as long as these policies are included in the class syllabus and are within the parameters of the University's attendance policy. Instructors will adopt their own policies for lateness and early departure from class and list these policies in the class syllabus.
Admission to the program requires formal application and acceptance into the program. After a prospective English major's successful completion of ENG 215 or 211, the applicant (or applicant's advisor) must submit a completed file to the English Major Committee for consideration for admission to the English Major Program.
To apply to be an English Major, you must supply the following materials:
Evidence of a minimum GPA of 3.0 in English 101, 102, and 211/215 or a letter of recommendation from your advisor or English instructor; One formally submitted and graded paper from one of your English classes;
A letter of application briefly describing yourself and your reasons for wishing to major in English.
Materials should be submitted in a manila envelope, labeled with the applicant's complete name, a current phone number, and the applicant's KSU e-mail address. An applicant may expect written notification of his/her departmental status during the semester of application.
To receive a Bachelor of Arts 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 research techniques and use of the library.
A student who receives below a C in two major classes will have his or her record evaluated by English Major Committee. The English Major Committee can remove any student from the English major whose academic progress in English classes is deemed insufficient or who has been recommended for removal by an English instructor or by the Division Chair due to academic dishonesty (plagiarism).
The Unit collaborates with the School of Education and Human Development in the College of Public Service and Leadership Studies to offer a track in English Education. This track prepares students for teacher certification in grades 8-12. The Teacher Education Program in English has specific admissions requirements and coursework, including serving a semester as a full-time student teacher. Details for this degree program are provided in the School of Education and Human Development section of this catalog. In addition to the required education courses, the student must complete the courses below and complete ENG 311 in order to fulfill core requirements in writing and language. For admission criteria and procedures as well as specific requirements to receive teacher certification, interested students should consult the College of Public Service and Leadership Studies/School of Education and Human Development chapter of this catalog.
Bachelor of Arts
English 120 credits
Core Courses 36 hours
ENG 211/215 ENG 214 ENG 313 ENG 322 ENG 323 ENG 324 ENG 325
ENG 409 ENG 411 ENG 413
One literary genre course:
ENG 330
One language class chosen from the following:
ENG 3111 ENG 315 ENG 317
1Mandatory for English with Teaching Certification Track
Track Courses 12 hours Twelve hours in one of the following tracks.
Creative Writing Track Two of the following: ENG 342 ENG 343 ENG 345 ENG 346 and ENG 490 and 499
Professional Writing
The University
70