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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English Literature Major with Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education Major
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Students in the literature major pursue courses that provide both a broad foundation in the history of literature in English, as well as in-depth study of particular periods, genres, and styles. Core courses in British, American, and world literature provide knowledge of the literary tradition, in addition to skill in literary and cultural analysis and criticism. 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 in which we live.
Students who elect to pursue teacher certification through our English education program receive special instruction in teaching methods and philosophy through the English department (in addition to their required coursework in the department of inclusive childhood education). In order to be eligible for the Professional Semester (student teaching), students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.7 before moving into INCL 440/441 and the Professional Semester.
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English Literature Core
All English Literature majors are required to take the Introduction to
Literary Studies, one Survey course in each of three areas (British,
American, and World Literature), and the Senior Seminar.
Additional Requirement for English Literature Major with Inclusive Education
In addition to the core courses listed above,
all Literature majors with Inclusive Education are required to take the
following course: Electives
In addition to the six required courses listed above, English Literature major with Inclusive Education majors select five electives, at least four of which must be at the upper-level (300-400), including at least one course in each of the three areas, British, American, and World Literature. English Literature Elective Courses
Required Courses for Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education Major
The following courses are required for the Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education major. The major prepares students for the initial teacher certification requirements in four certification areas: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Childhood Level (Grades 1-6), Middle Childhood Education - Generalist or Content Specialist (Grades 5-9), and Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Middle Childhood Level (Grades 5-9).
*Students in the Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood major who are pursuing a B.A. degree must take all electives in liberal arts areas in order to earn the 90 liberal arts credits that are required for the degree. English Literature Senior Experience
The Senior Experience in
Literature is the culminating experience of our major, and is required
for
graduation. It is intended to enable
students to demonstrate their mastery of their major field, and their
ability
to make connections between study in the major and work in the liberal
arts
core curriculum. All Senior Experience projects will involve a
significant research component, and a presentation of that research;
beyond that, projects will vary according to student interest and the
focus of the Senior Seminar, to which the Senior Experience is attached.
Sample Program for English Major with Inclusive Education - Literature Track
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
- Perspectives II Credits: 3
- Math or Science Perspectives II Credits: 3
As well as: Junior Year
- Perspectives II Credits: 6
- Upper Division English Credits: 9
As well as: Summer Between Junior and Senior Year
Senior Year
- Upper Division English Credits: 6
- Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 3
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