English (B.A.)
Where specific courses are listed with the area requirements, the department may approve equivalencies.
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), the general requirements for the B.A. degree, and one of the following emphases:
A. Literature Emphasis
Foundations (9 cr):
Introduction to English Studies (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Film Studies( 3 cr) |
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Literary Theory (3 cr) |
Literary History (15 cr):
Shakespeare or a 400-level course in literature before 1800 (3 cr) |
One upper-division course in literature before 1900 (3 cr)
One course from the following (3 cr):
History of World Cinema I (3 cr) |
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History of World Cinema II (3 cr) |
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Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr) |
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Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr) |
Two courses from the following (6 cr):
Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
Linguistics (3 cr):
Introduction to the Study of Language (3 cr) |
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History of the English Language (3 cr) |
Cultural Diversity (One course in non-canonical or underrepresented literatures) (3 cr):
The Celluloid Indian: American Indians in Popular Film (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. Ethnic Literatures (3 cr) |
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Women's Literature (3 cr) |
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African American Literature (3 cr) |
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American Indian Literature (3 cr) |
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Global Literature in English (3 cr) |
Or an adviser-approved special topics or extra-departmental course (3 cr)
Electives (12 cr):
Four 400-level courses in literature
Capstone (3 cr):
Senior Seminar (3 cr) |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
B. Creative Writing Emphasis
Foundations (3 cr):
Introduction to English Studies (3 cr) |
Literary History (12 cr):
Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr) |
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Shakespeare or another course in literature before 1800 (3 cr) |
Two courses from the following (6 cr):
Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
Genre Craft/Workshop Courses (Students must take a full numerical sequence in their major genre (ex. 291/391/491), plus two additional creative writing courses in a sequence in one other genre for a minor genre and either a beginning writing course in a third genre or an advanced writing course in the minor genre.) (18 cr):
Beginning Poetry Writing (3 cr) |
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Beginning Fiction Writing (3 cr) |
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Beginning Nonfiction Writing (3 cr) |
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Intermediate Poetry Writing (3 cr) |
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Intermediate Fiction Writing (3 cr) |
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Intermediate Nonfiction Writing (3 cr) |
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Advanced Poetry Writing (3 cr) |
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Advanced Fiction Writing (3 cr) |
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Advanced Nonfiction Writing (3 cr) |
Cultural Diversity (One course in non-canonical or underrepresented literatures) (3 cr):
Introduction to U.S. Ethnic Literatures (3 cr) |
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Women's Literature (3 cr). |
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African American Literature (3 cr). |
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American Indian Literature (3 cr). |
Or an adviser-approved special topics or extra-departmental course (3 cr)
Electives (6 cr):
Two literature courses at the 400-level
Capstone (3 cr):
Senior Seminar (3 cr) |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
C. Professional Writing Emphasis
The Professional Writing Emphasis is an individualized program for students wishing to stress preparation for careers in technical writing, editing, publishing, law, government service, and business.
Foundations (3 cr)
Introduction to English Studies (3 cr) |
Literary History (6 cr)
Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr) |
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Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr) |
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Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
Writing (18 cr)
Two courses from the following (6 cr):
Introduction to Professional Writing (3 cr) |
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Persuasive Writing (3 cr) |
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Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr) |
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Beginning Nonfiction Writing (3 cr) |
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Rhetorical Style (3 cr) |
Four courses from the following (12 cr):
Rhetorical Style (3 cr) |
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Business Writing (3 cr) |
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Environmental Writing (3 cr) |
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Technical Writing (3 cr) |
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Science Writing (3 cr) |
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Intermediate Nonfiction Writing (3 cr) |
Cultural Diversity (One course in non-canonical or underrepresented literatures) (3 cr)
The Celluloid Indian: American Indians in Popular Film (3 cr) |
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Introduction to U.S. Ethnic Literatures (3 cr) |
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Women's Literature (3 cr). |
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African American Literature (3 cr). |
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American Indian Literature (3 cr). |
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Global Literatures in English (3 cr) |
Or an adviser-approved special topics or extra-departmental course (3 cr)
Linguistics (3 cr)
Introduction to the Study of Language (3 cr) |
Electives (9 cr)
Nine credits from the following (9 cr)
Digital Tools (3 cr) |
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Intercultural Communication (3 cr) |
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History of Biology: Conflicts and Controversies (3 cr) |
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Publications Editing (3 cr) |
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Public Relations Writing and Production (3 cr) |
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Politics of the Environment (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Social Psychology (3 cr) |
Any English course numbered 200 or above that has not been taken to satisfy one of the above requirements
Note that Engl 208 and Engl 293 cannot both count towards fulfillment of the requirements in the Professional Writing Emphasis.
Capstone (3 cr)
Client-Based Writing (3 cr) |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
D. Teaching Emphasis
Foundations (3 cr)
Introduction to English Studies (3 cr) |
Literary History (15 cr)
Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr) |
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Survey of British Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
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Survey of American Literature (3 cr) |
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Shakespeare (3 cr) |
Language (10 cr):
English Grammar, Key Concepts and Terms (1 cr) |
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Intro to the Study of Language (3 cr) |
Two linguistics courses from the following (6 cr)
Introduction to English Syntax (3 cr) |
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Sociolinguistics (3 cr) |
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History of the English Language (3 cr) |
Writing (9 cr):
Rhetorical Style (3 cr) |
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Writing Workshop for Teachers (3 cr) |
One course from the following (3 cr):
(s) Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr) |
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Beginning Poetry Writing (3 cr) |
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Beginning Fiction Writing (3 cr) |
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Beginning Nonfiction Writing (3 cr) |
Cultural Diversity (One course in non-canonical or underrepresented literatures) (3 cr):
Introduction to U.S. Ethnic Literatures (3 cr) |
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Women's Literature (3 cr). |
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African American Literature (3 cr) |
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American Indian Literature (3 cr) |
Or an adviser-approved special topics or extra-departmental course (3 cr)
One 400-level literature course (3 cr)
One 300 or 400-level literature course (3 cr)
One elective course at the 300 or 400-level (3 cr)
Capstone
This requirement is fulfilled for Teaching Emphasis majors by EDCI 485, Internship.
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
Teacher Certification
CLASS English majors wishing secondary teaching certification must complete the appropriate English and education courses listed in the "Teaching Majors and Minors" in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction section of this catalog. Students should plan their programs with their English advisor; they should also see a College of Education advisor regarding certification requirements.