English, B.A.
Writing Concentration

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 36

Eng 259 Contemporary World Literature 3
Two of the following writing 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 Introduction to Creative Writing
Eng 212 Journalism: News Reporting and Writing
One of the following language and theory courses: 3
Eng 388 Literary Theory and Critical Practice
Eng 391 Studies in the English Language
Eng/Edu 393 Writing Theory and Practice

Writing Concentration Requirements 21
Select Seven courses which may include:
Eng 211 Introduction to Creative Writing
Eng 212 Journalism: News Reporting and Writing
Eng 311 The Writing of Verse
Eng 312 The Writing of Fiction
Eng 313 The Writing of Nonfiction
Eng 314 The Writing of Plays and Scripts
Eng 315 Professional Writing
Eng 316 Advanced Professional Writing
Eng 317 Workshop in Journalism
Eng 387 Topics in Rhetoric
Eng 391 Studies in the English Language
Eng/Edu 393 Writing Theory and Practice

Minor Credits 18-24

Electives 16-22

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