MONMOUTH COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2011–2012
English 67
an American literature survey (ENGL 224 or 225, pertinent to the course topic and title) is recommended, but not required. Prerequisite: ENGL 110. May be repeated for credit with different topics.
ENGL 350. Special Topics in Literature and Related Areas 3 sem hrs A course permitting the investigation of narrowly defined literary issues, types, modes, and extra literary influences. Prior completion of an English or American literature survey (220, 221, 224, or 225—pertinent to the course topic and title) is recommended, but not required. Recent offerings have included “Chaucer,” “Romantic Poetry,” and “Victorian Culture.” Prerequisite: ENGL 110. May be repeated for credit. ENGL 361. Shakespeare I: Comedies and History Plays 3 sem hrs Studies in the comedies and the history plays. Prior completion of ENGL 220 is recommended, but not required. Prerequisite: ENGL 110. ENGL 362. Shakespeare II: Tragedies and Romances 3 sem hrs Studies in the tragedies and romances. Prior completion of ENGL 220 is recommended, but not required. Prerequisite: ENGL 110. ENGL 400. Senior Seminar 3 sem hrs An intensive study of key literary periods and subjects. Recent seminars have focused upon: “Literature of the American South,” “New England Women Writers of the Late Nineteenth Century,” “Revolutionary Books,” “The Responsible Artist” and “Early Modern Drama.” Required of all senior English majors. Offered in the spring semester. ENGL 420. Independent Study 3 sem hrs Students arrange independent study projects with individual instructors. May be repeated for credit. ENGL 490. Directed Study in English 1 to 3 sem hrs An experience designed to allow the student to use writing, editorial and professional skills developed during the major by working on departmental publications or external internships. The course will help prepare the student for employment in various English-related fields. Prerequisite: prior approval of the department. May be repeated for credit.