B.A. in English Language and Literature (Writing Conc.)
Students will develop their programs in writing under the guidance of the writing director. 9 credits: ENGL2201 Masterpieces of World Literature I, ENGL2202 Masterpieces of World Literature II and ENGL3201 Reading Literature or ENGL3202 Writing About Literature: foundation courses for all further writing courses.
15 credits: Five writing courses to be taken at the rate of one per semester beginning with the sophomore year.
9 credits: Three semesters of courses in English literature
3 credits: Capstone course
GENERAL EDUCATION REQ. (52 credits) | ||
COLLEGE COMPETENCIES (21 credits) | ||
| ENGL1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ________ | Oral Communication: | 3 |
| ________ | Quantitative Analysis: | 3 |
| ________ | Ethical and Moral Analysis: | 3 |
| ________ | Scientific Analysis: | 6 |
LIBERAL ARTS DISTRIBUTION (18 CREDITS) | ||
| ________ | Language and Culture: | 6 |
| ________ | Social and Behavioral Sciences: | 6 |
| ________ | Art and Humanities: | 6 |
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS (13 credits) | ||
| FRSH1000 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| CORE1006 | The Global Challenge | 3 DL |
| CORE2007 | Perspectives on the Individ. | 3 |
| CORE2008 | Cross-cultural Perspectives | 3 |
| CORE3009 | American Experience | 3 |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS ( 36 CREDITS) | ||
| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES (9 Credits) | ||
| ENGL2201 | Masterpieces of World Lit I | 3 |
| ENGL2202 | Masterpieces of World Lit II | 3 |
| ENGL3302 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| LITERATURE COURSES 1 (9 credits) | ||
| WRITING COURSES 2 (15 credits) | ||
| CAPSTONE COURSE 3 (3 credits) | ||
| MINOR/SAC: _________________ (18 credits) | ||
| FREE ELECTIVES (22 credits) | ||
| Total | 128 | |
1 LITERATURE COURSES: The student must take 15 credits of literature courses, 9 credits of which must come from the following list:
| ENGL3351 | Medieval Literature | ENGL3368 | Victorian Era II | |
| ENGL3353 | Chaucer | ENGL3369 | American Lit I | |
| ENGL3355 | Renaissance Lit. | ENGL3370 | American Lit. II | |
| ENGL3357 | Shakespeare I | ENGL3371 | Modern Novel I | |
| ENGL3358 | Shakespeare II | ENGL3372 | Modern Novel II | |
| ENGL3359 | 17th Century Lit. | ENGL3373 | Modern Poetry I | |
| ENGL3361 | Milton | ENGL3374 | Modern Poetry II | |
| ENGL3363 | 18th Century I | ENGL3375 | Modern Drama I | |
| ENGL3364 | 18th Century II | ENGL3376 | Modern Drama II | |
| ENGL3365 | Romantic Era I | ENGL3377 | Bible & Its Influence | |
| ENGL3366 | Romantic Era II | ENGL3381 | Popular Fiction | |
| ENGL3367 | Victorian Era I | ENGL3382 | Special Topics in Black Literature | |
2 WRITING COURSES: The student must take 15 credits of writing courses from the following list:
| ENGL2205 | Intro. to Critical Writing I | ENGL3327 | Creative Writing I (poetry) | |
| ENGL2206 | Intro to Critical Writing II | ENGL3328 | Creative Writing II (Poetry) | |
| ENGL2207 | Oral and Written Reports | ENGL3329 | Advanced English Grammar | |
| ENGL3325 | Creative Writing I (Fiction) | EN4403 | Writing Seminar I | |
| ENGL3326 | Creative Writing II (Fiction) | EN4404 | Writing Seminar II | |
3 CAPSTONE COURSE: After consultation with an advisor and course instructor, a capstone course may be chosen from any upper division or graduate level English offerings related to the major concentration.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: This requirement consists of six credits in English Composition (ENGL1101 and ENGL1102) and six credits of writing intensive courses within the major.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with public speaking and oral presentations, typically a course in Speech.
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with mathematics and statistics with application to everyday problems.
ETHICAL AND MORAL ANALYSIS: Requirements consist of a three-credit course that is substantially concerned with ethical theories and questions. This course could be in Philosophy or a course within a major program.
SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS: Requirements consist of a minimum of six credits of laboratory science.
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: This requirement canbe satisfied by one of four options: traditional language courses with significant cultural elements, LANG courses listings under “Language and Culture Studies,” language-based study abroad, or the six highest ESL/ESP credits for non-native English speakers.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVORAL SCIENCES: This requirement can be satisfied by six credits of coursework inCommunication,Criminal Justice, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.
ART AND HUMANITIES: This requirement can be satisfied by six credits of coursework in Art (visual or performing), History, Humanities, Philosophy, or Religion.
DISTANCE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS: All University students are required to complete one (1) on-line distance learning course during each academic level (freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year) of matriculation.
A minimum of 128 credits is required for graduation.
