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Communication and Technology
The
Communication and Technology option for English majors was developed
in response to student and workplace interest in the impact of technology
on all aspects of communication, visual and textual. Students who
elect the Communication and Technology Track pursue courses in new
media, the literature of technology, and language use, and develop
their abilities in the critical analysis and production of various
forms of print and electronic texts. This track can also be an ideal
second major to complement other disciplines, particularly in science,
engineering, and information systems. Graduates engage in careers
in education, business, law, publishing, public relations, and computer-related
fields.
Major
Requirements EFFECTIVE DATE: MARCH 1, 2001
NOTE: Students who declared their English Major before March 2001
may complete the old major requirements (although they may choose
to complete the new major requirements listed below). Students who
declare their English Major after March 2001 must complete the new
major requirements listed below.
English
Major Codes:
ENGL - LI = Literature track
ENGL - CT = Communication and Technology track
ENGLISH
MAJOR PROGRAM
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English consists of a minimum 39
credits as distributed below. The major offers two tracks: (1) Literature
and (2) Communication and Technology. These tracks share a common
core of four courses and the same elective requirements. Additional
requirements are listed under the separate tracks. Common
Core Courses (12 credits):
English 301- Analysis of Literary Language
English 250 - Introduction to Shakespeare OR English 351 Studies in
Shakespeare
English 391 - Advanced Exposition & Argumentation OR English 393
Technical Writing
Senior Seminar -(Students will normally take a senior seminar in
their track.) Common
Elective Requirements (12 credits):
These electives must be English courses at the 300 or 400 level,
although students may, with their advisor´s permission, include
one 200-level course as part of this requirement. Students must
take one literature course, one expository writing course, and two
other electives. Creative writing courses may be used to satisfy
the literature elective. The expository writing elective should
be selected from the following courses: ENGL 291, 303, 324, 326,
380, 382, 383, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 407. Any English course
at the prescribed level fulfills the unrestricted electives. COMMUNICATION
AND TECHNOLOGY TRACK (15 credits):
English majors in the Communication and Technology track will examine
the literature of technology and communication, hone expository
writing skills, and develop a critical awareness of print and electronic
texts. With these analytical skills, students within the Communication
and Technology track prepare for careers in communication, law,
publishing, business, and education; as well, this emphasis may
enhance the career opportunities available to students majoring
in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, and the natural
sciences. Required
Courses (12 credits)::
English 291 - Introduction to Writing - Creative Essays OR English
303 The Art of the Essay
English 226 - Grammar and Usage in Standard English OR English 326
The Structure of English
English 324 - Theories of Communication and Technology
English 392 - Tutorial in Writing
Methods
Course (3 credits):
English 407 - Language in Society
(NOTE: English 407 should be taken in the senior year). |
