Degree Requirements and Course Descriptions
| “In a very real sense, people who have read
good literature have lived more than people who
cannot or will not read . . . it is not true that
we have only one life to live; if we can read, we
can live as many more lives and as many kinds of
lives as we wish.” |
S.I. Hayakawa |
Studies in English language and literature help students
develop communication skills, analytical thinking, and
creative imagination. All students at College of the
Ozarks benefit from the English department's commitment
to the personal and professional growth of its students.
Because literature offers numerous representations of
human behavior, the natural world, and the spiritual
realm, our literature and language courses provide endless
opportunities to discuss ideas, analyze causes, anticipate
consequences, speculate possibilities, consider recommendations,
test theories, and negotiate solutions. Consequently,
we believe our English majors are better prepared for
the challenges they will encounter in both their professional
and personal lives.
English as a Major or Minor
The department offers courses leading to an English
major and to minors in both Literature and Rhetoric.
The liberal arts curriculum prepares students for a
variety of professions, including teaching, law, business
management and publishing. Students wishing to pursue
graduate studies after leaving the College will have
a strong foundation upon which to build.
Courses in American, British and Western Literature,
composition and rhetoric, literary theory and special
topics provide this foundation. Also available are courses
designed for prospective teachers: Teaching Composition,
Methods of Teaching English, and Multicultural and Adolescent
Literature. The program is accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools and by Missouri
DESE.
Students with special needs and interests benefit
from the faculty's willingness to assist them. Working
closely with a faculty member, students can design individualized
courses or plan interdisciplinary majors. For instance,
a student might pursue a Writing major by combining
three Creative Writing courses and Technical Writing
from the English department with Introduction to Journalism,
Writing for Media, Feature Writing, and other writing
seminars from the Mass Communications department.
The Work Program
All full-time students are employed in the College work
program, which helps cover the cost of education. Many
work assignments reinforce an academic program in English,
including positions in the library, radio station, student
newspaper, public relations office, Center for Writing
and Thinking and steno pool. In addition, Bonner students
often tutor students in local school districts.
Departmental Activities
The English department. sponsors several writing opportunities
for students. The Gordian Knot, a literary anthology,
provides a forum for aesthetic and creative expression.
C of 0 students submit photography, art, and creative
writing for possible publication. A student editor coordinates
the activities of the editorial staff, generally made
up of students enrolled in the practicum class. The
department also sponsors an annual creative writing
contest that is open to all C of 0 students. This competition
includes categories in poetry, fiction, non-fiction,
and literary criticism
To encourage professional awareness and growth, the
department facilitates student participation in local
and national conferences and competitions. English Education
majors frequently attend MATE conventions during their
methods courses.
| Suggested Order of Study
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| FRESHMAN YEAR |
|
| First Semester: 16 hours |
|
| ENG 103 College Composition
I |
3 |
| IDS 101 Orientation |
1 |
| ENA 123/ENW 133 Topics in Literature |
3 |
| PED/MIL 101 Citizenship and
Healthy Lifestyles |
3 |
| HST 123 The American Experience |
3 |
| IDS 133 Exploration of the Arts |
3 |
| Second Semester: 16 hours |
|
| SPC 103 Public Speaking |
3 |
| PED/MIL 111 Citizenship and
Healthy Lifestyles II |
1 |
| REL 113 Biblical Survey |
3 |
| IDS 153 The Changing Universe |
3 |
| HST 153/HST 163 Western Civilization
Courses |
3 |
| Course in minor field |
3 |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR |
|
| First Semester: 16 hours |
|
| ENG 203 Foundations of Literary
Studies |
3 |
| ENG 223 Intro to Grammar |
3 |
| ENA 213 Survey of American Literature
II |
3 |
| GE Elective for Social Sciences |
3 |
| PED Activities course elective |
1 |
| Foreign Language |
3 |
| Second Semester: 16 hours |
|
| ENA 213 Survey of American Literature
I |
3 |
| GE Elective for Philosophy/Fine
Arts |
3 |
| GE Elective for Laboratory Science |
4 |
| Foreign Language |
3 |
| GE elective for Math |
3 |
| JUNIOR YEAR |
|
| First Semester: 15 hours |
|
| ENG 303 College Comp II |
3 |
| ENB 203 Survey of British Literature
I |
3 |
| REL 343 Biblical Theology and
Ethics |
3 |
| 300-400 level English elective |
3 |
| Course in minor field |
3 |
| Second Semester: 15 hours |
|
| ENB 213 Survey of British Literature
II |
3 |
| ENG 323 Western Lit I |
3 |
| ENG 323 or 353 Creative Writing |
3 |
| 300-400 level English |
3 |
| Course in minor field |
3 |
| SENIOR YEAR |
|
| First Semester: 15 hours |
|
| 300 or 400 level English courses |
3 |
| Course in minor field |
3 |
| IDS 313 GE Capstone. |
3 |
| 2 Electives |
6 |
| Second Semester: 16 hours |
|
| ENG 423 History of English Language |
3 |
| ENG 401 Portfolio |
1 |
| Courses in minor field |
6 |
| Electives |
6 |
Career Opportunities
Graduate Studies
. literature
. linguistics
. rhetoric
. law
Teaching
.middle
. secondary
. college
. university
Writing
. literary writing
. freelance writing
. technical writing
. speech writing
. reviewing
The Media
. screen writing
. TV/film production
. book editing
. magazine editing
. freelance editing
. journalism
Other
. advertising
. communications
. business
. civil service
. government
. social work
contact info
English:
Dr. James Bell
English Department at College of the Ozarks
P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726
(417)690-3263
bell@cofo.edu
English Education/Secondary:
Dr. Leslie Babcox
English Department at College of the Ozarks
P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726
(417)690-2469
babcox@cofo.edu
English Creative Writing (Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction):
Ms. Michelle Weisman
English Department at College of the Ozarks
P.O. Box 17, Point Lookout, MO 65726
(417)690-2481
mweisman@cofo.edu
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