Dec 11, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalogue

English, B.A.

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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 395 , 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 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 ENG 205 is completed within the first 12 credit hours in the major. It is strongly recommended that ENG 286 is completed within the first 18 credit hours in the major. ENG 205 and ENG 286 are prerequisites to ENG 418 . It is strongly recommended that ENG 418 is completed prior to enrolling in the Senior Seminar in Literary and Cultural Studies.

ENG 205 - Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3
ENG 286 - Critical Theory and Practice Credit Hours: 3
ENG 418 - Research Methods in Literary and Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3

6 Hours in Genre Studies:

Two courses from the following:

ENG 361 - Studies in Short Fiction Credit Hours: 3
ENG 362 - Studies in the Novel Credit Hours: 3
ENG 363 - Studies in Nonfiction Credit Hours: 3
ENG 364 - Studies in Poetry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 365 - Studies in Drama Credit Hours: 3

6 Hours in Period Studies:

Two courses from the following:

ENG 330 - The Age of Chaucer Credit Hours: 3
ENG 331 - The Age of Elizabeth Credit Hours: 3
ENG 334 - The Age of Milton Credit Hours: 3
ENG 335 - Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 336 - British Romanticism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 337 - Victorian Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 338 - British Modernism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 349 - Early American Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 350 - American Romanticism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 351 - American Realism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 352 - American Modernism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 357 - African American Literary Tradition to 1945 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 358 - African American Literary Tradition Since 1945 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 369 - Twenty-First Century Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 370 - European Literature to 1900 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 371 - European Literature Since 1900 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 372 - Postmodern Literature Credit Hours: 3

6 hours in Diverse Literary Cultures:

Two courses from the following:

ENG 340 - Multiculturalism and Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 341 - Studies in the Global South Credit Hours: 3
ENG 342 - Transnational Literatures Credit Hours: 3
ENG 344 - Latino Voices in American Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 356 - Indigenous American Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 357 - African American Literary Tradition to 1945 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 358 - African American Literary Tradition Since 1945 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 359 - World Indigenous Literature and Film Credit Hours: 3
ENG 370 - European Literature to 1900 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 371 - European Literature Since 1900 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 373 - Women’s Literary Traditions Credit Hours: 3
ENG 377 - Queer Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 385 - Multicultural Young Adult Literature Credit Hours: 3

12 Hours in Electives:

Four courses from the following:

ENG 320 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hours: 3
ENG 321 - Structure of the English Language Credit Hours: 3
ENG 322 - Language and Meaning Credit Hours: 3
ENG 323 - History of the English Language Credit Hours: 3
ENG 324 - Topics in Linguistics Credit Hours: 3
ENG 325 - Studies in Sociolinguistics Credit Hours: 3
ENG 330 - The Age of Chaucer Credit Hours: 3
ENG 331 - The Age of Elizabeth Credit Hours: 3
ENG 332 - Shakespeare’s Early Plays and Poems Credit Hours: 3
ENG 333 - Shakespeare’s Later Plays Credit Hours: 3
ENG 334 - The Age of Milton Credit Hours: 3
ENG 335 - Restoration and Eighteenth Century Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 336 - British Romanticism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 337 - Victorian Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 338 - British Modernism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 340 - Multiculturalism and Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 341 - Studies in the Global South Credit Hours: 3
ENG 342 - Transnational Literatures Credit Hours: 3
ENG 344 - Latino Voices in American Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 349 - Early American Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 350 - American Romanticism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 351 - American Realism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 352 - American Modernism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 356 - Indigenous American Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 357 - African American Literary Tradition to 1945 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 358 - African American Literary Tradition Since 1945 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 359 - World Indigenous Literature and Film Credit Hours: 3
ENG 361 - Studies in Short Fiction Credit Hours: 3
ENG 362 - Studies in the Novel Credit Hours: 3
ENG 363 - Studies in Nonfiction Credit Hours: 3
ENG 364 - Studies in Poetry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 365 - Studies in Drama Credit Hours: 3
ENG 369 - Twenty-First Century Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 370 - European Literature to 1900 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 371 - European Literature Since 1900 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 372 - Postmodern Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 373 - Women’s Literary Traditions Credit Hours: 3
ENG 374 - Twentieth-Century American and British Poetry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 376 - Environmental Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 377 - Queer Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 378 - Film and Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 379 - Comics and Graphic Narratives Credit Hours: 3
ENG 381 - Literature for Young Adults Credit Hours: 3
ENG 382 - Ways of Teaching Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 383 - Classics Reconsidered Credit Hours: 3
ENG 385 - Multicultural Young Adult Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 390 - Studies in Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 391 - Science Fiction and Fantasy Credit Hours: 3
ENG 392 - Protest Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 395 - Crime Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 397 - Sports Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 398 - Religion, Spirituality, and Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 490 - Topics in Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 491 - Directed Individual Study Credit Hours: 1 To 3
ENG 495 - Senior Seminar in Literary and Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3
ENG 396 - Horror Literature Credit Hours: 3

3 hours in Senior Seminar in Literary and Cultural Studies:

ENG 495 - Senior Seminar in Literary and Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information:

Students in the “Literary and Cultural Studies” option should complete only TWO courses (6 credits) at the 200-level: ENG 205 and ENG 286 . 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:

ENG 204 - Introduction to Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 314 - Digital Composing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 319 - Document Design Credit Hours: 3
ENG 496 - Senior Seminar in Writing/Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3

3 hours in Editing:

One course from the following:

ENG 309 - Technical Editing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 310 - Editing for Journalism and Mass Media Credit Hours: 3

3 hours in Rhetorical Theory:

One course from the following:

ENG 388 - Rhetorical Theory to 1900 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 389 - Rhetorical Theory since 1900 Credit Hours: 3

6 hours in Approaches to the Discipline:

Two courses from the following:

ENG 303 - Reading and Writing Arguments Credit Hours: 3
ENG 316 - Analyzing Style Credit Hours: 3
ENG 326 - Writing with Artificial Intelligence Credit Hours:
ENG 417 - Research Methods in Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3

3 hours in Writing in Context:

One course from the following:

ENG 304 - Writing for Teachers Credit Hours: 3
ENG 307 - Composition Theory Credit Hours: 3
ENG 312 - Writing Strategies for Business and Innovation Credit Hours: 3
ENG 313 - Writing About Science, Medicine, and the Environment Credit Hours: 3
ENG 318 - Writing and Activism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 412 - Writing in Intercultural and Global Contexts Credit Hours: 3

3 hours in Professional Genres:

One course from the following:

ENG 305 - Professional Review Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 306 - Essay Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 308 - Grant and Proposal Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 311 - Professional Magazine Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 404 - Advanced Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 414 - Writing for the Web Credit Hours: 3

9 additional hours of ENG writing courses:

Three courses from the following:

ENG 202 - Introduction to Journalism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 302 - Journalism Workshop Credit Hours: 3
ENG 303 - Reading and Writing Arguments Credit Hours: 3
ENG 304 - Writing for Teachers Credit Hours: 3
ENG 305 - Professional Review Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 306 - Essay Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 307 - Composition Theory Credit Hours: 3
ENG 308 - Grant and Proposal Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 309 - Technical Editing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 310 - Editing for Journalism and Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
ENG 311 - Professional Magazine Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 312 - Writing Strategies for Business and Innovation Credit Hours: 3
ENG 313 - Writing About Science, Medicine, and the Environment Credit Hours: 3
ENG 314 - Digital Composing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 315 - Topics in Writing and Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3
ENG 316 - Analyzing Style Credit Hours: 3
ENG 317 - Writing about Film Credit Hours: 3
ENG 318 - Writing and Activism Credit Hours: 3
ENG 319 - Document Design Credit Hours: 3
ENG 388 - Rhetorical Theory to 1900 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 389 - Rhetorical Theory since 1900 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 393 - Writing in the Scientific Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
ENG 404 - Advanced Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 412 - Writing in Intercultural and Global Contexts Credit Hours: 3
ENG 414 - Writing for the Web Credit Hours: 3
ENG 417 - Research Methods in Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 491 - Directed Individual Study Credit Hours: 1 To 3
ENG 498 - Internship in Writing Credit Hours: 3

3 hours in the English language:

One course from the following:

ENG 320 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hours: 3
ENG 321 - Structure of the English Language Credit Hours: 3
ENG 322 - Language and Meaning Credit Hours: 3
ENG 323 - History of the English Language Credit Hours: 3
ENG 324 - Topics in Linguistics Credit Hours: 3
ENG 325 - Studies in Sociolinguistics Credit Hours: 3

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 and Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3
ENG 304 - Writing for Teachers Credit Hours: 3
ENG 314 - Digital Composing Credit Hours: 3
ENG 332 - Shakespeare’s Early Plays and Poems Credit Hours: 3 or
ENG 333 - Shakespeare’s Later Plays Credit Hours: 3
ENG 211 - British Literature to 1800 Credit Hours: 3 or
ENG 212 - British Literature Since 1800 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 223 - American Literature to 1870 Credit Hours: 3 or
ENG 224 - American Literature Since 1870 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 225 - World Literature to 1600 Credit Hours: 3 or
ENG 226 - World Literature Since 1600 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 381 - Literature for Young Adults Credit Hours: 3
ENG 382 - Ways of Teaching Literature Credit Hours: 3 or
ENG 383 - Classics Reconsidered Credit Hours: 3

3 hours in Diverse Literary Cultures:

One course from the following:

ENG 340 - Multiculturalism and Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 341 - Studies in the Global South Credit Hours: 3
ENG 342 - Transnational Literatures Credit Hours: 3
ENG 344 - Latino Voices in American Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 356 - Indigenous American Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 357 - African American Literary Tradition to 1945 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 358 - African American Literary Tradition Since 1945 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 359 - World Indigenous Literature and Film Credit Hours: 3
ENG 370 - European Literature to 1900 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 371 - European Literature Since 1900 Credit Hours: 3
ENG 373 - Women’s Literary Traditions Credit Hours: 3
ENG 377 - Queer Literature Credit Hours: 3
ENG 385 - Multicultural Young Adult Literature Credit Hours: 3

3 hour in the English language:

One course from the following:

ENG 320 - Introduction to Linguistics Credit Hours: 3
ENG 321 - Structure of the English Language Credit Hours: 3
ENG 322 - Language and Meaning Credit Hours: 3
ENG 323 - History of the English Language Credit Hours: 3
ENG 324 - Topics in Linguistics Credit Hours: 3
ENG 325 - Studies in Sociolinguistics Credit Hours: 3
Six additional hours of English electives at the 300 or 400 level:
ENG 495 - Senior Seminar in Literary and Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3
ENG 496 - Senior Seminar in Writing/Rhetoric Credit Hours: 3

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.