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):

Engl 215	Introduction to English Studies (3 cr)
Engl 230	Introduction to Film Studies( 3 cr)
Engl 310	Literary Theory (3 cr)

Literary History (15 cr):

Engl 345

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):

Engl 221	History of World Cinema I (3 cr)
Engl 222	History of World Cinema II (3 cr)
Engl 257	Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr)
Engl 258	Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr)

Two courses from the following (6 cr):

Engl 341	Survey of British Literature (3 cr)
Engl 342	Survey of British Literature (3 cr)
Engl 343	Survey of American Literature (3 cr)
Engl 344	Survey of American Literature (3 cr)

Linguistics (3 cr):

Engl 241	Introduction to the Study of Language (3 cr)
Engl 496	History of the English Language (3 cr)

Cultural Diversity (One course in non-canonical or underrepresented literatures) (3 cr):

AIST 320	The Celluloid Indian: American Indians in Popular Film (3 cr)
Engl 380	Introduction to U.S. Ethnic Literatures (3 cr)
Engl 481	Women's Literature (3 cr)
Engl 483	African American Literature (3 cr)
Engl 484	American Indian Literature (3 cr)
Engl 485	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):

Engl 490

Senior Seminar (3 cr)

Courses to total 120 credits for this degree

B. Creative Writing Emphasis

Foundations (3 cr):

Engl 215

Introduction to English Studies (3 cr)

Literary History (12 cr):

Engl 257 or Engl 258	Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr)
Engl 345	Shakespeare or another course in literature before 1800 (3 cr)

Two courses from the following (6 cr):

Engl 341	Survey of British Literature (3 cr)
Engl 342	Survey of British Literature (3 cr)
Engl 343	Survey of American Literature (3 cr)
Engl 344	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):

Engl 291	Beginning Poetry Writing (3 cr)
Engl 292	Beginning Fiction Writing (3 cr)
Engl 293	Beginning Nonfiction Writing (3 cr)
Engl 391	Intermediate Poetry Writing (3 cr)
Engl 392	Intermediate Fiction Writing (3 cr)
Engl 393	Intermediate Nonfiction Writing (3 cr)
Engl 491	Advanced Poetry Writing (3 cr)
Engl 492	Advanced Fiction Writing (3 cr)
Engl 493	Advanced Nonfiction Writing (3 cr)

Cultural Diversity (One course in non-canonical or underrepresented literatures) (3 cr):

Engl 380	Introduction to U.S. Ethnic Literatures (3 cr)
Engl 481	Women's Literature (3 cr).
Engl 483	African American Literature (3 cr).
Engl 484	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):

Engl 490

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)

Engl 215

Introduction to English Studies (3 cr)

Literary History (6 cr)

Engl 257	Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr)
Engl 258	Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr)
Engl 341	Survey of British Literature (3 cr)
Engl 342	Survey of British Literature (3 cr)
Engl 343	Survey of American Literature (3 cr)
Engl 344	Survey of American Literature (3 cr)

Writing (18 cr)

Two courses from the following (6 cr):

Engl 202	Introduction to Professional Writing (3 cr)
Engl 207	Persuasive Writing (3 cr)
Engl 208	Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr)
Engl 293	Beginning Nonfiction Writing (3 cr)
Engl 309	Rhetorical Style (3 cr)

Four courses from the following (12 cr):

Engl 309	Rhetorical Style (3 cr)
Engl 313	Business Writing (3 cr)
Engl 316	Environmental Writing (3 cr)
Engl 317	Technical Writing (3 cr)
Engl 318	Science Writing (3 cr)
Engl 393	Intermediate Nonfiction Writing (3 cr)

Cultural Diversity (One course in non-canonical or underrepresented literatures) (3 cr)

AIST 320	The Celluloid Indian: American Indians in Popular Film (3 cr)
Engl 380	Introduction to U.S. Ethnic Literatures (3 cr)
Engl 481	Women's Literature (3 cr).
Engl 483	African American Literature (3 cr).
Engl 484	American Indian Literature (3 cr).
Engl 485	Global Literatures in English (3 cr)

Or an adviser-approved special topics or extra-departmental course (3 cr)

Linguistics (3 cr)

Engl 241

Introduction to the Study of Language (3 cr)

Electives (9 cr)

Nine credits from the following (9 cr)

Art 216	Digital Tools (3 cr)
Comm 335	Intercultural Communication (3 cr)
Hist 382	History of Biology: Conflicts and Controversies (3 cr)
JAMM 325	Publications Editing (3 cr)
JAMM 350	Public Relations Writing and Production (3 cr)
PolS 364	Politics of the Environment (3 cr)
Psyc 320	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)

Engl 440

Client-Based Writing (3 cr)

Courses to total 120 credits for this degree

D. Teaching Emphasis

Foundations (3 cr)

Engl 215

Introduction to English Studies (3 cr)

Literary History (15 cr)

Engl 257 or Engl 258	Literature of Western Civilization (3 cr)
Engl 341 or Engl 342	Survey of British Literature (3 cr)
Engl 343	Survey of American Literature (3 cr)
Engl 344	Survey of American Literature (3 cr)
Engl 345	Shakespeare (3 cr)

Language (10 cr):

Engl 201	English Grammar, Key Concepts and Terms (1 cr)
Engl 241	Intro to the Study of Language (3 cr)

Two linguistics courses from the following (6 cr)

Engl 442	Introduction to English Syntax (3 cr)
Engl 444	Sociolinguistics (3 cr)
Engl 496	History of the English Language (3 cr)

Writing (9 cr):

Engl 309	Rhetorical Style (3 cr)
Engl 401	Writing Workshop for Teachers (3 cr)

One course from the following (3 cr):

Engl 208	(s) Personal and Exploratory Writing (3 cr)
Engl 291	Beginning Poetry Writing (3 cr)
Engl 292	Beginning Fiction Writing (3 cr)
Engl 293	Beginning Nonfiction Writing (3 cr)

Cultural Diversity (One course in non-canonical or underrepresented literatures) (3 cr):

Engl 380	Introduction to U.S. Ethnic Literatures (3 cr)
Engl 481	Women's Literature (3 cr).
Engl 483	African American Literature (3 cr)
Engl 484	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.