English (B.A.)
The Bachelor of Arts in English degree develops critical thinking, writing, research, and communication skills of students as they explore and investigate the great works of Western literature, as well as world literature and global culture. Students gain an appreciation of the imaginative power of language and the complexity of human thought through a variety of critical lenses. As students engage with literary works, they demonstrate, through written and oral discourse, their ability to think critically, to argue persuasively, and to use research to support ideas. The B.A. in English is an excellent choice for students interested in careers such as editing, publishing, business, the arts, technical and professional writing, research, teaching, law, advertising, marketing, or public relations. The degree also provides an excellent foundation for graduate level work.
Notes:
- Progression and Completion requirements for the B.A. in English: Students must pass ENGL 3010 and ENGL 4900 with a “C” or better.
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts in English
Core Curriculum (Credit: 42 hours)
See listing of requirements
Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)
Major Field French, German, or Spanish (Credit: 6-9 hours)
Major Electives (6-12 hours)
Select from:
Upper Level Courses (Credit: 60 hours)
Required Field Courses (Credit: 9 hours)
Take all three courses:
Western Prose and Poetry (Credit: 12 hours)
Select four courses below, at least one British and one American:
| ENGL 3100 | Old English Language and Culture | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3200 | Chaucer | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3300 | Literature of the English Renaissance | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3400 | 17th and 18th Century American Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3500 | 19th Century American Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3600 | 20th Century American Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4200 | Milton | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4300 | 18th Century British Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4400 | 19th Century British Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4500 | 20th Century British Poetry and Prose | 3 credits |
Genre Studies (Credit: 6 hours)
Select two courses below:
Diversity in Literature (Credit: 6 hours)
Select two courses below:
| ENGL 4150 | Studies in Caribbean Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4160 | Studies in African Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4420 | Modern European Literature in Translation | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4430 | Literature of the Non-Western World | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4440 | Literature by Women | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4460 | Southern Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4470 | Contemporary Literature | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4490 | African American Literature | 3 credits |
Composition or Creative Writing (Credit: 3 hours)
Select one course below:
| ENGL 3020 | Introduction to Composition Studies | 3 credits |
| CRWR 3040 | Intermediate Fiction Writing | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4030 | Advanced Composition | 3 credits |
Language Study (Credit: 3 hours)
Select one course below:
Elective Courses (Credit: 21 hours)
Select seven courses below, including at least four ENGL and/or PFWR courses (with Chair's approval, Major Field Courses may count as Electives):
FREN
| Any French course(s) at the 3000-level | |
SPAN
| Any Spanish course(s) at the 3000-level | |
HIST
| Any history course(s) at the 3000-level | |
| CRWR 3050 | Intermediate Poetry Writing | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3106 | Professional Writing and Communication | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3110 | Middle English Language and Culture | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3120 | Myth and Folklore for Literary Studies | 3 credits |
| ENGL 3140 | American Realism and Naturalism | 3 credits |
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| ENGL 3990 | English On-Campus Internship | 3 credits |
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| ENGL 3991 | English Off-Campus Internship | 3 credits |
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| ENGL 3999 | Special Topics | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4130 | 17th Century British Poetry and Poetics | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4405 | English Romanticism | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4410 | Literature for the Adolescent | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4415 | Major Authors Seminar | 3 credits |
| ENGL 4450 | Literature of the Harlem Renaissance | 3 credits |
| HUMN 3010 | Introduction to Cultural Studies | 3 credits |
| HUMN 3206 | Gender Studies | 3 credits |
| HUMN 3999 | Special Topics | 3 credits |
| HUMN 4471 | Comparative Cultures | 3 credits |
| HUMN 4472 | Studies in Culture | 3 credits |
| HUMN 4480 | History of Print | 3 credits |
| HUMN 4482 | Popular Culture | 3 credits |
| IDS 4040 | Fashion, Literature, and Culture | 3 credits |
| IDS 4050 | Performance, Literature, and Culture | 3 credits |
| NMAC 3108 | Writing for Digital Media | 3 credits |
| NMAC 3145 | Digital Media Studio | 3 credits |
| NMAC 3460 | Media Criticism | 3 credits |
| NMAC 3600 | Digital Storytelling | 3 credits |
| PFWR 3160 | Introduction to Professional Writing | 3 credits |
| PFWR 3170 | Practical Workplace Writing | 3 credits |
| PFWR 3180 | Inquiry, Information & Research Methods | 3 credits |
| PFWR 4650 | Advanced Editing and Style | 3 credits |
| PFWR 4660 | Advanced Professional Writing | 3 credits |