Humanities 3360 Chaucer 4 credits An examination of The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and the minor poems as well as focus on the influence of continental authors on Chaucer's works. Humanities Offered alternate years. Directed study planned and conducted with reference to the needs of those students who are candidates for departmental honors. Qualified students who are not candidates for such honors but who desire to do independent studies are also admitted with permission of the Department. 4492 Senior Seminar 4 credits The capstone to the English major emphasizes techniques and methods of literary criticism.
Seniors explore a different theme, genre, or topic each semester, and prepare a major paper.