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2009-2010 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.
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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 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. English Literature Elective Courses
Required Courses for Adolescence Education
The following courses are required for Adolescence Education for majors in Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, Theatre, (English Certification Department) French, Italian, German, and Spanish. - Student Teaching and Curriculum Methodology: These courses hold the academic department acronym. These course are numbered 457, Curriculum Methodology: Middle School and Senior High in their area of certification and 479, Student Teaching in their area of certification (Ex: HIS 457 or MTH 457).
Additional Program Option: Teaching students with Disabilities at the Adolescence level (Grades 7 - 12) (Dual Certification)
Students also have the option of completing required coursework and field experiences that would lead to another certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Adolescence level. This dual certification option is designed to provide the knowledge base to support student learning in content areas at the adolescence level, as well as to specifically meet the needs of students who have special education needs in grades 7-12 by means of differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching. Students who elect to pursue this option must complete the following courses in addition to the required courses for Adolescence Education listed above: 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 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
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Senior Year
- Upper Division English Credits: 3
- Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 4
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