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.
English Major
The number of courses required for the major is 13-14 (40-43 semester hours).
Required Courses
All of the following (19 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 104 Introduction to Literature (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 206 British Literature 1100-1800 (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 215 American Literature and Culture (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 225 Shakespeare (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 250 British Literature 1800 to the Present (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
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 (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 (3 sem. hrs.)
Poetry
ENGL 219 International Poetry (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 245 The Maker’s Craft: Form in Poetry (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 349 American Poetry (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 366 British Poetry (3 sem. hrs.)
Prose
ENGL 204 International Prose (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 226 Genre Fiction (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 302 The American Novel (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 362 The British Novel (3 sem. hrs.)
Drama
ENGL 218 International Drama (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 367 Anglophone Drama (3 sem. hrs.)
OCS 215 London Theatre (3 sem. hrs.)
Theory
ENGL 301 Reading Translations (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 380 Writing Literary Criticism (3 sem. hrs.)
Literature
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.)
Six of the following (including at least one course from each of the groups) (18 sem. hrs.)
Poetry
ENGL 219 International Poetry (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 245 The Maker’s Craft: Form in Poetry (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 349 American Poetry (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 366 British Poetry (3 sem. hrs.)
Prose
ENGL 204 International Prose (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 226 Genre Fiction (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 302 The American Novel (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 362 The British Novel (3 sem. hrs.)
Drama
ENGL 218 International Drama (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 367 Anglophone Drama (3 sem. hrs.)
OCS 215 London Theatre (3 sem. hrs.)
Theory
ENGL 301 Reading Translations (3 sem. hrs.)
ENGL 380 Writing Literary Criticism (3 sem. hrs.)
English Minor
Total number of courses required for the minor is 6 (18-22 semester hours).
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. One of these courses may be a creative writing course. (15-19 sem. hrs.)