English - Literature and Language (ENGL) - BA Major

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40 S.H.

Minor (or additional major if non-dual degree seeking) required.

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

English: Literature and Language Major Map

Required Courses (31 S.H.)

◆ ENG 290 - Literary Studies (3 S.H.)
△ ENG 390 - Literary Criticism: Theory and Practice (3 S.H.)
ENG 490 - Portfolio (1 S.H.)

Foundations (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

ENG 223 - Classical Mythology (3 S.H.)
ENG 224 - The Bible as Literature (3 S.H.)

Language (3 S.H.)

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ENG 328 - English Syntax (3 S.H.)
ENG 350 - Introduction to Language Study (3 S.H.)

History (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

ENG 291 - History of Literature in English (3 S.H.)
ENG 292 - History of the English Language (3 S.H.)

Literary History I (3 S.H.)

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ENG 361 - Literature In English to 1642: Authors (3 S.H.)
ENG 362 - Literature in English to 1642: Genres (3 S.H.)
ENG 363 - Literature in English to 1642: Topics (3 S.H.)

Literary History II (3 S.H.)

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ENG 364 - Literature in English 1642-1832: Authors (3 S.H.)
ENG 365 - Literature in English 1642-1832: Genres (3 S.H.)
ENG 366 - Literature in English 1642-1832: Topics (3 S.H.)

Literary History III (3 S.H.)

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ENG 367 - Literature in English 1832-Present: Authors (3 S.H.)
ENG 368 - Literature in English 1832-Present: Genres (3 S.H.)
ENG 369 - Literature in English 1832 - Present: Topics (3 S.H.)

Diversity (3 S.H.)

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△ ENG 432 - Literature in a Global Context (3 S.H.)
△ ENG 433 - American Diversities (3 S.H.)

Seminar (3 S.H.)

Choose one:

◎ ENG 470 - Seminar in American Literature (3 S.H.)
◎ ENG 471 - Seminar in British Literature (3 S.H.)

Electives (9 S.H.)

3 S.H. of ENG 200-level or above
6 S.H. of ENG 300-level or above

Dual Degrees

Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 semester hours above the required 120-128 credit hours. Students must complete all major requirements under both degrees, including separate minors if required.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning