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2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English Literature Major with Adolescence Education


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Students in the Literature Major pursue courses that provide both a broad foundation in the history of literature in English, and in-depth study of particular periods, genres, and styles.  Core courses in British, American and World literature provide both knowledge of the literary tradition and skill in literary and cultural analysis and criticism.  And electives focusing on a wide range of literary topics enable students to learn much more about the historical periods and cultural contexts from which literature has come, and the ways in which it has influenced our understanding of the world we live in. 

Students who elect to pursue teacher certification through our English Education Program also receive special instruction in teaching methods and philosophy through the English Department (in addition to their required coursework in the Education Department).  In order to be eligible for the Professional Semester (student teaching), students must maintain a grade point average above 2.7.

Additional Requirement for English Literature Major with Adolescence Education


In addition to the core courses listed above, English Literature majors with Adolescence Education select one course in Shakespeare, and one course in grammar and composition theory:

Electives


In addition to the above courses, English Literature majors with Adolescence Education select four electives, at least three of which must be at the upper-level (300-400), including at least one additional course each in American and World Literature.

Sample Program for English Literature Major with Adolescence Education


Freshman Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 9
  • Math and Science Perspectives I Credits: 7
  • Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
As well as:

Sophomore Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 9
  • Math or Science Perspectives II Credits: 3
  • Other Perspectives II Credits: 3

As well as:

Junior Year


  • ENGL 305 Shakespeare: Comedies and Histories Credits: 3
    or ENGL 306 Shakespeare: Tragedies and Last Plays Credits: 3
    or ENGL 307 - Teaching Shakespeare Credits: 3
  • Upper Division English Credits: 9
  • Perspectives II Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 3

As well as:

Senior Year


  • Upper Division English Credits: 3
  • Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
  • Elective Credits: 4
As well as:

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