2006-2008 Catalog of Courses

Department of English Language and Literature

College of Humanities and Fine Arts

www.uni.edu/english

Staff:

J. Copeland, Head. K. Baughman, G. Cawelti, J. Davis, R. Dunham, S. Gaies, S. Gladden, V. Gotera, T. Gregersen, J. Husband, M. Janopoulos, J. Klinkowitz, A. Lamberti, J. Lewty, C. MacGillivray, A. Meier, J. Milambiling, P. Mvuyekure, A. Myles, J. O'Loughlin, N. Price, C. Roberts, S. Rochette, J. Swan, J. Swope, G. Tracey, K. Tracey, R. Utz, J. Wang.

The Department of English Language and Literature offers the following undergraduate programs and program certificate.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of English Language and Literature section in the following order:

Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)

English

English--Teaching

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)--Teaching

TESOL/Modern Language--Teaching (also listed in Department of Modern Languages)

Minors

Comparative Literature (also listed in Department of Modern Languages)

English

English-Teaching

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)--Teaching

Writing

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

English Major

The English major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

English Major--Teaching

The English-Teaching major requires a minimum of 130 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 130 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Note: Prerequisites for student teaching in English are a grade point average of 2.50 in English major courses and a grade of C or better in 620:190.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Major

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Note: International students must have achieved a TOEFL paper-based score of 600 or computer-based score of 250 or the equivalent in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

It is strongly recommended that native speakers of English majoring in TESOL programs demonstrate a basic competence in a foreign language either by obtaining at least a Cgrade in the second semester of a language course or by passing a proficiency examination.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Major--Teaching

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)-Teaching major requires a minimum of 130 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, the specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 130 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Student teaching at both the K-6 and 7-12 levels is required to earn the ESL K-12 endorsement on an Iowa teaching license.

Note: International students must have achieved a TOEFL paper-based score of 600 or computer-based score of 250 or the equivalent in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

It is strongly recommended that native speakers of English majoring in TESOL programs demonstrate a basic competence in a foreign language either by obtaining at least a Cgrade in the second semester of a language course or by passing a proficiency examination.

TESOL/Modern Language Major--Teaching (Extended Program)

This major is administered jointly by the Department of English Language and Literature and the Department of Modern Languages.

The TESOL/Modern Language Major-Teaching major requires a minimum of 137 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements, the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 137 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Student teaching at both the K-6 and 7-12 levels is required to earn the ESL K-12 endorsement on an Iowa teaching license.

Emphases

French:

German:

Russian:

Spanish:

Note: International students must have achieved a TOEFL paper-based score of 600 or computer-based score of

250 or the equivalent.

Minors

Comparative Literature Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

This minor is designed for foreign language majors and students of English literature who demonstrate a reading knowledge of a foreign language. Other students who can demonstrate a reading knowledge of a foreign language may also enroll.

This is an interdisciplinary minor administered jointly by the Department of English Language and Literature and the Department of Modern Languages.

English Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Choose one option -- 24 hours

Literary Studies Option

Film Studies Option

English Minor--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.40 in courses taken to complete this minor is required.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Note: To earn the ESL K-12 endorsement on an Iowa teaching license, student teaching in ESL classrooms at both the K-6 and 7-12 levels is required.

Writing Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Choose one option -- 18 or 24 hours

Creative Writing Option

Professional Writing Option