English, BA, Secondary Education Concentration
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Analyze and evaluate texts that reflect diverse genres, time periods, and cultures.
- Analyze the ways in which language and literature are related to class, culture, ethnicity, gender, histories, 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 materials, including oral presentations, for a range of creative writing and/or rhetorical contexts.
- Conduct effective research and writing as it relates to the field of English studies by using a variety of technological and information sources.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS | 42 | |
| All core curriculum recommendations are shown under the Core IMPACTS section of the Undergraduate Graduation Requirements. | ||
| Field of Study - English | 18 | |
| Survey of Literature Requirement | ||
| World Literature Course. Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| 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: | 3 | |
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| International Languages and Lower Division Requirements | 9 | |
Competence in a language other than English through the intermediate level (e.g, SPAN/FREN 2002) is required here, in Core IMPACTS, 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 Core IMPACTS but not already applied elsewhere. 1 | ||
| Upper Division Core Requirements | 18 | |
| Intro to Literary Studies | ||
| Advanced Grammar | ||
| Methods in Teaching Literature | ||
| Methods in Teaching Writing | ||
| Adolescent Literature | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| Upper Division Concentration Requirements | 15 | |
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Choose one (1) course from: | 3 | |
| Women and Literature | ||
| African American Literature I | ||
| African American Literature II | ||
| Multicultural Literature | ||
| Carribbean Literature | ||
| Asian-American Literature | ||
| Postcolonial Literature | ||
| Latin American Literature | ||
| British Literature after 1660 | 3 | |
| Choose one (1) from: | ||
| Postcolonial Literature | ||
| Restoration & 18th Century Lit | ||
| Romantic Literature | ||
| Victorian Literature | ||
| Modern British Literature | ||
| American Literature before 1850 | 3 | |
| Choose one (1) from: | ||
| African American Literature I | ||
| American Romanticism | ||
| American Literature after 1850 | 3 | |
| Choose one (1) from: | ||
| African American Literature II | ||
| Multicultural Literature | ||
| American Realism & Naturalism | ||
| Southern Literature | ||
| Modern American Literature | ||
| Contemporary American Lit. | ||
| Additional 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 | ||
| Special Topics in Women & Lit. | ||
| Studies in Drama | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| English Electives | 6 | |
| Choose two of the 3000-4000 level ENGL courses below or directly above that are not applied elsewhere in the program of study. | 6 | |
| Introd to Writing Studies | ||
| Intro to Visual Rhet. & Design | ||
| History of English Language | ||
| Advanced Composition | ||
| Argumentative Writing | ||
| Practical Grammar | ||
| Response to Writing | ||
| Digital and Multimedia Writing | ||
| Video Games and Literature | ||
| Intro to Creative Writing | ||
| Professional & Tech. Writing | ||
| Professional Editing | ||
| Critical Theory | ||
| Writing Culture and Power | ||
| Advanced Document Design | ||
| Early American Literatures | ||
| Medieval Literature | ||
| Renaissance & Commonwealth Lit | ||
| Advanced Poetry Writing | ||
| Advanced Fiction Writing | ||
| Adv Creative Nonfiction Wrtg | ||
| Modern Poetry | ||
| Selected Topics in English | ||
| Selected Topics in English | ||
| Selected Topics in English | ||
| Secondary Teacher Education Concentration Area | 27 | |
| Invest. Critical/Contem. Issue | ||
| Exploring Socio-Culture | ||
| Exploring Teaching and Learning | ||
| Exploring the Exceptional Learner | ||
| Secondary Curr. & Assessment | ||
| Classroom Methods & Mgmt. | ||
| Secondary Level Seminar | ||
| Secondary Practicum | ||
| Secondary Level Internship | ||
| Secondary Level Internship | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 120-129 | |
Education Policies and Procedures
Education students are bound by the rules and policies stated in the Teacher Education Unit Policy Manual and in the Intern Handbook. Both are posted on the Teacher Education home page athttp://www.clayton.edu/teachered. Please see the Department of Teacher Education catalog page for admission, graduation, and certification requirements.
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.
First-time traditional students enrolling in 9 or more semester hours are required to enroll in CSU 1000 First Year Seminar
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I Core IMPACTS | 3 |
| MATH 1101 | Intro to Mathematical Modeling Core IMPACTS | 3 |
| CRIT 1101 | Critical Thinking Core IMPACTS | 3 |
| Foreign Language 1002 | 3 | |
| Behavioral Sciences Core IMPACTS | 3 | |
| CSU 1000 | First Year Seminar 1 | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II Core IMPACTS | 3 |
| Fine Arts or Intermediate Foreign Language Core IMPACTS | 3 | |
| Math, Science, or Technology Course Core IMPACTS | 3 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government Core IMPACTS | 3 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language I (2001) | 3 | |
| HIST 1111 |
Survey-PreModern World History Core IMPACTS or Survey of Modern World History or Critical Trends and Issues or Intro to Global Issues |
3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COMM 1001 or COMM 1002 |
Principles of Public Speaking or Principles of Speaking Online |
1 |
| Science Course with Lab Core IMPACTS | 4 | |
| Intermediate Foreign Language I (2002) | 3 | |
| EDUC 2110 | Invest. Critical/Contem. Issue | 3 |
| ENGL 2121 or ENGL 2122 |
British Literature I or British Literature II |
3 |
| ENGL 3210 | Advanced Grammar | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Literature, Philosophy, or Foreign Language Core IMPACTS | 3 | |
| Science Course without Lab Core IMPACTS | 3 | |
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
Survey of US History to 1877 Core IMPACTS or US HIST Since Reconstruction |
3 |
| ENGL 2131 or ENGL 2132 |
American Literature I or American Literature II |
3 |
| EDUC 2120 | Exploring Socio-Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 2111 | World Literature I -Pre-Modern | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENGL 3100 | Intro to Literary Studies | 3 |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Learning & Teaching | 3 |
| ENGL 4114 | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 4020 | Methods in Teaching Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 4215 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDUC 3210 | Classroom Methods & Mgmt. | 3 |
| EDUC 3030 | Exploring-Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| ENGL 4030 | Methods in Teaching Writing | 3 |
| Eng. Lit. Core: Amer. Lit. Before 1850 | 3 | |
| Eng. Lit. Core: Brit. Lit. after 1660 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDUC 3200 | Secondary Curr. & Assessment | 3 |
| English Elective | 6 | |
| English Lit Core - American Lit After 1850 | 3 | |
| English Lit Core - Cultural Studies Course | 3 | |
| EDUC 4725 | Secondary Practicum | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDUC 4730 | Secondary Level Internship | 3 |
| EDUC 4731 | Secondary Level Internship | 3 |
| EDUC 4003 | Secondary Level Seminar | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
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Competence in a language other than English through the intermediate level (e.g, SPAN/FREN 2002) is required in Core IMPACTS or Field of Study. SPAN 1001/FREN 1001 cannot be used anywhere in degree, but students may opt to take the course in preparation 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.
Education students are bound by the rules and policies stated in the Teacher Education Unit Policy Manual and in the Intern Handbook. Both are posted on the Teacher Education home page at http://www.clayton.edu/teachered.
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First-time traditional students enrolling in 9 or more semester hours are required to enroll in CSU 1000 First Year Seminar