English with Writing Emphasis, Bachelor of Arts
The major for the Bachelor of Arts program offers an emphasis in writing which requires 46 semester hours of study in English. The aim of the program is the development of competence in writing across a variety o genres and for multiple audiences and purposes. The program emphasizes developing each student's unique writing voice, fostering creativity, introducing students influential contemporary writers and trends, and sharpening critical thinking abilities. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a Writing Emphasis, which also requires 12 hours in a foreign language and a minor field, is usually chosen by students who wish to become professional writers or who plan to pursue graduate studies.
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 211 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 221 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 314 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 430 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 452 | Capstone Study & Writing Project | 3 |
| ENG 460 | Literary Forms & Techniques | 3 |
| ENG 480 | Internship in English | 3 |
Select one course from the following*
* Note: Students are allowed to repeat the following courses one time, provided the topic of study is different the second time.
- ENG 428 Studies in the Novel
- ENG 451 Studies in Regional and Ethnic Literature
- ENG 428 Studies in the Novel
| ENG 332 | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| ENG 395 | Survey of Contemporary Literature | 3 |
| ENG 428 | Studies in the Novel | 3 |
| ENG 451 | Studies in Regional or Ethnic Literature | 3 |
| ENG 461 | Special Topics in English | 3 |
Select four courses from the following
Select four hours of publications credit
Total Credit Hours: 120