Judy Myers Laue, Chair; Kristin Denslow, Jayne Doneskey, Renard Doneskey, Alison Torres Ramos
The English Department provides classes and support for English majors, English minors, and general studies students. In Freshman Composition and Research Writing all students at the university learn how to write coherent, well-organized essays. Students also take a literature class which requires writing on literary topics. The department helps English majors and minors understand and appreciate American, English, and world literature as well as linguistics and composition.
Students may elect courses which prepare them for careers as secondary English teachers, for graduate study in English, professional schools, or careers where ability to read closely, write effectively, and think critically is essential. A major in English is also an important asset to any student who wishes to specialize in several professional areas: law, medicine, business, public relations, publishing, library science, or government service.
General Information
ENGL 121 and 220 must be completed in sequence during the freshman and sophomore years before any other course in English can be taken.
ENGL 211 | Approaches to Literary Research and Criticism | 3 |
ENGL 221 | World Masterpieces I or | |
ENGL 222 | World Masterpieces II | 3 |
ENGL 231 | American Literature I or | |
ENGL 232 | American Literature II | 3 |
ENGL 342 | Composition Theory and Practice | 3 |
ENGL 414 | History of the English Language | 3 |
ENGL 458 | Literary Analysis | 3 |
ENGL 464 | Advanced Grammar | 3 |
ENGL | Electives | 12 |
Electives to be selected from the following courses:
ENGL 451 | Studies in Renaissance Literature or | |
ENGL 454 | Studies in Medieval Literature | 3 |
ENGL 452 | Studies in 17th Century Literature or | |
ENGL 453 | Studies in 18th Century Literature | 3 |
ENGL 455 | Studies in Romantic Literature or | |
ENGL 456 | Studies in Victorian Literature | 3 |
ENGL 457 | Studies in 20th Century Literature or | |
ENGL 459 | The American Classics | 3 |
Total: | 33 |
Required Cognate:
COMM 111 Speech or COMM 113 Oral Interpretation 3
ENGL 211 | Approaches to Literary Research and Criticism | 3 |
ENGL 231 | American Literature I or | |
ENGL 232 | American Literature II | 3 |
ENGL 342 | Composition Theory and Practice | 3 |
ENGL 414 | History of the English Language | 3 |
ENGL 458 | Literary Analysis | 3 |
ENGL 464 | Advanced Grammar | 3 |
ENGL | Electives | 15 |
One course to be selected from the following:
ENGL 451 | Studies in Renaissance Literature | 3 |
ENGL 452 | Studies in 17th Century Literature | 3 |
ENGL 453 | Studies in 18th Century Literature | 3 |
ENGL 454 | Studies in Medieval Literature | 3 |
One course to be selected from the following:
ENGL 455 | Studies in Romantic Literature | 3 |
ENGL 456 | Studies in Victorian Literature | 3 |
ENGL 457 | Studies in 20th Century Literature | 3 |
ENGL 459 | The American Classics | 3 |
Three course to be selected from the following:
ENGL 333 | Narrative Writing | 3 |
ENGL 335 | Essay and Opinion Writing | 3 |
ENGL 339 | Poetry Writing | 3 |
ENGL 340 | Drama Writing | 3 |
ENGL 440 | Senior Project | 3 |
Total: | 33 |
Required Cognate:
COMM 111 Speech or COMM 113 Oral Interpretation 3
ENGL 221 | World Masterpieces I or | |
ENGL 222 | World Masterpieces II | 3 |
ENGL 224 | Survey of English Literature | 3 |
ENGL 231 | American Literature I or | |
ENGL 232 | American Literature II | 3 |
ENGL 464 | Advanced Grammar | 3 |
ENGL | Electives | 6 |
Electives to be selected from the following courses:
ENGL 451 | Studies in Renaissance Literature | 3 |
ENGL 452 | Studies in 17th Century Literature | 3 |
ENGL 453 | Studies in 18th Century Literature | 3 |
ENGL 454 | Studies in Medieval Literature | 3 |
ENGL 455 | Studies in Romantic Literature | 3 |
ENGL 456 | Studies in Victorian Literature | 3 |
ENGL 459 | The American Classics | 3 |
Total: | 18 |
The following English major and minors are for teaching certification only. Requirements for certification are listed in the Education section of this Bulletin.
You must make formal application for admittance to the Teacher Education Program. Applications are available at the Education Department office.
English, B.A. - Secondary Teaching Area
The student must meet the requirements for a B.A. degree in English.
English Minor - Secondary Certification
ENGL 221 | World Masterpieces I or | |
ENGL 222 | World Masterpieces II | 3 |
ENGL 224 | Survey of English Literature | 3 |
ENGL 231 | American Literature I | 3 |
ENGL 342 | Composition Theory and Practice | 3 |
ENGL 464 | Advanced Grammar | 3 |
ENGL | Electives | 9 |
Four courses selected from the following:
ENGL 451 | Studies in Renaissance Literature | 3 |
ENGL 452 | Studies in 17th Century Literature | 3 |
ENGL 453 | Studies in 18th Century Literature | 3 |
ENGL 454 | Studies in Medieval Literature | 3 |
ENGL 455 | Studies in Romantic Literature | 3 |
ENGL 456 | Studies in Victorian Literature | 3 |
ENGL 457 | Studies in 20th Century Literature | 3 |
ENGL 459 | The American Classics | 3 |
Total: | 24 |