The interpretation practicum is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice by offering students the opportunity to practice and consolidate the sight translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation strategies that they have been learning in their coursework. The practicum, tailored to reflect the specific needs and skills of the student, also plays a key role in preparing interpreters for future interpreting work in a variety of settings.

Guided reading and research on a topic selected by the student and approved by the instructor. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

An introductory course for students with no previous Italian study. Culturally-authentic technology and print materials at the introductory level are used to facilitate communicative skills in Italian for everyday conversations and interactions. Emphasis in culture and pronunciation.

Students in this course will draw from social justice-related literacy theories to read and analyze selections of prose and poetry especially suitable for a middle or high school audience. Readings will be drawn from a range of contemporary diverse authors whose stories and poems represent a variety of cultural and social contexts and viewpoints. Prerequisite: ENGL 104 or105 or 195. SJE

Preparation and public defense of a senior thesis appropriate to the students concentration. Weekly seminar meetings and workshops. Typically one credit of the course in the fall involves developing a proposal with an annotated bibliography and beginning drafting of the project, under the mentorship of two faculty members in the department. Typically, two credits of the course in the spring involve drafting, revising, and presenting the project in a public forum. May be repeated for credit.

Courses on topics of interest to English students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Non-classroom experiences in the field of English. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Graded CR/NC.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of an English faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

An introductory course for the student with no previous foreign language study. Pair work and small group activities using culturally authentic materials are used to develop skills for everyday communication with an emphasis in culture and pronunciation. Prerequisite for 102: 101.

Examines multiple works by a single author in British literature to consider themes, topics, and development of work over time. This course exists as both a 200-level course for Core Curriculum students and as a more challenging 300-level course required for English majors and minors and open to other interested students and to those who need UD credit. Concurrent enrollment in the Advanced Writing Tutorial required. Consent of department is required. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: 104 or C or higher in 105 or C or higher in 195. LA