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 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 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 | 1-3 |
Select 1 course from the following
| ENG 332 | Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| ENG 395 | Survey of Contemporary Literature | 3 |
| ENG 428 | Studies in the Novel | 3 |
| ENG 451 | Studies in Regional/Ethnic Literature | 3 |
| ENG 461 | Special Topics in English | 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
Select 4 hours of publications credit
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