English - A.B.
The major in English is designed to provide students with a broad, liberal arts background, an in-depth study of literature and language, a developing understanding of the human condition, and proficiency in effective communication, both written and oral. The major leads to a wide variety of professional opportunities, whether the graduate looks toward higher education, business, industry, government, law, medicine, social service or editing. It is an excellent basis for graduate studies not only in English but also in other areas, particularly when combined with a second major such as Philosophy, History or Religion. The education major in English is further designed to add training and specific professional experience to the liberal arts major (see education section of the catalog).
Requirements (39-52 credits)
Major Requirements - Core Courses (12 credits - all required)
Linguistics (3 credits)
| ENG-352 | History of English Language | 3 |
Literature in Context Courses (9 credits - choose 3 of 4)
| ENG-301 | British Literature I - Medieval to 1800 | 3 |
| ENG-302 | British Literature II - 1800 to Present | 3 |
| ENG-306 | American Literature I - Pre-Columbian to 1865 | 3 |
| ENG-307 | American Literature II - 1865 to Present | 3 |
Literature Seminars (3 Credits)
| ENG-490 | Literature in Cultural Diversity | 3 |
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| ENG-495 | Literature in Gender Diversity | 3 |
Seminar Electives in English (6 Credits at the 310-400 level)
English, Writing, Education, TESOL electives (6-7 credits at 165 level or higher, with exception of ENG-180)
Foreign Language Intermediate Competency (0-12 credits)
Intermediate competency in modern or ancient foreign language
Foreign Language Requirement
All majors will achieve intermediate competency in an ancient or modern foreign language in one of the following ways: 1) completing, with a grade of "C" or above, eight high school semesters of a single foreign language, 2) earning a passing grade at the Intermediate II university level, or 3) passing an intermediate-level competency exam approved by the coordinator of the foreign language department (usually a CLEP test). The requirement may be waived if English is not the student's first language. Foreign language is not required for the minor in English.
