English, Literature Emphasis BA

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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

Literature Emphasis

This emphasis is recommended for those planning to do graduate work in English or for those planning professional careers that demand a broad liberal arts background. Please note the Major Field Exam is required.

In addition to the core requirements of the major, students must take

ENGL 450 - Literary Criticism and Theory Credits: 3

Six 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

One Course From

ENGL 315 - Professional Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 437 - Teaching and Tutoring Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 438 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
ENGL 454 - The Writing Life Credits: 3
ENGL 467 - Creative Writing Credits: 3

Six Additional Credits

From the Department of English offerings (excluding ENGL 115 , and ENGL 215 ).

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English, Literature Emphasis BA

BA: English

Core Requirements—12

Literature Emphasis

Six Courses From

One Course From

Six Additional Credits

Total Credits: 42

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English, Literature Emphasis BA

BA: English

Core Requirements—12

Literature Emphasis

Six Courses From

One Course From

Six Additional Credits

Total Credits: 42