Mar 08, 2025

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalogue

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

English, B.A.

Computer Requirement:

To satisfy the computer requirement for the B.A. degree in English a student must successfully complete ENG 204 or ENG 205 .

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in English a student must successfully complete ENG 495 or ENG 496 .

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied-learning requirement for the B.A. degree in English a student must successfully complete one of the following courses: ENG 204 , ENG 205 , ENG 311 , ENG 319 , ENG 491 , ENG 495 , ENG 496 , ENG 498 , ENG 499 ; or EDN 402 , EDN 408 , EDN 409 .

Requirements for a Major in English for the B.A. Degree:

An overall average of “C” (2.00) or better is required among courses taken to satisfy the requirements of the major.

Literary Studies Option:

This option cultivates students‘ intellectual curiosity and knowledge of various literatures, critical theories and the heterogeneous nature of today‘s textual productions. Within our courses, students hone their analytical skills through close, critical reading of primary and secondary texts; learn research and technological skills; and sharpen their writing and communication skills.

Requirements are:

6 hours in Anglo-American Literary History:

6 hours in Diverse Literary Cultures:

two courses from the following:

3 hours in the English language

3 additional hours in Writing

Additional Information:

No more than 12 hours may be at the 200 level. University studies english courses may count toward either university studies or the English major, but not both.

Professional Writing Option

This option prepares students to analyze and to respond to a variety of writing situations, to read texts critically, and to write in an effective, informed, and ethical manner in a range of organizational contexts. Many courses incorporate technologies for writing, research, and communication.

Requirements are

ENG 204 - Introduction to Professional Writing
ENG 205 - Introduction to Literary Studies
6 additional hours in writing
3 hours in literature
ENG 496 - Senior Seminar in Writing/Rhetoric

Additional Information:

No more than 12 hours may be at the 200 level.

Teacher Licensure Option

This option prepares students to teach English at the secondary level and to make contributions as active professionals.

Requirements are the Teacher Education Program requirements:

ENG 205 - Introduction to Literary Studies
ENG 304 - Writing for Teachers
ENG 320 - Introduction to Linguistics
ENG 321 - Structure of the English Language
ENG 332 - Shakespeare’s Early Plays and Poems or
ENG 333 - Shakespeare’s Later Plays
ENG 381 - Literature for Young Adults
ENG 382 - Ways of Teaching Literature or
ENG 383 - Classics Reconsidered
6 hours in American literature
3 hours in non-Western or non-canonical literature
3 additional hours in writing
an additional three-hour English elective
ENG 495 - Senior Seminar in Literature or
ENG 496 - Senior Seminar in Writing/Rhetoric

Additional Information:

In addition to the Shakespeare course, 3 of the above hours must be in literature before 1900. No more than 12 hours may be at the 200 level.

For information on admissions criteria for the Teacher Education Program and the courses required for licensure in North Carolina, see the –Watson College of Education section of this catalogue. Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson College of Education as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors. Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time.

Total: 42 hours

Courses in Other Departments:

Up to 6 hours of appropriate courses from outside the department may be counted toward the major or minor.

English, B.A.

Computer Requirement:

Oral Communication Requirement:

Applied Learning Requirement:

Requirements for a Major in English for the B.A. Degree:

Literary Studies Option:

Requirements are:

6 hours in Anglo-American Literary History:

One course from the following:

One course from the following:

6 hours in Diverse Literary Cultures:

3 hours in the English language

3 additional hours in Writing

Additional Information:

Professional Writing Option

Requirements are

3 hours from

3 hours from

3 hours from

6 hours from

6 hours from

3 hours in the English language from

Additional Information:

Teacher Licensure Option

Requirements are the Teacher Education Program requirements:

Additional Information:

Total: 42 hours

Courses in Other Departments: