English, Writing Concentration, B.A.

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B.A., English

Thirty credits in English beyond the first year writing courses are required for a major in English. Students completing a B.A. in English must complete the University Core Curriculum, the English Core, and the requirements for one of the concentrations in English (concentration in literature or concentration in writing).

English Core

15 credits

These courses develop foundational knowledge and skills and provide context for literary periods, cultures and genres.

ENGL 2200 - Studies in Literature
One survey course in early-period literature. Choose from:
ENGL 2201 - Early World Literature
ENGL 2211 - Early British Writers
ENGL 2213 - Early American Writers
One course in modern-period literature. Choose from:
ENGL 2202 - Modern World Literature
ENGL 2212 - Modern British Writers
ENGL 2214 - Modern American Writers
One course that emphasizes the literature of an ethnic or cultural group. Choose from:
ENGL 2217 - African-Amer Literature I
ENGL 2218 - African-Amer Literature II
ENGL 2262 - Immigrant Literature
ENGL 3325 - Irish Literature
ENGL 4406 - International Literature - Russia
ENGL 4407 - International Literature - France
ENGL 4408 - International Literature - Germany
ENGL 4409 - International Literature - Spain
Special Topics (relevant to this category-consult an English Department advisor)
One writing course from the 2000 level or higher. Choose from:
ENGL 2220 - Writing for Business and Industry
ENGL 2225 - Technical Writing and Presentation
ENGL 2251 - Narrative Nonfiction
ENGL 2267 - Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 2277 - Poetic Form and Formal Experimentation
ENGL 2287 - Story Structure and Narrative Form
ENGL 2270 - Advanced Essay Workshop
ENGL 3345 - Advanced Poetry Workshop
ENGL 3355 - Advanced Fiction Workshop
Special Topics (relevant to this category-consult and English Department advisor)

Concentration in Writing

The writing concentration requires five additional writing courses. 15 credits.

Plus, 51 credits of free electives.

Or

Track in Pre-Seconday Education

18 credits

The pre-secondary education track requires:

ENGL 2230 - Public Speaking & Group Discussion
Two 3 credit literature electives, at least one of which is 3000-level or higher.
Two 3 credit writing electives
EDUC 3350 - Intro to Education and Field Study
Plus 48 credits of free electives

Note: pre-secondary education students are strongly encouraged to take HIST 1110 American History since 1607 for the University Core Curriculum 4.2 requirement. It is also recommended that EDUC 6603 - Human Growth & Development and EDUC 6604 - Educational Psychology are taken as two of the required free electives. Please contact the Education Department for more information.