Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - English
ENGL 240 A
Title: British Literature
Instructor: Dr. Kenneth W. McGrawBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: MILL 214
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts and genres (poetry, prose, and drama) across periods in the British tradition. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 250 A
Title: American Literature
Instructor: Dr. Virginia R. StewartBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: MILL 013
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts and genres (poetry, prose, and drama) across periods in the American tradition. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 256 A
Title: The Art and History of Film
Instructor: Dr. Srikanth MallavarapuBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: MILL 013
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Critical study of selected films drawn from avariety of periods and national cinemas. Thecourse will focus on the elements of film and howdirectors use these elements to achieve theireffects and make their meanings. Works will beplaced within the history of cinema, allowingattention to how the elements of film art havedeveloped over time. Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory:3hrs/wk.
ENGL 256L E1
Title: The Art & History of Film Lab
Instructor: Dr. Srikanth MallavarapuBlock: E6
Time: W 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room: MILL 113
Catalog Description: Critical study of selected films drawn from avariety of periods and national cinemas. Thecourse will focus on the elements of film and howdirectors use these elements to achieve theireffects and make their meanings. Works will beplaced within the history of cinema, allowingattention to how the elements of film art havedeveloped over time. Lecture: 3hrs/wk; Laboratory:3hrs/wk.
ENGL 312 A
Title: St. in the Cross-Cultural Imag
Instructor: Dr. Srikanth MallavarapuBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MILL 013
Units: 1
Comments: Rhetoric 125, English 250 & 1 other 200-level English literature course
Catalog Description: An in-depth examination of the acts of reading and writing across cultural boundaries. Topics of focus will vary and will be selected from among the following fields of cross-cultural literary inquiry: Ethnic American literatures, postcolonial literatures, and comparative literature. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 321 A
Title: Advanced Grammar and Style
Instructor: Dr. Martha KucharBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A study of the structure of contemporary English grammar. Also explores questions of style and usage. Students analyze and diagram sentences and apply principles of grammar and style to their own and others writing. Designed for English majors and for those preparing to teach language and communication skills. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 330 A
Title: Chaucer
Instructor: Dr. Dana-Linn WhitesideBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: MILL 012
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course.
Catalog Description: Reading and analysis of The Canterbury Tales and Troilus and Criseyde. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 337 A
Title: Studies in Romanticism
Instructor: Dr. Wendy Larson-HarrisBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: MILL 213
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course.
Catalog Description: Critical study of selected works from the period of literary Romanticism, 1780 to 1835.The course may focus on a particular theme, genre, or set of authors, or form a focused survey of the period. Works will be placed in relationship to the literary, social, and historical movements of the era and to current critical issues. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 354 A
Title: Studies in Drama
Instructor: Dr. Anita TurpinBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 or 250, & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course.
Catalog Description: Critical study of selected works of drama. The course may focus on a particular time period and/or country of origin, or form a focused survey of the genre. Works will be placed in relationship to relevant literary, social, and historical movements and to current critical issues. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 406 A
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. Kenneth W. McGrawBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 or 250 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course.
Catalog Description: Guided in-depth study of a topic in literature, language, or critical theory, or film leading to a substantial paper, series of essays, or creative project.
ENGL 406 B
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. Thomas J. CarterBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 or 250 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course.
Catalog Description: Guided in-depth study of a topic in literature, language, or critical theory, or film leading to a substantial paper, series of essays, or creative project.
ENGL 406 C
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. James Hargrove/Dr. Kenneth W. McGrawBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 or 250 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course.
Catalog Description: Guided in-depth study of a topic in literature, language, or critical theory, or film leading to a substantial paper, series of essays, or creative project.
ENGL 406 D
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. Virginia R. StewartBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 or 250 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course.
Catalog Description: Guided in-depth study of a topic in literature, language, or critical theory, or film leading to a substantial paper, series of essays, or creative project.
ENGL 411 A
Title: Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Virginia R. StewartBlock:
Time: M/W 2:20PM-5:30PM
Room: MILL 012
Units: 1
Comments: Sr standing or permission.
Catalog Description: An intensive study of work from English, American,and world literature, examining both theirhistorical settings and their interrelationships(Required of Literary Studies majors in the senioryear.) Students must have completed a total of 25units before enrolling in ENGL 411. Studentswishing to complete their degree program earlymust meet the following criteria in order toenroll in ENGL 411: (1) have completed at least 20units, and (2) have an overall GPA of at least3.25 and a major GPA of at least 3.5. Studentswho do not meet the stipulated criteria may submitan appeal to the Department Seminar Subcommittee.No credit given for one term. NOTE: Final gradefo year given on a cumulative basis. (1,1)
ENGL 411 B
Title: Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Anita TurpinBlock:
Time: M/W 2:20PM-5:30PM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: Sr standing or permission.
Catalog Description: An intensive study of work from English, American,and world literature, examining both theirhistorical settings and their interrelationships(Required of Literary Studies majors in the senioryear.) Students must have completed a total of 25units before enrolling in ENGL 411. Studentswishing to complete their degree program earlymust meet the following criteria in order toenroll in ENGL 411: (1) have completed at least 20units, and (2) have an overall GPA of at least3.25 and a major GPA of at least 3.5. Studentswho do not meet the stipulated criteria may submitan appeal to the Department Seminar Subcommittee.No credit given for one term. NOTE: Final gradefo year given on a cumulative basis. (1,1)
ENGL 416 A
Title: English Internship
Instructor: Ms. Jennifer O. RostiBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 or 250 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course.
Catalog Description: Experience in a field of applied writing through programs such as the Washington Semester, public relations, government communications or policy, or various aspects of the media.
ENGL 496 A
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Kenneth W. McGrawBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
