English, B.A

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General Education Requirements

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Program Requirements

The B.A. in English requires 36 credits. Majors take 6 credits in preparatory courses, 30 in advanced. The preparatory courses are ENGL 261 and ENGL 262 . The 30 advanced credits consist of 10 courses to be taken at the 300 level, including 2 courses in the literature of Britain and Europe (1 course before 1650, 1 after 1650); 2 courses in American literature; ENMO 300 ; ENGE 3XX; and 4 electives at the 300 level. Majors may substitute 1 ENGL 100-level course for 1 300-level elective, excluding period and national/cultural requirements.

English Major with Emphases

Students who major in English may choose one of three optional Emphases. The Emphases are designed to give students additional opportunities for professional development in fields related to the English major. Each Emphasis is comprised of 12 additional credits in required and elective courses, as described below. Other electives may also be selected in consultation with the chair of the Division of Education .

Cultural Studies Emphasis:

one course in a modern language at the 200-level or higher (3 credits, required);

9 additional credits from the following list of courses

all Global Encounters courses
ENGL 345 - African-American Literature
ENGL 387 - The Catholic Novel
ENGL 391 - Special Topics
ENGL 498 - Senior Seminar
Students may also complete up to 3 credits in related internships (ENGL 480 ).

English, B.A

General Education Requirements

Program Requirements

English Major with Emphases

Writing Emphasis:

9 elective credits from the following list of courses

Editing and Publishing Emphasis:

9 additional credits from the following list of courses

Cultural Studies Emphasis:

9 additional credits from the following list of courses