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, with at least six credits from the 400 level.

Proficiency in composition is required of all English majors and minors. Students 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 Intro. to Information Technology
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, 415, 416, 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, 316/365.

⁶Select from PHIL 101, 102, 103, REL 101, 102.