English with Literature Emphasis, Bachelor of Arts
The major of English for the Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in literature 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
Major requirements
| ENG 100 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Or | |
| ENG 110 | English Composition I-Honors | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition II | 3 |
| 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
| ENG 428 | Studies in the Novel | 3 |
| ENG 451 | Studies in Regional/Ethnic Literature | 3 |
| ENG 461 | Special Topics in English | 3 |
| ENG 332 | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| ENG 395 | Survey of Contemporary Literature | 3 |
Students are allowed to repeat ENG 428, ENG 451, and ENG 461 one time, provided the topic of study is different the second time.
Select 3 additional hours of 300– or 400-level English electives
The selected 3 hours can include a course in writing, literature, or linguistics.
Total Credit Hours: 120