English

Faculty/Staff

Judy Myers Laue, Chair; Kristin Denslow, Jayne Doneskey, Renard Doneskey, Alison Torres Ramos

Aims of the Department

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.

Programs

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.

• B.A. English
• B.A. English, emphasis in Writing
• Minor in English

English, B.A.

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

English, B.A., Writing Emphasis

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

Minor in English

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

 

Teaching Certification Program

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

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