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Bachelor Of
Arts in English
Required
courses: 33 credits, including EN 105, EN 403, EN 410, any
two of the following survey courses: EN 201, 202; EN 205,
206; EN 207,208, plus 18 additional semester-hours in
English Electives. Courses may be taken in any order, except
for EN 410. Related courses: 6 to 15 credits total. Three
semester hours in Philosophy or Religious Studies, three
semester hours in Art or Music, and six semester hours in a
Foreign Language or demonstration of satisfactory competence
through the intermediate level of a Foreign Language
(elementary level for Teacher Education/English majors).
Communication Concentration In addition to the major in
literature, the English Department, in conjunction with the
Art Department, offers a concentration in Communications for
those students anticipating careers in such fields as
journalism, theater, TV and radio, photography, film,
publications, advertising, public relations or marketing.
The concentration serves as an introduction to the
communications and media industries so that the liberal arts
students may become familiar with the principles of
operation of those industries. Some practical training and
field work are part of the concentration. Communication
Concentration Required Courses (15 credits): EN 105
Effective Speech EN 211 Introduction to Mass Media EN 213
Evolution of the Moving Image ART 251 Computer Design for
Publication EN 410 Senior English Seminar One of the
Following English Courses (3 credits): EN 201 American
Literature from the Puritans to James EN 202 Survey of
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century American Literature EN 205
British Literature for Beowulf to Pope EN 206 Survey of
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century British Literature EN 207
World Literature from the Ancients to the Middle Ages EN
208 World Literature from the Renaissance to the Moderns
Other English Electives (15 credits must be chosen in only
one of the following areas): Journalism EN 104 Introduction
to Journalism ART 252 Computer Illustration ART 253 Digital
Photography ART 254 Digital Typography Graphic Design ART
201 Communication of Arts in Graphic Design ART 211 Paste-up
and Mechanicals ART 221 Lettering and Calligraphy ART 231
2-D design, Color, and Light ART 241 Illustration Film
Production ART 233 The Art of Film ART 321 Photography EN
214 Introduction to Film Production EN 308 Cinema in
Literature Creative Writing EN 212 Creative Writing EN 215
Introduction to Screenwriting EN 308 Cinema in Literature
When an area does not provide 15 credits of courses,
students must choose the balance of the 15 credits from
approved English electives. Related Requirements: 3 credits
in Philosophy or Religious Studies 3 credits in Art or Music
6 credits in Foreign Languages (or demonstrate Intermediate
level mastery. Note: Education/English majors must
demonstrate elementary level mastery.) Required courses: EN
105, EN 211, EN 213, ART 251, EN 410, and one of the
following survey courses: EN 201, EN 202, EN 205, EN 206, EN
207, EN 208. Related courses: EN 107, EN 108, EN 306, EN
308, ART 201, ART 211, ART 221, ART 231, ART 241, and ART
321.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: ENGLISH
EN 001 Developmental Writing I 5 credits (in-house) Focus on
reading and writing skills, and mastery of grammar, sentence
structure, and paragraphing. Writing of essays and analysis
of readings is emphasized. Basic study skills and critical
thinking are covered. A writing lab is required. Corequisite:
EN 005.
EN 002 Developmental Writing II 4 credits (in-house) A
continuation of EN 001 with emphasis placed on increasing
the level of writing skills and reading comprehension. The
use of the thesis sentence and the patterns of organization
in reading and writing are stressed, as is further study of
grammar, sentence structure, and essay writing.
EN 005 College Reading Skills 3 credits (in-house) An
intensive study of English fundamentals in reading and
writing for students who have acquired English as a second
language. An emphasis will be placed on mastering the
comprehension of college reading materials, on acquiring a
fundamental knowledge of vocabulary in various disciplines,
and on utilizing these reading skills to develop efficiency
in college writing. Required of all students placed in EN
001. Corequisite: EN 001.
EN 101 Rhetoric and Composition I 3 credits In this
course, the theory and practice of composition, the
fundamentals of grammar, the use of revision, analysis of
college-level essays, and how to perform academic research
are studied. Numerous essays are written and revised.
EN 102 Rhetoric and Composition II 3 credits The student
continues the study of the principles of rhetoric and
writing with emphasis upon longer written assignments, more
sophisticated reading comprehension, and on writing the
research paper.
EN 101-102 Honors Rhetoric and Composition I and II 3, 3
credits A study of the theory and practice of composition,
including advanced exercises in standard English writing
practice and an analysis of sophisticated college
honors-level reading matter.
EN 103 Literary Studies 3 credits The course offers an
intensive analysis of the various literary genres: the short
story, drama and poetry with practice in critical writing
and narration. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C+" in EN
101.
EN 104 Introduction to Journalism 3 credits An introduction
to and practice in journalism, news features and editorial
writing, interviewing, make-up and headlines. Work on
college publications, such as the literary journal,
newspaper, or yearbook during the semester or after
completing the courses is encouraged but not required.
Prerequisites: EN 101.
EN 105 Effective Speech 3 credits An extensive training
offered in voice projection, enunciation and articulation,
oral communication skills, impromptu and extemporaneous
speeches, parliamentary procedure and practice.
EN 106 Composition for ESL Students 3 credits Comparable to
EN 101 with an emphasis on ESL student writing, reading and
communication needs. A lab is required.
EN 109 Crafting a Life: Biographies, Autobiographies,
Diaries, Journals 3 credits Students will study six major
writers of personal non-fiction prose. They will learn the
characteristics of the genres of biography, autobiography,
journals, and diaries. This course also will enable
students to develop writing and critical thinking skills.
The course will acquaint the students with writers of
various historical times, styles, ethnic groups, sexes, and
classes. Regular consultations with the instructor are an
integral part of this course.
EN 120 Science Fiction 3 credits The course will provide
opportunities to study the more popular science fiction of
the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and relate the
selections of science fiction read to Victorian, Modern, and
post-Modern literature and critical theory. Emphasis will
be placed on understanding science fiction as a reflection
on and reaction to developing technologies and modernist
philosophies. Students will study the works of Wells,
Verne, Heinlein, Clarke, Bradbury, Vonnegut, King, and
Shatner. Prerequisite: EN101.
EN 200 Humanities for the Pre-Professional 3 credits An
interdisciplinary course designed and taught by English,
History, Art and Philosophy faculty for the technical,
medical and pre-professional student whose course of study
affords minimal exposure to the Humanities. The course is
presented in a seminar format with background readings in
and discussions of human relationships, freedom, suffering
and other themes in the literature of Western culture.
Prerequisite: EN 101.
EN 201 American Literature from the Puritans to Jame EN 202
Survey of Nineteenth and Twentieth Century American
Literature 3, 3 credits These courses trace the influence
of American letters to continental roots and show the
independent development American letters has made.
Particular emphasis is placed on the value and effect of
literature on American life from the seventeenth century to
the present. Prerequisite: EN 101 and 102.
EN 205 British
Literature from Beowulf to Pope EN 206 Survey of
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century British Literature 3, 3
credits An in-depth survey of British literature from the
Anglo-Saxon to the modern period. Students will
examine in detail the major writers and texts of English
literature and will become familiar with literary criticism.
Students also will acquire a sense of the development of
English literature and of the significant historical,
intellectual, and cultural events affecting the literary
expression of each period. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 207 World Literature from the Ancients to the Middle Ages
EN 208 World Literature from the Renaissance to the Moderns
3, 3 credits An intensive study of selected literary
masterpieces of Western Civilization beginning with the
Greek epic and ending with modern poetry. Examples of the
major literary genres include: epic, tragedy, lyric poetry,
satire, novel, prose essay and philosophical and religious
inquiry. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 209 The Short Story 3 credits This course focuses on
English and American short stories and literary analysis of
the genre through examples of short stories from various
writers and historical periods. Prerequisites: EN 101 and
102.
EN 210 The Novel 3 credits Students study the elements of
the novel and categories within the genre. A critical
evaluation of English and American novels concentrates on
those exemplifying historical and aesthetic development of
this literary form. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 211 Introduction to Mass Media 3 credits This course is a
critical study of the mass media: newspapers, magazines,
advertising, radio, television and film. Students are also
introduced to the theories and techniques of effective
communication. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 212 Creative Writing 3 credits This course will develop
students' creative abilities in writing short stories,
plays, and non-fictional prose. An analysis of types of
literature and writing, revising, criticizing, and marketing
of one's own work will be covered. Prerequisites: EN 101 and
102.
EN 213 Evolution of the Moving Image 3 credits This course
will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of
international cinema from 1890-1940. Through class
screenings and analysis, students will study film as an art
form and as an industrial, technological, political and
social phenomenon. The course will emphasize the cinema’s
artistic genealogy and relationship to other art forms,
particularly television. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 214 Introduction to Film Production 3 credits This course
will acquaint students with visual literacy. Student will
"read" and interpret visual images and learn how to apply
this knowledge practically in photography and film making.
The course will also instruct students in basic motion
picture techniques by engaging students in the production of
Super 8mm films. Students will learn how various techniques
contribute to the realization of the filmmaker’s ideas.
Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 215 Introduction to Screenwriting I 3 credits This course
is designed to examine the principles, structure, and
practices of narrative feature screenplay writing. Students
will study written screenplays and view subsequent finished
films to learn how the visual is created from what is
written. Students will also write their own step outlines
for original narrative screenplays. Prerequisites: EN 101
and 102.
EN 217 The Drama 3 credits The course begins with the Quem
Quaeritis trope and the development of drama in its
religious and liturgical settings. It proceeds from this
development through an examination of the medieval cycle
plays, moralities, and early Tudor comedies. The course
continues with a study of Elizabethan and Jacobean comedy
and tragedy and its religious, classical, and folk
backgrounds, considers the closing of the theaters in 1643
and the reappearance of theatrical entertainment with the
Restoration in 1660. The course continues with a
consideration of Restoration and Eighteenth-Century comedy
and tragedy and closes with brief examination of Romantic
"closet" drama. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 300 Seventeenth Century Literature 3 credits This course
is a study of the major prose and poetry of the seventeenth
century in England. It includes an examination of cultural,
social, intellectual, and political events of the period and
a detailed analysis of significant works. The student will
read selected literary criticism and will acquire a sense of
the development of the prose, poetry, and thought of this
era. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 302 Eighteenth Century Literature 3 credits The
course develops an appreciation for distinctively eighteenth
century forms that include the "heroic couplet,"
"mock-heroic," and satire. The course also considers the
novel and its "rise," the development of theories of the
sublime and the picturesque, and the discipline of
aesthetics. The course includes coverage of Pope, Fielding,
Swift, Johnson, and Gray, as well as a significant focus on
the rise of a "woman's tradition" exemplified in the work of
Finch, Montagu, and their successors. Prerequisite: EN 101
and EN 102.
EN 303 Nineteenth Century Studies: The Romantic Rebellion 3
credits A critical analysis of poetry and prose with
attention to historical and intellectual background from
approximately 1780 to 1830. Focus on works of Blake,
Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley and Keats.
Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 304 Nineteenth Century Studies & The Victorian Age 3
credits A critical analysis of representative poetry and
prose from approximately 1830 to 1900. Focus will be on the
relationship between literary art and the intellectual and
social history of the period. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 308 Cinema in Literature 3 credits Students examine the
language and grammar of film, the history and development of
style, film criticism and aesthetics, international cinema,
and engage in a comparative study of the screen arts and
literary adaptations. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 309, 310 Multi-Ethnic Literature I, II 3, 3 credits This
course is about the literature and experiences of the varied
ethnic groups found in American culture. It includes study
of the writings and cultures of Native American, Hispanic,
Asian, African-American, Jewish, and various White American
authors. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 311 Women in Literature 3 credits This course
concentrates on a thematic study of the female image created
by male and female writers, on major authors who are women,
and on the practice of feminist literary analysis. It
explores the problems facing women and men in their quest
for identity within social structures that define acceptable
feminine and masculine images. Prerequisites: EN 101 and
102.
EN 315 Modern Drama 3 credits This course concentrates on
the authors and movements in continental, British, and
American drama from Ibsen and Strindberg to the present.
Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 316 History of the English Language: Old and Middle
English 3 credits A study of the grammar and the
pronunciation of Old and Middle English, with emphasis on
translation of selected texts and a brief study of the
origins and development of the English language.
Representative Medieval selections include the New
Testament, Caedmon by Bede, The Whale, Piers Plowman, The
Owl and the Nightingale, and sections of Chaucer's The
Canterbury Tales. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 317 Modern Continental Authors 3 credits A study of the
masterpieces of selected modern continental authors who
address historical and humanistic issues particular to
Germany, Russia, and France. Authors studied include Kafka,
Hesse, Mann, Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, Flaubert, and Camus.
Prerequisite: EN 101 and 102.
EN 318 Themes of Aging in Literature 3 credits This course
will consider issues and themes related to the aging of both
women and men as these themes occur in literature from
Shakespeare to the twentieth century. Relevant readings will
address the dignity of the human spirit, the timelessness of
human endeavors, and the motivations of aging persons as
recounted in selections of fiction, poetry, and drama.
Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102.
EN 320 Children's Literature 3 credits An exploration of the
types and categories of children's literature with emphasis
on oral reading/storytelling skills, critical analysis of
specific literary pieces, and a study of the illustrations
in children's books. Recommended for the Teacher Education
major. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 345 The Literature of the Saints 3 credits Students
examine the literature of the saints from the early Church
Fathers to the contemporary figures in order to understand
the human relationship to God and quest for ultimate
happiness. Authors studied include St. Augustine, St.
Francis, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas More, St. Ignatius,
St. Felix of Cantalice, St. Damian, and St. Therese.
Prerequisites: EN101 and EN 102.
EN 360 African-American Literature 3 credits This course is
designed to acquaint the student with both prose and poetry
written by African-Americans as an integral part of the
American literary tradition. Beginning with mythical,
symbolic and oral traditions in Africa, the course will
explore their influence on African-American literature from
1750 to the present, with a particular focus on 20th century
literature. The importance of literature as a reflection of
the African experience in America will be stressed.
Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 403 Shakespeare 3 credits Selected comedies, historical
plays and tragedies of Shakespeare are studied to illustrate
the development of his art and thought in relation to the
Elizabethan background. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 407 Twentieth Century Studies: The Crises of Values - A
Prose Statement 3 credits An examination of some major works
of prose fiction and criticism by writers in British and
American literature from the turn of the century to World
War II. Emphasis upon such writers as Conrad, Joyce,
Lawrence, Woolf, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Stein, Orwell and
O'Connor. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 408 Twentieth Century Studies: The Crises of Form - A
Poetic Statement 3 credits An examination of the major
poets in British and American literature from W.B. Yeats to
World II. Emphasis upon Yeats, H.D. Millay, T.S. Eliot,
Moore, Pound, Cummings, Stevens, Frost, Auden, and Plath.
Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 409 Twentieth Century Studies: Contemporary Literature -
The Quest for Intimacy 3 credits An examination of major
writers of the post World War II era whose works are
centered upon the themes of loneliness, human intimacy and
the realization of self. Includes American, British and
Continental writers. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 410 Senior English Seminar 3 credits Students examine
selected readings of an author, genre, or historical period,
and do research to prepare and present a major original
paper. Particular topics are chosen with the advice of the
professor and a close tutorial relationship is continued
throughout the semester. For graduating Seniors who are
English majors.
EN 412 American Romantic Writers 3 credits A study of the
major writers of the American romantic period including
Emerson, Thoreau, Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, and Dickinson.
The course also includes a brief treatment of the nature and
beginnings of Romanticism. Prerequisites: EN 101 and 102.
EN 420 Independent Study 3 credits With approval, a student
may arrange with an instructor to pursue a course of
independent study in a specific area of literature or
communications. The course will involve tutorial meetings
with the instructor, independent readings, and an in-depth
research project. The course is normally restricted to
juniors or seniors and may be taken in situations when a
schedule conflict prevents a student from taking a regularly
scheduled literature elective.
Foreign
Languages Elementary and intermediate-level courses are
offered in French, Spanish, Italian and Polish. While the
College does not offer the B.A. degree in languages, its
curriculum strives to develop proficiency for the personal
and scholarly goals of students studying any of these
languages.
FR 101 - 102 Elementary French I and II 3, 3 credits
Beginning course for students with little or no background
in French, introducing basic grammar, pronunciation, reading
and vocabulary with emphasis on conversation and
comprehension.
FR 103 - 104 Intermediate French I and II 3, 3 credits For
students with previous background in French, these courses
offer practical language application, a systematic
development of grammar, pronunciation, translation,
conversation and reading comprehension. Prerequisites: FR
101-102 or at least two years of high school French.
FR 201 - 202 Readings in French Masterpieces I and II 3, 3
credits This course will provide students with an historical
view of the development of French literature from its origin
to the present day. Prerequisites: FR 103-104 or equivalent.
IT 101 - 102 Elementary Italian I and II 3, 3 credits An
introductory course emphasizing basic grammatical
structures, pronunciation, conversation and writing.
IT 103 - 104 Intermediate Italian I and II 3, 3 credits A
follow-up course of basic Italian with emphasis on reading,
writing and oral practice. Prerequisites: IT 101-102 or at
least two years of high school Italian.
PO 101 - 102 Elementary Polish I and II 3, 3 credits These
courses stress the development of sounds, spelling,
vocabulary, forms and syntax as the basis for pronunciation,
reading and conversation.
PO 103 - 104 Intermediate Polish I and II 3, 3 credits An
in-depth study of grammatical structure, particularly syntax
based on reading Polish, the course also includes oral and
written practice. Prerequisites: PO 101-102 or its
equivalent.
SP 101 - 102 Elementary Spanish I and II 3, 3 credits
Introductory courses for students with no Spanish
background, emphasis is placed on grammar, pronunciation,
vocabulary, comprehension and conversation.
SP 105 - 106 Conversational Spanish for Allied Health
Personnel I and II 3, 3 credits For students working in the
nursing profession, these courses introduce students to
basic grammar, vocabulary and expressions necessary for
communication with Spanish patients. No Spanish background
is required.
SP 107 - 108 Spanish for the Classroom Teacher I and II 3, 3
credits Practical courses for teachers who need to
communicate with Hispanic children in the classroom.
Students will achieve a comprehensive knowledge of grammar,
vocabulary, pronunciation, reading and communicative
skills. No Spanish background is required.
SP 109 - 110 Conversational Spanish for Business Personnel
I and II 3, 3 credits Introduction to basic conversation
including essential words and phrases, with special emphasis
on conversation in a variety of business settings and
transactions.
SP 111 - 112 Intermediate Spanish I and II 3, 3 credits For
students who have a basic background in Spanish, these
courses offer a systematic study of grammar, vocabulary,
conversation and reading comprehension. Prerequisites: SP
101-102 or at least two years of high school Spanish.
SP 201 - 202 Readings in Spanish Masterpieces I and II 3, 3
credits For students who have mastered an intermediate level
of Spanish, these courses survey the principal works,
authors and movements in Spanish literature from its origin
to the eighteenth century. Prerequisites: SP 111-112 or
equivalent
The Core
Curriculum
In 1987
Felician College adopted a 42-credit Core curriculum,
required of all students in four-year baccalaureate degree
programs. Components of the Core are required of students in
two-year programs. Equivalencies are applied, where
possible, for transfer students. The Core consists of eleven
integrated and interdisciplinary courses organized around
the theme of "the search for the good life," and three
additional related requirements: Rhetoric and Composition I
and II which may be waived upon demonstration of
proficiency, and one Religious Studies course. The Core
serves the dual function of introducing students to ideas
and information fundamental to a liberal arts education and
to general education competencies essential to the learning
process. These competencies are defined as effective
communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, positive
social interaction, and the capacity to make value
judgments. The theme of "the good life" is developed within
three broad clusters of courses. Cluster one includes
interdisciplinary courses that focus on literature, art,
history, and sociology. Each explores ideas, problems, and
beliefs concerning the good life in a particular era. Core
110 examines notions of the good life in classical
antiquity. Core 120 undertakes a similar exploration through
a "close encounter" with the art of the Middle Ages and
Renaissance. Core 130 studies how ideas of the good life
have changed as a result of the scientific and political
revolutions of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Core 140 views the good life from a variety of twentieth
century perspectives. Courses in cluster one emphasize
critical thinking, effective communication, and social
interaction. Cluster two consists of interdisciplinary
courses rooted in mathematics, science, and economics and
explores the impact of these on the search for the good
life. Core 210 studies how humankind has developed and
utilized mathematics as a tool to understand nature. Core
220 examines the evolution of the human race and its
interaction with the environment and other species. Core 230
addresses contemporary scientific issues that contribute to,
but sometimes threaten, the good life. Core 240 studies the
material foundations of the good life. Cluster two courses
emphasize problem-solving skills, including application of
the scientific method. Mastery of basic skills in
mathematics (computation and algebra) constitutes a
prerequisite for cluster two courses. Cluster three
culminates the Core's inquiry into the nature of the good
life. Interdisciplinary courses based on psychology,
religious studies, and philosophy personalize the search.
Core 310 probes the issues of personal identity. Core 320
examines problems in personal relationships and in society.
Core 330 invites students to philosophize about the
mysteries of self, reality, and God. Cluster three courses
cultivate the capacity to make rational value judgments. At
the conclusion of the Core sequence students will have
significantly mastered not only a large body of "core"
knowledge, but also the skills emphasized in the curriculum.
Considerable dialogue between students and professors
characterize all the Core courses. Writing is emphasized
throughout the curriculum. Global, multicultural, and gender
perspectives are infused into several of the courses as
informed by contemporary scholarship. The Core curriculum
remains under continuous review and assessment to deepen its
enriching character and to assure its ongoing vitality.
Sequence of Courses. The Core curriculum is developmental in
nature. For this reason students must complete each cluster
in sequence. Students may take courses within a cluster as
suits their schedules. Advisors assist students in selecting
Core courses. Students may not enroll in more than two Core
courses per semester. Students are required to earn a
minimum grade of "C" in all Core courses. Prerequisite for
cluster two courses is competency in basic skills
mathematics - (Computation and Algebra.) Related
Requirements. EN 101, 102: Rhetoric and Composition I and II
should be taken in the freshman year, and a Religious
Studies elective should be taken during the first two years.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS: CORE
CO 110 The Classical World 3 credits An intensive
study of the literature of the classical western tradition,
particularly works from ancient Greece and Rome, and from
the Judaeo-Christian tradition. Intensive development of
critical thinking and communication skills.
CO 120 Close Encounters with the Arts 3 credits
An exploration of the art, architecture, music, and poetry
of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and their impact on
social structure and thought. Topics include the artistic
creation of various works, art periods and outstanding
artists, the reconciliation of the classical and Christian
traditions with scientific discoveries, and education by
"seeing and hearing." Slide study, a research project, and
field trip required. Emphasis on communication, critical
thinking, and social interaction skills.
CO 130 Science and the Age of Revolution 3 credits
An intensive study of the Copernican Revolution, Newtonian
synthesis and the Enlightenment and their impact upon social
and political forces culminating in the American and French
Revolutions. Themes include the development of a
heliocentric cosmology and a "modern" world view emphasizing
reason, freedom, equality, and progress. Intensive critical
thinking and communication exercises.
CO 140 The Contemporary World:Culture and Crisis 3
credits An introduction to theories of culture and the
concepts of cultural relativism, ethnocentrism, and symbolic
classification. Includes a multicultural perspective on
current issues and "isms" such as sexism, racism, and
modernism. Communication and critical thinking skills are
emphasized.
CO 210 Probing Reality: Mathematics through the Ages 3
credits An examination of the development of mathematics and
its various branches as tools for understanding ideas and
nature. Themes include comparative mathematical systems; the
origin of whole, real, and rational numbers; the evolution
of geometry, algebra, calculus, and probability theory.
Problem solving skills are emphasized.
CO 220 The Human Species 3 credits A study of the evolution
of the human race and its interaction with other species and
with the natural environment. Focus is on basic biological
concepts and ecological systems. Problem-solving skills are
emphasized.
CO 230 Physical Science in the Contemporary World 3 credits
An examination of the development of modern science. Themes
include the transition from classical to modern physics; the
development of chemistry; energy-related problems like air
and water pollution and nuclear waste; application of
theories to solve qualitative and quantitative problems.
Computer simulations and laboratory experiments are utilized
for application of the scientific method.
CO 240 Material Foundations of the Good Life 3 credits
Recognizing and interpreting economic events and trends is
vital for making intelligent choices in a variety of life's
situations. Furthermore, solutions to our complex economic
problems assume an awareness of the interdependencies that
exist among communities in the global arena. This course is
designed to provide an understanding of business/economics
and to develop some of the skills necessary to function as
an "economic person".
CO 310 Identity: Crisis and Development in a Cultural
Context 3 credits A study of adolescent development and the
achievement of an integrated sense of self. Young adulthood
requires an increasing concern with values commitment,
belief systems, and life styles. Identity development at
this crucial stage entails decision-making as the ingredient
of freedom that leads to autonomy and responsibility. The
course leads students toward progressive integration of
these complex issues for personal growth and global
awareness. Value judgments are emphasized.
CO 320 Christianity and the Human Quest for Relatedness 3
credits A critical examination of areas of personal life,
relationships, and social conditions that cause alienation,
ecocentrism, violence, and oppression. Themes include the
importance of meaningful communication, the responsible
exercise of freedom, the social and political dimensions of
faith, non-violent alternatives to conflict and global
perspectives on current issues. Value judgments are
emphasized.
CO 330 Our Search for Wholeness: An Invitation to
Philosophize 3 credits An invitation to philosophize about
the good life, drawing upon the wisdom of ancient and modern
philosophers. Students confront questions that matter
involving polarities such as right and wrong, loneliness and
love, freedom and responsibility, reason and faith. The
course helps students to arrive at a reasonable and coherent
set of convictions upon which to guide one's life.
Felician
College Student Control Sheet Name: Degree: B.A. Major:
English
CREDITS: 120
BASIC SKILLS: In house
credit only.
Course
Number
|
Course Name
|
Credits |
Semester
|
Grade
|
| English
001 |
Devolopmental Writing I |
5 |
|
|
| English
002 |
Devolopmental Writing II |
4 |
|
|
| English
005 |
College
Reading Skills |
3 |
|
|
| Math 001 |
Basic
Skills in Math: Computing |
4 |
|
|
| Math 002 |
Basic
Skills in Math: Algebra |
4 |
|
|
CORE CURRICULUM: 42 Credits
Course
Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
Semester |
Grade |
| Core 110 |
The
Classical World |
3 |
|
|
| Core 120 |
Close
Encounters with the Arts |
3 |
|
|
| Core 130 |
Science
and the Age of Revolutions |
3 |
|
|
| Core 140 |
The
Contemporary World: Culture and Crisis |
3 |
|
|
| Core 210 |
Probing
Reality |
3 |
|
|
| Core 220 |
The Human
Species |
3 |
|
|
| Core 230 |
Physical
Science in Contemporary Society |
3 |
|
|
| Core 240 |
Material
Foundations of the Good Life |
3 |
|
|
| Core 310 |
Identity:
Crisis and Development in a Cultural Context |
3 |
|
|
| Core 320 |
Christianity and the Human Quest for Relatedness |
3 |
|
|
| Core 330 |
Search for
Wholeness: Invitation to Philosophize |
3 |
|
|
|
English 101 |
Rhetoric
and Composition I |
3 |
|
|
| English
102 |
Rhetoric
and Composition II |
3 |
|
|
| Religious
Studies |
Open |
3 |
|
|
MAJOR: 33 Credits
Required Courses: 9
credits
Course
Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
Semester |
Grade |
| English
105 |
Effective
Speech |
3 |
|
|
| English
403 |
Shakespeare |
3 |
|
|
| English
410 |
Senior
Seminar in English |
3 |
|
|
TWO of the following in any order: 6 credits
Course
Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
Semester |
Grade |
| English
201 |
American
Literature from the Puritans to James |
3 |
|
|
| English
202 |
Survey of
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century American Literature |
3 |
|
|
| English
205 |
British
Literature from Beowulf to Pope |
3 |
|
|
| English
206 |
Survey of
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century British Literature |
3 |
|
|
| English
207 |
World
Literature from the Ancients to the Middle Ages |
3 |
|
|
| English
208 |
World
Literature from the Renaissance to the Moderns |
3 |
|
|
English Electives: 18 credits
One each: 100, 200, 300, 400
Course
Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
Semester |
Grade |
| English
10? |
|
3 |
|
|
| English
20? |
|
3 |
|
|
| English
30? |
|
3 |
|
|
| English
40? |
|
3 |
|
|
| English |
|
3 |
|
|
| English |
|
3 |
|
|
Related Requirements: 6 credits
Course
Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
Semester |
Grade |
| Philosophy
or Religious Studies |
|
3 |
|
|
| Art or
Music |
|
3 |
|
|
Foreign Language: 6 credits
Course
Number |
Course
Name |
Credits |
Semester |
Grade |
| FL |
|
3 |
|
|
| FL |
|
3 |
|
|
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English
majors at Felician College develop and refine their skills in
written and oral communication, interpretation of texts,
critical thinking, and literary analysis. Students also become
familiar with the genres of poetry, fiction, and drama, and
thereby heighten their sensitivity to literary expression. A
love of language, the development of a clear and expressive
writing style, and a familiarity with the tools of scholarly
research are some of the advantages English majors gain.
English majors are prepared for graduate school by exposure to
a variety of literary forms, works, and historical periods as
well as by practice in critical analysis. The curriculum is
also designed to produce literate, well-spoken persons who can
enter professional studies in law or medicine as well as to
provide communication and thinking skills highly valued in the
business and professional world. Independent study,
internships, seminars, and a senior research project help the
student acquire intellectual maturity and a wide range of
practical and scholarly experience.