English, B.A.

Computer Requirement:

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

Oral Communication Requirement:

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

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: , , , , , , , , ; or , , .

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 and Cultural 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:

9 Hours in Methods and Theory:

It is strongly recommended that is completed within the first 12 credit hours in the major.
It is strongly recommended that is completed within the first 18 credit hours in the major.
and are prerequisites to .
It is strongly recommended that is completed prior to enrolling in the Senior Seminar in Literary and Cultural Studies.

6 Hours in Genre Studies:

Two courses from the following:

6 Hours in Period Studies:

Two courses from the following:

6 hours in Diverse Literary Cultures:

Two courses from the following:

12 Hours in Electives:

Four courses from the following:

3 hours in Senior Seminar in Literary and Cultural Studies:

ENG 495 - Senior Seminar in Literary and Cultural Studies

Additional Information:

Students in the “Literary and Cultural Studies” option should complete only TWO courses (6 credits) at the 200-level: and . The remaining 36 credit hours are to be completed in courses at the 300-level and 400-level. Genre Studies courses may be repeated only ONCE if the subject matter is different. Any repeated genre course will count in the ”Electives” category. No courses may be double-counted across categories.

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:

Courses in Other Departments:

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