English, BA (1501)

Overview

Major Requirements

Students who major in English must complete the following:

Major Courses

• ENG 314 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Credits
• ENG 315 - New Contexts and Voices in Literary Studies 3 Credits
• Two Courses: Literature Prior to 1660 - 6 credits
• One Course: Literature between 1660 and 1900 - 3 credits
• One Course: Literature between 1900 and Present - 3 credits
• ENG 499 - Senior Seminar: Literature and Criticism 3 Credits
• Three 300-400 Level Elective Courses - 9 credits*

*At least one historical period or elective course must focus primarily upon gender, ethnicity, race, and/or postcolonialism.

Other Options

Teacher Certification - Grades 7-12

Students wishing to concentrate in English and receive teacher certification for grades 7-12 must complete all the requirements of the English major including specific areas of study required for adolescent education, as well as the 33 credits in Education as outlined in this catalog. NCATE requirements for students who began the teacher certification program (7-12) after September 2003 are available from the English Department.

Intemships

Students in their senior year may complement their major course of study with an internship course, ENG 480 (3 credits). Approval of the Instructor and the Department Chair are required, and an internship can be taken only once for a major elective credit. Appropriate internships are arranged with a select group of corporations, publishers and governmental organizations.