Department of English Main Departmental Office Auditorium Building, 112 P.O. Box 13827 Denton, TX 76203-6827 (817) 565-2050 Fax: (817) 565-4355 Undergraduate Advising Office Auditorium Building, 114 Robert Stevens, Chair Faculty Professors Clogan, Duban, Kesterson, Kobler, Lee, Linebarger, Martin, Mitchell, Parks, Preston, Ross, Sale, Stevens, J.T. Tanner, Vann, Wright. Associate Professors Bogle, Ford, Hughes, Mares, Montler, Palmer, Sims, Warde. Assistant Professors Baird, Buckalew, Cobb, Eubank, Holdeman, Jetton, Keitges, Leath, May, Nichols, Pettit, Raign, Richardson, Rodman, Simpkins. Lecturers Cukor-Avila, Gunter, Mathews, Spiller, J.L. Tanner, Vick. Poet in Residence Linebarger. Introduction The Department of English offers courses that provide students with opportunities to develop skills in written and oral communication; to gain knowledge of American and British literature, literature in translation, and major literary types; to study the English language; and to gain experience in technical and creative writing. Most courses are open to non-majors. The study of English language and literature not only prepares students for teaching on all levels from elementary school to college but also equips them to assume positions of responsibility in business, industry and government as managers and supervisors, personnel specialists, consultants, analysts, technical writers, editors, and other important leadership roles. English is widely recognized as a foundation discipline for many of the professions, such as law, journalism, theology, psychology and international diplomacy. To be an English major or minor is to experience the great literature and thought of our culture and to be prepared to enter the professional world with personal enrichment and insights into the workings of human nature. English Requirement All students pursuing bachelor's degrees from UNT must complete the following English requirements: 12 semester hours of English - ENGL 1310-1320 or the equivalent (to be determined by the Department of English), and ENGL 2210-2220 or the equivalent (to be determined by the Department of English). Since skill in composition is basic to most college work, students enrolled for more than 8 hours must register for freshman English in the first and each succeeding long-session semester until they have satisfied the 6-hour requirement. Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination Credit for ENGL 1310-1320 is granted to beginning freshmen who have received college-level training in secondary school and who present scores of 5, 4 or 3 on either the Language and Composition or the Literature and Composition Advanced Placement Examination. Students may receive a maximum of 12 semester hours of credit by examination in English; not more than 6 hours of credit will be awarded for freshman-level English and not more than 6 for sophomore-level English. These 12 semester hours will meet the university's English requirement for graduation. Freshman Credit Requirements for ENGL 1310-1320 credit by examination (6 semester hours; may not duplicate other credit awarded in freshman-level English) are satisfactory performance on an essay examination administered by the department, or a minimum score on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Subject Examination in either College Composition or in Freshman English and satisfactory performance on the essay portion of the test as evidenced by the UNT Department of English. CLEP examinations may be taken at any College Board testing center, including the one at UNT. For further information, write to the UNT Director of Admissions. For information on the departmental examination, write to the Chair of Freshman and Sophomore English, Department of English, P.O. Box 13827, Denton, TX 76203-6827. Sophomore Credit Credit by examination is awarded for sophomore-level English to students who score at or above the 50th percentile of national college sophomore norms on any one of the following subject examinations, provided the student has not been enrolled in or earned credit for any college-level literature course: CLEP Analysis and Interpretation of Literature (6 hours), CLEP English Literature (6 hours) or CLEP American Literature (6 hours). Programs of Study The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas: -Bachelor of Arts, -Master of Arts, and -Doctor of Philosophy, all with a major in English; and -concentrations under the English major in literature and in composition and language at the undergraduate level; and -concentrations under the English major in American literature, British literature and English as a second language at the graduate level. Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minimum of 128 semester hours, {42}of which must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog. Students majoring in English must contact the Undergraduate Advising Office, Auditorium Building, Room 114, to prepare their degree plans. Major in English Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BA with a Major in English FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 Computer Science{1} 3 PSCI 1040, American Government 3 MATH 1100, College Algebra{4} 3 ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Total 15 SPRING HOURS ENGL 1320, College Writing II 3 Oral Communications{2} 3 PSCI 1050, American Government 3 MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus 5 Total 14 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS ENGL 2210, World Literature 3 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865{6} 3 Physical Science{5} 4 PHED 1000, Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness, or DANC 1100, Stress Reduction Through Movement 2-3 Visual and Performing Arts{7,10} 3 Total 15-16 SPRING HOURS ENGL 2220, World Literature 3 HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865{6} 3 Physical Science{5} 4 PHIL{8,10} 3 Total 13 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS ENGL (advanced){12,13} 3 ENGL (advanced){12,13} 3 Minor{10,11} 3 Natural Science{5} 4 LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate){3} 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS ENGL (advanced){12,13} 3 ENGL (advanced){12,13} 3 Minor{10} 3 Natural Science{5} 4 LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate) 3 Total 16 SENIOR YEAR FALL HOURS ENGL (advanced){12,13} 3 ENGL (advanced){12,13} 3 Minor{10} 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{9,10} 3 Total 15 SPRING HOURS ENGL (advanced){12,13} 3 ENGL (advanced){12,13} 3 Minor{10} 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{9,10} 3 Total 15 Total Minimum Hours Required: 128 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. {1} Proficiency exam or CSCI 1100, CECS 1100, or BCIS 2610. {2} Proficiency exam or COMM 1010, 1440, or 2040. {3} Contact the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for proper placement into the appropriate level. Must either be proficient through freshman level or complete LANG 1010 (4) and 1020 (4) before starting LANG 2040 and 2050. {4} Students should consult the Department of Mathematics for proper placement into the appropriate level before beginning their mathematics program. {5} See "Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum" in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved sciences. {6} Advanced American/Texas History courses may be substituted to help meet the 42 advanced hours degree requirement. {7} See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved Visual and Performing Arts courses. Note: ART 1300, 2350 may not be used to satisfy both the Visual and Performing Arts requirement and the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group II requirement. {8} PHIL 2050, 2310, or 2330 also will satisfy 3 hours of the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group I requirement. See "Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum" in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved Philosophy courses. {9} Understanding of Ideas and Values: One course per group from any two of Groups I, II, III. See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. {10} Taking courses in the minor and core at the advanced level will aid the student in reaching the 42 advanced hours necessary for graduation. Additional advanced elective courses may be required if this course is not chosen at the advanced level. The student is responsible for reaching 42 total advanced hours. {11} Hours in the minor, as well as advanced hour options, will vary. Contact your departmental adviser about specific minors. {12} The choice of specific advanced English courses depends upon the concentration; see "Supplemental Information for BA with a Major in English" below for details. {13} English majors who are seeking Secondary Certification must consult the English Undergraduate Adviser for specific advanced English course choices. See your faculty adviser each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for BA with a Major in English 1. The major in English requires a total of 36 semester hours of credit, {12}of which are ENGL 1310-1320 (or 1313-1323) and 2210-2220. (Students in the Classic Learning Core program take ENGL 1311-1321 and 2211-2221.) 2. On the advanced level, students majoring in English may choose one of the following options for the remaining 24 hours: a concentration in literature or in composition and language. No fewer than three 4000- level courses must be included in the 24 hours. Prerequisites for advanced English courses are ENGL 1310-1320 and 2210-2220, or their equivalents. Option 1: Concentration in Literature Required courses are ENGL 4430; one elective from each of the five groups; and two additional courses from groups: A, B and D. Option 2: Concentration in Composition and Language Required courses are ENGL 3060; 3100, 4010 or 4170; 3140, 4020 or 4180; 3150, 4040 or 4190; 4100, 4070 or 4250; 4160 or 4760; any two courses from groups: A, B and D. Course Groups in English -Group A, British Literature: ENGL 3410, 3420, 4410, 4430, 4440, 4470 and 4500 -Group B, American Literature: ENGL 3810, 3820, 3850 and 4400 -Group C, Linguistics: ENGL 3060, 4010, 4020, 4040 and 4070 -Group D, World Literature: ENGL 3360, 4130, 4140, 4290, 4300, 4420 and 4600 -Group E, Composition and Criticism: ENGL 3100, 3140, 3150, 4100, 4150, 4160, 4170, 4180 and 4760 Written consent of either the undergraduate English adviser or the department chair before registration is necessary for exceptions to group requirements. 3. Students majoring in English must contact the Undergraduate Advising Office, Auditorium Building, Room 114, to prepare their degree plans. Minor in English The minor requires a total of 21 hours, including 9 advanced (ENGL 3910, 4080, 4162 and 4750 do not count toward the minor). Minor in English (Technical Writing) The minor requires a total of 21 semester hours, including 9 advanced hours in ENGL 4180, 4190 and 4250. Endorsement in English as a Second Language See the certification adviser in the College of Education for details. Teacher Certification Students who expect to teach English in secondary schools must complete the requirements of the state of Texas for teacher certification as listed by the Department of Teacher Education and Administration in the College of Education section. Graduate Degrees The department offers degree programs leading to the Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy. For information, consult the Graduate Catalog. Courses of Instruction All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.