English, B.A.
Department of English & Fine Art
The English program includes introductory writing and reading courses; surveys of English, American, and World Literature; and courses in historical periods, form and genre, language and theory, writing and special topics.
The student who majors in English can prepare for a career in teaching, for graduate study in the arts and humanities, or for the professions. Others desiring the rewards that come to adults who read and write well are advised to take several English courses at the 200-level and above.
The English major requires a minimum of 39 credits.
English courses are offered, in rotation, either every year, every other year, or every three years. Careful planning between student and advisor is essential to the completion of a four-year porgram.
All candidates for the bachelor's degree must complete the General
Education Core of Courses, which totals 44 credits.
| Course No. |
Course |
Credits |
| English Major Requirements |
39 |
| Eng
259 |
Contemporary World Literature |
3 |
| Two of the following literature survey courses: |
6 |
| Eng
240 |
Medieval and Early Modern Literatures and Cultures |
|
| Eng 241 |
Enlightenment and the Rise of Anglo-American Literatures and Cultures |
|
| Eng 242 |
Modern and Contemporary Anglo-American Literatures and Cultures |
|
| One of the following writing courses: |
3 |
| Eng
211 |
Writing of Stories, Poems, Essays, and Plays |
|
| Eng
212 |
Journalism: News Reporting and Writing |
|
| One of the following historical courses: |
3 |
| Eng
388 |
Literary Theory and Critical Practice |
|
| Eng 391 |
Studies in the English Language |
|
| Eng/Edu 393 |
Writing Theory and Practice |
|
| English electives on the 300 and 400 level |
21 |
Total Credits Required for the
Degree |
120 Credits |
| Minimum cumulative GPA required for graduation: |
2.00 |
| Cumulative GPA required in courses in the major/concentration area: |
2.25 |
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