English Major, B.A.

Required:

• ENGL 125 - Introduction to English Studies
• ENGL 220 - Introduction to Writing Fiction and Nonfiction

• or ENGL 222 - Introduction to Writing Poetry  

• ENGL 301 - Understanding Language: An Introduction to Linguistics
• ENGL 303 - Descriptive English Grammar
• ENGL 306 - Advanced Writing
• ENGL 311 - Business Communications and Technical Writing
• ENGL 330 - Visual Literacy
• ENGL 477 - Senior Seminar
• LIT 211 - British Literature I
• LIT 212 - British Literature II
• LIT 240 - World Literature

• or LIT 307 - Literature of Non-Western Cultures  

• LIT 255 - Survey of American Literature
• LIT 318 - Shakespeare
• LIT 325 - Philosophical Foundations and Literary Theory
• LIT 400 - The Novel
• LIT 414 - Special Topics in Literature
• LIT 450 - Seminar in World, British, and American Literatures

Recommended Supporting Courses:

• ART 200 - Introduction to Graphics
• BSNS 171 - Business Computer Applications and Communication
• COMM 102 - Performance Studies
• COMM 364 - Dramatic Literature/History
• ENGL 120 - Introduction to Theatre
• ENGL 141 - Introduction to Journalism
• ENGL 199/399 - Travel: England
• ENGL 329 - Writing Fiction and Poetry
• LIT 315 - Multiethnic Literature
• PHIL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy

A minor or second major is recommended

Recommended second major or minor:

ESL minor
Spanish major/minor
Creative Writing or Professional Writing minor
(Internships recommended)
 

Typical Courses for a Student Majoring in English