receives below a “C” in two major classes will have his or her record evaluated by the Committee as soon as feasible. The English Major Committee can remove any student from the English Major whose academic progress in English classes is deemed in sufficient or who has been recommended for removal by an English instructor or by the Division Chair due to academic dishonesty (plagiarism).
To receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in English or a minor in English, students must be able to:
express themselves effectively in written English;
● think critically and analytically;
demonstrate knowledge of literature representing a variety of literary forms, figures, and periods;
demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of literary analysis and criticism;
● demonstrate general knowledge of the history of the English language and linguistic theories, and standard English grammar; and
demonstrate knowledge of researches techniques and use of the library.
To see the requirements for the Bac helor of Arts degree in English, students must complete a total of 128 semester credit hours with a minimum of 39 semester credit hours in English coursework. These credit hours must include both a 27-credit-hour core and an additional 12 credit hours in one of three concentrations (Literature, Creative Writing or English with Teaching Certification). A total of 45 semester credit hours at the 300/400 level are required for graduation.
Core English Requirements (for all majors):
ENG 313: Non-Western Literature
ENG 313: Non-Western Literature
ENG 322: Survey of British Literature I
ENG 323: Survey of British Literature II
ENG 324: Survey of American Literature I
ENG 325: Survey of American Literature II
ENG 409: Literature of African-Americans
ENG 413: Literary Criticism
One writing class. Choose from:
ENG 204: Journalism*
ENG 214: Persuasive Writing
ENG 216: Technical Writing
One language class. Choose from:
ENG 311: Advanced Grammar*
ENG 314: History of the English Language
ENG 317: Linguistics
*mandatory for English with Tea ching Certification Concentration
*mandatory for English with Tea ching Certification Concentration
To be a tisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in English, a student must complete 12 semesters credit hours in one of the following concentrations in addition to the 27-hour English Core listed above:
Literature: the student must complete the following classes:
ENG 398: Literary Heritage
ENG 399: Special Topics
ENG 499: Capstone
and either
ENG 415: Major Author(s)
Creative Writing: the student must complete the following classes:
Choose Two:
ENG 342: Writing Poetry
ENG 343: Creative Non-Fiction
ENG 345: Writing Drama/Screenplay
ENG 346: Writing Fiction
Plus Both:
ENG 490: Senior Creative Project and
ENG 499: Capstone
English with Teaching Certification: In addition to the Education classes necessary to obtain teaching certification, the student must complete the following classes, as well as complete ENG 204 and 311 in order to fulfill core requirements in writing and language:
ENG 214: Persuasive Writing
ENG 390: Adolescent Literature
ENG 433: Reading and Writing Clinic Practicum
EDU 445: Reading Instruction in the Secondary School
For specific requirements to receive teacher certification, interested students should consult the Catalogue section under the School of Education. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the admission criteria and procedures included in the College of Professional Studies section of this Catalogue.
A minor in English requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours in the following courses:
ENG 214: Persuasive Writing
ENG 313: Non-Western Literature