The Department of English and Foreign Languages at Langston University heartily welcomes you to its academic programs.  First, the department offers the bachelor of arts in English  and the bachelor of arts in English Education, respectively.  Second, the department also offers minors in English, Spanish, and French.

            In this regard, however, the department encourages each of you, to a large degree, to become either a straight English major, an English Education major, an English minor, a Spanish, or a French minor.  But whatever your specialty area may be, the Department of English, with its academically and professionally power-packed faculty, stands sufficiently ready to prepare you, to revolutionize your life, and to inspire you to meet the great challenges ahead with unshakable confidence in your future.  For instance, such professionals as prominent lawyers, businessmen, politicians and religious leaders in our society have cultivated calculated preparation in language.

Finally, by studying English and literature at Langston University, you will get acquainted with the masterpieces of literature produced throughout the ages by the most brilliant minds.  So, in view of what you have read, make a decision to become an English major.  In essence, the English Department has the dynamism with which you will break through the academic walls that lie ahead of you.  Again, this is the department that is truly capable of preparing you for ennobling service to your community, to your state, to your country, and to the world.

     The Department of Communication and English offers majors in Broadcast Journalism, Theatre Arts, and English leading to the liberal arts degree (B.A.) and a major in English (Language Arts) for students preparing to teach in grades 7-12, leading to the B.A. in Education. The department offers minors in BroSadcast Journalism, Theatre Arts/Speech, English, French and Spanish. It also provides courses in Reading and Library Science.

NOTE:  Please see the links below for information about Journalism and Theatre.

Courses in English are designed:

1.      To teach the student to write informative and imaginative prose through readings, discussions, and practices.

2.      To present the best that has been thought and said in the literary world and develop the student's powers of appreciation and criticism through the study of literature.

3.       To enable the student to explain the historical development of the English language and its present structure.

4.       To familiarize prospective teachers with effective methodologies for teaching language arts courses.

5.       To enable the student to understand, speak, read, and write French or Spanish and to develop an appreciation of the culture represented by the language.

Langston University's Writing Lab is dedicated to helping students become better writers. Through individualized instruction, using a wide variety of printed and computerized tutorials, the friendly faculty and staff aid students with every facet of the writing process, from getting started to proofreading the final draft. Funded as part of a Title III grant, the Writing Lab offers flexible hours and knowledgeable staff to meet the writing needs of students in all disciplines.

 The service-oriented faculty and staff of the Developmental Reading Lab help students to make sense of printed and non-printed materials in order to cope with their everyday life. We provide individualized computer programs to develop our students into informed, efficient readers and independent learners. Students from all disciplined are regularly referred to the Reading Lab by faculty, staff, and their peers.

The Language Laboratory is designed to give students of Spanish, French, and Japanese the chance to practice the languages individually. Emphasis is on listening comprehension. Langston University will offer minors in Spanish and French beginning in Spring 2003

English minors are required to take the following courses:

EG 0123     (3CR)                  BASIC ENGLISH

A course designed for students who have not completed the high school curricular requirements for English.  Review of the fundamentals of English grammar, standard usage, spelling, punctuation, reading, and a brief introduction to the basics of writing with emphasis on individual instruction.  Recommended for the student whose ACT English scores and/or competency examination in English indicates he/she will benefit from this review.  Does not satisfy General Education requirement and may not be counted toward a major or minor in English.

EG 1113     (3CR)                  ENGLISH COMPOSITION I

(Formerly EG 1213)

Freshman composition course designed to develop student's skills in writing descriptive and expository prose.  Literary works are read and discussed in preparation for writing.

EG 1213     (3CR)                  ENGLISH COMPOSITION II

(Formerly EG 1223)

Continuation of English Composition I.  Emphasis on developing skills in interpretation, critical thinking, and writing.  Introduction of research paper as final project.  Prerequisite:  EG 1113.

EG 2033     (3CR)                  ADVANCED COMPOSITION

Review of fundamentals of composition and further practice in analysis of literary works and writing expository prose.  Major writing project is research paper.  Prerequisites:  EG 1113 and EG 1213.

EG 2043     (3CR)                  INTRODUCTION TO THE WRITING OF VERSE AND FICTION

A study of prosody and practice in writing verses and a study of narrative techniques and practice in writing fiction.  Prerequisites:  EG 1113, EG 1213, and EG 2033 or instructor's permission based on writing samples.

EG 2053     (3CR)                  TECHNICAL WRITING

An introduction to technical writing, including letters, resumes, proposals, reports, instructions, and mechanism descriptions; the use of visuals and oral presentations.

EG 2543     (3CR)                  SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE I

(Formerly EG 2233)

A study of the major works of English literature from Beowulf to Dryden.  Prerequisites:  EG 1113 and EG 1213.

EG 2653     (3CR)                  SURVEY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE II

A study of the major works of English literature from Dryden to modern English.  Prerequisites:  EG 1113 and EG 1213.

EG 3013     (3CR)                  SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE I

A survey of Colonial writers to Longfellow.  Prerequisites:  EG 1113 and EG 1213.

EG 3023     (3CR)                  SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE II

A survey of American literature from Whitman to contemporary writers of American prose and poetry.  Prerequisites:  EG 1113 and EG 1213

EG 3033     (3CR)                  CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN LITERATURE

A survey of modern writers in American prose and poetry, including Ellison, Frost, Faulkner, Pound, Hemingway, and Wright.  Prerequisites:  EG 1113 and EG 1213.

EG 3053     (3CR)                  WORLD LITERATURE

A study of masterpieces of Asiatic, European, and American literature.  Emphasis is placed on pivotal masterpieces of ancient, medieval, and modern eras.  Literary criticism is emphasized.  Prerequisites:  6 hours of college English.

EG 3063     (3CR)                 BLACK AUTHORS IN AMERICAN LITERATURE

A study of black authors and their contributions to American literature.  Prerequisites:  six hours of college English and consent of instructor.

EG 3153     (3CR)                  ADVANCED GRAMMAR

Analysis of the grammatical framework of English.  Comparisons of traditional and newer approaches to the study of grammar.  Prerequisites:  EG 1113 -1213.

EG 3173     (3CR)                  PRINCIPLES OF LITERARY CRITICISM

The development of critical theory from Plato to the present.  Original interpretations and critical analyses.  Prerequisites:  Junior standing or consent of instructor.

EG 4013     (3CR)                  LITERATURE - FILM

A study of selected American short stories and novels which have been adapted for the silver screen.  Emphasis is placed on analysis of both the literary works and the motion pictures.  Literary and cinematic techniques will be critically analyzed.  Prerequisite:  permission of instructor or junior standing.

EG 4023     (3CR)                  ROMANTIC LITERATURE

A study of poetry and prose writers of the period 1789 - 1832 in England.  Writers included are Byron, Coleridge, DeQuincy, Hazlitt, Keats, Lamb, Shelley, and Wordsworth.  Prerequisites:  EG 2543 - EG 2653.

EG 4033     (3CR)                  VICTORIAN LITERATURE

The rise of Victorianism as represented by the principal intellectual movement which influenced the literature of the age.  Among the chief writers considered are Arnold, Browning, Carlyle, Mills, Newman, Rossetti, and Tennyson.  Prerequisites:  EG 2543 - EG 2653.

EG 4073     (3CR)                  SHAKESPEARE

A study of Shakespeare's drama and sonnets.  Nine of the best-known plays are selected for detailed consideration.  Prerequisites:  EG 2543 - EG 2653.

EG 4083     (3CR)                  METHODS OF TEACHING LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

A study of effective methods of teaching language arts, including composition, literature, and grammar.  A focus will be on formulating objectives, lesson plans, resource lists of literature appropriate for specific learning groups, research techniques, and current trends in educational philosophy and theory.  Prerequisite:  Admission to Teacher Education Program.

EG 4082     (3CR)                  ADVANCED WRITING WORKSHOP

(Replaces EG 4082)

Study and application, through extensive practice, of the principles of effective expository writing.  Students will explore individual and group writing processes, philosophies of composition, and the assumptions and theories underlying them.  Students will do field work in the Writing Laboratory.  Prerequisites:  Senior standing or consent of instructor.

EG 4123     (3CR)                  SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGLISH

Study of selected themes, genres, and problems in literature and composition.  Areas of study will vary from semester to semester.  Prerequisites:  Senior Standing or consent of instructor.  (3 credit hours; may be repeated with Departmental Permission).

EG 4133     (3CR)                  HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

The historical development of English vocabulary, sounds, syntax, orthography, and inflections.  Open to juniors and seniors.

FL 1115     (5CR)                  ELEMENTARY FRENCH I

(Formerly FL 1513)

A study of the basic fundamentals of the French language with the objectives of developing some degree of proficiency in oral and written usage in the reading of simple texts and in the comprehension of the spoken tongue.  Theory, 3 hours; lab, 2 hours.

FL 1125     (5CR)                  ELEMENTARY FRENCH II

(Formerly FL 1523)

Continuation of Elementary French I.  A study of the basic fundamentals of the French language with the objectives of developing some degree of proficiency in oral and written usage in the reading of simple texts and in the comprehension of the spoken tongue.  Theory, 3 hours; lab, 2 hours.  Prerequisite:  FL 1115.

FL 2513     (3CR)                  INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I

A broader application of the language to develop rapid reading for comprehension and an appreciation of the life and culture of French-speaking people.

FL 2523     (3CR)                  INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II

Continuation of Intermediate French I. A broader application of the language to develop rapid reading for comprehension and an appreciation of the life and culture of French speaking people.  Prerequisite: FL 2513.

FL 3313     (3CR)                  CONTEMPORARY FRANCOPHONE AFRICA

This course will focus on society and culture in the Francophone countries of West Africa.  The course will particularly discuss Senegal, Cameroon, Burkina Fasco, Mali and the Ivory Coast.  It will be taught in French.  Prerequisite: FL 4333 or equivalent.

FL 3513     (3CR)                  SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE AND CULTURE I

A survey of French Literature and culture from the Middle Ages through the 17th century and the 18th century to the present times.  Prerequisite:  FL 2523.

FL 3523     (3CR)                  SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE AND CULTURE II

Continuation of Survey of French Literature I.  A survey of French literature and culture from the Middle Ages through the 17th century and the 18th century to the present.

FL 4333     (3CR)                  METHODS OF TEACHING FRENCH

This course is designed to prepare pre-service teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that they will need to be effective practitioners in teaching French as a foreign or second language to diverse learners. 

SN 1115    (5CR)                  ELEMENTARY SPANISH I

(Formerly FL 1313 and FL 1115)

A study of the basic fundamentals of the Spanish language with the objective of developing some degree of proficiency in oral and written usage in the reading of simple texts and in the comprehension of the spoken language.  Theory, 3 hours; lab, 2 hours.

SN 1225                (5CR)                      ELEMENTARY SPANISH II

(Formerly FL 1323 and FL 1225)

Continuation of Elementary Spanish I.  A study of the basic fundamentals of the Spanish language with the objective of developing some degree of proficiency in oral and written usage in the reading of simple texts and in the comprehension of the spoken language.  Prerequisite:  SN 1115, 3 hours; lab, 2 hours.

SN 2113    (3CR)                  INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I

(Formerly FL 2313 and FL 2113)

A broader application of the language to develop rapid reading for comprehension, a more fluent oral command, a greater accuracy in composition, and an appreciation of the life and culture of Spanish speaking people.  Prerequisite:  SN 1225.

SN 2223    (3CR)                  INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II

(Formerly FL 2323 and FL 2223)

Continuation of Intermediate Spanish I.  A broader application of the language to develop rapid reading for comprehension, a more fluent oral command, a greater accuracy in composition, and an appreciation of the life and culture of the Spanish-speaking people. .  Prerequisite:  SN 2113

SN 3313    (3CR)                  ADVANCED SPANISH I

(Formerly FL 3313)

A broader aspect of the language and a comprehensive review of different grammatical problems which include an introduction to basic composition.

SN 3323    (3CR)                  ADVANCED SPANISH II

(Formerly FL 3323)

A continuation of SN 3313.

SN  4313   (3CR)                  SEMINAR IN SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE

Focuses on specific topics in Spanish literature and culture.  Topics will vary.  Senior standing or permission of the instructor is required.

SN 4323    (3CR)                  SEMINAR IN HISPANO-AMERICAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE

Focuses on specific topics in Hispano-American literature and culture.  Topics will vary.  Senior standing or permission of the instructor is required.

SN 4333    (3CR)                  METHODS OF TEACHING SPANISH

This course is designed to prepare pre-service teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that they will need to be effective teachers of Spanish as a foreign or second language to diverse learners.               

FL 1115     (5CR)                  ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I

(Formerly FL 1415)

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of Japanese.  Successful completion of the course will indicate the acquisition, on an elementary level, of the spoken and written language on a survival level.

FL 2125     (5CR)                  ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II

(Formerly FL 1425)

This course is a continuation of Elementary Japanese I.  In addition, the student will be introduced to reading and two of the Japanese writing systems.  Prerequisite:  FL 1115.

FL 2413     (3CR)                  INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I

This course is designed to raise the student's written and reading skills to the survival level.  Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to read signs and take messages.  Strong emphasis will continue to be placed on the spoken language.  Students will be introduced to Japanese business etiquette and the third Japanese system of writing.  Prerequisite:  FL 2125.

FL 2423     (3CR)                  INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II

This course is a continuation of Intermediate Japanese I.  Prerequisite: FL 2413.