English, BA

The English major seeks to enhance understanding of language and literature. It is designed to prepare students for graduate study and for careers in professional fields, including adolescence and childhood education.

Students majoring in English read extensively and critically analyze selected works of literature. They are expected to achieve proficiency in oral and written expression as well as in critical thinking.

Prerequisite to this major is successful completion of ENG 1010 or its equivalent. Students then pursue a minimum of 39 credits (maximum of 40) in ENG courses, with at least 12 credits in 3000 and 4000 level courses, in accordance with the requirements listed below and in consultation with their advisers.

English majors who also pursue Adolescence Certification (grades 7-12) with Teaching Students with Disabilities or Adolescence Certification (grades 7-12) with Middle School Extension (grades 5-6) are reminded that 90 liberal arts credits are required for the Bachelor of Arts in English.

Program Requirements for English Major

Required English Courses 39 Credits

ENG 1040Introduction to Literary Analysis

3

ENG 2010BRITISH LITERATURE I

3

ENG 2020BRITISH LITERATURE II

3

ENG 2080AMERICAN LITERATURE I

3

ENG 2090AMERICAN LITERATURE II

3

ENG 3070/THR 3070SHAKESPEARE

3

ENG 4160DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE

3

Or

ENG 4170MODERN AMERICAN GRAMMAR

3

ENG 4900ENGLISH CAPSTONE SEMINAR

3

ENG 1040: A grade of C or better is required in ENG 1040 to continue as an English major.

Elective English Courses - 15 Credits (3 of the elective credits must be in a 3000/4000 level ENG course)

Required English Courses when pursuing Adolescence Education Certification

ENG 1040Introduction to Literary Analysis

3

ENG 2010BRITISH LITERATURE I

3

ENG 2020BRITISH LITERATURE II

3

ENG 2080AMERICAN LITERATURE I

3

ENG 2090AMERICAN LITERATURE II

3

ENG 3070/THR 3070SHAKESPEARE

3

ENG 3130TUTORING WRITING

3

ENG 4090LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS

3

ENG 4160DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE

3

Or

ENG 4170MODERN AMERICAN GRAMMAR

3

ENG 4900ENGLISH CAPSTONE SEMINAR

3

ENG 1040: A grade of C or better is required in ENG 1040 to continue as an English major.

Elective English Courses - 9 Credits

Creative Writing Concentration

A Concentration in Creative Writing requires four classes that may include CRW/THR 2020 Writing Workshop: Playwriting; CRW/CMA 3055 Writing Workshop: Screenwriting for Film & Television; CRW/ENG 3300 Writing Workshop: Creative Non-Fiction; CRW/ENG 3310 Writing Workshop: Narrative Journalism; CRW/ENG 3410 Writing Workshop: Fiction; CRW/ENG 4028 Writing Workshop: Poetry; or an approved 3-credit independent study.  Students must also submit a portfolio of their work after completion of the four classes.

Choose four courses from the list below:

CRW 2020/THR 2020WRITING WORKSHOP: PLAYWRITING

3

CRW 3055/CMA 3055WRITING WORKSHOP: SCREENWRITING FILM & TV

3

CRW 3300/ENG 3300WRITING WORKSHOP: CREATIVE NON FICTION

3

CRW 3310/CMA 3310WRITING WORKSHOP: NARRATIVE JOURNALISM

3

CRW 3410/ENG 3410WRITING WORKSHOP: FICTION

3

CRW 4028WRITING WORKSHOP: POETRY

3

ENG 4970INDEPENDENT STUDY

1

Writing Concentration

A concentration in Writing requires four classes that may include: CMA 2310 Newswriting; CMA 3100 Writing for Mass Media; CMA/ENG 3320 Magazine Writing; CMA 3360 Copyediting;  CRW/THR 2020 Writing Workshop: Playwriting; CRW/ENG 3300 Writing Workshop: Creative Non Fiction; ENG 3330 the Essay; ENG 3370 Writing for the Professional; or an approved 3-credit Internship.  Students must also submit a portfolio of their work after completion of the four classes.

Choose four courses from the list below:

CMA 2310NEWSWRITING

3

CMA 3100WRITING FOR MASS MEDIA

3

CMA 3320/ENG 3320MAGAZINE WRITING

3

CMA 3360COPYEDITING

3

CMA 4850/4860/4870/4880

CRW 2020/THR 2020WRITING WORKSHOP: PLAYWRITING

3

CRW 3300/ENG 3300WRITING WORKSHOP: CREATIVE NON FICTION

3

ENG 3330THE ESSAY

3

ENG 3370WRITING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL

3

English/Adolescent Education (5-year)

Required English Courses

ENG 1040Introduction to Literary Analysis

3

ENG 2010BRITISH LITERATURE I

3

ENG 2020BRITISH LITERATURE II

3

ENG 2080AMERICAN LITERATURE I

3

ENG 2090AMERICAN LITERATURE II

3

ENG 3070/THR 3070SHAKESPEARE

3

ENG 3130TUTORING WRITING

3

ENG 4090LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS

3

ENG 4160DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE

3

Or

ENG 4170MODERN AMERICAN GRAMMAR

3

ENG 4900ENGLISH CAPSTONE SEMINAR

3

ENG 1040: A grade of C or better is required in ENG 1040 to continue as an English major.

Elective English Courses - 9 Credits

Adolescent Education Courses

ED 2051ORIENTATION TO TEACHING

1

ED 5001INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION

3

ED 5042APPLIED RESEARCH IN BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

3

ED 5210NATURE OF SCHOOLS IN THE EDUCATION OF ALL CHILDREN

3

ED 5220THEORIES, RESEARCH AND APPLICATION OF ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

3

ED 5231CONTENT AREA LITERACY IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR PUPILS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILTIES

3

ED 5245CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT IN 7-12 ENGLISH

3

ED 5252INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT FOR ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION

3

ED 5390COLLABORATION WITH PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS

3

ED 5441

ED 5464STUDENT TEACHING: SECONDARY EDUCATION

6

ED 5521

ED 5565CONTENT - ENGLISH METHODS

3

ED 5700TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY

3

ED 5710DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

3

ED 5521: non-credit

Note **MSED courses will be scheduled during evening hours.