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Jeffrey Swenson (2007), Chair; Associate Professor of English; Director, Writing Across the Curriculum Program
B.A., St. John’s University (MN);
M.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks;
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Academic Interests: writing across the curriculum, creative writing, regionalism, American and Canadian literature

Jeanne Dutton (2014), Assistant Professor of English and Director of Developmental Writing
B.A., Skidmore College;
M.F.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Academic Interests: Composition, developmental writing, creative writing, the coming-of-age novel

Paul Gaffney (2006), Associate Professor of English
B.A., Western Washington University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia
Academic Interests: medieval literature, linguistics, Renaissance studies, history of the English language

Willard Greenwood (2001), Professor of English; Editor, Hiram Poetry Review
B.A., University of Maine;
M.A., Georgia State University;
Ph.D., Purdue University
Academic Interests: nineteenth-and twentieth-century American literature, poetry writing, poetry, theory and aesthetics, fly fishing, the history of fly fishing, and sports and literature.

Kirsten L. Parkinson (2001), John S. Kenyon Professor of English; Director of the Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and Literature
A.B., Harvard University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern California
Academic Interests: nineteenth- and twentieth-century British literature; world literature, especially Asian literature; gender studies; food writing; film studies; creative nonfiction

Mary Quade (2006), Associate Professor of English
A.B., University of Chicago;
M.F.A., University of Iowa, Writers Workshop
Academic Interests: creative writing, including poetry, creative nonfiction and fiction; photography; environmental writing

Emeriti Faculty

David R. Anderson (1966), Professor Emeritus of English
B.A., Hiram College;
M.A., University of California (Berkeley);
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Academic Interests: American literature, world literature, regional literature, and architecture

Joyce Dyer (1991), Professor Emerita of English
B.A., Wittenberg University;
M.A., Ph.D., Kent State University
Academic Interests: creative writing, including creative nonfiction and literary journalism, American literature, Appalachian studies

Department Web Site: http://www.hiram.edu/english/

Courses for the non-major

Non-majors will gain knowledge of a set of primary literary texts and practice basic skills of literary analysis and interpretation through class discussions and the composition of short essays. Courses at the 10000- and 20000-level are open to all students and do not assume any previous knowledge of literary terminology or analysis. Courses at the 30000-level are also open to all students, but these courses often have expectations that students have some previous experience or knowledge of literary terminology and analysis. Non-majors may also take 40000-level English courses with the permission of the instructor. Non-major students should consult with faculty members about the requirements and expectations of specific courses to find the English course that is most appropriate for them.

The English Major

English Pathway

11 courses

The English major encourages students to develop a better understanding of their own culture and other cultures through the examination of literature and language. Through the literature that we read, we connect with others in our own communities and around the world. The department offers opportunities to examine the traditions of English and American literature as well as world and post-colonial works in English and in translation (from Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean as well as Europe, Canada, and Australia). The course of study in the English Department offers interested students a structured opportunity to evaluate these texts from a variety of critical perspectives, and, for those so inclined, an array of writing courses in which to develop their creative and expository talents.

Introductory Course (1 course)
Students will acquire a fundamental knowledge of genre, literary conventions, literary theory, and historical and literary traditions that will form the foundation for 30000- and 40000-level courses. They will also develop skills in writing and literary analysis.

ENGL 20600 Introduction to Literary Studies (4 hours)

Foundation Courses (3 courses)
Students will recognize the major traditions, works, and authors of American, British, and world literature. They will continue to develop their ability to conceive and implement original interpretations of the literature they read. Students should choose three of the following eight courses:

ENGL 35000 American Literature I (4 hours)
ENGL 35100 American Literature II (4 hours)
ENGL 35300 Medieval Literature (4 hours)
ENGL 35400 Renaissance Literature (4 hours)
ENGL 35500 Restoration and 18th-Century British Literature (4 hours)
ENGL 35600 19th-Century British Literature (4 hours)
ENGL 35700 20th-Century British Literature (4 hours)
ENGL 35900 World Literature (4 hours)

Advanced Seminar Courses (2 courses)
Students will gain in-depth knowledge of a specific literary topic, including engagement with secondary materials. They will plan and complete original research and write a substantial research essay.

ENGL 41800 Advanced Studies in American Literature (4 hours)
ENGL 42800 Advanced Studies in British Literature (4 hours)
ENGL 43800 Advanced Studies in World Literature (4 hours)

Electives (4 courses)
Electives in the English Department allow students to extend their knowledge of particular areas of literature or to explore new literary fields not covered in their other major coursework. Electives must be completed with courses at the 20000 level or above unless a lower-level courses is explicitly approved by faculty members in the English Department. The 20000-level English electives focus mostly on primary texts in a topic or genre while 30000-level English electives incorporate both primary and secondary texts, draw on the literary theories introduced in ENGL 20600, and require a short research essay that builds toward the requirements of the 40000-level courses. Students may choose electives from the courses for majors above (foundation courses and advanced seminar courses) or from the following electives. Up to two of the elective requirements also may be satisfied with 30000-level creative writing courses, unless students are minoring in Writing.

ENGL 20900: Shakespeare in Performance (3 hours)
ENGL 21900: Readings in American Literature (3 or 4 hours)
ENGL 22200: Readings in British Literature (3 or 4 hours)
ENGL 22600: Readings in World Literature (3 or 4 hours)
ENGL 25200 The English Language: A Linguistic Introduction (3 hours)
ENGL 32900 Studies in American Literature (3 hours)
ENGL 33000 Studies in British Literature (3 hours)
ENGL 33100 Studies in World Literature (3 hours)
ENGL 33200 Studies in Genre (3 hours)
ENGL 33300 Studies in Linguistics (3 hours)
ENGL 38000 Seminar

Senior Capstone (1 course)
In the fall 3-week session of their senior year, students must complete ENGL 48000: Senior Seminar (3 hours) after completing a 1-hour preparatory course in the 12-week session. This 3-week revision and workshop course requires students to significantly rework an essay from one of their earlier English courses. Students must also write a short essay reflecting on their experience as a major and connecting what they have learned to career or life goals. At the end of the course, students will present their work in a public forum.

Distribution
In satisfying the requirements above, students must take a minimum of two courses in British literature, two courses in American literature, and one course in world literature. They must also take at least one course in literature before 1800. This will ensure that students develop a breadth of literary knowledge while still allowing them significant freedom in choosing courses.

Minoring in Writing
As of Spring 2017, students completing the English major may combine it with a minor in Writing. Students interested in this option should consult with English Department faculty members about how to complete the coursework for both the English major and Writing minor in a timely manner.

AP Credit
Students who have received a 4 or 5 on the English Literature Advanced Placement (AP) test receive credit for one of the required elective literature courses in the major. However, the English Department encourages students who are considering graduate work to take additional courses in the major.

Requirements for Honors in English
Departmental honors are a privilege conferred upon the English Department’s most outstanding students each year upon completion of the honors requirements. To apply for Honors in English, students must meet the Hiram College Honors GPA requirements (overall GPA of 2.80, departmental GPA of 3.60, and a sum of these two GPAs of 6.80). In addition, students must also receive an A or A- in the English capstone course. At that time, students who are eligible for honors are invited to submit an honors application to the English Department for further consideration.

Advising
All students majoring in English must have an academic advisor, as either their primary or secondary advisor, in the English Department.

The English Minor

18 Credit Hours
Introductory course (4 credit hours)
ENGL 20600 Introduction to Literary Studies

Students will acquire a fundamental knowledge of genre, literary conventions, literary theory and historical and literary traditions that will form the foundation for the study of 30000- and 40000-level courses. They will also develop skills in writing and literary analysis.

Distributed Electives (14 credit hours)
Students completing the English minor must take at least 14 credit hours of English courses in addition to ENGL 20600: Introduction to Literary Studies. These courses must include at least one pre-1800 literature course and one post-1800 literature course, at least one 40000-level course, and courses representing at least two of these three areas: British literature, American literature, world literature.

Majoring and Minoring in Writing
Students completing the English minor may not combine it with a major in creative writing or minor in writing; students interested in taking extensive coursework in writing should consider the major in creative writing.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

ENGL 12500: GREAT WORKS OF LITERATURE:IM 4 hour(s)

This course will explore a group of well-known works of literature organized around the idea of Utopia. We will explore origins of utopianism, how it has changed and been criticized over time, and its relevance to us today. Considered a reading course, the class will emphasize recall, analysis, and understanding of literature. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

ENGL 14000: SURVEY IN DRAMATIC LITERATURE:IM 3 hour(s)

This course provides an introduction to the variety, complexity, and originality of works written for stage presentation. The students study different styles of dramatic literature through individual plays chosen to represent diverse time periods and literary styles. The course concentrates on developing the student's critical capabilities through short responsive papers on sensitivity to historical and stylistic influences and on general techniques for reading plays. By considering serious and comic plays, both ancient and contemporary, the course offers a student an overview of the contributions drama has made to the fine arts throughout history. Also offered as Theater 14000. A student may receive credit for only one of these courses. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

ENGL 18000: WORKSHOP 1 hour(s)

This workshop will provide the opportunity for students to examine a special topic in English. Through readings, discussions and written assignments there will be opportunities to evaluate the topic at issue. Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only. (For PGS students only.)

ENGL 20000: HISTORY OF WESTERN THEATRE I:IM 3 hour(s)

This course surveys the development of the Western theatre from its origins through the Renaissance and introduces the theatre of the Orient. Along with select plays, the student will study acting styles, actors, theatre architecture, costuming, and scene design. Also offered as THEA 20000. A student may receive credit for only one of these courses. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement. Previously offered as THEA/ENGL (251/25100).

ENGL 20100: HISTORY OF WESTERN THEATRE II:IM 3 hour(s)

Beginning in 1660 England, this course studies plays, playwrights, acting styles, actors, theatre architecture, costuming, scene design, and the development of the role of the director in the U.S. and Europe up through the present. This course will also cover a survey of Third World Theatre. Also listed as Theater 20100. A student may receive credit for only one of these courses. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement. Previously ENGL 252/25200

ENGL 20600: INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDIES:IM 4 hour(s)

A basic introduction to the study of literature, with an emphasis on British and American examples. Through discussion and writing, students study the major genres in Western Literature, practice textual analysis, and are introduced to significant theories of literary criticism. Several critical papers and one documented research paper are required. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

ENGL 20900: SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE:CM 3 hour(s)

Performance is the way in which dramatic texts come to life, and performing a play is an indispensable heuristic to knowledge about it. In this course, advanced students of Shakespeare shall investigate one play in its entirety, learning each scene by staging it. Becoming familiar with the work of the actor and director as well as with that of the critic, scholar, and reviewer, students will keep a daily journal and write analyses of scenes in preparation for staging work in class. The instructor will not serve as a director; rather, students will explore scenes in their own groups. Readings will include critical essays, scholarly discussions of textual issues, and reviews of performances. Also listed as THEA 20900. This course fulfills the Creative Methods requirement.

ENGL 21900: READINGS IN AMERICAN LITERATURE:IM,CA 1 - 4 hour(s)

This course will present some of the masterpieces, both major and minor, of American literature. The course may be organized around a major theme (such as "Nature in American Literature"), may concentrate on important works of a single author ("The Poetry of Emily Dickinson" or "Hemingway's Novels"), or may examine examples of a particular literary genre ("The American Short Story," "Journals and Diaries in American Life"). Recent offerings include: "American Renaissance," "Harlem Renaissance," and "Ohio and the Western Reserve." Suitable for major and non-majors. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Social and Cultural Analysis requirement.

ENGL 22200: READINGS IN BRITISH LITERATURE:CA, IM 1 - 4 hour(s)

This course will present some of the masterpieces, both major and minor, of British literature. The course may be organized around a theme (such as "Depictions of Class in British Literature"), may concentrate on important works of a single author ("Jane Austen's Contribution to the Novel"), or may examine examples of a particular literary genre ("Modern British Poetry" or "The Development of the English Mystery"). Recent offerings include: "Charles Dickens," "English Renaissance Poetry," and "Utopias and Dystopias." Fills both Cultural Analysis and Interpretive Methods Not recommended for English majors.

ENGL 22600: READINGS IN WORLD LITERATURE:IM,EW 1 - 4 hour(s)

This course will present some of the masterpieces, both major and minor, of world literature. The course may be arranged around a theme (such as "Post-colonialism" or "The Epic Impulse" ), may concentrate on important works of a single author or geographical area ("The Novels of West Africa," "Nabokov's Russian and American Novels"), or may examine examples of a specific genre of writing (such as "African and Australian plays" or "English Poetry in Asia"). Recent offerings include: "20th-Century Indian Literature" and "Postcolonial Literature." Not recommended for English majors. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Exploring the World requirement.

ENGL 23500: CONTEMPORARY POETRY 4 hour(s)

English language poetry during the last years of the 20th century and the early 21st century has become turbulent with competing styles and personalities. This course will focus upon four or five distinctive poets of the present day, including newcomers as well as established writers.

ENGL 24100: LITERARY PERSPECTIVES ON WOMEN:IM,CA 3 hour(s)

Gender expectations have shaped women's roles in literature and their work as writers. This course examines several facets of the complex dilemmas faced by women artists within their historical context. Its perspectives include such concerns as the debate about women's innate nature, their role in both the domestic and outside world, their contributions, and their current status within literary culture. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Social and Cultural Analysis requirement. Counts toward the Gender Studies Minor.

ENGL 25200: THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: A LINGUISTIC INTRODUCTION (RHETORICAL TRACK) 3 hour(s)

This course traces the historical development of the English language from its Indo-European origins down to present day U.S. speech, with a special emphasis on the various contemporary American dialects. In studying this long evolution of our native tongue, students will be introduced to modern linguistic techniques and terminology. Some fieldwork in local dialects will be required. A revised version of this course is offered for four (4) credit hours as English (254 or 25400). A student may receive credit for only one of these courses. Also listed as Communication (252 or 25200).

ENGL 25300: LANGUAGE IN THE USA:UD 3 hour(s)

We will engage in sustained discussion of the language situation in the United States of America, informed by a representative sample of relevant published work. While paying due attention to the extensive role of varieties of English, we will strive to provide an adequate account of the linguistic and cultural diversity of the nation, and the extent to which speakers of other languages are maintaining their mother tongues or shifting to English. Implications of the subject matter for public and educational policy will be infused throughout the discussion.

ENGL 25400: THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: A LINGUISTIC INTRODUCTION (RHETORICAL TRACK) 4 hour(s)

This course traces the historical development of the English language from its Indo-European origins down to present day U.S. speech, with a special emphasis on the various contemporary American dialects. In studying this long evolution of our native tongue, students will be introduced to modern linguistic techniques and terminology. Some fieldwork in local dialects will be required. A revised version of this course is offered for three (3) credit hours as English (252 or 25200). A student may receive credit for only one of these courses. Also listed as Communication (254 or 25400).

ENGL 25500: DIALECTOLOGY:MM 3 hour(s)

This course explores the elements of North American dialects, defining them and discussing issues surrounding dialect, such as media stereotypes and cultural perceptions of dialects. Students study the history, syntax, lexicon, and (especially) the phonology of the major American dialects, then produce a dialect study. This course fulfills the Modeling Methods requirement.

ENGL 26100: SHAKESPEARE:IM 3 hour(s)

This introductory course features major plays by Shakespeare with an emphasis on their place in the theater. We shall also consider historical context, language, genre, and theoretical influences on recent criticism. Plays representing early and late periods such as Twelfth Night, I Henry IV, Hamlet, Measure for Measure, King Lear, Anthony and Cleopatra, and the Winter's Tale may be included. Counts toward ENTR minor. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement. Also listed as Theatre Arts 26100.

ENGL 28000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

ENGL 28100: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 - 4 hour(s)

ENGL 29300: VISIONS OF ENGLAND I: MAKING THE NATION THROUGH WRITING & LANDSCAPE 1 hour(s)

This course explores how the English landscape influenced concepts of English nationhood, literature, and society, and how these concepts, in turn, influenced the way that the English people imagined and treated their land in the nineteenth century. Wililam Morris (1834-1896) serves as the central focus of this exploration because his life became the intersection of developing trends in many fields: literature, visual arts, architecture and landscape architecture, social philosophy, and political activism. The course is largely about the ideology of the land: viewing the land, using the land, and invoking the land. Literature takes part in the creation of ideologies and can question them. Students will read about the growing nationalism connected to the land of England and the origins of the nation as seen in its land and places. Students will also read works that deal with industrialization and urbanization. Students who take this course must also register for Interdisciplinary Studies 294 or 29400, which is a study-abroad trip during the three-week semester. (Previously offered as INTD 293).

ENGL 29500: SHAKESPEARE'S ENGLAND 1 hour(s)

This is a preparatory course for INTD 29500. This course will be offered and should be taken before travel to England with Shakespear's England trip abroad. This class is a twelve week, 1 hour course introdicing students to four Shakespearean plays that will sample how Shakespeare used the English language, the medium of live enactment, and available dramatic formulas, to depict his country onstage. It will consider the plays to help differentiate approaches taken by dramatic critics and theoatrical practitioners when approaching plays, and also as a beginning point for presentations, discussions, and assignments during upcoming travel to England during theStudy Abroad trip "Shakespear's England." Cross-listed with THEA 29500.

ENGL 29800: FIELD EXPERIENCE 1 - 4 hour(s)

ENGL 32800: STUDIES IN AMERICAN LITERATURE:IM 3 hour(s)

This course offers in-depth examination of significant contemporary works of American literature. It builds on the concepts introduced in ENGL 206 or 20600 and prepares students for the advanced study and research of 400 or 40000-level courses. Students will read both primary and secondary texts and produce a short research paper. The course may be organized around a theme, concentrate on important works of a single a single author, or focus on examples of a particular literary genre. Recommended for English majors. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement. Pre-requisite: ENGL 206 or 20600.

ENGL 33000: STUDIES IN BRITISH LITERATUREIM,CA 3 hour(s)

This course offers in-depth examination of significant works of British literature. It builds on the concepts introduced in English 206 or 20600 and prepares students for the advanced study and research of 400 or 40000-level courses. Students will read both primary and secondary texts and produce a short research paper. The course may be organized around a theme, concentrate on important works of a single author, or focus on examples of a particular literary genre. Recommended for English majors Prerequisite: none. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Social and Cultural Analysis requirement.

ENGL 33100: STUDIES IN WORLD LITERATURE:IM,EW 3 hour(s)

This course offers in-depth enamination of significant works of world literature. It builds on the concepts introduced in English 206 or 20600 and prepares students for the advanced study and research of 400 or 40000-level courses. Students will read both primary and secondary texts and produce a short research paper. The course may be organized around a theme, concentrate on important works of a single author, or focus on examples of a particular literary genre. Recommended for English majors. Prerequisite: English 206 or 20600 This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Experiencing the World requirement.

ENGL 33200: STUDIES IN GENRE:IM 3 hour(s)

This course offers in-depth examination of significant works in a single literary genre, such as drama, poetry, the short story, the essay, or film. It introduces basic concepts of literary analysis and key terminology for the genre being covered. Students will read both primary and secondary texts and produce a short research paper. Recommended for non-majors as well as English majors. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

ENGL 35000: AMERICAN LITERATURE I:CA,UD 4 hour(s)

This course will introduce students to literature from the American colonial, revolutionary, and Romantic periods (the 1490's through 1900), including major authors, works, and genres. In addition to specific texts, the course will consider the impact on literature of significant cultural and historical developments of the period, such as North and South American colonization and the cultural contact zone; developing American cultural identities, racial conflicts; immigration; industrialism; and westward expansion. ENGL 20600 or junior/senior standing recommended. This course fulfills the Social and Cultural Analysis requirement and the Understanding Diversity in the USA requirement. Prerequisite: none.

ENGL 35100: AMERICAN LITERATURE II:IM 4 hour(s)

American Literature II will look at novels and poetry in various movements such as: Romanticism, Naturalism, Realism, Modernism and Postmodernism. We will also look at what modes of literary theoretical inquiry developed during these periods. By doing so, students will gain an understanding of the formation of the American Canon in the late 19th and 20th centuries. ENGL 20600 or junior/senior standing recommended. Prerequisite: none. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement.

ENGL 35300: MEDIEVAL LITERATURE:IM,CA 4 hour(s)

This course will explore the development of literature in the British Isles from the eighth century through the fifteenth century, including major authors, works, and genres. Cultural and historical contexts, such as the rise and decline of feudalism, pilgrimage and crusading, and the Black Death will inform the discussion and analysis. ENGL 20600 or junior/senior standing recommended. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Social and Cultural Analysis requirement. Prerequisite: none.

ENGL 35400: RENAISSANCE LITERATURE:CA,IM 4 hour(s)

This course will explore the development of literature in the British Isles from the early sixteenth century through the mid seventeenth century, including major authors, works, and genres. Cultural and historical contexts such as the growth of printed materials, the Protestant Reformation, and the beginnings of European colonialism will inform the discussion and analysis. ENGL 20600 or junior/senior standing recommended. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Social and Cultural Analysis requirement. Prerequisite: none.

ENGL 35500: 18TH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE:CA,IM 4 hour(s)

This course will introduce students to British literature from the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, including major authors, works and genres. In addition to specific texts, the course will consider significant cultural and historical developments of the period, such as the rise of the novel as a genre and the Enlightenment, and their impact on the literature. ENGL 20600 or junior/senior standing recommended. Prerequisite: none. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Social and Cultural Analysis requirement.

ENGL 35600: 19TH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE:CA,IM 4 hour(s)

This course will introduce students to literature from the British romantic and Victorian periods (the 1790s through 1900), including major authors, works, and genres. In addition to specific texts, the course will consider significant cultural and historical developments of the period, such as industrialization, imperialism, and early feminism, and their impact on literature. ENGL 20600 or junior/senior standing recommended. Prerequisite: none. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Social and Cultural Analysis requirement.

ENGL 35700: 20TH CENTURY BRITISH LITERATURE:CA,IM 4 hour(s)

This course will introduce students to literature of the British Isles and its colonies that was written in the twentieth century, including major authors, works, and genres. In addition to specific texts, the course will consider significant cultural and historical developments of the period, such as the decline of empire, World War I, and World War II, and their impact on the literature. Prerequisite: none. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Social and Cultural Analysis requirement.

ENGL 35900: WORLD LITERATURE:EW,IM 4 hour(s)

English language literature is found on every continent of the world. British and American colonial influence resulted in Australian, African, and Asian literatures in English, as well as Caribbean and Canadian literature in North America. Class members will read and discuss examples of these works. Non-English world literature from the Middle Ages through the modern period may also be studied. ENGL 20600 or junior/senior standing recommended. This course fulfills the Interpretive Methods requirement and the Experiencing the World requirement. Prerequisite: none.

ENGL 38000: SEMINAR 1 - 4 hour(s)

ENGL 38100: SPECIAL TOPICS 1 - 4 hour(s)

ENGL 41800: ADV STUDIES IN AMERICAN LIT: SPECIAL TOPICS IN AMERICAN LIT 4 hour(s)

This course will engage students in advanced study and research in a topic in American literature. Recent topics include slave and capitivity narratives and the aesthetics of sublimation. Students will present a significant documented essay after a concentrated introduction to the methodology of contemporary literary study. Prequisites: English (206 or 20600) and Junior standing.

ENGL 42800: SPECIAL TOPICS IN BRITISH LITERATURE 4 hour(s)

This course will engage students in advanced study and research in a topic in British literature. Recent topics include gender in Victorian literature and the English country house. Students will present a significant documented essay after a concentrated introduction to the methodology of contemporary literary study. Prerequisites: English (206 or 20600) and Junior standing.

ENGL 43800: SPECIAL TOPICS IN WORLD LITERATURE 4 hour(s)

This course will engage students in advanced study and research in a topic of world literature. Recent topics include Indian literature. Students will present a significant documented essay after a concentrated introduction to the methodology of contemporary literary study. Prerequisites: ENGL (206 or 20600) and Junior Standing.

ENGL 47000: LITERARY THEORY 4 hour(s)

This introductory course in contemporary literary theory probes issues basic to language, interpretation, and culture. In response to a broad range of recent theoretical essays, we shall break ground on questions concerning the nature of the text, the (ir)relevance of historical context, the role of the reader/critic, the "death" of the author, the (in)determinacy of meaning, and the politics of gender,ethnicity, and class. Prerequisite: English (206 or 20600) and Junior standing.

ENGL 48000: SENIOR SEMINAR 1 - 3 hour(s)

English majors must complete this course in their senior year. This revision and workshop course requires students to significantly rework a research paper from one of their 400 or 40000-level literature courses. The revision must include more elaborate research of primary and secondary sources, more extensive and complete exploration of a subject, and a more theoretical and sophisticated approach to the literary essay. This research project will help students to achieve achieve a historical and contemporary understanding of their subject. Students will write a one-page introduction that explains their interest in and relationship to the project. Students will identify journals or conferences that would be suitable arenas for publication and presentation. Students will present their work in a public forum. Also listed as WRIT (480 or 48000). Corequisite ENGL 48010.

ENGL 48010: SENIOR SEMINAR PART I 1 hour(s)

ENGL 48100: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH 1 - 4 hour(s)

ENGL 49800: INTERNSHIP 4 hour(s)

Developed in consultation with the student's major faculty advisor, the internship will be tailored to the interests and needs of the student, and can be served in a wide variety of private and public organizations. Hiram College's internship program permits students to bridge the distance between the theory they learn in the classroom and the application of their knowledge. The academic department establishes prerequisites for the application procedure. Students should check with individual departments for specific requirements and guidelines for the experience, as they may vary by discipline. Prospective interns work with the faculty advisor, who will monitor the experience and grade the academic component of the internship.

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