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EnglishFull Time Faculty: Ayse \aCelikkol, Michael Cohen, James Dawes, Daylanne English, Marlon James, Casey Jarrin, Theresa Krier, Don Lee, David Moore (International Studies/English), John Parker, Wang Ping, Sonita Sarker (Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies/English) The English department offers students the opportunity to encounter fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fictional prose from the British Isles and the United States, as well as from around the world. Students learn to interpret these works from a variety of theoretical perspectives and to develop their knowledge of literary history. In addition, students have opportunities to hone their skills in expository and creative writing. The department is especially committed to teaching works by women, African Americans, Native Americans, and others that have been traditionally under-represented in the curriculum. General Distribution RequirementAll courses in the English department count toward the general distribution requirement in humanities except for courses numbered 101, 120, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 405, 406, and in the 600s. Courses numbered 120, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 405, 406, and 412 count toward the requirement in fine arts. General Education RequirementsCourses that meet the general education requirements in writing, quantitative thinking, internationalism and multiculturalism will be posted on the Registrar's web page in advance of registration for each semester. Additional information general distribution requirement and the general education requirements can be found in the graduation requirements section of this catalog. Major ConcentrationThe English major consists of a minimum of ten courses (40 credits) in English including a capstone experience. The courses are to be chosen in consultation with an English department advisor, and, with the restrictions noted below, distributed according to either Plan A or Plan B. A shorter explanation of the major may be found on the department's website, at www.macalester.edu/english/major.html. Plan A: Ten courses (40 credits) in English with the following requirements: 1. To provide a foundation for the further study of literature, one course (4 credits) numbered in the 100s, other than 101 and 120. Any one of these courses serves as a prerequisite for literature courses numbered 300 and above. (Note that while Advanced Placement credit can show up on transcripts as English 125, it does not count toward the major, nor as a prerequisite; English 125 taken at Macalester does count.) 2. Two courses (8 credits) in British literature before 1900. One of these two courses (4 credits) must be in British literature before 1700. 3. One course (4 credits) in American literature before 1900. 4. At least one course focused on literature by U.S. writers of color, or an approved course in postcolonial or diasporic literature. 5. No single course may satisfy more than one of requirements #2 through #4 above. 6. One culminating small-group course (4 credits), ordinarily taken as a senior, selected from among courses numbered 401–408. When used to satisfy the requirement of a Capstone Experience, #7 below, this course must be taken during the senior year at Macalester. 7. The Capstone Experience requirement may be fulfilled by any one of the following taken at Macalester as a senior: Stipulations applying to both the major and the minor: Neither Advanced Placement credit nor English 101 may be included in a major or minor concentration in English. No more than two courses at the 100 level other than English 120 may be included in a major or minor concentration in English. One preceptorship and one internship (for a maximum of eight credits) which is relevant to a student's work as an English major may be included in a major concentration in English. (An English minor may not include a preceptorship or an internship.) One course (4 credits) in the study of literature in a language other than English may be included as an elective in a major plan in English but not in a minor plan. Plan B: Creative Writing Emphasis English majors wishing to develop a concentration in English with an emphasis on creative writing are expected to fulfill the requirements for the English major as defined above (Plan A) and to utilize their departmental electives for five creative writing courses (20 credits). In addition to the extensive course offerings in creative writing, additional electives include independent study, tutorials, and internships (with, for example, one of the literary presses in the area). For a list of some such opportunities, see http://www.macalester.edu/english/internships.html and http://www.macalester.edu/english/community.html. Note that English 120, Introduction to Creative Writing, taken at Macalester is the required prerequisite for all further creative writing courses. Plan B (Creative Writing) English majors may use English 120 to satisfy the requirement for a 100-level course, even though Plan A (non-Creative Writing) majors may not. Note also that English majors may declare Plan B, but switch to Plan A, or vice versa, at any time before graduation, as long as the relevant requirements are met. Minor ConcentrationA minor in English consists of six related courses (24 credits). When developing a minor in English a student must also present a written rationale, developed in consultation with an English department advisor, which describes the relationship and the focus of the six courses. The six courses may not include English 101; no more than two of the six may be numbered below 160, nor may an internship or a preceptorship be one of the six. Typical minors might focus, for example, upon creative writing, studies in specific historical periods, genre studies (drama, poetry, fiction), women's or minority literature, writing and editing, or other concentrated areas of interest to the student. A minor plan must be filed no later than registration for the first semester of the senior year. Honors ProgramThe English department participates in the honors program. Eligibility requirements, application procedures and specific project expectations are available from the department office or the Dean of Academic Programs. Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies The department participates in the Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program, which is described elsewhere in this catalog. For courses offered by the English department appropriate for this program consult the special information issued by the director of the program and the detailed course descriptions (including seminars and topics courses) posted in the English department. International Studies Major The department also participates in the interdisciplinary International Studies major, described elsewhere in the catalog. For United States students, all literary-studies offerings focusing outside of the United States (including British of any period, and various world literatures) typically count towards the International Studies major. Non-United States students can also count United States literature courses, but no courses (if any) set in their home country. Writing courses normally do not count towards the International Studies major. Please see Professor Moore for more information. Writing SkillsAll English courses include writing assignments, but the department suggests that new students choose writing courses according to the recommendations of their advisors. College writing courses (English 101) teach basic writing skills for writing across the curriculum. Other courses marked "W" on the class schedule will include writing instruction pertaining to each course's own requirements. Topics Courses194, 294, 394, 494 Topics courses offer alternative and exploratory approaches to literary works and issues through, for example, interdisciplinary study, studies of single authors or groups of authors from several periods, or studies of recurrent themes in literature. These courses often reflect faculty members' interests in new approaches to literary study or new areas of study. Several topics courses are offered each year, and students should consult the detailed course descriptions in the English department and the department's web page. Every year. (4 credits)
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