English, Literature Concentration BA

Concentration - 29-30

• Choose two of the following (pre-1800) courses:

• ENGL 273 - American Literature to 1865 Credits: 3
• ENGL 371 - English Literature to 1600 Credits: 3
• ENGL 372 - English Literature 1600–1800 Credits: 3

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• Choose two of the following (post-1800) courses:

• ENGL 274 - American Literature 1865–1914 Credits: 3
• ENGL 373 - English Literature 1800–1914 Credits: 3
• ENGL 403 - 20th-century English and American Literature Credits: 3

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  Choose two of the following courses:

• ENGL 404 - Global Literature Credits: 3
• ENGL 415 - Gender Studies in Literature Credits: 3
• ENGL 440 - Language and Culture Credits: 3

Concentration Electives

Choose 11-12 additional credits from the Department of English offerings (excluding ENGL 115 , ENGL 117 , and ENGL 215 ).

English Language Requirments

Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English-language proficiency before they are accepted into any program in the Department of English.  To qualify for admission, students must obtain at least a minimum composite score on one of the following exams:

• Paper-based TOEFL (ITP) composite score of 600 
• Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) composite score of 100
• MELAB composite score of 84
• IELTS composite score of 7

The exam must be taken within two years prior to enrollment. Students who score below these levels may complete language requirements by enrolling in Intensive English Program courses (ENSL) on campus. For required scores on other standardized proficiency exams, contact the department.