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The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in English, Literature Emphasis; English, Creating Writing Emphasis; or in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The B.A. is a degree for the twenty-first century in its emphasis on broad learning, international studies, and the learning of languages. No minor is needed for this degree.
The B.A. in English, Literature Emphasis-Liberal Arts prepares students to be broadly educated, culturally and historically, and skilled in thinking critically, researching, and writing. The degree prepares students for jobs in business, government and nonprofit organizations, journalism, and publishing.
The B.A. in English, Creative Writing Emphasis-Liberal Arts gives students preparation in both creative writing and literature. This degree helps students interested in pursuing a graduate degree or a career in the publishing and writing fields.
The B.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages-Liberal Arts prepares students to teach English to non-native speakers in other countries or in private schools, businesses, or organizations here in the U.S. See page 117-118 in the printed catalog for the program descriptions for TESOL.
The Bachelor of Science-Liberal Arts degree is offered in English or in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The B.S. is designed for those who wish to supplement their expertise in English with a second field of concentrated study: a minor.
The B.S. in English, Literature Emphasis-Liberal Arts prepares students through their broad education and important general skills to enter various careers, and they choose minors that supplement their career goals. Some commonly chosen minors are history, film studies, journalism, professional writing, art, speech, and one of the modern languages. If a modern language is not chosen as a minor, a modern language course is strongly recommended as a liberal arts elective.
The B.S. in English, Creative Writing Emphasis-Liberal Arts gives students preparation in both creative writing and literature. This degree helps students interested in pursuing a graduate degree or a career in the publishing and writing fields.
The B.S. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages-Liberal Arts prepares students to teach English to non-native speakers in other countries or in private schools, businesses, or organizations here in the U.S. A minor in a modern language is one of the ideal complementary minors, but TESOL majors choose a variety of minors as well.
The Bachelor of Science (Education) degree is primarily intended to certify students to teach English in public high schools though the core skills it develops have broad application as well. The B.S. in English-Education prepares students to teach literature, interpretive skills, writing, language, research, and critical thinking skills in high schools. Students must choose a minor. Minors in which students can obtain a second certification to teach in that subject are popular choices. Some of these minors include speech communication and theatre arts, a modern language, journalism, and history.
The B.S. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages-Education prepares students to teach children who are non-native speakers of English in the public schools. Depending on the educational setting in which the student intends to work, such a major can work well with any of the minors that are certifiable areas of study.
The Bachelor of Science in Broad Area English-Education degree is designed to provide prospective high school teachers with additional areas of study that support their core English courses and that respond to the current demands of the teaching situations in modern secondary schools. No minor is required with this major; the Broad Area in effect replaces the minor.
B.A. and B.S. Liberal Arts Majors as listed on pages 22-23 of the printed catalog with the following exceptions:
Humanities and Fine Arts: ENGL 243.
Education as listed on pages 31-32 with the following exceptions:
Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 cr. hrs.
ENGL 243 Types of Literature 3 cr. hr.
SCTA 105 Introduction to Theatre and Drama. 3 cr. hr.
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 cr. hrs.
In addition to POLS 114 and PSYC 101, choose one of the following courses, which also satisfies the cultural diversity requirement for certification: ENGL 203, 206, 207, 212, 214, 235, 385, or 443.
Literature Emphasis - Liberal Arts: 36 Total Credits
Required Courses: 27 cr. hrs.
ENGL 251 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
ENGL 253 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 cr.
ENGL 321 English Language: History and Culture 3 cr.
ENGL 324 Survey of American Lit. I, Origins to 1900 (writing intensive) 3 cr.
ENGL 325 Survey of American Lit. II, 1900-1980 (writing intensive) 3 cr.
ENGL 331 Survey of British Lit. I, to 1800 (writing intensive) 3 cr.
ENGL 332 Survey of British Lit. II, 1800-Present (writing intensive) 3 cr.
ENGL 335 Shakespeare 3 cr.
ENGL 444 Major Authors 3 cr.
A second period course in British literature may replace one of the British survey courses, or a second period course in American literature may replace one of the American survey courses. At least three survey courses must be taken.
Directed Electives: 9 cr. hrs.
Select one genre, sub-genre, or diversity literature course: 3 cr. hrs.
ENGL 202 Literature of Science Fiction 3 cr.
ENGL 203 Literature of the African-American Experience 3 cr.
ENGL 206 Ethnic Film and Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 207 Literature of the Asian-American Experience 3 cr.
ENGL 212 The Native American in Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 214 Women in Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 222 Literature of Fantasy 3 cr.
ENGL 226 Detective Fiction 3 cr.
ENGL 231 The Short Story 3 cr.
ENGL 232 Contemporary Drama 3 cr.
ENGL 233 Introduction to Poetry 3 cr.
ENGL 234 Modern Novels 3 cr.
ENGL 235 American Autobiography 3 cr.
ENGL 300 Women and Film 3 cr.
ENGL 343 The Novel and Film Adaptations 3 cr.
ENGL 443 American Ethnic Women Writers 3 cr.
Select one period course, English, American or International 3 cr. hrs.
ENGL 341 European Literature (19th Century) 3 cr.
ENGL 426 Victorian Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 427 Modern British Literature: 1890-1940 3 cr.
ENGL 428 Modern British Literature: 1940-Present 3 cr.
ENGL 429 American Renaissance 3 cr.
ENGL 430 American Realism 3 cr.
ENGL 431 Modern American Fiction 3 cr.
ENGL 432 Contemporary American Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 441 Twentieth-Century International Literature 3 cr.
Select one English course at the 300-/400 level 3 cr. hrs.
Free Elective: 3 cr. hrs.
Creative Writing Emphasis-Liberal Arts: 36 Total Credits
Required Courses: 18 cr. hrs.
Writing Component 9 cr. hrs.
ENGL 262 Creative Writing 3 cr.
ENGL 382* Writing Workshop in Prose and Poetry 3 cr.
ENGL 482 Writing Seminar in Fiction and Poetry 1-3 cr.
*ENGL 382 may be taken again, under 1B below.
Directed Electives in Writing 9 cr. hrs.
(At least 6 of the credits must be from ENGL 368, 369, or 370)
ENGL 368 Writing Poetry 3 cr.
ENGL 369 Writing Fiction 3 cr.
ENGL 370 Writing Nonfiction 3 cr.
ENGL 382 Writing Workshop in Prose and Poetry 3 cr.
Coursework Outside Creative Writing: 18 cr. hrs.
Required Courses: 12 cr. hrs.
ENGL 251 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
ENGL 253 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 cr.
ENGL 321 English Language: History and Culture 3 cr.
ENGL 331 Survey of English Literature I: to 1800 3 cr.
Directed Electives in Literature 6 cr. hrs.
Choose one course from Modern/Contemporary Period 3 cr. hrs.
ENGL 325 Survey of American Literature II 3 cr.
ENGL 332 Survey of English Literature II 3 cr.
ENGL 432 Contemporary American Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 344 Major Authors 3 cr.
Genre Courses (preferably in area of specialization) 3 cr. hrs.
ENGL 202 Literature of Science Fiction 3 cr.
ENGL 222 Literature of Fantasy 3 cr.
ENGL 226 Detective Fiction 3 cr.
ENGL 231 The Short Story 3 cr.
ENGL 232 Contemporary Drama 3 cr.
ENGL 233 Introduction to Poetry 3 cr.
ENGL 234 Modern Novels 3 cr.
ENGL 235 American Autobiography 3 cr.
ENGL 250 Children≠s Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 342 Developments in the Novel 3 cr.
ENGL 355 Literature for Adolescents 3 cr.
This minor has a Literature Emphasis.
Required courses: 18 cr. hrs.
ENGL 251 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
ENGL 253 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 cr.
ENGL 321 The English Language: History and Culture 3 cr.
ENGL 335 Shakespeare 3 cr.
Select one American survey course*
ENGL 324 Survey of American Literature I, Origins-1900 3 cr.
OR
ENGL 325 Survey of American Literature II, 1900-1980 3 cr.
Select one British survey course*
ENGL 331 Survey of English Literature I, 650-1800 3 cr.
OR
ENGL 332 Survey of English Literature II, 1800-Present 3 cr.
*One survey course must cover the period before 1800.
Directed Electives: 6 cr. hrs.
Select one genre course: 3 cr. hrs.
ENGL 231 The Short Story 3 cr.
ENGL 232 Contemporary Drama 3 cr.
ENGL 233 Introduction to Poetry 3 cr.
ENGL 234 Modern Novels 3 cr.
ENGL 342 Developments in the Novel
ENGL 343 The Novel and Film Adaptations 3 cr.
ENGL 344 Major Authors 3 cr.
Select one period course, English, American or International: 3 cr. hrs.
ENGL 341 European Literature (19th Century) 3 cr.
ENGL 426 Victorian Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 427 Modern British Literature: 1890-1940 3 cr.
ENGL 428 Modern British Literature: 1940-Present 3 cr.
ENGL 429 American Renaissance 3 cr.
ENGL 430 American Realism 3 cr.
ENGL 431 Modern American Fiction 3 cr.
ENGL 432 Contemporary American Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 441 Twentieth-Century International Literature 3 cr.
Professional Courses: 36 cr. hrs.
TED 120 Introduction to Education and Instructional Technology 3 cr.
TED 212 Educational Psychology (writing intensive) 5 cr.
TED 420 School and Society (admission to teacher education required) 3 cr.
TED 422 Content Area Literacy in Middle and Secondary School 3 cr.
TED 432 Techniques of Middle/Secondary Education: English 3 cr.
Secondary certification in the major discipline only; for certification in the minor as well, techniques must be taken in that discipline for an additional 3 credits, for a total of 39.
PSYC 330 Exceptional Child 3 cr.
TED 414 Transescent Development, Middle School Methods 4 cr.
TED 473 Student Teaching: Middle Level. 6 cr.
Required for Middle School certification.
TED 474 Student Teaching: Secondary 6 cr.
Major Requirements: English-Education 39 cr. hrs.
Required Courses: 36 cr. hrs.
ENGL 251 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
ENGL 253 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 cr.
ENGL 320 Structure of English 3 cr.
ENGL 321 English Language: History and Culture 3 cr.
*ENGL 324 Survey of American Lit. I, Origins to 1900 (writing intensive) 3 cr.
*ENGL 325 Survey of American Lit. II, 1900-1980 (writing intensive) 3 cr.
*ENGL 331 Survey of British Lit. I, to 1800 (writing intensive) 3 cr.
*ENGL 332 Survey of British Lit. II, 1800-Present (writing intensive) 3 cr.
ENGL 335 Shakespeare 3 cr.
ENGL 355 Literature for Adolescents 3 cr.
ENGL 361 Composition Theory 3 cr.
ENGL 441 Twentieth-Century International Literature 3 cr.
*One of these survey courses may be replaced by a second period course of the same national (British or American)literature included in the list below.
Directed Electives: 3 cr. hrs.
Select one period course English or American
ENGL 341 European Literature (19th Century) 3 cr.
ENGL 426 Victorian Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 427 Modern British Literature: 1890-1940 3 cr.
ENGL 428 Modern British Literature: 1940-Present 3 cr.
ENGL 429 American Renaissance 3 cr.
ENGL 430 American Realism 3 cr.
ENGL 431 Modern American Fiction 3 cr.
ENGL 432 Contemporary American Literature 3 cr.
English Education Minor: 27 Total Credits
Required Courses: 18 cr. hrs.
ENGL 251 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
ENGL 253 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 cr.
ENGL 320 Structure of English 3 cr.
ENGL 321 English Language: History and Culture 3 cr.
ENGL 335 Shakespeare 3 cr.
ENGL 361 Composition Theory 3 cr.
Survey/Period Courses: 6 cr. hrs.
One survey course must cover the period before 1800, whether it be British or American.
A. Select one survey course:
ENGL 324 Survey of American Lit. I, Origins to 1900 3cr.
OR
ENGL 325 Survey of American Lit. II, 1900-1980 3 cr.
B. Select one survey or period course:
ENGL 331 Survey of British Lit. I, to 1800 3 cr.
OR
ENGL 332 Survey of British Lit. II, 1800-Present 3 cr.
ENGL 426 Victorian Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 427 Modern British Literature: 1890-1940 3 cr.
ENGL 428 Modern British Literature: 1940-Present 3 cr.
Required Supporting Course: 3 cr. hrs.
ENGL 355 Literature for Adolescents 3 cr.
I. Required Courses: 36 cr. hrs.
ENGL 251 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
ENGL 253 Introduction to Literary Studies 3 cr.
ENGL 320 Structure of English 3 cr.
*ENGL 324 Survey of American Lit. I, Origins to 1900 3 cr.
*ENGL 325 Survey of American Lit. II, 1900-1980 3 cr.
*ENGL 331 Survey of British Lit I, to 1800 3 cr.
*ENGL 332 Survey of British Lit. II, 1800-Present 3 cr.
ENGL 335 Shakespeare 3 cr.
ENGL 355 Literature for Adolescents 3 cr.
ENGL 361 Composition Theory 3 cr.
ENGL 441 Twentieth-Century International Literature 3 cr.
*At least 3 period courses must be taken. A second American period course that covers the same time period as the survey may replace one of the American survey courses, or a second English period course that covers the same time period may replace one of the English survey courses.
II. Directed Electives in Period Courses-select one for 3 cr. hrs.
Students who take ENGL 324 must choose one of the following period courses:
ENGL 426 Victorian Literature 3 cr.
ENGL 427 Modern British Literature: 1890-1940 3 cr.
ENGL 428 Modern British Literature: 1940-Present 3 cr.
Students who take ENGL 331 must choose one of the following period courses:
ENGL 429 American Renaissance 3 cr.
ENGL 430 American Realism 3 cr.
ENGL 431 Modern American Fiction 3 cr.
ENGL 432 Contemporary American Literature 3 cr.
Students who take both ENGL 324 and 331 may take any period course to satisfy this requirement.
III. Journalism: select one course for 3 cr. hrs.
JOUR 110 Principles of Journalism 3 cr.
JOUR 121 Radio News Production 3 cr.
JOUR 269 Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers 3 cr.
JOUR 360 Opinion Writing 3 cr.
IV. Speech or Theater Arts: select one course for 3 cr. hrs.
SCTA 121 Acting I: Basic Techniques 3 cr.
SCTA 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
SCTA 211 Public Speaking 3 cr.
SCTA 221 Acting II: Characterization 3 cr.
SCTA 223 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 cr.
SCTA 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
SCTA 328 Creative Dramatics for Children and Special Populations 3 cr.
SCTA 334 Playwriting 3 cr.
SCTA 335 Directing I 3 cr.
V. Film Studies: select one courses for 3 cr.
SCTA/FILM 200 Introduction to Film Studies 3 cr.
SCTA/FILM 248 Cultures in Conflict 3 cr.
ENGL/FLIM 206 Ethnic Film and Literature 3 cr.
ENGL/WMST/FILM 300 Women and Film 3 cr.
ENGL/SCTA/FILM 301 History of Film 3 cr.
ENGL/FILM 343 The Novel and Film Adaptations 3 cr.
ENGL/FILM 442 World Cinema 3 cr.
HIST 389 Topics in History (Film) 3 cr.
VI. Directed electives in pedagogy: select one course for 3 cr.
ENGL 350 Children\\\'s Literature: Issues and Trends 3 cr.
ENGL 360 Theory & Methodology of TESOL 3 cr.
ENGL 372 Practicum: Peer Tutoring & Writing Instruction 3 cr.
ENGL 455 Adolescent Literature: Issues and Trends
SCTA 233 Oral Interpretation of Literature
SCTA 235 Directing I
SCTA 407 Listening Instruction
TED 461 The Psychology and Pedagogy of Literacy
VII. Cultural Perspectives: choose either World Culture or American Culture, and select two courses within that grouping for 6 cr. hrs.
A. World Culture (select two courses)
ART 211 Western Art to 1500 3 cr.
ART 212 Art History from 1500 3 cr.
ART 314 Art of China, India and Japan 2 cr.
ART 318 Latin American Art 2 cr.
ENGL 444 Major Authors 3 cr. (British writer)
HIST 321 The Middle Ages 3 cr.
HIST 322 The Renaissance 3 cr.
HIST 323 The Reformation 3 cr.
HIST 324 Absolutism, Enlightenment, and Revolution 3 cr.
HIST 327 World War I to World War II 3 cr.
HIST 328 World War II and the Cold War 3 cr.
HIST 330 Revolutions in Modern History 3 cr.
MUS 300 World Music 3 cr. (This course also meets the University Global Perspectives General Education requirement.)
PHIL 221 Ancient Philosophy 3 cr.
PHIL 222 Hellenistic and Medieval Philosophy 3 cr.
PHIL 224 Existentialism and Late Modern Philosophy 3 cr.
PHIL 230 Logical Reasoning 3 cr.
PHIL 235 Philosophy of the Arts 3 cr.
HUM 300 Senior Level Interdisciplinary Capstone Course in Humanities 2 cr.
HUM 311 Arts and Ideas I 4 cr.
HUM 312 Arts and Ideas II
OR
American Culture (select two courses):
ART 311 American Art to 1865 3 cr.
ART 312 American Art since 1865 3 cr.
ENGL 444 Major Authors 3 cr. (American writer)
HIST 103 U. S. History to 1877 3 cr.
HIST 104 U. S. History Since 1865 3 cr.
HIST 205 Women's History: United States 3 cr.
HIST 206 Native Americans and the United States 3 cr. (This course also meets the University Diversity General Education requirement.)
HIST 207 African American History 3 cr. (This course also meets the University Diversity General Education requirement.)
HIST 369 American Intellectual History 3 cr.
MUS 200 American Music 3 cr.
SOCI 228 Native American Cultures 3 cr.
SCTA 230 Playwrights of Color 3 cr.
SCTA 339 American Theatre 3 cr.
VIII. Mass Media or Advanced Journalism: select one coure for 3 cr. hrs.
(Majors are encouraged to take JOUR 455 or PHIL 316, any of these will count.)
JOUR 101 Introduction to Mass Communications 3 cr.
JOUR 320 Journalism and Public Opinion 3 cr.
JOUR 345 History of Mass Communication 3 cr.
JOUR 455 Mass Media and Society 3 cr.
SCTA 353 Mass Media and Popular Culture 3 cr.
PHIL 316 Media Ethics 3 cr.
IX. Advanced Speech or Theater: select one course for 3 cr. hrs.
SCTA 306 Nonverbal Communication 3 cr.
SCTA 314 Introduction to Criticism for Oral Communication 3 cr.
SCTA 316 Organizational Communication 3 cr.
SCTA 319 Freedom to Speak 3 cr.
SCTA 407 Listening Instruction 3 cr.
SCTA 414 Speech in History 3 cr.
X. Directed Elective: select one course from one of these groupings for 3 cr. hrs.
Dramatic Literature, choose from the following: 3 cr. hrs.
ENGL 232 Contemporary Drama 3 cr.
A. Dramatic Literature
ENGL 232 Contemporary Drama
ENGL 422 Renaissance Drama
ENGL 424 Drama and Novels of the Restoration and 18th Century
SCTA 337 History of Theatre and Dramatic Literature: Ancient Traditions through Renaissance Drama 3 cr.
SCTA 338 History of Theatre and Dramatic Literature: 18th Century to the Present 3 cr.
SCTA 339 American Theatre 3 cr.
OR
B. Humanities
HUM 311 Arts and Ideas I 4 cr.
HUM 312 Arts and Ideas II 4 cr.
OR
C. One course from FILM STUDIES or JOURNALISM
Note: English Education majors must take TED 432, Techniques of English Education, in addition to the above courses for English licensure.
Updated 02/13/2007
