Program: English, Writing Emphasis BA - Andrews University

Apr 13, 2025

2014-2015

BA: English

Core Requirements—12

The remaining courses in the major should be selected in relationship to one of the following emphases.

ENGL 185 - Much Ado about English Credits: 2
ENGL 267 - Approaches to Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 345 - Introduction to Rhetoric Credits: 3
ENGL 460 - Linguistics Credits: 3
ENGL 498 - Senior Seminar Credits: 1

Writing Emphasis

This emphasis is suitable for those planning professional careers as writers or those particularly interested in the teaching of writing. Students selecting this emphasis are encouraged to select a second major or minor that will enhance future employment.

In addition to the core courses required in the major, students must take:

ENGL 438 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3

Five Courses From

ENGL 220 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 315 - Professional Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 437 - Teaching and Tutoring Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 454 - The Writing Life Credits: 3
ENGL 467 - Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 430 - Topics in _______ Credits: 1–4 (with writing content)
ENGL 497 - Writing Internship Credits: 1–3

Two Courses From

ENGL 273 - American Literature to 1865 Credits: 3
ENGL 274 - American Literature 1865–1914 Credits: 3
ENGL 371 - English Literature to 1600 Credits: 3
ENGL 372 - English Literature 1600–1800 Credits: 3
ENGL 373 - English Literature 1800–1914 Credits: 3
ENGL 403 - 20th-century English and American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 404 - New Global Literature Credits: 3

Six Additional Credits

From the Department of English offerings (excluding ENGL 115 , and ENGL 215 ) or related writing courses such as

JOUR 230 - Beginning Media Writing Credits: 3
JOUR 330 - Advanced Media Writing Credits: 3
JOUR 445 - Publication Production Credits: 3
JOUR 465 - Advanced Topics in Journalism:__________ Credits: 3
PLSC 316 - Legal Writing and Rhetoric Credits: 3
DSGN 185 - Digital Publishing Credits: 3

BA: English

Core Requirements—12

Writing Emphasis

Five Courses From

Two Courses From

Six Additional Credits

Total Credits: 42

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