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2004-2005 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English
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Course work for a Bachelor of Arts in English provides comprehensive instruction
in the resources of English, its language and literatures. This instruction
is central to a liberal education and fundamental preparation for graduate liberal
arts and professional programs. Courses in English teach critical and original
thinking and communication. Knowledge gained from majoring in English provides excellent preparation
for a wide range of careers that depend on critical and creative thinking and
the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
Bachelor of Arts in English
Literature
The literature curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad-based
foundation in English and American literature as well as in-depth inquiry into
focused areas of literary study. Within this curriculum students are encouraged
to read creatively and to discover what others have not seen. Students are asked
to present these discoveries in writing in a persuasive way that allows others
to see their importance. The literature program is enhanced and supported by
links to the National Poetry Foundation, an internationally recognized center
for the study of modern poetry.
Writing Concentrations
Students must choose a writing concentration
within the English major. The three specific concentrations from which students
may choose are Creative Writing, Literary Critical Writing and Technical Professional Writing.
Each of these areas provides students with both introductory and advanced instruction
in the field and prepares students for further education or for work in a large
number of professional fields.
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Core Requirements for All Majors:
Majors take a minimum of 36 credits in English beyond ENG 101. By the time of graduation, they must demonstrate intermediate proficiency in a language other than English (to the 204 level in college courses, or the equivalent by examination). In addition, all majors share the following core requirements: Writing Concentrations
Students must choose a writing concentration within the English major, usually taking a 9-credit sequence of writing courses beginning at the 200 or 300 level and culminating in directed writing or preprofessional experiences in the senior year. Creative Writing:
This concentration allows students to explore their worlds with carefully crafted language and to make the writing of imaginative literature a way of life. Course work usually includes: Literary Critical Writing:
This concentration is for students of language and literature interested in the crafting of essays, academic papers, feature pieces, and other forms of creative nonfiction; it is also useful for students planning to teach at the secondary or college level. Course work usually includes: Technical/Professional Writing:
This concentration is useful for students planning careers in such diverse professions as law, public relations, management, arts administration, technical writing, and journalism. Course work usually includes: Senior Capstone Requirement:
The senior capstone requirement applies to all majors in all concentrations. It may be satisfied in a number of ways appropriate to a student’s interests and plans, and is normally a natural culmination to previous choices within the major. Most of the capstone options also satisfy other major requirements. Any one of the following courses or experiences may be used: - ENG 395 - English Internship Credits: 3
and at least one semester tutoring in the Writing Center - ENG 400-level literature course in which the student writes a seminar-quality research paper.
- ENG 405 - Directed Writing Credits: 3
or - ENG 406 - Advanced Creative Writing Credits: 3
and approval of a manuscript - ENG 496 - Field Experience in Professional Writing Credits: 1-6
(at least 3 hrs.)
- Approval of an Honors thesis with a topic in an area of English studies
Note: Students using ENG 395, ENG 405, ENG 406, or a 400-level literature course as a capstone must register for ENG 499 (zero credit, zero tuition) during the semester they will complete tutoring (ENG 395) or complete the manuscript (ENG 405 and ENG 406) or write the research paper in the 400-level literature class. This is the accounting mechanism that signals Student Records to count these courses as a capstone.
Suggested curriculum for the B.A. in English
First Year - First Semester
First Year - Second Semester
Second Year - First Semester
Second Year - Second Semester
Third Year - First Semester
ENG 300 or 400-level writing course in concentration. Credits: 3
ENG 300 or 400-level literature courses. Credits: 3-6
General Education and B.A. Requirements. Credits: 6-9Third Year - Second Semester
ENG 300 or 400-level writing course. Credits: 3
ENG 300 or 400-level literature course. Credits: 3-6
Electives, other program requirements remaining. Credits: 3-6Fourth Year - First Semester
ENG 300 or 400-level courses including capstone options Credits: 3-12
Electives. Credits: 3-9Fourth Year - Second Semester
Finish capstone and ENG 300/400-level courses if you haven’t already done so. Major credits should total at least 36, with minimum GPA in major courses of 2.0. Total credits earned should be at least 120, with an overall GPA of 2.0. Credits: 15
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