shakespeare: Major Comedies | 3 |
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| ENG 462 | Shakespeare: Major Tragedies | 3 |
| one additional 300-400-level British literature course* |
| and additional 300-400-level American literature course |
LING 200 must be taken to fulfill Study Area III.
Professional education courses: ENG 420 (to be taken concurrently with EDSC 425) and ENG 435 (to be taken concurrently with EDSC 435) counted toward professional education. Also, SPED 315, EDTE 316, EDSC 425, EDF 415, RDG 440, EDSC 435 are required for certification.
A minor is required for this major.
*There is one exception to this statement that the remaining credits must be on the 300-400 level. ENG 220 may be taken as fulfillment of the upper division requirement in British literature. All studies courses (ENG 448, 458, 449, and 488) may be taken twice under different topics. Further substitutions within area requirements are permitted only with prior approval of the advisor and the department chair.
Major in English, BS (Certifiable for elementary education, 39 credits)
Core (24 credits)
| ENG 205 | Survey of British Literature: Middle Ages to the 18th Century | 3 |
| ENG 206 | Survey of British Literature: Romanticism to the Present | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Survey of American Literature: Pre-Civil War | 3 |
| ENG 211 | Survey of American Literature: Civil War to the Present | 3 |
| ENG 491 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
| ENG 492 | Literature for Young Adults | 3 |
| LING 200 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 300 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
Composition Sequence (6 credits)
Expository:
| ENG 202 | Intermediate Composition | 3 |
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| ENG 401 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
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| Creative (two from the following): |
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| ENG 371 | Creative Writing: Fiction I | 3 |
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| ENG 372 | Creative Writing: Fiction II | 3 |
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| ENG 373 | Creative Writing: Poetry I | 3 |
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| ENG 374 | Creative Writing: Poetry II | 3 |
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| ENG 370 | Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction I | 3 |
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| ENG 375 | Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction II | 3 |
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| Journalism |
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| JRN 200 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
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| JRN 235 | News Writing and Reporting I | 3 |
| or one of the following |
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| JRN 380 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| JRN 381 | Opinion Writing | 3 |
| JRN 418 | Studies in Journalism | 3 |
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| Directed Electives (9 credits) |
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| ENG 270 | Dramatic Enactment | 3 |
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| ENG 274 | Storytelling | 3 |
and 6 credits at the 300-400 level in British, American and/or world literature or ENG 220, selected in consultation with advisor.
SPED 315 is required for certification.
No minor is required for this major.
For Certification in Elementary Education, Primary Subject Matter Area in English* (24 credits)
| ENG 205 | Survey of British Literature: Middle Ages to the 18th Century | 3 |
| ENG 206 | Survey of British Literature: Romanticism to the Present | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Survey of American Literature: Pre-Civil War | 3 |
| ENG 211 | Survey of American Literature: Civil War to the Present | 3 |
| ENG 270 | Dramatic Enactment | 3 |
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| ENG 274 | Storytelling | 3 |
| ENG 491 | Children’s Literature | 3 |
| LING 230 | The Study of Language | 3 |
3 elective credits at the 300-400 level in British, American or world literature, or ENG 220, selected in consultation with an advisor. See department for details.
*Please consult with the School of Education and Professional Studies concerning additional requirements for dual subject programs and interdisciplinary majors.
Minor in English (21 credits)
| ENG 110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG 205 | Survey of British Literature: Middle Ages to the 18th Century | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Survey of American Literature: Pre-Civil War | 3 |
and 12 credits of literature electives, with at least 9 credits on the 300-400 level
Minor in Writing (21 credits)
| ENG 110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG 401 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| LING 230 | The Study of Language | 3 |
Directed Electives (12 credits)
| JRN 200 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 235 | News Writing and Reporting I | 3 |
| JRN 236 | News Writing and Reporting II | 3 |
| ENG 370 | Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction I | 3 |
| ENG 371 | Creative Writing: Fiction I | 3 |
| ENG 372 | Creative Writing: Fiction II | 3 |
| ENG 373 | Creative Writing: Poetry I | 3 |
| ENG 374 | Creative Writing: Poetry II | 3 |
| ENG 375 | Creative Nonfiction II | 3 |
| ENG 376 | Creative Writing: Essay | 3 |
| ENG 377 | Creative Writing: Playwriting | 3 |
| ENG 378 | Creative Writing: Special Topics | 3 |
| JRN 380 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| JRN 381 | Writing Opinion | 3 |
| ENG 382 | Travel Writing | 3 |
| ENG 403 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| MC 207 | Managerial Communications | 3 |
Minor in Writing for Teachers (for secondary education English majors only, 18 credits)
| ENG 404 | Fiction for Teachers | 3 |
| ENG 405 | Poetry for Teachers | 3 |
| ENG 406 | Teaching the Mechanics of Writing | 3 |
Directed Electives (9 credits)
| JRN 200 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 235 | News Writing and Reporting I | 3 |
| ENG 236 | News Writing and Reporting II | 3 |
| ENG 370 | Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction I | 3 |
| ENG 371 | Creative Writing: Fiction I | 3 |
| ENG 372 | Creative Writing: Fiction II | 3 |
| ENG 373 | Creative Writing: Poetry I | 3 |
| ENG 374 | Creative Writing: Poetry II | 3 |
| ENG 375 | Creative Nonfiction II | 3 |
| ENG 376 | Creative Writing: Essay | 3 |
| ENG 377 | Creative Writing: Playwriting | 3 |
| ENG 378 | Creative Writing: Special Topics | 3 |
| JRN 380 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| JRN 381 | Opinion Writing | 3 |
| ENG 382 | Travel Writing | 3 |
| JRN 412 | Editing | 3 |
| JRN 416 | Magazine Writing | 3 |
| JRN 418 | Studies in Journalism | 3 |
| ENG 484 | Advanced Fiction Workshop | 3 |
| ENG 485 | Advanced Poetry Workshop | 3 |
| ENG 494 | Creative Writing: Independent Study | 3 |
| JRN 495 | Internship | 1-6 |
Note: All creative writing and journalism courses must be taken in the prescribed sequences of those programs.
Minor in Journalism (21 credits)
| JRN 200 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 235 | News Writing and Reporting I | 3 |
| JRN 236 | Journalism II | 3 |
| JRN 383 | Responsibilities of Journalism | 3 |
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| JRN 384 | Journalism History | 3 |
Directed Electives (9 credits)
| JRN 237 | Introduction to the Profession | 1 |
| JRN 370 | Today’s News in Context | 3 |
| JRN 371 | Reporting Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| JRN 380 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| JRN 381 | Opinion Writing | 3 |
| JRN 383 | Responsibilities of Journalism | 3 |
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| JRN 384 | Journalism History | 3 |
| JRN 385 | Web Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 400 | Journalism Theory | 3 |
| JRN 410 | Public Opinion | 3 |
| JRN 412 | Editing | 3 |
| JRN 416 | Magazine Writing | 3 |
| JRN 418 | Studies in Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 491 | Campus Newspaper Critique | 1 |
| JRN 495 | Internship | 3 |
| ENG 382 | Travel Writing | 3 |
| COMM 231 | Communication Technologies | 3 |
| COMM 330 | Basic Video Production | 3 |
| COMM 335 | Communication Management | 3 |
| COMM 420 | Principles of Digital Photography for Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 427 | TV Programming and Production | 3 |
| COMM 428 | Advanced TV Production | 3 |
| COMM 480 | TV Documentary Production | 3 |
| COMM 495 | Special Topics | 3 |
Minor in Creative Writing (18 credits)
Poetry (9 credits)
| ENG 373 | Creative Writing: Poetry I | 3 |
| ENG 374 | Creative Writing: Poetry II | 3 |
| ENG 485 | Advanced Poetry Workshop | 3 |
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Fiction (9 credits)
| ENG 371 | Creative Writing: Fiction I | 3 |
| ENG 372 | Creative Writing: Fiction II | 3 |
| ENG 484 | Advanced Fiction Workshop | 3 |
or
Nonfiction (9 credits)
| ENG 370 | Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction I | 3 |
| ENG 375 | Creative Nonfiction II | 3 |
| ENG 483 | Advanced Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
Directed Electives (9 credits)*
| ENG 370 | Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction I | 3 |
| ENG 371 | Creative Writing: Fiction I | 3 |
| ENG 372 | Creative Writing: Fiction II | 3 |
| ENG 373 | Creative Writing: Poetry I | 3 |
| ENG 374 | Creative Writing: Poetry II | 3 |
| ENG 375 | Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction II | 3 |
| ENG 376 | Creative Writing: Essay | 3 |
| ENG 377 | Creative Writing: Playwriting | 3 |
| ENG 378 | Creative Writing: Special Topics | 3 |
| ENG 382 | Travel Writing | 3 |
| ENG 483 | Advanced Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| ENG 484 | Advanced Fiction Workshop | 3 |
| ENG 485 | Advanced Poetry Workshop | 3 |
| ENG 494 | Creative Writing: Independent Study | 3 |
*A minimum of one course is required in a genre other than the selected sequence.
Note: No repetition of courses is allowed, with the exception of ENG 378 (Special Topics). Consultation with a creative writing faculty member is required for the program and selection of all courses.
Minor in Descriptive Linguistics (21 credits)
| LING 200 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 230 | The Study of Language | 3 |
| LING 300 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LING 400 | Linguistics Analysis | 3 |
Directed Electives (9 credits)
| LING 312 | Introduction to Syntax | 3 |
| LING 313 | Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology | 3 |
| LING 430 | Studies in Linguistics & the English Language | 3 |
| LING 431 | The History of the English Language | 3 |
| LING 497 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
Minor in TESOL (For students completing elementary or secondary certificates, 21 credits)
| LING 200 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 230 | The Study of Language | 3 |
| LING 496 | TESOL Methods | 3 |
| LING 497 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
Directed Electives (9 credits)
| LING 312 | Introduction to Syntax | 3 |
| LING 313 | Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology | 3 |
| LING 400 | Linguistics Analysis | 3 |
| LING 430 | Studies in Linguistics & the English Language | 3 |
| LING 431 | The History of the English Language | 3 |
| SOC 322 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| ANTH 170 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 352 | Ethnicity and Ethnic Identity | 3 |
Minor in Language and Computation (24 credits)
| LING 200 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 312 | Introduction to Syntax | 3 |
| LING 313 | Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology | 3 |
| LING 433 | Introduction to Computational Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 434 | Speech & Natural Languages Processing | 3 |
Directed Electives (9 credits)
| LING 300 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LING 400 | Linguistics Analysis | 3 |
| LING 430 | Studies in Linguistics & the English Language | 3 |
| PSY 281 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| CS 290 | Topics in Computer Science | 1-3 |
| CS 407 | Advanced Topics in Computer Science | 1-3 |
| CS 462 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CS 464 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| PHIL 220 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL 320 | Modern Logic | 3 |
| MATH 218 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
| STAT 104 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 315 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 |
| STAT 476 | Topics in Statistics | 3 |
or a course related to the content of the minor and with the consent of an advisor
Complementary Subject Matter Area in English/Linguistics (18 credits)*
| LING 200 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 230 | The Study of Language | 3 |
| LING 300 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LING 430 | Studies in Linguistics & the English Language | 3 |
| LING 431 | The History of the English Language | 3 |
and an approved elective or a second topic under LING 430
Complementary Subject Matter Area in English/Writing (18 credits)*
| ENG 202 | Intermediate Composition | 3 |
| ENG 401 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENG 403 | Technical Writing | 3 |
and 9 credits in either journalism or creative writing
Journalism:
| JRN 200 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
| JRN 235 | News Writing and Reporting I | 3 |
| JRN 236 | Journalism II | 3 |
| JRN 380 | Feature Writing | 3 |
| JRN 381 | Opinion Writing | 3 |
| ENG 382 | Travel Writing | 3 |
| JRN 416 | Magazine Writing | 3 |
| JRN 418 | Studies in Journalism | 3 |
Creative Writing:
| ENG 370 | Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction I | 3 |
| ENG 371 | Creative Writing: Fiction I | 3 |
| ENG 372 | Creative Writing: Fiction II | 3 |
| ENG 373 | Creative Writing: Poetry I | 3 |
| ENG 374 | Creative Writing: Poetry II | 3 |
| ENG 375 | Creative Writing: Creative Nonfiction II | 3 |
| ENG 376 | Creative Writing: Essay | 3 |
| ENG 377 | Creative Writing: Playwriting | 3 |
| ENG 378 | Creative Writing: Special Topics | 3 |
*Please consult with the School of Education and Professional Studies concerning additional requirements for dual subject programs and interdisciplinary majors.
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