Classification: Major, Minor
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
The study of literature in all its forms enhances a student’s ability to think critically and observe closely. English students practice writing in different forms, including expository, critical, and imaginative. The ability to write clearly and effectively is essential for success in communication with others and in advancing in a field or career. Both literature and writing are a source of lifelong satisfaction which enables students to continue to discover and explore their selves and their place in the world, and thereby lead a richer, fuller, more examined life.
The number of courses required for the major is 13-14 (40-43 semester hours).
The total number of courses required for the minor is 6 (18-22 semester hours).
Required Courses
Major Required Courses
All of the following (19 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 104 Introduction to Literature (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 206 British Literature Pre-1800 (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 215 American Literature and Culture (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 225 Shakespeare (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 250 British Literature Post-1800 (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 401 Senior Thesis in English (4 sem. hrs.)
Concentrations
The student may choose a concentration in literature or in creative writing.
Creative Writing Concentration
All of the following (9 sem. hrs.)
- CREA 271 Short Story Writing (3 sem. hrs.)
- CREA 272 Poetry Writing (3 sem. hrs.)
- CREA 275 Creative Nonfiction Writing (3 sem. hrs.)
One course from each of the following categories (15 sem. hrs.)
Writing
- CREA 371 Advanced Fiction Writing (3 sem. hrs.)
- CREA 372 Advanced Poetry Writing (3 sem. hrs.)
- CREA 375 Advanced Creative Nonfiction Writing (3 sem. hrs.)
Poetry
- ENGL 219 Poetry in Translation (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 245 Forms of Poetry (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 349 Poetry in English (3 sem. hrs.)
Prose
- ENGL 204 Global Short Stories (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 226 Genre Fiction (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 302 Advanced Studies in the Novel (3 sem. hrs.)
Drama
- ENGL 218 Global Drama (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 367 American Drama (3 sem. hrs.)
Theory
- ENGL 301 Reading Translations (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 303 Film Analysis (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 380 Writing Literary Criticism (3 sem. hrs.)
Literature Concentration
The following course (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 380 Writing Literary Criticism (3 sem. hrs.)
One of the following (3 sem. hrs.)
- CREA 271 Short Story Writing (3 sem. hrs.)
- CREA 272 Poetry Writing (3 sem. hrs.)
- CREA 275 Creative Nonfiction Writing (3 sem. hrs.)
Five of the following, including at least one course from each of the groups (15 sem. hrs.)
Poetry
- ENGL 219 Poetry in Translation (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 245 Forms of Poetry (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 349 Poetry in English (3 sem. hrs.)
Prose
- ENGL 204 Global Short Stories (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 226 Genre Fiction (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 302 Advanced Studies in the Novel (3 sem. hrs.)
Drama
- ENGL 218 Global Drama (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 367 American Drama (3 sem. hrs.)
Theory
- ENGL 301 Reading Translations (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 303 Film Analysis (3 sem. hrs.)
Minor Required Courses
The following course (3 sem. hrs.)
- ENGL 104 Introduction to Literature (3 sem. hrs.)
Five additional English courses, at least two of which must be at the 300-level, for a total of 15-19 semester hours. One of these courses may be a creative writing course.