ENGLISH
Bachelor of Arts
The purposes of a
major in English are to help students acquire an understanding of our literary
heritage; develop an appreciation and practical knowledge of the modes of
literary expression, research, and criticism; improve the ability to write
effectively and intelligently; gain insights into literature as a humane
study; and prepare for advanced work in English language, literature, and
related disciplines.
The program of study
consists of courses stipulated in the basic curriculum1 for the
Bachelor of Arts and 25 semester hours of English, arranged as follows:
Group I--ENGL
190 and 411.
Group II--Three
credits from ENGL 405, 407, 408, 409, 410, 412, 413, 414.
Group III--Three
credits from ENGL 406, 415, 416, 417, 418.
Group IV--Three
credits from ENGL 422, 423, 424, 425.
Group V--Three
credits from ENGL 400, 401, 435, (SPCH) 491, (SPCH) 492.
Group VI--Nine
additional credits from 300- and 400-level courses, at least six credits
from the 400 level.
The department requires
proficiency in composition for all of its majors and minors. English majors
or minors with writing problems must overcome them in the Writing Laboratory.
Electives are added
as necessary to meet the minimum number of 130 hours required for graduation.
1No course
may be used to satisfy both major and minor requirements.
Freshman Year
First Semester
3 - ENGL
101 Composition I
3 - HIST 172
Western Civilization
4 - Foreign Language
Requirement
3 - Mathematical
Sciences Requirement1
4 - Science
Requirement2
17
Second Semester
3 - ENGL
102 Composition II
3 - HIST 173
Western Civilization
4 - Foreign Language
Requirement
3 - Mathematical
Sciences Requirement1
4 - Science
Requirement2
17
Sophomore Year
First Semester
3 - CP SC
120 Issues in Computers
3 - Fine Arts
Requirement3
3 - Foreign
Language Requirement
3 - Literature
Requirement4
6 - Elective
18
Second Semester
3 - Foreign
Language Requirement
3 - Literature
Requirement4
10 - Major
and Minor Areas
16
Junior Year
First Semester
9 - Major
and Minor Areas
3 - Oral Communication
Requirement2
3 - Writing
Intensive Requirement2
15
Second Semester
3 - History
Requirement5
6 - Major
and Minor Areas
3 - Philosophy
or Religious Studies Requirement6
3 - Elective
15
Senior Year
First Semester
3 - History
Requirement5
9 - Major
and Minor Areas
5 - Elective
17
Second Semester
6 - Advanced
Social Science Requirement1
9 - Major
and Minor Areas
15
130 Total Semester
Hours
1See advisor.
2See General
Education Requirements.
3Select
from A A H 101, 210, ENGL 357, HUM 301, 302, 306, MUSIC 210, 311, 315, 316,
THEA 210.
4ENGL
202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, or H210; 203 and 204 or 207 and
208 are recommended.
5Select
from the following sequences: HIST 361/363, 316/361, 316/363, or 316/365.
6Select
from PHIL 101, 102, 103, REL 101, 102 |