English, BA
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Analyze and evaluate works of texts that reflect diverse genres, time periods, and cultures.
- Analyze the ways in which language and literature are informed by elements of culture, such as ethnicity, gender, histories, religious or philosophical identity, race, and sexuality.
- Interpret texts from various perspectives by using close readings supported by textual evidence and informed by critical theory.
- Produce a variety of multimodal materials, such as visual, sonic, gestural, spatial, non-verbal, and electronic texts, for a range of creative and rhetorical contexts and audiences.
- Conduct effective research and writing using a variety of technological and information sources.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) | 42 | |
All Core Curriculum requirements for the English degree are shown under Core Curriculum in the Graduation Requirements section of the Undergraduate Catalog. | ||
Lower Division Major Requirements (Area F) | 18 | |
Survey of Literature Requirement | 9 | |
World Literature Course - Choose one from the following: | ||
World Literature I -Pre-Modern | ||
World Literature II - Modern | ||
British Literature Course - Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
British Literature I | ||
British Literature II | ||
American Literature Course - Choose one from the following: | ||
American Literature I | ||
or ENGL 2131H | American Lit. I - Honors | |
American Literature II | ||
or ENGL 2132H | American Lit II - Honors | |
International Languages and Lower Division Requirements | 9 | |
Competence in a language other than English through the intermediate level (e.g, SPAN 2002/FREN 2002) is required here, in Areas B and/or C, or by competency assessment (e.g. CLEP). If the 9 hours for this area are not satisfied by International Language courses, then students may apply courses listed in Areas C or E but not already applied elsewhere. 1 | ||
Upper Division Core Requirements | 12 | |
ENGL 3100 | Intro to Literary Studies | 3 |
ENGL 3110 | Introd to Writing Studies | 3 |
ENGL 4011 | Critical Theory | 3 |
ENGL 4950 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
Upper Division Concentration Requirements | 48 | |
Choose one concentration from the following: | ||
Total Degree Requirements | 120 |
Concentration Requirements
Writing Concentration
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Core Requirements | 48 | |
ENGL 3212 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
ENGL 3600 | Careers in Writing | 3 |
ENGL 3750 | Digital and Multimedia Writing | 3 |
ENGL 3800 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 |
ENGL 3900 | Professional & Tech. Writing | 3 |
ENGL 4015 | Writing Culture and Power | 3 |
English Electives | ||
Choose six 3000-level or above ENGL courses that are not applied elsewhere in the program of study. | 18 | |
Free Electives | ||
Choose four courses, 3000 or higher-level courses | 12 |
Literature Concentration
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Core Requirements | 48 | |
Cultural Studies | ||
Choose from: | 6 | |
History of English Language | ||
Women and Literature | ||
African American Literature I | ||
African American Literature II | ||
Multicultural Literature | ||
Carribbean Literature | ||
Asian-American Literature | ||
Postcolonial Literature | ||
Nature Writing & Environ. Lit. | ||
Special Topics in Women & Lit. | ||
British Literature before 1660 | ||
Choose from: | 3 | |
Medieval Literature | ||
Race & Gender in Med/Ren. Lit. | ||
Renaissance & Commonwealth Lit | ||
Shakespeare | ||
British Literature after 1660 | ||
Choose from: | 3 | |
Restoration & 18th Century Lit | ||
Romantic Literature | ||
Victorian Literature | ||
Modern British Literature | ||
Postcolonial Literature (if not applied in Cultural Studies) | ||
American Literature before 1850 | ||
Choose from: | 3 | |
Amer. Colonial & Federal Lit. | ||
American Romanticism | ||
African American Literature I (if not applied in Cultural Studies) | ||
American Literature after 1850 | ||
Select from: | 3 | |
American Realism & Naturalism | ||
Southern Literature | ||
Modern American Literature | ||
Contemporary American Lit. | ||
African American Literature II (if not applied in Cultural Studies) | ||
Multicultural Literature (if not applied in Cultural Studies) | ||
Other Courses | ||
The following courses may be applied in one of the above categories depending on the topic of the course: | ||
Modern Poetry | ||
Selected Topics in English | ||
Selected Topics in English | ||
Selected Topics in English | ||
Selected Topics in English | ||
Special Topics in Women & Lit. | ||
Studies in Drama | ||
Directed Research | ||
English Electives | ||
Choose six 3000-level or above ENGL courses that are not applied elsewhere in the program of study. | 18 | |
Free Electives | ||
Choose four courses, 3000 or higher-level courses | 12 |
Please Note: This is a suggested course sequence and assumes a starting freshman with no prior college credit who intends to complete their degree in four years. Students should consult with their academic advisor and review the course prerequisites and minimum grade requirements as seen in the Academic Catalog.
Writing Concentration
First Year | ||
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First Semester | Credit Hours | |
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I Core Area A1 | 3 |
MATH 1101 | Intro to Mathematical Modeling Core Area A2 | 3 |
CRIT 1101 | Critical Thinking Core Area B1 | 3 |
Foreign Language 1002 Core Area B2 | 3 | |
Behavioral Sciences E4 | 3 | |
CSU 1000 | First Year Seminar 1 | 0-1 |
Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II Core Area A1 | 3 |
Math, Science, or Technology Course Core Area D2 | 3 | |
POLS 1101 | American Government Core Area E1 | 3 |
HIST 1111 |
Survey-PreModern World History Core Area E2 or Survey of Modern World History or Critical Trends and Issues or Intro to Global Issues |
3 |
Intermediate Foreign Language I (2001) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
First Semester | ||
Literature, Philosophy, or Foreign Language Core Area C1 | 3 | |
Fine Arts or Intermediate Foreign Language Core Area C2 | 3 | |
Science Course with Lab Core Area D1 | 4 | |
HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
Survey of US History to 1877 Core Area E3 or US HIST Since Reconstruction |
3 |
ENGL 2111 or ENGL 2112 |
World Literature I -Pre-Modern or World Literature II - Modern |
3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Second Semester | ||
Science Course without Lab Core Area D1 | 3 | |
ENGL 2121 or ENGL 2122 |
British Literature I or British Literature II |
3 |
ENGL 2131 or ENGL 2132 |
American Literature I or American Literature II |
3 |
Intermediate Foreign Language II (2002) | 3 | |
Lower Division Elective (1000/2000 Course) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
First Semester | ||
ENGL 3100 | Intro to Literary Studies | 3 |
ENGL 3110 | Introd to Writing Studies | 3 |
ENGL 3212 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
ENGL 3900 | Professional & Tech. Writing | 3 |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENGL 3750 | Digital and Multimedia Writing | 3 |
ENGL 3600 | Careers in Writing | 3 |
ENGL 3800 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 |
ENGL 4015 | Writing Culture and Power | 3 |
Open Elective (3000 or higher) 2 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
First Semester | ||
ENGL 4011 | Critical Theory | 3 |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
Open Elective (3000 or higher) 2 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENGL 4950 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
Open Elective (3000 or higher) 2 | 3 | |
Open Elective (3000 or higher) 2 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 121-122 |
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Competence in a language other than English through the intermediate level (e.g, SPAN/FREN 2002) is required in Areas B2 and/or Area C or Area F. SPAN 1001/FREN 1001 cannot be used anywhere in degree, but students may opt to take the course in preperation for SPAN/FREN 1002 if the student did not complete 2 or more years of Spanish or French in high school.
All English majors must have a C or higher in all English classes and classes applied as electives.
- 1
First-time traditional students enrolling in 9 or more semester hours are required to enroll in CSU 1000 First Year Seminar
- 2
Open Electives: Select any four courses with a prefix of 3000 or above.
Literature Concentration
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
First Semester | Credit Hours | |
ENGL 1101 | English Composition I Core Area A1 | 3 |
MATH 1101 | Intro to Mathematical Modeling Core Area A2 | 3 |
CRIT 1101 | Critical Thinking Core Area B1 | 3 |
Foreign Language 1002 Core Area B2 | 3 | |
Behavioral Sciences E4 | 3 | |
CSU 1000 | First Year Seminar 1 | 0-1 |
Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENGL 1102 | English Composition II Core Area A1 | 3 |
Fine Arts or Intermediate Foreign Language Core Area C2 | 3 | |
Math, Science, or Technology Course Core Area D2 | 3 | |
POLS 1101 | American Government Core Area E1 | 3 |
Intermediate Foreign Language I (2001) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
First Semester | ||
Literature, Philosophy, or Foreign Language Core Area C1 | 3 | |
Science Course with Lab Core Area D1 | 4 | |
HIST 1111 |
Survey-PreModern World History Core Area E2 or Survey of Modern World History or Critical Trends and Issues or Intro to Global Issues |
3 |
ENGL 2111 or ENGL 2112 |
World Literature I -Pre-Modern or World Literature II - Modern |
3 |
Intermediate Foreign Language II (2002) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Second Semester | ||
Science Course without Lab Core Area D1 | 3 | |
HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
Survey of US History to 1877 Core Area E3 or US HIST Since Reconstruction |
3 |
ENGL 2121 or ENGL 2122 |
British Literature I or British Literature II |
3 |
ENGL 2131 or ENGL 2132 |
American Literature I or American Literature II |
3 |
Lower Division Elective (1000/2000 Course) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Third Year | ||
First Semester | ||
ENGL 3100 | Intro to Literary Studies | 3 |
ENGL 3110 | Introd to Writing Studies | 3 |
Cultural Studies Course | 3 | |
British Literature before 1660 | 3 | |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENGL 4015 | Writing Culture and Power | 3 |
British Literature after 1660 | 3 | |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
Open Elective (3000 or higher) 2 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Year | ||
First Semester | ||
American Literature before 1850 | 3 | |
ENGL 4011 | Critical Theory | 3 |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
Open Elective (3000 or higher) 2 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
ENGL 4950 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
American Literature after 1850 | 3 | |
English Elective (3000 or higher) | 3 | |
Open Elective (3000 or higher) 2 | 3 | |
Open Elective (3000 or higher) 2 | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 121-122 |
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Competence in a language other than English through the intermediate level (e.g, SPAN/FREN 2002) is required in Areas B2 and/or Area C or Area F. SPAN 1001/FREN 1001 cannot be used anywhere in degree, but students may opt to take the course in preperation for SPAN/FREN 1002 if the student did not complete 2 or more years of Spanish or French in high school.
All English majors must have a C or higher in all English classes and classes applied as electives.
- 1
First-time traditional students enrolling in 9 or more semester hours are required to enroll in CSU 1000 First Year Seminar
- 2
Open Electives: Select any four courses with a prefix of 3000 or higher.