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.
English Major Curriculum
Major Requirements:
47 credits
| ENG 209 | Introduction to Literature AI(A) | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 218 | Representative Writers from Major Periods in British Literature | 3 |
| HUM 103 | Invitation to the Humanities | 3 |
| HUM 399 | Internship Seminar | 1 |
| HUM 400 | Field Experience | 4 |
| HUM 419 | Readings and Research | 3 |
| HUM 420 | Seminar in Humanities | 3 |
Choose one of the following two: AI(MC)
3 credits
| ENG 312 | Post Colonial/Third World/World Literatures in English | 3 |
| ENG 313 | American Multi-Ethnic Literature | 3 |
Choose one of the following three:
3 credits
| 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)
9 credits
| ENG 211 | Modern Drama | |
| ENG 214 | The Mystery Novel: The History of Detective Fiction | |
| ENG 217 | Contemporary Literature | |
| ENG 222 | Lyric Poetry | |
| ENG 224 | Film and Literature | |
| ENG 225 | Short Story | |
| ENG 304 | Stories of Origin: Sacred Texts, Mythology and Lore | |
| ENG 306 | British Novel | |
| ENG 340 | Classics of World Literature: Themes and Authors |
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***
43 - 56 credits
* Taking these electives meets the designated general education core requirement.
*** Courses marked with an AI code fulfill Area of Inquiry requirements in the General Education Core.
