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Undergraduate Studies Requirements
Department of English
Option 1: Literature (required concentration for students preparing to teach in secondary schools)
The Literature major focuses on British, American and world literatures and affords students extensive practice in critical analysis and writing. The Literature track provides strong preparation for elementary and secondary teachers, for professional careers in business and law, and for the further study of literature in graduate school.
General Guidelines: Literature courses include the genres of poetry, fiction, film, drama and the essay. Most majors take 40-45 credits in English. In selecting their required courses, electives or other courses beyond the 36-credit minimum, students are encouraged to construct personal concentrations in areas such as: American, British or world literature; film studies; women writers; modern literature, etc., or to explore the diversity of English studies. Individual courses fulfill only one requirement in the major, and only liberal arts courses (designated by an A) can be used to satisfy the 36-credit minimum requirement.
| MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENL 303 INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY ANALYSIS (minimum grade of C) |
3 | |
| BRITISH LITERATURE | ||
| ONE course in British Literature before 1800, for example: | 3 | |
| ENL 202 British Lit. I | ENL 322 British Novel I | |
| ENL 411 Chaucer | ENL 416 British Renaissance | |
| ONE course in British Literature after 1800, for example: | 3 | |
| ENL 203 British Lit. II | ENL 419 Romantic Writers | |
| ENL 420 Victorians and Others | ENL 426 Modern Irish Writers | |
| AMERICAN LITERATURE | ||
| ONE course in American Literature before 1900, for example: | 3 | |
| ENL 204 American Lit. I | ENL 375 American Novel I | |
| ENL 429 Roots of American Literature | ENL 431 Transcendental Movement | |
| ONE Course in American Literature after 1900, for example: | 3 | |
| ENL 205 American Lit. II | ENL 434 American Lit. after 1950 | |
| ENL 435 Modern American Poetry | ENL 462 Significant Themes in Film | |
| WORLD LITERATURES AND CULTURES | ||
| TWO World Literature courses, for example: | 6 | |
| ENL 355 Classic Mythology | ENL 366 Arabic Culture | |
| ENL 367 African Novel | ENL 475 Postcolonial Literature | |
| or ONE world literature course and ONE British or American literature course that has a significant emphasis on cultural differences, for example: | ||
| ENL 235 Afro-American Literature | ENL 237 Native-American Literature | |
| ENL 327 Loss of Innocence | ENL 439 Asian American Literature | |
| SHAKESPEARE (ENL 313 or ENL 314) | 3 | |
| LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE (ENL 450, ENL 451, ENL 455, or ENL 481) | 3 | |
| TWO ELECTIVE COURSES in English at the 300-400 level | 6 | |
| ENL 472 CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LITERATURE (prerequisites: ENL 303 and 9 credits of 300-400 level study in English) |
3 | |
| Total | 36 | |
Teacher Certification Students: Students preparing for teaching in elementary schools are required to take ENL 482 Children's Literature and an advanced writing course. Students preparing for teaching in secondary schoools are required to take ENL 305 Advanced Composition, ENL 484 Young Adult Literature, and ENL 450 Standard English and Its Varieties.
Preparation for Business, Law and Public Service: Literature courses, which emphasize psychological, social, and verbal analysis, provide a solid basis for the type of critical thinking needed in professional positions, while courses in writing, business communications, journalism/publication, etc. provide a solid basis in communication skills central to these areas.
Option 2: Creative Writing
The Creative Writing major allows students to follow a program of study in English that will enable them to explore their talents and develop their skills in a series of writing courses and related literature courses.
General Guidelines: Literature courses include the genres of poetry, fiction, film, drama and the essay. Most majors take 40-45 credits in English. In selecting their required courses, electives or other courses beyond the 36-credit minimum, students are encouraged to construct personal concentrations in areas such as: American, British, or world literature; film studies; women writers; modern literature, etc., as well as taking additional courses in writing or literature. Individual courses fulfill only one requirement in the major, and only liberal arts courses (designated by an A) can be used to satisfy the 36-credit minimum requirement.
| MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENL 303 INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY ANALYSIS (minimum grade of "C") |
3 |
| ENL 210 CREATIVE WRITING (prerequisite for ENL 301 or 302) | 3 |
| LITERATURE REQUIREMENTS (one course must be in literature before 1900) | |
| ONE course in British literature | 3 |
| ONE course in American literature | 3 |
| ONE course in world literature | 3 |
| WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTS | |
| ENL 301 Fiction Writers Workshop | 3 |
| ENL 302 Poetry Writers Workshop | 3 |
| ENL 403 The Writers Craft | 3 |
| ONE ADVANCED WRITERS WORKSHOP (ENL 301 or 302 are prerequisites for the related advanced workshops; these 400-level workshops may be repeated once) | 3 |
| ENL 491 Advanced Fiction Writers Workshop | |
| ENL 492 Advanced Poetry Writers Workshop | |
| ENL 493 The Creative Essay Workshop | |
| TWO ELECTIVE COURSES in English at the 300-400 level (it is highly recommended that at least one of these courses be at the 400-level) THE 363 may be used as one elective |
6 |
| ENL 472 CRITICAL APPROACHES TO LITERATURE (prerequisites: ENL 303 and nine credits of 300-400 level study in English) |
3 |
| Total | 36 |
Teacher Certification Students: Students preparing for teaching in elementary and secondary schools are strongly advised to take ENL 305 Advanced Composition and at least one course focusing on language (grammar, sociolinguistics or linguistics courses). In addition, courses in mythology, children's or adolescent literature, and world literatures and cultures also provide valuable professional preparation for teachers.
Preparation for Business, Law and Public Service: Literature courses, which emphasize psychological, social and verbal analysis, provide a solid basis for the type of critical thinking needed in professional positions, while courses in writing, business communications, journalism/publication, etc., provide a solid basis in communication skills central to these areas.
MINOR IN ENGLISH
The minor in English allows students majoring in other disciplines to construct a program of study in English which will be appropriate to the individual interests and prospective career.
Requirements:
A minimum of 18 credit hours is required for an English minor and must include ENL 303 Introduction to Literary Analysis (minimum grade of C). In addition students must complete a minimum of five elective courses (15 credits) in English at the 200 level or above. At least two of these five elective courses (6 credits) must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Students may wish to construct their individualized English minor around concentrations in such areas as American Literature, British Literature, Film Studies, Women Writers, Third World Literature, Writing Courses, Modern Literature, etc. However, a good program of study for the English minor could also consist of a variety of courses covering a number of areas and periods.
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