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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalogue

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2016-2017 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 address 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

3 hours in Editing:

One course from the following:

3 hours in Rhetorical Theory:

One course from the following:

6 hours in Approaches to the Discipline:

Two courses from the following:

3 hours in Writing in Context:

One course from the following:

3 hours in Professional Genres:

One course from the following:

9 additional hours of ENG writing courses:

Three courses from the following:

3 hours in the English language:

One course from the following:

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 for the Teacher Education Program:

ENG 205 - Introduction to Literary Studies
ENG 304 - Writing for Teachers
ENG 314 - Digital Composing
ENG 321 - Structure of the English Language
ENG 325 - Studies in Sociolinguistics
ENG 332 - Shakespeare’s Early Plays and Poems or
ENG 333 - Shakespeare’s Later Plays
ENG 211 - British Literature to 1800 or
ENG 212 - British Literature Since 1800
ENG 223 - American Literature to 1870 or
ENG 224 - American Literature Since 1870
ENG 225 - World Literature to 1600 or
ENG 226 - World Literature Since 1600
ENG 381 - Literature for Young Adults
ENG 382 - Ways of Teaching Literature or
ENG 383 - Classics Reconsidered
3 hours in Diverse Literary Cultures (ENG 340 , ENG 341 , ENG 342 , ENG 343 , ENG 344 , ENG 355 , ENG 356 , ENG 357 , ENG 358 , ENG 359 , ENG 370 , ENG 371 or ENG 385 )
An additional three-hour English elective at the 300 or 400 level
ENG 495 - Senior Seminar in Literature or
ENG 496 - Senior Seminar in Writing/Rhetoric

Additional Information:

No more than 12 hours may be at the 200 level. Students must take at least one course from the early survey courses (ENG 211 , ENG 223 and ENG 225 ) and at least one course from the later survey courses (ENG 212 , ENG 224 and ENG 226 ).

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.