Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedFall Term 2013FA - English
ENGL 240 A
Title: British Literature
Instructor: Dr. Kenneth W. McGrawBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room:
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 256 A
Title: The Art and History of Film
Instructor: Dr. Wendy Larson-HarrisBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
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 1
Title: The Art & History of Film Lab
Instructor: Dr. Wendy Larson-HarrisBlock: E5
Time: M 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room:
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 260 A
Title: World Literature
Instructor: Dr. Martha KucharBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room:
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 302 A
Title: Southern Literature
Instructor: Dr. Virginia R. StewartBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 250 & one other 200-level ENGL Lit course
Catalog Description: An in-depth survey of major Southern writers and literary trends from the mid-19th century to the present, with emphasis on such figures as Faulkner, Capote, Williams, McCullers, Flannery OConnor, etc. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 321 A
Title: Advanced Grammar and Style
Instructor: Dr. Martha KucharBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room:
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 323 A
Title: The English Language
Instructor: Dr. Thomas J. CarterBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room:
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. Dana-Linn WhitesideBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room:
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. Dana-Linn WhitesideBlock:
Time: T 4:30PM-7:30PM
Room:
Catalog Description: Analysis of selected plays with oralinterpretation. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; FilmLaboratory: 2-3 hrs/wk.
ENGL 351 A
Title: Studies in 20C Fict./Poetry
Instructor: Dr. Melanie AlmederBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: RHET 125, ENGL 240 or 250 & 1 other 200-level ENGL Lit course.
Catalog Description: Critical study of selected works from the 20th century. 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 411 A
Title: Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Virginia R. StewartBlock:
Time: M/W 2:20PM-5:30PM
Room:
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. Katherine A. HoffmanBlock:
Time: M/W 2:20PM-5:30PM
Room:
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.
