English: Literature, B.A.

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The BA in English: Literature major provides students with an overview of several periods of literature as well as an in-depth exploration of selected areas. 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.)

Required ENG courses include three courses chosen from:

These will be offered at least once during any two year cycle. Seven Directed Elective English Literature courses must be chosen at the 300/400 level (21 semester hours).

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.

Eight required ENG courses (24 semester hours):

ENG 225 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 235 - Advanced Grammar 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 303 - Topics in Literary Criticism and Research 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 332 - Creative Nonfiction 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 401 - History of the English Language 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 411 - Shakespeare 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 431 - Techniques of Persuasive Writing 3 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 498 - Senior Capstone Experience 3 Cr. Hrs.

Degree Requirements

First Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

ENG 101 - Composition and Communication I 3 Cr. Hrs.
HIS 100/200 3 Cr. Hrs.
Foreign Language 131 5 Cr. Hrs. OR Foreign Language 101 3 Cr. Hrs.
Mathematics 3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 2-3 Cr. Hrs. if taking a Foreign Language 101
FYE 101 - Journey 1 - Foundations for the Journey 1 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.
Electives 6 Cr. Hrs.

Third Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

ENG 200 Level 3 Cr. Hrs.
FA 200 - Experiencing the Arts 3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
Social Science 3 Cr. Hrs.
KIN 135 - Lifetime Wellness 2 Cr. Hrs.
ENG 225 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Cr. Hrs.

Fourth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

ENG 200 Level 6 Cr. Hrs.
Elective 3 Cr. Hrs.
Natural Science 3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective
OR
ENG 235 - Advanced Grammar 3 Cr. Hrs.

Sophomore/Junior/Senior Years (Third-Eighth Semesters)

Seven required English courses (21 semester hours): ENG 235 , ENG 303 , ENG 332 , ENG 401 , ENG 411 , ENG 431 and ENG 498 . These will be offered at least once during any two year cycle.
Elective Directed English courses, seven must be chosen at the 300/400 level (21 semester hours).
CHR 305 ( 3 hours)
Free Electives to bring total to 128 hours.