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2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English Major - Literature Track
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Students in the Literature Program 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 and American
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.
(See: English Major with Adolescence Education - Literature Track or English Major with Inclusive Education - Literature Track)
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English Core
The English Core consists of the following nine credits: Required Courses for English Major - Literature Track
In addition to the core courses listed above, all English Literature majors are required to take the following courses. English Literature Elective Courses
In addition to the five required literature courses listed above, English Literature majors select five upper-division (300-400 level) electives, at least one of which must be in British literature and one of which must be in American literature. 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. Students begin the process in the fall of their senior year, choosing a literary text or texts for an oral presentation, and a collection of written work from courses in the major and in the core curriculum for a portfolio, and then complete the process in the spring by having a one-hour meeting with two faculty members—the Senior Experience itself. Sample Program for English Major - Literature Track
Freshman Year
- Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
- Math and Science Perspectives I Credits: 7
- Other Perspectives I Credits: 9
As well as: Sophomore Year
- Upper Division English Credits: 6
- Perspectives I Credits: 9
- Math or Science Perspectives II Credits: 3
- Other Perspectives II Credits: 6
As well as: Junior Year
- Upper Division English Credits: 12
- Perspectives II Credits: 3
- Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 9
- Electives Credits: 6
Senior Year
- Upper Division English Literature Credits: 6
- Electives Credits: 24
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