College of Arts and Sciences
English Department

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Introduction
English (B.A.)

English (B.A.) with Secondary Certification

Introduction

The Department of English offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students who graduate with a B.A., a B.A. with Writing Emphasis, or a B.A. with Secondary Certification have learned to read critically and write intelligently about literature and related fields. They will be familiar with works in drama, prose and poetry from both the Western and non-Western traditions, and have a knowledge of the structures of language, the genres in which literature is classified, the historical contexts of literature, and the various methodologies that facilitate the analysis and understanding of literature. Most important, graduates in English have some insight into the world of ideas, their own and those of others.

Features

Students in English begin their studies by enrolling in a core of introductory courses that gives them a basic, general understanding of literature. They continue their studies by enrolling in elective courses that allow in-depth examination of certain historical periods, literary movements, and individual authors. Seniors will take seminars in one or more literary genres and, upon approval, may work closely with an individual faculty member in the writing of a senior thesis. The English department also offers a variety of internships.

Career Opportunities

More career opportunities are opening for college and university graduates who can read and write well. Because success in most professions demands effective thinking, the study of English is excellent preparation for careers in law, medicine, education, technical writing, journalism, theology, personnel, marketing, management, administration, publishing, and writing. Few majors prepare students so well for a variety of careers as English does.

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English (B.A.)

English (36 crs.)

Note: Designated courses may “double-count” for the Literary Traditions and Multicultural requirements; however, total hours required for the degree do not change. See course descriptions in department advising material (designations change each semester).

**Students must take one theory/criticism course (non-core).
Core Courses (all required) (18 crs.)
ENG107 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 crs.
ENG233 American Writers I 3 crs.
ENG234 American Writers II 3 crs.
ENG236 British Writers I 3 crs.
ENG237 British Writers II 3 crs.
ENG330 Shakespeare 3 crs.
Multicultural Literature (3 crs.)
ENG240 World Literature 3 crs.
ENG345 Women’s Literature 3 crs.
ENG358 Ethnic Literature 3 crs.
ENG370 Gay and Lesbian Literature 3 crs.
ENG375 African-American Literature 3 crs.
Language, Writing, and Criticism (3 crs.)
ENG209 Nonfictional Prose Writing 3 crs.
ENG238 Technical/Professional Writing I 3 crs.
ENG304 Literary Criticism** 3 crs.
ENG307 Poetry Writing I 3 crs.
ENG308 Fiction Writing I 3 crs.
ENG323 Reviewing the Arts** 3 crs.
ENG343 Film Criticism** 3 crs.
ENG366 History and Structure of English 3 crs.
ENG420 Teaching Writing (summer only) 3 crs.
ENG428 Creative Writing II 3 crs.
ENG438 Technical/Professional Writing II 3 crs.
Literary Traditions (9 crs.)
(select at least one Pre-1800)
ENG256 Introduction to Mythology 3 crs.
ENG379 Literature of the Bible 3 crs.
ENG376 Studies in Medieval Literature 3 crs.
ENG318 Studies in English Renaissance Literature 3 crs.
ENG377 Studies in Restoration/18th Century Literature 3 crs.
ENG378 Studies in Early American Literature 3 crs.

ENG380 Studies in 19th Century British Literature 3 crs.
ENG381 Studies in 19th Century American Literature 3 crs.
ENG382 Studies in 20th Century British Literature 3 crs.
ENG383 Studies in 20th Century American Literature 3 crs.
ENG385 Studies in 20th Century World Literature 3 crs.
ENG394 Selected Topics 3 crs.
Seminar (3 crs.)
ENG464 Seminar in Major Author 3 crs.
ENG465 Seminar in Nonfictional Prose 3 crs.
ENG466 Seminar in Literary Theory** 3 crs.
ENG467 Seminar in Drama 3 crs.
ENG468 Seminar in Fiction 3 crs.
ENG469 Seminar in Poetry 3 crs.
ENG490 Seminar in Selected Topics 3 crs.

Note: All students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree are required to attain intermediate level proficiency in a foreign language. Intermediate proficiency may be satisfied by the completion of six credits of intermediate level course work in a foreign language, or four years of a foreign language in high school, or satisfactory completion of a proficiency examination.

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English (B.A.) with Writing Emphasis

English (39 crs.)

Note: Designated courses may “double-count” for the Literary Traditions and Multicultural requirements; however, total hours required for the degree do not change. See course descriptions in department advising material (designations change each semester).
Core Courses (18 crs.)
ENG107 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 crs.
ENG233 American Writers I 3 crs.
ENG234 American Writers II 3 crs.
ENG236 British Writers I 3 crs.
ENG237 British Writers II 3 crs.
ENG330 Shakespeare 3 crs.
Multicultural Literature (3 crs.)
ENG240 World Literature 3 crs.
ENG345 Women’s Literature 3 crs.
ENG358 Ethnic Literature 3 crs.
ENG370 Gay and Lesbian Literature 3 crs.
ENG375 African-American Literature 3 crs.
Writing (9 crs.)
ENG209 Nonfictional Prose Writing 3 crs.
ENG238 Technical/Professional Writing I 3 crs.
ENG307 Poetry Writing I 3 crs.
ENG308 Fiction Writing I 3 crs.
ENG323 Reviewing the Arts 3 crs.
ENG420 Teaching Writing (summer only) 3 crs.
ENG428 Creative Writing II 3 crs.
ENG438 Technical/Professional Writing II 3 crs.
Literary Traditions (6 crs.)
(select at least one Pre-1800)
ENG256 Introduction to Mythology 3 crs.
ENG318 Studies in English Renaissance Literature 3 crs.
ENG376 Studies in Medieval Literature 3 crs.
ENG377 Studies in Restoration/18th Century Literature 3 crs.
ENG378 Studies in Early American Literature
ENG379 Literature of the Bible 3 crs.
ENG380 Studies in 19th Century British Literature 3 crs.
ENG381 Studies in 19th Century American Literature 3 crs.
ENG382 Studies in 20th Century British Literature 3 crs.
ENG383 Studies in 20th Century American Literature 3 crs.
ENG385 Studies in 20th Century World Literature 3 crs.
ENG394 Selected Topics 3 crs.
Seminar (3 crs.)
ENG464 Seminar in Major Author 3 crs.
ENG465 Seminar in Nonfictional Prose 3 crs.
ENG466 Seminar in Literary Theory** 3 crs.
ENG467 Seminar in Drama 3 crs.
ENG468 Seminar in Fiction 3 crs.
ENG469 Seminar in Poetry 3 crs.
ENG490 Seminar in Selected Topics 3 crs.

English (B.A.) with Secondary Certification

English (42 crs.)

**Students must take one theory/criticism course (non-core).
***Students receiving certification must take one course in world literature.
Core Courses (24 crs.)
ENG107 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 crs.
ENG233 American Writers I 3 crs.
ENG234 American Writers II 3 crs.
ENG236 British Writers I 3 crs.
ENG237 British Writers II 3 crs.
ENG330 Shakespeare 3 crs.
ENG366 History and Structure of English 3 crs.
ENG426 Teaching Adolescent Literature 3 crs.
Multicultural Literature (3 crs.)
ENG240 World Literature*** 3 crs.
ENG345 Women’s Literature 3 crs.
ENG358 Ethnic Literature 3 crs.
ENG370 Gay and Lesbian Literature 3 crs.
ENG375 African-American Literature 3 crs.
Writing and Criticism (3 crs.)
ENG209 Nonfictional Prose Writing 3 crs.
ENG238 Technical/Professional Writing I 3 crs.
ENG304 Literary Criticism** 3 crs.
ENG307 Poetry Writing I 3 crs.
ENG308 Fiction Writing I 3 crs.
ENG323 Reviewing the Arts** 3 crs.
ENG343 Film Criticism** 3 crs.
ENG420 Teaching Writing (summer only) 3 crs.
ENG428 Creative Writing II 3 crs.
ENG438 Technical/Professional Writing II 3 crs.
Literary Traditions (9 crs.)
(select at least one Pre-1800)
ENG256 Introduction to Mythology 3 crs.
ENG379 Literature of the Bible 3 crs.
ENG376 Studies in Medieval Literature 3 crs.
ENG318 Studies in English Renaissance Literature 3 crs.
ENG377 Studies in Restoration/18th Century Literature 3 crs.
ENG378 Studies in Early American Literature 3 crs.
ENG380 Studies in 19th Century British Literature 3 crs.
ENG381 Studies in 19th Century American Literature 3 crs.
ENG382 Studies in 20th Century British Literature 3 crs.
ENG383 Studies in 20th Century American Literature 3 crs.
ENG385 Studies in 20th Century World Literature 3 crs.
ENG394 Selected Topics 3 crs.
Seminar (3 crs.)
ENG464 Seminar in Major Author 3 crs.
ENG465 Seminar in Nonfictional Prose 3 crs.
ENG466 Seminar in Literary Theory** 3 crs.
ENG467 Seminar in Drama 3 crs.
ENG468 Seminar in Fiction 3 crs.
ENG469 Seminar in Poetry 3 crs.
ENG490 Seminar in Selected Topics 3 crs.

Professional Education Requirements (34 crs.)
TCH310 Educational Psychology 3 crs.
TCH205 The American School 3 crs.
EDU321 Teaching English in the
Secondary School I 4 crs.
EDU322 Teaching English in the
Secondary School II 3 crs.
EDU495 Student Teaching and Professional Practicum 15 crs.
EEC411 Introduction to Exceptionality 3 crs.
RDG329 Reading in the Content Area 3 crs.
English Minor – 18 crs.
Required (3 crs.)
ENG107 Introduction to Literary Studies
Introduction to Literary Studies is a required prerequisite for all English Minors enrolling in 300- or 400-level English courses.
Electives (15 crs.)
Five additional English courses, two of which (6 credits) must be 300- or 400-level.

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College of Arts and SciencesEnglish Department

Introduction

Features

Career Opportunities

English (B.A.)

English (B.A.) with Writing Emphasis

English (B.A.) with Secondary Certification

College of Arts and Sciences
English Department