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
| ENG 100 | English Composition I | 3-4 |
| Or | |
| ENG 110 | English Composition I-Honors | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition II | 3-4 |
| Or | |
| ENG 111 | English Composition II-Honors | 3 |
| ENG 210 | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 211 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 220 | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 221 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 270 | Survey of World Literature I | 3 |
| Or | |
| ENG 271 | Survey of World Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 355 | Advanced Grammar | 3 |
| Or | |
| ENG 440 | History of the English Language | 3 |
| ENG 430 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 452 | Capstone Study & Writing Project | 3 |
| ENG 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.
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ENG 428 Studies in the Novel
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ENG 451 Studies in Regional and Ethnic Literature
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ENG 461 Special Topics in English
| ENG 428 | Studies in the Novel | 3 |
| ENG 451 | Studies in Regional or Ethnic Literature | 3 |
| ENG 461 | Special Topics in English | 3 |
| ENG 332 | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| ENG 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