Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedSpring Term 2013SP - English
ENGL 220 A
Title: Sp Top: Myth and Fairytale
Instructor: Dr. Dana-Linn WhitesideBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: LUCS 228
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts surrounding a focused topic of particular interest to the introductory study of literature. A variety of genres (poetry, prose, and drama, as relevant) will be included. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 240 A
Title: British Literature
Instructor: Dr. Wendy Larson-HarrisBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: MILL 212
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. Michael A. HellerBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
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 American tradition. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 250 B
Title: American Literature
Instructor: Dr. Virginia R. StewartBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
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 260 A
Title: World Literature
Instructor: Dr. Martha KucharBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MILL 213
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Critical reading and literary analysis of major texts and genres (poetry, prose, and drama) across periods in world literature. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 301 A
Title: Spec Studies in Lang & Lit
Instructor: Dr. Virginia R. StewartBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 or 250, & 1 other 200-level ENGL lit cour
Catalog Description: Concentrated study of a special topic. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 315 A
Title: Res Meth & Critical Perspectiv
Instructor: Dr. Kenneth W. McGrawBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: MILL 212
Units: 1
Comments: Rhetoric 125 & 1 additional 200-level English course.
Catalog Description: An introduction to the methods of literary studythat engages major debates and issues in thediscipline, approaches to the elements andconventions of genre, and a sampling of literaryperspectives and their critical applications.Students will learn to integrate their arguementswith critical sources, bringing the critics'approaches to bear in the interception andappreciation of literary texts. This course willhelp students develop the skills necessary toproduce a well researched, scholarly essay. (1)Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 322 A
Title: Composition Theory & Practice
Instructor: Dr. Paul HanstedtBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: MILL 213
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 or 250 & 1 other 200-level ENGL lit course
Catalog Description: Both an advanced composition course and an introduction to theories of writing and methods of teaching writing, to include perspectives on composing processes, social contexts and purpose for writing, theories of teaching, and successful classroom approaches to creating, responding to, and evaluating composition assignments. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 323 A
Title: The English Language
Instructor: Dr. Thomas J. CarterBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MILL 212
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 or 250 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course
Catalog Description: A critical and historical study of the forms and usages in English speech and writing. (Recommended for those planning to teach English.) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 332 A
Title: Shakespeare
Instructor: Dr. Katherine A. HoffmanBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: RHET-125, ENGL-240 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course.
Catalog Description: Analysis of selected plays with oralinterpretation. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; FilmLaboratory: 2-3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 332L 1
Title: Shakespeare Lab
Instructor: Dr. Katherine A. HoffmanBlock:
Time: T 4:30PM-7:30PM
Room: MILL 114
Catalog Description: Analysis of selected plays with oralinterpretation. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; FilmLaboratory: 2-3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 338 A
Title: Studies in Victorian Literatur
Instructor: Dr. Paul HanstedtBlock: 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 Victorian period. 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 the current critical issues surrounding it. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 350 A
Title: Genre Studies
Instructor: Dr. Dana-Linn WhitesideBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 or 250 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course.
Catalog Description: Critical study of a single genre of literature, such as autobiography, epic, literary non-fiction, lyric, romance, and short fiction. Works will be placed in relationship to literary, social, and historical movements and to current critical issues. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 406 A
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. Martha KucharBlock:
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. Srikanth MallavarapuBlock:
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. Anita TurpinBlock:
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 412 A
Title: Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Virginia R. StewartBlock:
Time: M/W 2:20PM-5:30PM
Room: MILL 012
Units: 1
Comments: Sr standing or perm.; ENGL 411 is prereq for ENGL 412.
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 thesenioryear.) Students must have completed a total of25units 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 least20units, 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 maysubmitan appeal to the Department Seminar Subcommittee.No credit given for one term. NOTE: Final gradefor year given on a cumulative basis. (1,1)
ENGL 412 B
Title: Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Anita TurpinBlock:
Time: M/W 2:20PM-5:30PM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: Sr standing or perm.; ENGL 411 is prereq for ENGL 412.
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 thesenioryear.) Students must have completed a total of25units 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 least20units, 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 maysubmitan appeal to the Department Seminar Subcommittee.No credit given for one term. NOTE: Final gradefor 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. Virginia R. StewartBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
ENGL 496 B
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Melanie AlmederBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance.
