English Core (21):

*ENG 101 & 201 fulfill 6 credits of core requirements.

Writing Concentration (21)

Electives in Writing: (12)
Two American or British literature electives from the following:

Two cognate course electives (the following courses are acceptable depending on a student's emphasis: HIS 266, 267, 352, 355, 325-6, 335-6, COM 234, 241, 242, 360, 375, BTS 305, 323, SOC 153, 345, 355; Further cognate courses must be cleared with a member of the English Faculty

COURSES:

ENG 101 Composition: Writing and Research
In this course, students learn to communicate in the college setting through written rhetoric in various forms: narrative, descriptive, analytical and persuasive writing, which then culminates with a formal research paper. The course includes a review of grammatical and usage skills as well as providing students with a variety of readings within which to consider broader issues of perspective, worldview and social responsibility. Prerequisite: Scores on the ACT of 18 or higher in English or 460 in the Verbal section of the SAT I; alternately three or more years of college preparatory English with grades of a C+ or above, or a grade of C or above in English 100 (3 credits).

ENG 201 Introductory Studies in Literature
This course involves a study of selected literary works with an emphasis on the fundamental elements of literature and methods of reading. Discussion topics include the genres of literature and their conventions, the tools authors use to create meaning and effect, the ways readers can interpret and respond to texts, and the roles of imaginative literature in shaping and reflecting culture. (3 credits)

ENG 210 Approaches to Literary Study
This course will provide the student with a framework for further work in literary studies. The student will gain skills in evaluating, reflecting on and writing about both primary literary texts and secondary criticism. A few novels of the instructor’s choosing will help to orient the course around pertinent themes and subject matter. Prerequisite: ENG 101. (3 credits)

ENG 321 Advanced Expository Writing
This course will continue to hone a student’s writing after an initial exposure with different forms of writing begun in ENG 101.The student will gain practice in various forms of writing and chose an area of specialization according to the student’s interest (some of which might include journalistic prose, advertising copy, or argumentative essays). Prerequisites: ENG 101. (3 credits)

ENG 350 English Tutorial
Tutorials are research-intensive courses in which students work in pairs with an individual professor, meeting weekly to present their research. Tutorials may involve attendance at lectures (on or off campus). Topics will vary; more than one tutorial may be taken if the subject matter is different. Normally tutorials will be taken by English majors in their junior or senior year, though English minors, sophomore English majors, and non-majors may take English tutorials with permission of the tutor. (3 credits)

ENG 352 Introduction to Literary Theory
This course will provide an introduction to literary theory, allowing the student a chance to grapple with current theory and its affect on literature and faith. Structuralists and poststructuralists will be studied as well as Freudian, Marxist and Feminist readings of texts. The student will be able to apply a Christian worldview to these topics. Prerequisites: ENG 101, 201, and 210. (3 credits)

ENG 400 Capstone Course in English
As a capstone for English majors, students will work closely with the English faculty on an in-depth research project relating to a topic in the English discipline. The student(s) will meet regularly with the professor on a topic of his/her choice and the student’s work will culminate in a major piece of original scholarly work. Additionally some of the course will aim at synthesizing the English major up to this point for the student, so that a student will be able to develop and articulate a Christian framework on literature and writing. This will be tailored to meet the needs of the student’s particular interest and subsequent project. Prerequisites: Senior standing as an English major. (3 credits)

ENG 271 Introduction to Creative Writing: Poetry and Prose
This introductory course in creative writing will enable students to gain practice writing both poetry (in various forms) and prose (both short stories and expository writing). Examples of prominent prose and poetry writers will be studied and evaluated alongside a student’s own work. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 201. (3 credits)

ENG 301 Poetry Writing
This course will continue from ENG 271 and allow the student to specialize in poetry writing, gaining skills in rhyme, meter and more difficult poetic forms. Further work in poetics will also be explored. Prerequisites: ENG 101, 201 and 271. (3 credits)

ENG 211 American Literature to 1865
This course will provide a survey of significant works in American literature from Native American writing, colonial writing and pamphleteering, as well as works by Brown, Irving, Cooper, Emerson, Fuller, Poe, Hawthorne and Melville. Attention will be paid to defining Enlightenment and Romantic writing in American literature. Prerequisites: ENG 101. (3 credits)

ENG 212 American Literature from 1865
This course will provide a survey of American literature since the Civil War and will focus on such antebellum authors as Twain, Howells, James, Crane, Eliot, Fitzgerald, Cather, and contemporary writers, Attention will be paid to literary realism, the ‘woman question’ and the effect of war on American writing. Prerequisites: ENG 101. (3 credits)

ENG 221 British Literature 1
This course surveys British literature from the Middle Ages to the late eighteenth century. Prominent works by Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Spenser, Locke, and Boswell will be discussed as well as these works’ historical context. Prerequisites: ENG 101. (3 credits)

ENG 222 British Literature II
This course surveys major works of British literature from the late-eighteenth century to the present. Attention will be paid to identifying elements of the literary periods of the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Modernism and Postmodernism. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and ENG 201. (3 credits)

ENG 311 Non-Western Literature
As one of the comparative courses on offer, Non-Western Literature will help to broaden a student’s literary education that is usually based solely on the Anglo-American tradition. The course will rotate according to the instructor’s preferences; possible topics may include: African Literature, Jewish Literature, Indian literature, Ancient Greek literature, or Pacific literature. Prerequisites: ENG 101, 201 and 210. (3 credits)

ENG 331 Transatlantic Comparisons
This course will look at comparison between different national literary traditions of those countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Anglo-American relationship will be primarily studied, while attention to Continental Europe, South America, Africa and the Caribbean will be available to the student in research projects. Prerequisites: ENG 101, 201 and 210. (3 credits)

ENG 341 Studies in World Literature
This course will provide a broad exposure to literature from around the world. Alongside focus on poetry and prose from various continents, some initial work in effective comparison as well as how globalization affects literary study will be examined. Prerequisites: ENG 101, 201 and 210. (3 credits)

ENG 385 - 395 Special Topics in Literature
These courses will cover a variety of topics that are not studied in depth in other departmental courses. Topics will be chosen according to student interest and instructor expertise. Sample topics may include: Women and Literature; Literature and the Environment; Theology and Literature; and Race and Literature. Prerequisites: ENG 101, 201 and 210. (1-3 credits)

Cognate Course Electives:

HIS 266 Nineteenth Century Europe
This course covers the history of Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the outbreak of World War I in 1914. The primary emphasis is on the social, cultural, and political developments in the period, with particular reference to the relations between the great powers and between Europe and other parts of the world. (3 credits)

HIS 267 Twentieth and Twenty-first Century Europe
This course covers the history of Europe from World War I to the present time. It examines the social, cultural, and political implications of the twentieth century’s major events such as the two World Wars, the rise of totalitarianism, the Holocaust, the emergence of the Cold War, the founding of the European Union, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Special attention is given to the enduring tension between European unity and national particularism as well as to the burden of the European past. (3 credits)

HIS 335 East Asian History and Politics I
This course is a study of the history and politics of East Asian cultures from early times to the present. Primary attention is given to the countries of China, Japan, and Korea in their transformation from being cultures bound to their traditions to becoming modern nation-states. Relations with the West are dealt with throughout the study. (3 credits)

HIS 336 East Asian History and Politics II
This course is a continuation of HIS 335. (3 credits)

HIS 345 Latin American History and Politics I
This course is a study of the history and politics of both the Native American and Spanish-Portuguese cultures of Latin America, from the time of European colonization to the present. It examines the impact of colonization, the emergence of national states, the hemispheric relationships with North America, and the challenges of developing nations. (3 credits)

HIS 346 Latin American History and Politics II
This course is a continuation of HIS 325. (3 credits)

HIS 352 Early American Republic
This course studies the history of the United States from the formation of a constitutional republic to the Civil War. Special attention is given to regional cultures, political ideologies, the role of religion, and struggles to define and articulate American identity and culture. Prerequisite: History 211 (3 credits)

HIS 355 Religion in America
This course is a historical survey of the varieties of religious faith and practice in the United States from the colonial era to the present. Prerequisite: History 211 and 212 (3 credits) (Cross-listed as BTS 355)

COM 234 Aesthetics of Film
This course examines the influence of technique on film as an art form and on the audience as viewer and participant. Students also examine the interrelationship of technique and content as it expresses directorial and cultural concerns. Students view and critique films seen inside and outside of class. Prerequisite: COM 111. (3 credits)

COM 241 Introduction to Journalism
This course is an introduction to reporting and writing news for the print and broadcast media. It includes practice in writing several types of news stories, an overview of the historical and cultural foundations of journalism, and a critical examination of the theoretical foundations of journalism. Prerequisite: COM 111. (3 credits)

COM 242 Print Journalism
This course introduces students to interviewing, editing, in-depth reporting, critical and feature writing, developing headlines and titles, and copyediting. It explores ways that text and design work together and provides practice in production and layout. Prerequisite: COM 241. (3 credits)

COM 360 Rhetorical Theory
This course provides a survey of historical and contemporary rhetorical theories beginning with the Greek classical period. Attention is given to the critical and theoretical analysis of human discourse in modern society. (3 credits)

COM 375 Professional Screenwriting
This is a course in contemporary screenwriting, including an understanding of dramatic structure, character and dialogue development, and the writing process. Students complete a full-length screenplay for a feature film or "movie-of-the-week." Whether novice or advanced, students are expected to develop and improve their skills. Emphasis is given to the role of Christian faith and values as they relate to script content. The course is taught by a working, credited Christian screenwriter. (3 credits)

BTS 305 Hermeneutics
This course is a study of the methods and principles of biblical interpretation. Various exegetical and hermeneutical approaches are examined, particularly those within the historic Reformed tradition. Prerequisite: BTS 320. (3 credits)

BTS 323 Psalms and Wisdom Literature
This course is a study of the poetical books of the Old Testament and the nature of Hebrew poetry. It includes the development of a biblical-theological approach, a study of genre and contextual analysis of the Psalms, and the exegesis of selected passages. Prerequisite: BTS 112 or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)

SOC 153 Cultural Anthropology
This course involves the study of cultural diversity around the world, both historically and geographically. The course introduces the foundational elements of cultural anthropology including topics of fieldwork, cultural relativism, ethnocentrism, participant observation, ethnography, as well as major anthropological theories. The course addresses the diversity as well as commonality of cultural systems, both in time and space, through studying major components of cultural systems, such as kinship, religion, politics, and economics. Students are exposed to an awareness of their place within a particular cultural context, as well as their culture’s place within a global and historical context. (3 credits)

SOC 345 Latino Culture in America
This course explores and seeks an understanding of and appreciation for the Latino culture in the greater Los Angeles area, with a focus on family life. Other aspects of Hispanic-American life in church, school, the neighborhood, and political-social organizations are explored as well. Prerequisite: Senior standing as a cultural studies major. (3 credits)

SOC 355 Asian Culture in America
This course explores and seeks both understanding of and appreciation for Asian culture in the greater Los Angeles area, with a focus on family life. Other aspects of Asian-American life in church, school, the neighborhood, and political-social organizations are explored as well. Prerequisite: Senior standing as a cultural studies major. (3 credits)