U of R General Calendar 2000-2001

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA

General Calendar 2000-2001

BA Honours

Minor in English

GROUPS

Matriculation Courses

ENGLISH

FACULTY
S. Bingaman
J.S. Chamberlain
A. Charlton
T. Chase
N. Clausson
T.Y. Grande
R.G. Harvey
J. Hillabold
W. Howard
S. Johnston
C. Louis
C. MacKenzie
K. Mitchell
B. Montague
K. Probert
N. Ruddick
J. Shami
F. Stratton
A.J. Stubbs
E. Symes
M. Trussler
K. Wall
L. Wells
M.A. Wigmore (Dept. Head)
CAMPION COLLEGE
J.A. MacDonald
G.P. Maillet
S. McCarthy
R.F. Obrigewitsch, S.J.
LUTHER COLLEGE
N. Chevalier
D. Lane
B. MacDonald (on leave)
S.I.F.C
J. Acoose
G. Bowen
B. Selinger
J. Thom
C. Watson

Website: http://www.uregina.ca/english.html
The general requirements for degrees in the Faculty of Arts are described on page 76.

The English subject major requires students to approach the English discipline from a variety of perspectives, as well as to develop depth in the historical or generic study of English literature or in the study of writing and the English language. A major in English must include the following:
Fifteen courses in English:
1. ENGL 100 and 110
2. Students must include in their course selections for program requirements 4 and 5 (below) two of ENGL 200, 210, 250, 270, 290, 291. Students majoring in English should take these courses before proceeding to 300 level courses.
3. One of ENGL 300, 301, 302, 303
4. One course from each of Groups II-V (see below)
5. 5 electives (numbered 200 or above)
6. 3 additional courses from ONE of Groups II-IV (see below)

Credit hours	English major, required courses	Student's record of courses completed
3.0	ENGL 100
3.0	ENGL 110
3.0	One of ENGL 300-303
3.0	One of ENGL 210, 310-349, THEA 459
3.0	One of ENGL 250-260, 350-367, LING 200, 210, 212, 213
3.0	One of ENGL 270, 371-389, THEA 356
3.0	One of ENGL 290, 291, 390-399
3.0	THREE more courses from ONE of the following groups: ENGL 210, 310-349; THEA 459 ENGL 250-260, 350-367; LING 200, 210, 212, 213 ENGL 270, 371-389; THEA 356
3.0
3.0
3.0	ENGL course
3.0	ENGL course
3.0	ENGL course
3.0	ENGL course
3.0	ENGL course
0.0	NOTE: Include TWO of ENGL 200, 210, 250, 270, 290, and 291 in course selections, early in the program.
45.0	Subtotal

BA HONOURS

Twenty courses in English:
1. Requirements 1-5 of the BA degree
2. ENGL 499
3. 7 additional courses in English at the 400 level

Credit hours	English Honours major, required courses	Student's record of courses completed
3.0	ENGL 100
3.0	ENGL 110
3.0	One of ENGL 300-303
3.0	One of ENGL 210, 310-349, THEA 459
3.0	One of ENGL 250-260, 350-367, LING 200, 210, 212, 213
3.0	One of ENGL 270, 371-389, THEA 356
3.0	One of ENGL 290, 291, 390-399
3.0	ENGL course
3.0	ENGL course
3.0	ENGL course
3.0	ENGL course
3.0	ENGL course
0.0	NOTE: Include TWO of ENGL 200, 210, 250, 270, 290, and 291 in course selections, early in the program.
3.0	ENGL 499
3.0	400-level ENGL course
3.0	400-level ENGL course
3.0	400-level ENGL course
3.0	400-level ENGL course
3.0	400-level ENGL course
3.0	400-level ENGL course
3.0	400-level ENGL course
0.0	Honours paper
60.0	Subtotal

MINOR IN ENGLISH

1. ENGL 100 and 110
2. 3 courses in English at the 300-level
3. 2 additional courses in English (numbered 200 or above)

Credit hours	English minor, required courses	Student's record of courses completed
3.0	ENGL 100
3.0	ENGL 110
3.0	200- or 300-level ENGL course
3.0	200- or 300-level ENGL course
3.0	300-level ENGL course
3.0	300-level ENGL course
3.0	300-level ENGL course
21.0	Subtotal

GROUPS

I. Authors	ENGL 200, ENGL courses numbered between 300 and 309
II. Historical Approaches	ENGL 210, ENGL courses numbered between 310 and 349
III. Language and Writing	ENGL 250, 251, 252, 260, ENGL courses numbered between 350 and 367
IV. Forms and Genres	ENGL 270, ENGL courses numbered between 371 and 389


V. Critical Approaches	ENGL 290, 291, ENGL courses numbered between 390 and 399
Students may take THEA 459 for credit in Group II, LING 200, 210, 212, or 213 for credit in Group III, THEA 356 for credit in Group IV.

MATRICULATION COURSES

These courses carry no credit towards degree programs.
ENGL 090
Developmental English
3:3-0
Practice in fundamental reading skills and in the writing of grammatically correct sentences and coherent paragraphs.
ENGL 091
Introduction to English
3:3-0
A preparation for the reading, writing, and analytical thinking required for first year university English courses in particular and for university courses in general.
Notes: Students who are required to take both ENGL 090 and ENGL 091 must take ENGL 090 first. Students who receive a grade of 75% in ENGL 090 may proceed directly to ENGL 100 with the permission of the department head.
Any student wishing to register in English 090 and/or English 091 for a third time may do so providing that the student registers in no other course in that semester except English 090 and/or English 091. Further registration in any University course is dependent upon successful completion of the course and compliance with faculty action regulations as set by the University of Regina and the Entrance Program.

FIRST-YEAR COURSES

Students with no previous University-level credit in English will take ENGL 100. In addition, students in the Faculties of Arts, Science, and Fine Arts, and students who wish to take senior courses in English, must take ENGL 110 (refer also to note 1 following the description of ENGL 110, below).
ENGL 100
Literature and Composition I
3:3-0
An introduction to poetry and at least one of prose fiction or drama, in conjunction with an introduction to some basic principles of writing.
Note: English 100 is a requirement for graduation from all degree programs offered by the University of Regina. Students should be aware that failing English 100 could result in their being ineligible to graduate from any degree program at the University of Regina. Students who are planning to repeat English 100 should seek academic advising before doing so.
ENGL 110
Literature and Composition II
3:3-0
A study of a designated aspect of literary genre, a national literature, a literary theme, or a special topic in literature, in conjunction with a continuation of the writing program begun in ENGL 100.
Prerequisite: ENGL 100, Literature and Composition I
Note 1: Students who have passed former ENGL 100, Literature and Composition (4 credit hours) or former ENGL 120, 130, or 140 may not receive additional credit for ENGL 110.
Note 2: Every section of ENGL 110 has a different focus. Please consult the Department's Supplementary Calendar or the list of current course offerings on the Departmental website at http://www.uregina.ca/english.html

INTERMEDIATE COURSES

The normal prerequisites for 200-level courses, unless otherwise specified, are ENGL 100 and 110, Literature and Composition I and II. Students who have passed ENGL 100 and one of former ENGL 120, 130 or 140, and students who have passed former ENGL 100, Literature and Composition (4 credit hour course) are also eligible to take these courses.

GROUP I

ENGL 200
Introduction to the Study of Individual Authors
3:3-0
An introduction to the study of literary works in the context of their author's canon. Students will be required to write papers which analyze works in this context.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110

GROUP II

ENGL 210
Introduction to Historical Approaches to Literature
3:3-0
An introduction to the theory and practice of reading literary texts in a historical context. Students will be required to write papers which analyze literary texts by means of historical approaches.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110

GROUP III

ENGL 250
Introduction to Linguistic Approaches to Literature
3:3-0
An introduction to the theory and practice of reading and interpreting literary texts through the use of linguistic analysis. Students will be required to write papers which interpret literary texts by the methods of linguistics.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 251
Expository and Persuasive Writing
3:3-0
The theory and practice of expository and persuasive writing. Each student will be expected to write several papers in a variety of modes of writing.
Prerequisite: A combined average of at least 60% in any two English courses numbered 100 or higher, and completion of at least 30 credit hours.
ENGL 252
Creative Writing I
3:3-0
An introduction to the craft of creative writing, with work in poetry, drama, and prose fiction.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110 and permission of the department head
Note: All students wishing to enrol in this course must submit a sample of their creative writing and be interviewed by the instructor before registering.
ENGL 260
The Structure of Modern English
3:3-0
An introduction to the structure of modern English, with emphasis on speech sounds, sound patterns, word formation, sentence structure, and dialect variation.
Prerequisite: ENGL 100, or a 100-level course in a language or in linguistics

GROUP IV

ENGL 270
Introduction to Literary Genres
3:3-0
An introduction to the theory and practice of studying literary genres such as satire, romance, tragedy, and fantasy. Students will be required to write essays which analyze literature according to generic approaches.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110

GROUP V

ENGL 290
Introduction to Theoretical Approaches to Literature
3:3-0
An introduction to some recent approaches to reading literary texts. Students will be required to write papers which offer textual readings based on the application of these approaches.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 291
Introduction to New Criticism
3:3-0
An introduction to the close reading of literary texts. Students will be required to write papers which analyze literary texts according to the principles of New Criticism.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110

SENIOR COURSES

The normal prerequisites for 300-level courses are ENGL 100 and 110, Literature and Composition I and II. Students who have passed ENGL 100 and one of former ENGL 120, 130 or 140, and students who have passed former ENGL 100, Literature and Composition (4 credit hour course) are also eligible to take these courses. Students who are planning to major in English should complete two of ENGL 200, 210, 250, 270, 290, and 291 before enrolling in 300-level courses.
Please note that many of the courses listed below will be assigned a more specific title denoting the particular focus to be taken in each section. Students should consult the department's Supplementary Calendar or the website at http://www.uregina.ca/ english for these specific titles and for more detailed course descriptions before registering.

GROUP I

ENGL 300
Chaucer
3:3-0
A study of some of the major works of Chaucer, including selections from The Canterbury Tales.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 301
Shakespeare: Comedies and Romances
3:3-0
A study of five to seven of Shakespeare's comedies and romances.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 302
Shakespeare: Histories and Tragedies
3:3-0
A study of five to seven of Shakespeare's histories and tragedies.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 303
Milton
3:3-0
A study of some of Milton's major works, including Paradise Lost.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 304-309AA-ZZ
Selected Author
3:3-0
Studies of the works of an author to be chosen and announced each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110

GROUP II

ENGL 310-311AA-ZZ
Studies in North American Indian Literature
3:3-0
Studies of selected texts from North American Indian literature, with attention given to historical perspective.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 312-315AA-ZZ
Studies in Canadian Literature
3:3-0
Studies of selected texts from Canadian literature, with attention given to historical perspective.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 316-318AA-ZZ
Studies in American Literature
3:3-0
Studies of selected texts from American literature, with attention given to historical perspective.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 319-321AA-ZZ
Studies in Women's Literature
3:3-0
Studies of selected texts written by women, with attention given to historical perspective.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 322-324AA-ZZ
Studies in Commonwealth Literature
3:3-0
Studies of selected texts by writers from nations of the British Commonwealth and from South Africa, with attention given to historical perspective.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 325-327AA-ZZ
Studies in Medieval Literature
3:3-0
Studies of selected texts from the Middle Ages, with attention given to historical perspective.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 328-330AA-ZZ
Studies in Renaissance Literature
3:3-0
Studies of selected texts from the Renaissance, with attention given to historical perspective.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 331-333AA-ZZ
Studies in Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Literature
3:3-0
Studies of selected texts from the Restoration period and the eighteenth century, with attention given to historical perspective.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 334-337AA-ZZ
Studies in Nineteenth-Century Literature
3:3-0
Studies of selected texts from the nineteenth century, with attention given to historical perspective.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 338-341AA-ZZ
Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature
3:3-0
Studies of selected texts from the twentieth century, with attention given to historical perspective.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 342-349AA-ZZ
Special Studies in Historical Approaches to Literature
3:3-0
Studies of selected texts in a specially defined context. The particular focus of the course will be chosen and announced each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110

GROUP III

ENGL 351
Advanced Writing
3:3-0
An advanced course in the theory and practice of writing. Each student will be required to write several papers.
Prerequisite: ENGL 251 or permission of the department head
ENGL 352AA-ZZ
Creative Writing II
3:3-0
An advanced course in the craft of creative writing. The course will specialize in one genre of writing each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 252 and permission of the department head
Note: All students wishing to enrol in this course must submit a sample of their creative writing and be interviewed by the instructor before registering.
ENGL 353
Creative Writing III
3:3-0
An advanced course in the craft of creative writing. Each student will be expected to produce a substantial body of work as the main assignment for the course.
Prerequisites: ENGL 352 and permission of the department head
Note: All students wishing to enrol in this course must submit a manuscript of their creative writing and be interviewed by the instructor before registering.
ENGL 360
History of the English Language
3:3-0
The development of the English language from Germanic to Modern English, including changes in phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary.
Prerequisite: ENGL 260 or LING 200
ENGL 361
Old English I
3:3-0
A basic introduction to the Old English language, in conjunction with a study of short prose and verse texts.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 362
Old English II
3:3-0
A continuation of ENGL 361, with emphasis on reading literary texts, including selected parts of Beowulf.
Prerequisite: ENGL 361
ENGL 363
History of Rhetoric
3:3-0
A chronological study of theories of rhetoric and rhetorical practice.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 364
Advanced Stylistics
3:3-0
An advanced course in the application of linguistic theory to the stylistic analysis of literary texts.
Prerequisite: ENGL 250
ENGL 365
Discourse Analysis
3:3-0
An introduction to the analysis of units of language larger than the sentence, such as paragraphs, dialogues, monologues, written essays, and stories.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110, or LING 220
ENGL 366
Semiotics
3:3-0
An introduction to the theory of signs and signalling systems, including languages, symbols, and gestures. Some attention will be given to the application of sign theory to the study of literary texts.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110, or LING 220
ENGL 367
Gender and Language (Crosslisted with WMST 367)
3:3-0
A study of issues related to gender and language, including stylistic variation between the sexes, differing male and female strategies for dealing with social context, and sexist language.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110, or LING 220

GROUP IV

ENGL 371-373AA-ZZ
Studies in the Novel
3:3-0
A study of several novels from a generic perspective, with the particular focus to be chosen and announced each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 374-376
Studies in the Short Story
3:3-0
A study of several short stories from a generic perspective, with the particular focus to be chosen and announced each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 377-379AA-ZZ
Studies in Drama
3:3-0
A study of several plays from a generic perspective, with the particular focus to be chosen and announced each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 380-383AA-ZZ
Studies in Poetry
3:3-0
A study of several poems from a generic perspective, with the particular focus to be chosen and announced each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 384-385AA-ZZ
Studies in Narrative
3:3-0
A study of several narrative texts, with a focus to be chosen and announced each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 386-388AA-ZZ
Special Studies in Genre
3:3-0
A study of various literary texts, with a specialized approach to the question of genre. The specific focus of the course will be chosen and announced each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 389AA-ZZ
Special Studies in Form
3:3-0
A study of several literary texts, with a specialized approach to the question of form. The specific focus of the course will be chosen and announced each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110

GROUP V

ENGL 390
History of Criticism
3:3-0
A chronological study of theories of literary criticism from Plato to T.S. Eliot.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 391
Contemporary Critical Theory and Practice I
3:3-0
A study of the rise and development of critical theory and practice from the early formalisms through structuralism.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 392
Contemporary Critical Theory and Practice II
3:3-0
A study of the development of critical theory and practice in the era of poststructuralism and postmodernism.
Prerequisite: ENGL 391
ENGL 393
Feminist Approaches to Literature
3:3-0
An overview of feminist critical theory, with applications to several literary texts.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 394AA-ZZ
Special Studies in Gender and Literature
3:3-0
A study of several texts, with a specialized focus on the question of gender. The special topic of each course will be chosen and announced each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110
ENGL 395-399AA-ZZ
Special Studies in Critical Theory
3:3-0
Special topics in the area of critical theory. The particular focus of each course will be chosen and announced each semester.
Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 110

HONOURS COURSES

400-level courses are intended for prospective honours students only. For admission to the courses, students must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of courses and have an average of at least 70% both overall and in English courses.
ENGL 400-404AA-ZZ
Studies in Old English Literature
3:0-3
ENGL 405-409AA-ZZ
Studies in Middle English Literature
3:0-3
ENGL 410-414AA-ZZ
Studies in 16th-Century Literature
3:0-3
ENGL 415-419AA-ZZ
Studies in 17th-Century Literature
3:0-3
ENGL 420-424AA-ZZ
Studies in Restoration and 18th-Century Literature
3:0-3
ENGL 425-429AA-ZZ
Studies in Romantic Literature
3:0-3
ENGL 430-434AA-ZZ
Studies in Victorian Literature
3:0-3

ENGL 435-439AA-ZZ
Studies in 20th-Century Literature
3:0-3
ENGL 440-444AA-ZZ
Studies in Canadian Literature
3:0-3
ENGL 445-449AA-ZZ
Studies in American Literature
3:3-0
ENGL 450-454AA-ZZ
Studies in English Language
3:0-3
ENGL 455-459AA-ZZ
Studies in Prose Fiction
3:0-3
ENGL 460-464AA-ZZ
Studies in Drama
3:0-3
ENGL 465-469AA-ZZ
Studies in Poetry
3:0-3
ENGL 470-474AA-ZZ
Studies in Form
3:0-3
ENGL 475-479AA-ZZ
Special Studies in Genre
3:0-3
ENGL 480-484AA-ZZ
Studies in Literary Criticism and Theory
3:0-3
ENGL 485-489AA-ZZ
Special Studies in Literature
3:0-3
ENGL 499
Bibliography and Methods of Research
3:0-3

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