English

Program Requirements

First-year students may take any 200-level English course concurrently with a Learning Community or a 199C Writing and Research course.

B.A. in English: Literature Concentration

A  grade point average of 2.00 is required for all English (ENGL) courses taken in residence that may be applied to the major.

Requirements

Introductory Courses - 6.5 credits

• ENGL 200C – Literary Analysis (3)
• ENGL 201 – Career Seminar (0.5)
• ENGL 259 – Argument and Persuasion (3)

Survey Courses - 9 credits

Choose THREE courses from the following group.

• ENGL 293 – P1 Early English Literature (3)
• ENGL 294 – P1 Milton Through the Romantics (3)
• ENGL 295 – P1 Literary Revolutions (3)
• ENGL 297 – P1 Readings in American Literature (3)
• ENGL 298 – P1 Modern American Literature (3)

Note: Two of these selections must include ENGL 293, ENGL 294, or ENGL 297.

Additional Courses - 21 credits

• ONE ethnic American or world literature course chosen from:
  • ENGL 220D – P1 Black Writers in U.S. (3)
  • ENGL 236D – CC The American Dream (3)
  • ENGL 248 – P5 World Literature (3)
  • ENGL 262P – CC Coming to America (3)
  • ENGL 335 – Studies in African American Literature (3)
  • ENGL 336 – Studies in Native American Literature (3)
  • ENGL 337 – Ethnic Literature (3)
  • ENGL 347 – Studies in Postcolonialism (3)
• ONE additional English courses at or beyond the 200 level
• FOUR additional English courses at or beyond the 300 level
• ENGL 420 - Senior Literature Seminar (3)

Total: 36.5 credits

Note: The requirements for the literature concentration are slightly different for English majors who are also inclusive adolescence education majors. Please refer to those specific requirements below.

B.A. in English: Writing Concentration

A  grade point average of 2.00 is required for all English (ENGL) courses taken in residence that may be applied to the major.

Requirements

Introductory Courses - 12.5 credits

• ENGL 200C – Literary Analysis (3)
• ENGL 201 – Career Seminar (0.5)
• Choose ONE:
  • ENGL 251 – P1 Introduction to Creative Nonfiction (3)
  • ENGL 253 – P1 Introductory Creative Writing (3)
• ENGL 266 – Writing As Social Practice (3)
• ENGL 259 – Argument and Persuasion (3)

300-Level Writing Courses - 12 credits

• ONE Advanced Practices course (see choices below)
• ONE Theories, Contexts, Communities course (see choices below)
• TWO additional courses from Advanced Practices and/or Theories Context, Communities

Additional Courses - 12 credits

• TWO Literature courses, one at or beyond the 200 level and one at or beyond the 300 level (see choices below)
• ONE additional English course at or beyond the 200 level
• ENGL 425 – Senior Writing Seminar (3)

Total: 36.5 credits

Portfolio

In the course of their studies, English majors in both concentrations develop a portfolio. The portfolio represents the student’s skills and interests, and should contain those items that best represent the student’s accomplishments in thinking and writing for a broad audience. Some items may be assigned while others may be freely chosen. Students at the 300 and 400 level collect material that demonstrates what they know about writing, what sorts of writing they do for their courses, and what sorts of writing they do on their own. Students may choose work from a variety of genres, including: fiction, poetry, drama, creative nonfiction, literary analysis, cultural analysis, rhetorical analysis, and technical/professional/business writing. The portfolio may also contain a personal statement that synthesizes the student’s goals and accomplishments (books read, projects completed, writing-related experiences) and a résumé.

Inclusive Adolescence Education Dual Major

Additional Requirements for Students Seeking Adolescence Teaching Certification in English

Students seeking adolescence teaching certification in English dual-major in inclusive adolescence education and English literature, and earn a bachelor of science degree. They must complete the courses outlined for an English major with a literature concentration and also complete the following specific requirements:

• Inclusive adolescence education major (46)
  The major includes education courses, field experiences, and student teaching, as well as courses for certification in students with disabilities (7–12) and middle school extension in the content area (5–6). See Inclusive Adolescence Education for details.
• ENGL 203C – History of English Language (3)
• ENGL 211 – P1 Young Adult Literature (3)
• ONE ethnic American literature course chosen from:*
  • ENGL 220D – P1 Black Writers in U.S. (3)
  • ENGL 236D – CC The American Dream (3)
  • ENGL 262P – CC Coming to America (3)
  • ENGL 335 – Studies in African American Literature (3)
  • ENGL 336 – Studies in Native American Literature (3)
  • ENGL 337 – Ethnic Literature (3)
• ONE world literature course chosen from:*
  • ENGL 248 – P5 World Literature (3)
  • ENGL 347 – Studies in Postcolonialism (3)
• ONE Shakespeare course chosen from:
  • ENGL 212C – P1 Shakespeare and Movies (3)**
  • ENGL 312C – P1 Shakespeare (3)

*These requirements may add additional credits to the content area of the English major. In order to keep the number of English literature major required credits at 36.5, inclusive adolescence education majors need to choose from the 300 level offerings for both of these areas. As early as possible, students should consult with an education advisor to set up a program leading to certification.

**Inclusive adolescence education/English majors may count ENGL 212 as a 300-level ENGL major course.

English Courses

English courses are divided into several categories noted below. The number of credits for each course is designated in parentheses after the course title.

Note: 100-level courses in the following lists do not count toward English major requirements.

First Year Writing Courses

• ENGL 103 – Writing Workshop (1)
• ENGL 104 – Writing Workshop (1)
• ENGL 110 – LC Critical Reading and Writing (3)
• ENGL 153 – LC Writing In/Around Games (3)
• ENGL 154 – LC Reading the Court (3)
• ENGL 155 – Writing in the Digital Age (3)
• ENGL 156 – LC Ecocomposition (3)
• ENGL 165 – LC Images of Disability (3)
• ENGL 170 – LC Writing in Context (3)
• ENGL 199C – RW Research Based Writing (3)

Literature Courses

• ENGL 200C – Literary Analysis (3)
• ENGL 203C – History of English Language (3)
• ENGL 204 – P1 Nature Writing (3)
• ENGL 207C – P1 The Bible as Literature (3)
• ENGL 210 – P1 Literature and Healing (3)
• ENGL 211 – P1 Young Adult Literature (3)
• ENGL 212C – P1 Shakespeare at the Movies (3)
• ENGL 214D – P1 Reading Gender (3)
• ENGL 215C – P1 Getting the News from Poems (3)
• ENGL 218C – P1 Theater and Design (3)
• ENGL 220D – P1 Black Writers in the U.S. (3)
• ENGL 226C – P1 Arthurian Legend (3)
• ENGL 230 – P1 Literature of Travel (3)
• ENGL 231C – P1 Detective and Mystery Narratives (3)
• ENGL 236D – CC The American Dream (3)
• ENGL 239D – P1 Haunted House (3)
• ENGL 247C – P1 War in Literature (3)
• ENGL 248 – P5 World Literature (3)
• ENGL 261C – Topics in Sexuality and Literature (3)
• ENGL 262P – CC Coming to America (3)
• ENGL 263C – P1 Topics in Literature and the Arts (3)
• ENGL 264D – P5 Topics in Literature and Politics (3)
• ENGL 268 – P1 The Fundamentals of Film (3)

Literature Survey Courses

• ENGL 293 – P1 Early English Literature (3)
• ENGL 294 – P1 Milton Through the Romantics (3)
• ENGL 295 – P1 Literary Revolutions (3)
• ENGL 297 – P1 Readings in American Literature (3)
• ENGL 298 – P1 Modern American Literature (3)

Advanced Literature Courses

When any of the following upper-division courses are offered, they will have a specific focus within the general rubric of their catalog title. Such courses may be repeated for credit with the permission of the department chair, if the focus is different.

• ENGL 306 – Law and Literature (3)
• ENGL 312C – P1 Shakespeare (3)
• ENGL 325 – Topics:British Literature (3)
• ENGL 329 – Film and Television Analysis (3)
• ENGL 335 – Studies in African American Literature (3)
• ENGL 336 – Studies in Native American Literature (3)
• ENGL 337 – Ethnic Literature (3)
• ENGL 339 – American Literatures (3)
• ENGL 342 – Topics: Literary Genres (3)
• ENGL 344 – Topics: Literature and Popular Culture (3)
• ENGL 346 – Narrative and New Media (3)
• ENGL 347 – Studies in Postcolonialism (3)
• ENGL 348 – Women Writers (3)
• ENGL 349 – Major Authors (3)
• ENGL 351 – Language of Animals (3)

Seminar for Literature Majors

• ENGL 420 – Senior Literature Seminar (3)

Writing Courses

• ENGL 237 – P1 Flash Fiction (3)
• ENGL 249 – P1 Open Book: Read to Write (3)
• ENGL 251 – P1 Introduction to Creative Nonfiction (3)
• ENGL 253 – P1 Introductory Creative Writing (3)
• ENGL 259 – Argument and Persuasion (3)
• ENGL 266 – Writing as Social Practice (3)
• ENGL 271 – Legal Writing (3)
• ENGL/WGST 272 – P2 Digital Feminisms (3)
• ENGL 284 – P5 Global Business Writing (3)
• ENGL 290 – Science, Rhetoric, and the Public (3)

Advanced Practices Writing Courses

• ENGL 355 – Professional Writing: Topics (3)
• ENGL 356 – Editing and Publishing (3)
• ENGL 359 – Technical Writing (3)
• ENGL 361 – Writing with New Media (3)
• ENGL 371 – Creative Writing: Fiction (3)
• ENGL 372 – Creative Writing: Poetry (3)
• ENGL 374 – Playwriting (3)
• ENGL 376 – Creative Writing: Nonfiction (3)
• ENGL 378 – Special Topics in Advanced Writing (3)

Theories, Contexts, Communities Writing Courses

• ENGL 352 – Rhetorical Theory (3)
• ENGL 353 – Rhetorical History and Traditions (3)
• ENGL 370 – Gender and Writing (3)
• ENGL 380 – Visual Rhetoric (3)
• ENGL 381 – The Rhetoric of Hate (3)
• ENGL 382 – Digital Literacies (3)

Seminar for Writing Majors

• ENGL 425 – Senior Writing Seminar (3)

General English Electives

• ENGL 150C – P1 Stories That Matter (3)
• ENGL 209 – Literature Magazine Practicum (1)
• ENGL 270 – Becoming a Writing Tutor (1)
• ENGL 273 – Film History (3)

Special Courses

• ENGL 201 – Career Seminar (0.5)
• ENGL 307 – Writing Portfolio Seminar (1)
• ENGL 490 – Internship (3)
• ENGL 496 – Independent Study (1-3)
• ENGL 498H – Honors in English (3)
• ENGL 499H – Honors in English (3)