English
The English major focuses on language as art, as communication, and as a reflection of culture. Through required courses, students gain familiarity with major topics in literature and language and gain experience with different modes of written communication. Electives allow students to pursue particular spheres of interest in the field. During the senior year, students complete an internship in an area related to the study of English and complete a research project in a subject of interest. All course work emphasizes the development of sophisticated writing skills. Students in this major may prepare to be teachers in either elementary or secondary school. Students interested in this option should follow the requirements for English with Elementary Education Concentration or English with Secondary Education Concentration. This major also helps students to prepare for careers that involve oral and written communication as well as analytical skills. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Humanities Department.
The Humanities Department offers a major in English with two areas of concentration:
English Major Curriculum
Major Requirements:
23 credits
| ENG 209 | Introduction to Literature AI(A) | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 218 | British Literature | 3 |
| HUM 103 | Invitation to the Humanities | 3 |
| HUM 399 | Humanities Internship Seminar | 1 |
| HUM 400 | Humanities Field Experience | 4 |
Choose one of the following two: AI(MC)
3 credits
| ENG 312 | Literature of Post Colonial World | 3 |
| ENG 313 | American Multi-Ethnic Literature | 3 |
| Service Learning | 3 | |
In addition to the above requirements, students choose one of the following concentrations:
Creative Writing Requirements
24 credits
| ENG 219 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 402 | Advanced Writing Workshop | 3 |
Choose three of the following four:
| COM 305 | Screenwriting | 3 |
| COM 314 | Magazine and Feature Writing | 3 |
| ENG 308 | Fiction Writing Workshop | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Poetry Writing Workshop | 3 |
One Literature elective
3 credits
Two English electives
(may include COM 209 Journalism, COM 314 Magazine & Feature Writing, COM 316 Publication Editing)
6 credits
Literature Requirements
27 credits
| HUM 419 | Readings and Research | 3 |
| HUM 420 | Seminar in the Humanities | 3 |
Choose one of the following three:
| ENG 208 | Structure of the English Language | 3 |
| ENG 219 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| COM 209 | Journalism | 3 |
Choose three from the following list:
(At least one must be at the 300 level)
| ENG 211 | Modern Drama | 3 |
| ENG 214 | Special Topics in Literature | 3 |
| ENG 217 | Contemporary Literature | 3 |
| ENG 222 | Lyric Poetry | 3 |
| ENG 224 | Film & Literature | 3 |
| ENG 225 | Short Story | 3 |
| ENG 304 | Stories of Origin | 3 |
| ENG 240 | Classics of World Literature | 3 |
Three English electives
9 credits
Additional Requirements
18 - 30 credits
Social Science Electives AI(PS)
6 - 7 credits
Science Electives AI(S)
6 - 8 credits
Choose one of the following sequences of courses: AI(H)
6 credits
| HIST 103 & 104 | World Civilization I & II | 6 |
| HIST 123 &124 | American Civilization I & II | 6 |
Foreign Language **
0 - 9 credits
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation - 120
General Education Core Requirements and remaining Unrestricted Electives *
40 - 55 credits
* Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education Core as described in the Catalog previously.
** More specific details about the Foreign Language Proficiency requirement can be found in the Academic Information section.
