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English Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Humanities Department of English Andrew Simmons, Chair Peters Business Building, Room 382 (559) 278-2553 B.A. in English M.A. in English Options: • Composition Theory • Literature • Nonfiction Prose M.F.A. in Creative Writing Minor in English Credential Program Certificate of Advanced Study in Composition 2001-2002 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 163 The Department English is a general major or minor de-signed to give proficiency in skills that traditionally have been among the most highly prized by society: an ability to read with comprehension and critical judgment; to communicate accurately and clearly both orally and in writing; to grasp difficult ideas and think logically; to do research and organize materials; to make ethical and moral judgments from an historical and humanistic framework; and to appreciate literature and the arts. The core of the English major consists of four basic kinds of courses in the upper division: literary history courses, literary genre courses, literary seminars, and writ-ing courses. The masterpiece courses apply to the minor and may meet General Edu-cation requirements. The department also offers courses in mythology and folklore, methods of research, film, and women’s studies. The Single Subject Waiver Program for teaching credential candidates contains a number of specific prerequisites and spe-cial required courses, some of which are outside the Department of English. For specific program requirements, consult with the credential coordinator each semester. Faculty and Facilities The English Department consists of 30 full-time faculty whose teaching fields cover every area of literary studies and the hu-manities, including film and folklore. Most of the faculty have published books, text-books, and articles in their disciplines, five have received outstanding teaching awards at the university, and one has received an outstanding teaching award for the entire CSU system. In addition, the faculty in-cludes a number of lecturers, part-time instructors and teaching assistants, and the department operates an English writing lab staffed by tutors trained to work with students on an individual basis. Career Opportunities English has a broad application to a variety of vocations: teaching, law, journalism, editing and publishing, business manage-ment, data processing, public office, pro-fessional careers in writing, and many oth-ers. English majors and minors are being looked upon today with special favor by employers in professional and industrial fields because of their skills in writing and thinking, their ability to communicate clearly to others, and their general knowl-edge of people and experiences gained from the study of literature. The English Department maintains an In-ternship Program whereby our majors and minors, while working toward a degree, are placed in vocational positions requiring English skills. Job opportunities through this program have included positions with such organizations as the American Cancer Society and Older Americans Organiza-tion, businesses such as computer software firms and publishers of national trade news-letters, and such various employers as local congressmen, assemblymen, charitable or-ganizations, and arts centers. Faculty Andrew M. Simmons, Chair Richard T. Hansen, Credential Coordinator Linnea M. Alexander Craig Bernthal John Beynon Cheng Lok Chua William H. Cowling Kim Donehower Lillian Faderman Magdalena Gilewicz Kathleen Godfrey Corrinne Hales John R. Hales Charles G. Hanzlicek F. Andrew Hart Laurel Hendrix Chris Henson Ruth Y. Jenkins J. Lyn Johnson Martin T. Paul Jean E. Pickering Judith A. Rosenthal Reuben M. Sanchez Jr. Ruth Schwartz Scott Stevens Michael G. Tate Clare-Marie Wall James Walton Lisa Weston Liza Wieland Steve Yarbrough
Object Description
Title | 2001-02 General Catalog |
Creator | California State University, Fresno |
Format | PDF Document |
Date of publication | 2001-05 |
Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
Object type | Document |
Location | Fresno, California |
Language | eng |
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Title | Page 163 |
Full Text Search | English Arts and Humanities College of Arts and Humanities Department of English Andrew Simmons, Chair Peters Business Building, Room 382 (559) 278-2553 B.A. in English M.A. in English Options: • Composition Theory • Literature • Nonfiction Prose M.F.A. in Creative Writing Minor in English Credential Program Certificate of Advanced Study in Composition 2001-2002 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 163 The Department English is a general major or minor de-signed to give proficiency in skills that traditionally have been among the most highly prized by society: an ability to read with comprehension and critical judgment; to communicate accurately and clearly both orally and in writing; to grasp difficult ideas and think logically; to do research and organize materials; to make ethical and moral judgments from an historical and humanistic framework; and to appreciate literature and the arts. The core of the English major consists of four basic kinds of courses in the upper division: literary history courses, literary genre courses, literary seminars, and writ-ing courses. The masterpiece courses apply to the minor and may meet General Edu-cation requirements. The department also offers courses in mythology and folklore, methods of research, film, and women’s studies. The Single Subject Waiver Program for teaching credential candidates contains a number of specific prerequisites and spe-cial required courses, some of which are outside the Department of English. For specific program requirements, consult with the credential coordinator each semester. Faculty and Facilities The English Department consists of 30 full-time faculty whose teaching fields cover every area of literary studies and the hu-manities, including film and folklore. Most of the faculty have published books, text-books, and articles in their disciplines, five have received outstanding teaching awards at the university, and one has received an outstanding teaching award for the entire CSU system. In addition, the faculty in-cludes a number of lecturers, part-time instructors and teaching assistants, and the department operates an English writing lab staffed by tutors trained to work with students on an individual basis. Career Opportunities English has a broad application to a variety of vocations: teaching, law, journalism, editing and publishing, business manage-ment, data processing, public office, pro-fessional careers in writing, and many oth-ers. English majors and minors are being looked upon today with special favor by employers in professional and industrial fields because of their skills in writing and thinking, their ability to communicate clearly to others, and their general knowl-edge of people and experiences gained from the study of literature. The English Department maintains an In-ternship Program whereby our majors and minors, while working toward a degree, are placed in vocational positions requiring English skills. Job opportunities through this program have included positions with such organizations as the American Cancer Society and Older Americans Organiza-tion, businesses such as computer software firms and publishers of national trade news-letters, and such various employers as local congressmen, assemblymen, charitable or-ganizations, and arts centers. Faculty Andrew M. Simmons, Chair Richard T. Hansen, Credential Coordinator Linnea M. Alexander Craig Bernthal John Beynon Cheng Lok Chua William H. Cowling Kim Donehower Lillian Faderman Magdalena Gilewicz Kathleen Godfrey Corrinne Hales John R. Hales Charles G. Hanzlicek F. Andrew Hart Laurel Hendrix Chris Henson Ruth Y. Jenkins J. Lyn Johnson Martin T. Paul Jean E. Pickering Judith A. Rosenthal Reuben M. Sanchez Jr. Ruth Schwartz Scott Stevens Michael G. Tate Clare-Marie Wall James Walton Lisa Weston Liza Wieland Steve Yarbrough |