2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog

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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

English

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Requirements in the Core Curriculum:

Specifics on these requirements can be found in The Academic Program .

Integrative Studies - 50 hrs
Foreign Language - 10 hrs
Mathematics - 5 hrs
Health and Physical Education Lifestyle Series - 3 hrs
Senior Year Experience - hrs depend upon course selected

Requirements in the major (at least 51 hrs or equivalent):

Majors must select either the literary studies or the creative writing concentration.

English Major with Literary Studies concentration

ENGL 350 - SHAKESPEARE
ENGL 401 - SENIOR PORTFOLIO PROJECT
ENGL 400 - SENIOR LITERATURE PROJECT SEMINAR
or
EDUC 410 - STUDENT TEACHING, AYA OR MULTI-AGE
and
EDUC 411 - SENIOR YEAR EXPERIENCE SEMINAR
For students seeking Integrated Language Arts teacher licensure

Five foundation courses (25 hrs):

One diversity course (5 hrs):

Two advanced courses (10 hrs):

Some of these courses are repeatable, but may only be counted once toward meeting this requirement.

Above hours must total a minimum of 51

Notes

Students pursuing the literary studies concentration are encouraged to take all five survey courses (210, 215, 220, 250, 255) and to take several additional electives, particularly at the advanced level. At least one writing course (ENGL 260, 261, 262, 263, 265, 335) is strongly advised. Interdisciplinary clusters of courses, reflecting student interest, are also available. Consultation with the student’s advisor is essential.
Students planning to teach should take the Literary Studies concentration. They may use successful completion of EDUC 410.10 and 410.11 as a substitute for ENGL 400 to complete their major. Note that additional courses in English, Education, and other areas are required for licensure in Integrated Language Arts. See Education Department handbook, Teacher Education Programs.

English Major with Creative Writing concentration

Two writing courses (10 hrs):

Notes

Can not count both ENGL 262 and ENGL 265.

One diversity (literature) course (5 hrs):

One literature course (5 hrs):

One additional literature course (5 hrs):

One advanced writing course (5 hrs):

One advanced literature course (5 hrs):

Above hours must total a minimum of 51

Notes

English writing majors are strongly encouraged to take additional literature and writing courses, and to explore the college’s many professional writing courses offered through the journalism program.

Residence Requirement:

Must be fulfilled by all transfer students (see The Academic Program .)

Required total hours for the degree:

At least 180 - also see exceptions/additional comments in The Academic Program .

Application for Degree:

A prospective graduate must request an Application for Degree at the Registrar’s Office two terms prior to the term in which the degree is to be completed.

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