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Dec 26, 2024
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2017-2018 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 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 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). To be eligible for the Professional Semester (student teaching), students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7.
In addition, students who major in English (without seeking any teaching certification) have ample space in their schedule and, thus, often opt to declare a second major, or a minor, that complements their studies in English.
*Note: Only four courses (12 credit hours) will be accepted as transfer credit toward the English major.
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Core Curriculum Requirements
All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures for specific core curriculum requirements. 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 (one course in each of the three areas), plus an optional Internship (or either 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).
English Majors with Adolescence Education - Select four electives at the upper-level (300-400).
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
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