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

English Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major


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English majors 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 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 combine English with teacher certification may double major in English and Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education. Students 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.  It should be noted that students in this double major are required to have a minimum overall GPA of 2.7 before moving into INCH coursework which typically begins fall semester of the junior year.

English Literature Core


All English Literature and Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education majors are required to take Introduction to Literary Studies, three “Studies” courses in the areas of British, American, and Global Literature, and the Senior Seminar.

Additional Requirement for English Literature Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education


In addition to the core courses listed above, all English Literature majors with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education are required to take the follwing course in grammar and composition theory:

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 Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Majors


Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major 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 Major with Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education - Literature Track


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:

Junior Year


  • Integrative Studies (IS) Credits: 3
  • CME 050 - Core Milestone Experience Credits: 0
  • Upper-level American Literature Credits: 3
  • Upper-level Global Literature Credits: 3
  • Upper-level British Literature Credits: 3
  • Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 3 

As well as:

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