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Nov 25, 2024
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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English - Major
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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. Major 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 the 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.
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English Core
All English majors are required to take Introduction to Literary Studies, three “Studies” courses in the areas of British, American, and Global Literature, an optional Internship (or either Technical and Professional Writing or Writing for Digital Media), and the Senior Seminar.
English Elective Courses
In addition to the English Core requirements:
English Majors and English Majors 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 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.
English Senior Experience
The Senior Seminar in English is the culminating experience of the 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 public presentation of that research; beyond that, projects will vary according to student interest and the focus of the English Senior Seminar, to which the Senior Experience is attached.
Sample Program for English Major
Freshman Year
- Perspectives - Enduring Questions (PEQ) Math and Science with Lab Credits: 7
- Perspectives - Enduring Questions (PEQ) Credits: 9
- Foreign Language (in same language) Credits: 3
- Foreign Language (in 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: 6
As well as: Junior Year
- Integrative Studies (IS) Credits: 3
- CME 050 - Core Milestone Experience (CME) Credits: 0
- Upper-level American Literature Credits: 3
- Upper-level British Literature Credits: 3
- Upper-level Global Literature Credits: 3
- Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 9
- Electives Credits: 9
Senior Year
- Upper-Level English electives Credits: 6
- Electives Credits: 18
As well as:
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