USAO Degrees 2002-04

English

The English program at USAO is designed to give students a broad base of knowledge in literature, composition, professional writing, creative writing, and foreign languages. Emphasis is always upon the power of words and their best use. English majors may choose from several minors and/or concentrations, and their experience is further augmented by the opportunity to learn special tutorial skills in the Writing Center and participate in individually designed practicum's. Graduates are well prepared for immediate careers in a variety of areas such as public school teaching, publishing and editing, and business writing. Those who elect to continue their studies in graduate school are especially well prepared to do so.

Bachelor of Arts in English

Required English Core (36 hours):

Course	Title	Hours Required
ENGL 2313	American Literature I *	3
ENGL 2323	American Literature II *	3
ENGL 2333	American Literature III *	3
ENGL 3003	Shakespeare	3
ENGL 3213	British Literature I *	3
ENGL 3223	British Literature II *	3
ENGL 3233	British Literature III *	3
ENGL 3503	Advanced Composition	3
ENGL 4003	Linguistic History	3

*Choose 2 American and 2 British for a total of 12 hours.

6 hours selected from:

Course	Title	Hours Required
ENGL 4103	Literary Genres	3
ENGL 4203	Literary Themes	3
ENGL 4303	Literary Figures	3
ENGL 4403	Literary Periods	3

Professional Writing Requirement (choose 3 hours):

Course	Title	Hours Required
BADM 3223	Business Communications	3
COMM 2553	Journalistic Methods	3
COMM 4883	Technical Writing	3
ENGL 2403	Creative Writing (or another appropriate writing course)	3

Required Upper-Level Courses (choose 6 hours):

Course	Title	Hours Required
ENGL 3113	World Literature I	3
ENGL 3123	World Literature II	3
ENGL 3133	World Literature III	3
ENGL 3403	Advanced Grammar	3
ENGL 3603	Composition Theory	3
ENGL 4503	Critical Approaches to Literature	3
ENGL 4773	Practicum in English	3

Foreign Language Requirement (8 hours): Two sequential elementary courses, such as FREN 1104-1114 or SPAN 1104-1114

For the foreign language requirement, students may substitute (with the approval of the division chair) up to two years of a secondary foreign language study for which they earned a grade of "A" or "B."

Recommended for Graduate School: Four sequential courses in a foreign language.

Bachelor of Arts in English/Teacher Certification

This program qualifies students to obtain an Oklahoma teaching certificate and teach language arts in grades K-12. For a program checklist for teacher certification in English, students should consult the English education advisor. A provisional teaching endorsement in English is also available.

Required Professional Education Core (33 hours)
Required English Core (36 hours), including:

Course	Title	Hours Required
ENGL 3603	Composition Theory	3
ENGL 3403	Advanced Grammar	3
and 3 hours from one of the following:
ENGL 3113	World Literature I	3
ENGL 3123	World Literature II	3
ENGL 3133	World Literature III	3

Minor in English

18 hours selected with approval of division chair

Minor in Professional Writing

Course	Title	Hours Required
18 hours, including:
BADM 3223	Business Communication	3
ENGL 2403	Creative Writing	3
ENGL 3403	Advanced Grammar	3
ENGL 3503	Advanced Composition	3
	a course in technical communication	3
	a writing elective approved by the advisor	3

COURSE LISTINGS in ENGLISH

0123 BASIC COMPOSITION SKILLS

Skills in grammar and composition preparatory to IDS 1113 (Writing I); extensive practice in writing paragraphs and essays to help students attain control of sentence structure, punctuation, and other mechanics. 0 hours (no credit but tuition fee for 3-hour course).

1013 ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS I

Principles of grammar and composition in English, basic English readings, and practice in conversation. 3 hours.

1023 ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS II

Continuation of ENGL 1013. 3 hours.

2313 AMERICAN LITERATURE I

A survey of American literature to 1865. 3 hours.

2323 AMERICAN LITERATURE II

A survey of American literature from 1865 to 1945. 3 hours.

2333 AMERICAN LITERATURE III

A survey of American literature from 1945 to present day. 3 hours.

2403 CREATIVE WRITING

Introduction to the principles of writing short stories, longer fiction, and poetry. 3 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours, but no more than 3 hours in creative writing may be applied to Teaching Certificate program).

2880 SPECIAL TOPICS

Special topics in language, literature, or writing. 1-6 hours.

2900 WORKSHOP

A guided study in language, literature, or writing under faculty supervision; various topics and methods of instruction. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and topic).

2990 TUTORIAL

An independent study in language, literature, or writing under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).

3003 SHAKESPEARE

Shakespearean drama including comedies, history plays, and tragedies. 3 hours.

3113 WORLD LITERATURE I

Survey of the major works of the ancient world. 3 hours.

3123 WORLD LITERATURE II

Survey of the major works of world literature from 6th through 17th centuries. 3 hours.

3133 WORLD LITERATURE III

Survey of major works of world literature from 18th to 20th centuries, including all major literary movements. 3 hours.

3213 BRITISH LITERATURE I

The significant works in British literature to 1750, excluding Shakespeare's dramas. 3 hours.

3223 BRITISH LITERATURE II

The significant works in British literature from 1750 through 1900. 3 hours.

3233 BRITISH LITERATURE III

The significant works in British literature from 1900 to present day. 3 hours.

3302 LITERATURE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Survey of authors, illustrators, and genres of children's literature. Provides students with the opportunity to: (a) read and become familiar with literature written specifically for children and young adults, (b) teach lessons in literary skills commonly taught in grades K-12, and (c) develop and present examples of the various ways of encouraging and assessing children's responses to literature. 2 hours.

3403 ADVANCED GRAMMAR

Intensive study of English and American rhetoric and grammar with emphasis on modern usage. 3 hours.

3503 ADVANCED COMPOSITION

Study of grammar and rhetoric with documented writings in literary criticism. Should be taken prior to the English seminars. 3 hours.

3603 COMPOSITION THEORY

For English majors seeking a secondary education certificate or planning to attend graduate school: survey of composition theory and pedagogy needed to successfully teach writing; topics include history of composition studies, composing process, philosophies and various approaches to composition study, collaborative learning, Writing Across the Curriculum, evaluation, and correlation between literature and writing. 3 hours.

4003 LINGUISTIC HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Development of the English language to the present day. 3 hours. Prerequisite: 15 hours in English, or permission of instructor.

4103 LITERARY GENRES

A seminar on a single literary genre. 3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and topic). Prerequisite: 15 hours in English or permission of instructor.

4203 LITERARY THEMES

Seminar on a single or multiple literary themes. 3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and topic). Prerequisite: 15 hours in English or permission of instructor.

4303 LITERARY FIGURES

Seminar on one or more major literary figures. 3 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 credit hours with change in title and topic). Prerequisite: 15 hours in English or permission of instructor.

4403 LITERARY PERIODS

Seminar on particular period of literature. 3 hours (may be repeated for a total of 6 hours with change in title and topic). Prerequisite: 15 hours in English or permission of instructor.

4503 CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LITERATURE

Introduction to major critical techniques currently employed in study of literature. 3 hours.

4763 TEACHING ENGLISH IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

Methods of teaching grammar, composition, and literature in secondary school. 3 hours (Education credit only). Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education.

4773 PRACTICUM IN ENGLISH

Practicum for students seeking teaching certificate in English or for English majors planning on graduate school. Students will observe and assist in planning and teaching a section of IDS 1113 or 1213; course must be completed no later than the trimester preceding student teaching.

4880 SPECIAL TOPICS

Special topics in language, literature, or writing. 1-6 hours.

4900 WORKSHOP

Treatment of related topics and problems in literature. 1-6 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content.

4990 TUTORIAL

Independent study in literature under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).

Minor in French

18 hours to be selected with French advisor's approval

COURSE LISTINGS in FRENCH

1104  ELEMENTARY FRENCH I

For students with no previous study of French: pronunciation; elements of grammar; conversation and composition based on situations in everyday life; reading of simple texts; laboratory activities. 4 hours.

1114  ELEMENTARY FRENCH II

Continuation of 1104. The completion of this course with a "C" or above satisfies the requirement of "exhibiting competency at the novice high level" for an Oklahoma teaching certificate. 4 hours.

1118  ELEMENTARY FRENCH

Language saturation in elementary French. 8 hours.

2004  INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I

Intensive work in French pronunciation, speaking, understanding, and reading skill. 4 hours.

2014  INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II

Continuation of 2004. 4 hours.

2018  INTERMEDIATE FRENCH

Language saturation in intermediate French. 8 hours.

3003  SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE I

Reading and discussion of selected masterpieces from the Middle Ages to 1690. 3 hours.

3013 SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE II

Reading and discussion of selected masterpieces from 1690 through the Symbolists. 3 hours.

Minor in Spanish

18 hours to be selected with the Spanish advisor's approval

COURSE LISTINGS in Spanish

1104 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I

For students with no previous study of Spanish: pronunciation, elements of grammar, conversation and composition based on situations in everyday life, reading of simple texts, laboratory activities. 4 hours.

1114 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II

Continuation of 1104. The completion of this course with a "C" or above satisfies the requirement of "exhibiting competency in a foreign language at the novice high level" for an Oklahoma teaching certificate. 4 hours.

1118 ELEMENTARY SPANISH

Language saturation in elementary Spanish. 8 hours.

2004 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I

Intensive work in Spanish pronunciation, speaking, understanding, and reading skills. 4 hours.

2014 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II

Continuation of 2004. 4 hours.

2018 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH

Language saturation in intermediate Spanish. 8 hours.

3103 CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION I

Conversation based on readings from Spanish literature and periodicals with correlated work in written composition and basic stylistics. 3 hours.

3113 CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION II

Continuation of 3103. 3 hours.

3373 SIGLO DE ORO

A study of the masterpieces of the Spanish Golden Age, 1550 to 1700. Conducted in Spanish. 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 3113 or permission of instructor.

3483 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY IBERIAN LITERATURE

Continuation of 3113, 1750 to the present. 3 hours. Prerequisite: SPAN 2014 or permission of instructor.