文学士(BA)

 
 

 

A major in 英语--the study of literature, 写作, and 语言--invites students to focus on human experience and expression in all its complexity and diversity. As part of learning how to analyze and interpret a wide range of genres, 英语 majors explore texts' literary hi故事 and sociocultural contexts. 学生 also study and practice the creation of texts, 包括诗歌, 论文, 故事, 戏剧, 关键的评论, 还有更多. Throughout their studies, 英语 majors focus on how humans acquire, live with, and use 语言. Each of the three concentrations--Literature, 写作, and 英语 教育--grounds students in all these areas while emphasizing a specific aspect of 英语 studies.

Total Credits Required for an 英语 Major: 42-44

Core Required Courses (10 credits):

  • ENGL 125 - Approaches to 英语 Studies (3)
  • ENGL 225 - Approaches to Theoretical Discourse (3)
  • ENGL 345 - Introduction to Rhetoric (3)
  • ENGL 495 - Independent Study/Readings (1) (写作浓度: This course may be subsituted with 1 credit of ENGL 497 - 写实习.)

The remaining courses in the major should be selected in relationship to one of the following concentrations:

文学

32-33学分

This concentration is recommended for those planning to do graduate work in 英语 or for those planning professional careers that demand a broad liberal arts background. 

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

  • ENGL 450 - Literary Criticism and Theory (3)
  • 两个 of the following pre-1800 courses:
    • ENGL 273 - American Literature to 1865 (3)
    • ENGL 371 - 英语 Literature to 1600 (3)
    • ENGL 372 - 英语 Literature 1600-1800 (3)
  • 两个 of the following post-1800 Courses:
    • ENGL 274 - American Literature 1865-1914 (3)
    • ENGL 373 - 英语 Literature 1800-1914 (3)
    • ENGL 403 - 20th-century 英语 and American Literature (3)
  • 两个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 404 - Global Literature (3)
    • ENGL 415 - Gender Studies in Literature (3)
    • ENGL 440 - Language and Culture (3)
  • 11-13 additional credits from the 英语系 offerings (excluding ENGL 115, 117和215)

写作

33个学分

This concentration is suitable for those planning professional careers as writers or those particularly interested in the teaching of 写作.  学生 selecting this concentration are encouraged to select a second major or minor that will enhance future employment. 

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

  • ENGL 438 - Advanced Composition (3)
  • 五个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 218 - Introduction to Creative 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 220 - Technical 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 315 - Professional 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 430 - 前ics in 写作 (1-4)
    • ENGL 437 - Teaching and Tutoring 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 454 - The 写作 Life (3)
    • ENGL 467 - Creative 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 497 - 写实习 (1-3)
  • 两个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 237 - American Literature to 1865 (3)
    • ENGL 274 - American Literature 1865-1914 (3)
    • ENGL 371 - 英语 Literature to 1600 (3)
    • ENGL 372 - 英语 Literature 1600-1800 (3)
    • ENGL 373 - 英语 Literature 1800-1914 (3)
    • ENGL 403 - 20th-century 英语 and American Literature (3)
    • ENGL 404 - Global Literature (3)
  • 8-10 additional credits from the 英语系 offerings (excluding ENGL 115, 117和215) OR related 写作 courses such as:
    • DSGN 185 - InDesign (3)
    • JOUR 230 - Beginning Media 写作 (3)
    • JOUR 330 - Advanced Media 写作 (3)
    • JOUR 445 - Publication Production (3)
    • JOUR 465 - Advanced 前ics in Journalism (3)
    • PLSC 316 - Legal 写作 and Rhetoric (3)

英语
教育

33-34学分

This concentration is appropriate for students seeking secondary teaching certification in pre-collegiate denominational or public schools. In addition to the requirements below, students must meet all the general education and professional education requirements. For further information, please see the 部门 Teaching, Learning, & 课程.

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

  • ENGL 300 - Modern 英语 Grammar (4)
  • ENGL 403 - 20th-century 英语 and American Literature (3)
  • ENGL 408 - Literature for Young Adults (2-3)
  • ENGL 437 - Teaching and Tutoring 写作 (3)
  • ENGL 459 - Methods of Teaching 英语 (3)
  • ENGL 460 - Linguistics (3)
  • 一个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 273 - American Literature to 1865 (3)
    • ENGL 274 - American Literature 1865-1914 (3)
  • 一个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 371 - 英语 Litererature to 1600 (3)
    • ENGL 372 - 英语 Literature 1600-1800 (3)
    • ENGL 373 - 英语 Literature 1800-1914 (3)
  • 一个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 404 - Global Literature (3)
    • ENGL 415 - Gender Studies in Literature (3)
  • 两个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 315 - Professional 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 430 - 前ics in 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 438 - Advanced Composition (3)
    • ENGL 454 - The 写作 Life (3)
    • ENGL 467 - Creative 写作 (3)

英语小

21个学分

在这个灵活的程序中, students experience all three areas of 英语 studies: literature, 语言, 和写作. This minor pairs well with any major as enrichment in the area of the humanities.

要求:

  • 一个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 125 - Approaches to 英语 Studies (3)
    • ENGL 225 - Approaches to Theoretical Discourse (3)
  • 一个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 404 - Global Literature (3)
    • ENGL 415 - Gender Studies in Literature (3)
    • ENGL 440 - Language and Culture (3)
  • 15 credits additional credits from the 英语系 offerings (excluding ENGL 115, 117和215)

写小

21个学分

A strong addition to any academic profile, the 写作 minor provides study and practice in 写作 for a range of audiences and purposes, while utilizing professional, 数字, 还有创意体裁.

要求:

  • ENGL 438 - Advanced Composition (3)
  • 18 credits to be selected from:
    • ENGL 220 - Technical 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 300 - Modern 英语 Grammar (3)
    • ENGL 315 - Professional 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 345 - Introduction to Rhetoric (3)
    • ENGL 430 - 前ics in 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 437 - Teaching and Tutoring 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 454 - The 写作 Life (3)
    • ENGL 467 - Creative 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 497 - 写实习 (1-3)

英语教育

24学分

This content minor prepares students for certification to teach 英语 at the secondary level. In addition to the requirements below, students must meet all the general education, 内容主要, and professional education requirements. For further information, please see the 部门 Teaching, Learning, & 课程.

要求:

  • ENGL 300 - Modern 英语 Grammar (4)
  • ENGL 403 - 20th-century 英语 and American Literature (3)
  • ENGL 408 - Literature for Young Adults (2)
  • ENGL 459 - Methods of Teaching 英语 (3)
  • 一个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 273 - American Literature to 1865 (3)
    • ENGL 274 - American Literature 1865-1914 (3)
  • 一个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 371 - 英语 Literature to 1600 (3)
    • ENGL 372 - 英语 Literature 1600-1800 (3)
    • ENGL 373 - 英语 Literature 1800-1914 (3)
  • 一个 下列课程:
    • ENGL 404 - Global Literature (3)
    • ENGL 415 - Gender Studies in Literature (3)
  • 一个 下列课程之一:
    • ENGL 315 - Professional 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 430 - 前ics in 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 437 - Teaching and Tutoring 写作 (3)
    • ENGL 438 - Advanced Composition (3)
    • ENGL 454 - The 写作 Life (3)
    • ENGL 467 - Creative 写作 (3)
  • 推荐:
    • ENGL 345 - Introduction to Rhetoric (3)
    • ENGL 460 - Linguistics (3)