2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

English with Writing Emphasis, Bachelor of Arts

The major of English for the Bachelor of Arts program with an emphasis in writing requires 46 semester hours of study in English. The aim of the program is the development of competence in writing across a variety of genres and for multiple audiences and purposes.  The program emphasizes developing each student's unique writing voice, fostering creativity, introducing students to influential contemporary writers and trends, and sharpening critical thinking abilities. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a Writing Emphasis also requires 12 hours in a foreign language and a minor field. It is usually chosen by students who wish to become professional writers or who plan to pursue graduate studies. 

Requirements

Major requirements

ENG 100English Composition I

3-4

Or

ENG 110English Comp.I-Honors

3

ENG 101English Composition II

3-4

Or

ENG 111English Comp.II-Honors

3

ENG 211Survey British Lit.II

3

ENG 221Survey American Lit.II

3

ENG 314Intro.to Creative Writing

3

ENG 430Shakespeare

3

ENG 452Capstone Study/Writ.Project

3

ENG 460Lit.Forms/Techniques

3

ENG 480Internship in English

3

Select 1 course from the following


ENG 332Dramatic Literature

3

ENG 395Sur.of Contemp.Lit.

3

ENG 428Studies in the Novel

3

ENG 451Stud.in Regional/Ethnic Lit.

3

ENG 461Special Topics

3

Students may repeat ENG 428, ENG 451, and ENG 461 one time, provided the topic of study is different the second time.

Select 4 courses from the following

ENG 325Poetry Writing

3

ENG 327Fiction Writing

3

ENG 328Writing for Stage/Screen

3

ENG 329Writing for the Professions

3

ENG 367Creative Non-Fiction Writing

3

Select 4 hours of publications credit

ENG 300Publications

1

ENG 300 may be repeated each semester. A maximum of 8 semester hours of ENG 300 can count toward the degree.

Instructor approval is required for enrollment in Section C The Mountain Breeze.

Total Credit Hours: 120