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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English Major with Adolescence Education


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English majors pursue courses that provide 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 Global 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 School of Education). In order to be eligible for the Professional Semester (student teaching), students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7.

English Literature Core, with Adolescence Education


 All English Literature majors with Adolescence Education are required to take Introduction to Literary Studies, three “Studies” courses in British, American, and Global Literature, and the Senior Seminar.

Additional Requirements for English Literature Major with Adolescence Education


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

English Literature Elective Courses


In addition to the English Literature Core requirements:

English Literature Majors and English Literature with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education

  • Select five electives at the upper-level (300-400), including at least one course in each of the following areas: British, American, and Global Literature.

English Literature Majors with Adolescence Education

  • Select four electives at the upper-level (300-400), including at least one course in each of the following areas: British, American, and Global Literature.

Required Courses for Adolescence Education


See Education: Initial Teacher Certification in Adolescence Education  for course requirements.

English Literature Senior Experience


The Senior Seminar in Literature is the culminating experience of our major, and it is required for graduation.  The seminar is intended to enable students to demonstrate mastery of their major field and the ability to make connections between study in the major and work in the liberal arts core curriculum.  All Senior Seminar 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 Literature Senior Seminar, to which the Senior Experience is attached.

Sample Program for English Literature Major with Adolescence Education


Freshman Year


  • Perspectives - Enduring Questions (PEQ) Math and Science with Lab  Credits: 7
  • Perspectives - Enduring Questions (PEQ) Credits: 9
  • Foreign Language (in the same language) Credits: 3
  • Foreign Language (in the same language) Credits: 3 
  • Health and Wellness Credits: 0

As well as:

Sophomore Year


  • Perspectives - Enduring Questions (PEQ) Credits: 6
  • Integrative Studies (IS) Credits: 6 
  • Experiential Learning Pathway (EL) Credits: 0
  • Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 3

As well as:

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