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Department of
English

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

 
 

 

A major in English--the study of literature, writing, and language--invites students to focus on human experience and expression in all its complexity and diversity. As part of learning how to analyze and interpret a wide range of genres, English majors explore texts' literary histories and sociocultural contexts. Students also study and practice the creation of texts, including poems, essays, stories, plays, critical reviews, and many more. Throughout their studies, English majors focus on how humans acquire, live with, and use language. Each of the three concentrations--Literature, Writing, and English Education--grounds students in all these areas while emphasizing a specific aspect of English studies.

Total Credits Required for an English Major: 42-44

Core Required Courses (10 credits):

  • ENGL 125 - Approaches to English Studies (3)
  • ENGL 225 - Approaches to Theoretical Discourse (3)
  • ENGL 345 - Introduction to Rhetoric (3)
  • ENGL 495 - Independent Study/Readings (1) (Writing Concentration: This course may be subsituted with 1 credit of ENGL 497 - Writing Internship.)

The remaining courses in the major should be selected in relationship to one of the following concentrations:

LITERATURE

32-33 Credits

This concentration is recommended for those planning to do graduate work in English or for those planning professional careers that demand a broad liberal arts background. 

In addition to the core requirements of the major, students must take:

  • ENGL 450 - Literary Criticism and Theory (3)
  • Two of the following pre-1800 courses:
    • ENGL 273 - American Literature to 1865 (3)
    • ENGL 371 - English Literature to 1600 (3)
    • ENGL 372 - English Literature 1600-1800 (3)
  • Two of the following post-1800 Courses:
    • ENGL 274 - American Literature 1865-1914 (3)
    • ENGL 373 - English Literature 1800-1914 (3)
    • ENGL 403 - 20th-century English and American Literature (3)
  • Two of the following courses:
    • ENGL 404 - Global Literature (3)
    • ENGL 415 - Gender Studies in Literature (3)
    • ENGL 440 - Language and Culture (3)
  • 11-13 additional credits from the Department of English offerings (excluding ENGL 115, 117 and 215)

Writing

33 Credits

This concentration is suitable for those p