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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

English: Creative Writing, B.A.

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Recommended Course Sequence

The BA in English: Creative Writing major provides students with hands-on experience in several genres of creative writing as well as an overview of relevant literature. Students will be prepared to continue their study in graduate institutions or work in related areas.

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and specified electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements (128 Cr. Hrs.)

Three courses (9 semester hours) chosen from:

ENG 201 - British Literature 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 202 - British Literature 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 205 - World Literature 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 206 - World Literature 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 213 - American Literature to 1865 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 214 - American Literature since 1865 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 215 - Ethnic Literature: Special Topics 3 Cr. Hrs.

Seven writing-intensive courses (21 hours)

ENG 315 - Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 316 - Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 332 - Creative Nonfiction 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 415 - Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
ENG 416 - Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 431 - Techniques of Persuasive Writing 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 490 - Seminar in Writing 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 498 - Senior Capstone Experience 3 Cr. Hrs.

Four literature courses (12 hours) at the 300/400 level

Five additional English courses (14 hours)

ENG 225 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 235 - Advanced Grammar 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 355 - Contemporary Literature for Writers 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 391 - Literary Editing and Publishing 2 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 411 - Shakespeare 3 Cr. Hrs.

One course from Art

ART 231 - Art History Survey 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
ART 232 - Art History Survey 2 3 Cr. Hrs.

And one course (3 hours) from Communication

COM 111 - Introduction to Newswriting 3 Cr. Hrs.
COM 311 - Feature Writing 3 Cr. Hrs.

Degree Requirements

First Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

ENG 101 - Composition and Communication I 3 Cr. Hrs.
FYE 101 - Journey 1 - Foundations for the Journey 1 Cr. Hrs.
Mathematics 3 Cr. Hrs.
HIS 3 Cr. Hrs.
Foreign language 131 5 Cr. Hrs.

Second Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

ENG 102 - Composition and Communication II 3 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 105 - Introduction to the Bible 3 Cr. Hrs.
Natural Science (Lab) 4 Cr. Hrs.
Social Science 3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.

Third Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

ENG Literature 200 Level 3 Cr. Hrs.
FA 200 - Experiencing the Arts 3 Cr. Hrs.
KIN 135 - Lifetime Wellness 2 Cr. Hrs.
COM 111 - Introduction to Newswriting 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
COM 311 - Feature Writing 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 316 - Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 225 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Cr. Hrs.

Fourth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

ENG 200 Level 3 Cr. Hrs.
Natural Science 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 315 - Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
ART 231 - Art History Survey 1 3 Cr. Hrs.
OR
ART 232 - Art History Survey 2 3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective
OR
ENG 235 - Advanced Grammar 3 Cr. Hrs.

Fifth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

ENG 300/400 Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
Electives 7 Cr. Hrs.
CHR 305 - Christian Worldview and Contemporary Application 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 200 Level 3 Cr. Hrs.

Sixth Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

ENG 300/400 Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 416 - Creative Writing: Fiction Workshop 2 3 Cr. Hrs. (See above)
ENG 332 - Creative Nonfiction 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 391 - Literary Editing and Publishing 2 Cr. Hrs.
Electives 6 Cr. Hrs.

Seventh Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

ENG 300/400 Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 355 - Contemporary Literature for Writers 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 415 - Creative Writing: Poetry Workshop 2 3 Cr. Hrs. (See above)
ENG 498 - Senior Capstone Experience 3 Cr. Hrs.
Electives 5 Cr. Hrs.

Eighth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

ENG 300/400 Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 411 - Shakespeare 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 431 - Techniques of Persuasive Writing 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 490 - Seminar in Writing 3 Cr. Hrs.
Electives 3 Cr. Hrs.

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