Major in English (B.A.) Traditional, English Education, and Pre-Professional Tracks
To earn a B.A. in English, students are required to complete at least 12 three-credit courses in English beyond the composition sequence (Engl 100, 111, 112) for a total of 36 credit hours. Students must also satisfy the following general distribution requirements:
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One American Literature Survey – Engl 294 or Engl 295 ( two courses are recommended)
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British Literature Survey – Engl 290
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British Literature Survey – Engl 291
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English 302: Literary Theory (To be taken in the junior year. Students in the pre-professional track may substitute any course in rhetoric, linguistics, or writing)
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At least one course in grammar, linguistics, or rhetoric.
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At least one course in Shakespeare, Chaucer, or Milton.
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Engl 411: Major American Writers
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Engl 412: Major British Writers
Electives (15 hours):
Students majoring in English and minoring in secondary education must take:
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Engl 317: Introduction to Modern Grammar
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Engl 350: Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing
The remaining courses (for a total of 36 credit hours) are program electives.
There are other university requirements that must be satisfied before the degree can be conferred. For a student to graduate, at least 51 credits at the 300 level or above (from any discipline) must be accumulated. While many of these upper-level credits may be accumulated through coursework in the minor, it is highly recommended that students also take additional English elective courses to satisfy this requirement. Please note: These courses have certain prerequisites. See specific course descriptions for details. Students are advised to check with the registrar far in advance of the anticipated graduation date to determine if all graduation requirements have been or will be satisfied.
All English majors must consult with their English adviser each term prior to registration. During the first meeting, the adviser and student will develop a long-term plan for completing the program.