English with Literature Emphasis, Bachelor of Arts

The major for the Bachelor of Arts program offers an emphasis in literature which requires 45 semester hours of study in English.The aim of the program is the development of competence in reading and writing skills, understanding of the history and development of English language, and knowledge of the major writers, texts, trends, genres, and historical development of the British and American literary canons.  The Bachelor of Arts degree with a Literature Emphasis, which also requires 12 hours in a foreign language and a minor field, is usually chosen by students who plan to attend graduate school or seminary.

Requirements

• Core Curriculum Requirements (see Core Curriculum Requirements for Degree--Bachelor of Arts)
• Electives
• Minor Requirements

Major requirements

EN 100	English Composition I	3-4
	Or
EN 110	English Composition I-Honors	3
EN 101	English Composition II	3-4
	Or
EN 111	English Composition II-Honors	3
EN 210	Survey of British Literature I	3
EN 211	Survey of British Literature II	3
EN 220	Survey of American Literature I	3
EN 221	Survey of American Literature II	3
EN 270	Survey of World Literature I	3
	Or
EN 271	Survey of World Literature II	3
EN 355	Advanced Grammar	3
	Or
EN 440	History of the English Language	3
EN 430	Shakespeare	3
EN 452	Capstone Study & Writing Project	3
EN 460	Literary Forms & Techniques	3

Select 3 courses from the following

*NOTE: Students are allowed to repeat the following courses one time, provided the topic of study is different the second time.

• EN 428 Studies in the Novel

• EN 451 Studies in Regional and Ethnic Literature

• EN 461 Special Topics in English

EN 428	Studies in the Novel	3
EN 451	Studies in Regional or Ethnic Literature	3
EN 461	Special Topics in English	3
EN 332	Dramatic Literature	3
EN 395	Survey of Contemporary Literature	3

Select 3 additional hours of 300– or 400-level English electives

(can include a course in writing, literature, or linguistics)

Total Credit Hours: 120