English and Theatre Arts Professors Godfrey (chair) and Brown; Associate Professor Holley; Assistant Professors Flory and McIntyre; Writer in Residence Woiwode Mission Statement The English and Theatre Arts Department provides undergraduate education in the discipline of English and theatre, which includes studies in the language itself, in literature that expresses the accumulated resources of human thought and experience, and in the effective use of language in written and oral expression. English and theatre are presented chiefly as an area of knowledge important to the liberal arts tradition but also as preparation for post-graduate or professional study and as preparation for a career immediately following graduation. The department maintains that the understanding and appreciation of the art of theatre can best be taught by participation. Students from all majors may participate in theatre classes and College productions.
A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses required in a major or a minor.
Requirements for the English Major The English major requires 36 English credits beyond English 102. Please note that like all undergraduates at Jamestown College, English majors and minors must successfully complete both English 101 and 102 with a minimum grade of C-. Neither course counts towards the major or minors. English 102, moreover, is a prerequisite for all 200-level and higher English courses. The following courses are required for the major: Dept.
Course No.
Course Title
Credits
Engl
201
Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis
3
Engl
210
World Literature to 1500
3
Engl
230
English Literature to 1785
3
Engl
231
English Literature Since 1785
3
Engl
250
American Literature to 1865
3
Engl
251
American Literature since 1865
3
Engl
331
Shakespeare
3
Engl
351
History of the English Language
Engl
or 401
English Grammar (English Ed majors must take both)
3
Engl
Writing Elective (must be upper division)
3
Engl
Electives
9
Total Semester Credits
36
Dept.
Course No.
Course Title
Credits
Engl
201
Introduction to Literary Study and Analysis
3
Engl
210
World Literature to 1500
3
Engl
230
English Literature to 1785
3
Engl
231
English Literature since 1785
3
Engl
250
American Literature to 1865
3
Requirements for the English Education Major Teaching Major: Students who plan to teach English must take these specific courses as part of the 36 credits required for the major:
115