English (ENGL)
Department of English
Laura Zlogar-Chair, Jennifer Brantley, David Furniss, Greta Gaard, Larry Harred, Kathleen Hunzer, Nicholas Karolides, Annette Klemp, Steven Luebke, Richard McNamara, Mialisa Moline, James Mulvey, Ronald Neuhaus, Michelle Parkinson, Vladimir Pavlov, Elizabeth Schneider-Rebozo, Robyne Tiedeman, Marshall Toman
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.
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 communication studies and theatre arts, a modern language, journalism, and history. An English Minor (Education) is available.
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 major is designed to provide prospective teachers additional areas of study to support and enrich their concentration on English courses. Both Wisconsin and Minnesota Departments of Public Instruction recommend this degree. No minor is required with a Broad Area B.S. degree. The core of the program is a 36-hour group of courses that is similar to the English Education major, along with the required education courses, to which are added 27 hours of appropriate courses selected from journalism, professional writing, film, multicultural studies, speech, and theater.
Note: In Broad Area programs of study, students may double-count TWO courses in the General Education requirements in their major as well. These categories relevant to Broad Area English are (HF) Humanities/Fine Arts, (EC) Ethical Citizenship, (SB) Social/Behavioral Sciences, and (MD) Multidisciplinary. ENGL 106 meets one of the HF requirements.
Students must also meet two university requirements: (ACD) American Cultural Diversity and (GP) Global Perspectives. These requirements can also be double-counted anywhere in your program.
Finally, all education students must take one Non-Western culture course. This, too, can be double-counted in your program.
General Education Requirements
ENGL 106 must be taken for the Humanities and Fine Arts requirement for ALL English majors and minors, including the Language Arts/Reading minor. It is strongly suggested for TESOL majors and minors.
Education majors must do:
Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 cr. hrs., including ENGL 106 Literature: Intro Fiction, Poetry, and Drama 3 cr. hr. and
CSTA 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, 207, 212, 214, 235, 307, 385, or 443.
English Major
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 English Lit. I, to 1800 (writing intensive) 3 cr.
ENGL 332 Survey of English 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 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 307, Ethnic Film, Literature, and Culture 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 444 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.
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English Minor Liberal Arts: 24 cr. hrs.
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 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.
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English Major- Education
Professional Courses: 36 cr. hrs.
ENGL 252 Multicultural Education 3 cr.
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.
SPED 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 English Lit. I, to 1800 (writing intensive) 3 cr.
*ENGL 332 Survey of English 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 English Lit. I, to 1800 3 cr.
OR
ENGL 332 Survey of English 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.
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English Minor- Education
Minor Requirements: English-Education 27 cr. hrs.
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.
Directed Electives: 12 cr. hrs.
A. Select ENGL 324 Survey of American Lit. I, Origins to 1900 3cr.
and one of the following for 6 cr. hrs:
ENGL 331 Survey of English Lit. I, to 1800 3 cr.
ENGL 332 Survey of English 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.
OR
B. Select ENGL 331 Survey of English Lit. I, to 1800 3 cr.
and one of the following for 6 cr. hrs:
ENGL 324 Survey of American Lit. I, Origins to 1900 3 cr.
ENGL 325 Survey of American Lit. II, 1900-1980 3 cr.
Supporting Course: 3 cr. hrs.
ENGL 355 Literature for Adolescents 3 cr.
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Broad Area English Education Major
Broad Area English Education Major: 66 Total Credits
(6 credits can be double-counted in General Education)
1. 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 English Lit I, to 1800 3 cr.
*ENGL 332 Survey of English 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 survey courses must be taken. However, a student may choose a period course to replace one of the survey courses that covers the same time period as the American survey course, or an English period course that covers the same time period to replace one of the English survey courses. ENGL 444 Major Authors may also substitute for an appropriate period course (the author's era consistent with the survey course to be replaced).
In place of English 324, students may take one of these courses:
ENGL 429 American Renaissance 3 cr.
ENGL 430 American Realism 3 cr.
In place of English 325, students may take one of these courses:
ENGL 431 Modern American Fiction 3 cr.
ENGL 432 Contemporary American Literature 3 cr.
In place of English 331, students may take this course:
ENGL 422 Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama 3 cr.
In place of English 332, students may take one of these 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.
2. Directed Elective: 3 cr. hrs.
Take one of the period courses listed below:
ENGL 422 Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama 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.
3. Select two supporting courses: 6 cr. hrs.
ENGL 262 Creative Writing 3 cr.
ENGL 321 English Language: History and Culture 3 cr.
ENGL 360 Theory and Methodology of TESOL 3 cr.
ENGL 372 Practicum: Peer Tutoring and Writing Instruction
or ENGL 373 Techniques in Tutoring: TESOL Practicum 3 cr.
4. Select two Journalism/Marketing/Professional Writing courses: 6 cr. hrs.
Only one 100-level course can be taken in this category.
ENGL 266 Business Writing
ENGL 270 Visual Rhetoric
ENGL 367 Technical Writing
ENGL 368 Writing Poetry
ENGL 369 Writing Fiction
ENGL 370 Writing Non-Fiction
ENGL 374 Cyberliteracy and Writing for the Web (EC)
ENGL 387 Technical and Professional Editing
JOUR 101 Introduction to Mass Communication
JOUR 110 Principles of Journalism
JOUR 121 Radio News Production
JOUR 122 TV News Photography
JOUR 201 Information Gathering
JOUR 202 Press News Writing
JOUR 203 Broadcast News Writing
MARC 100 Writing for Mass Media
5. Select two Speech or Theatre Arts courses: 6 cr.
CSTA 106 Interpersonal Communication
CSTA 121 Acting I: Basic Techniques 3 cr.
CSTA 131 Design for Theatre
CSTA 151 Broadcase Performance I
CSTA 207 Listening Skills
CSTA 208 Problem Solving in Small Group Communication 3 cr.
CSTA 211 Public Speaking 3 cr.
CSTA 223 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 cr.
CSTA 230 Playwrights of Color (ACD)
CSTA 231 Stage Technology and Scene Painting
CSTA 310 Media Literacy
CSTA 311 Persuasion 3 cr.
CSTA 312 Argumentation and Decision Making
CSTA 313 Intercultural Communication
CSTA 314 Introduction to Criticism
CSTA 319 Freedom to Speak
CSTA 337 History of Theatre and Dramatic Literature
CSTA 338 History of Theatre and Dramatic Literature: 18th Century to the Present
CSTA 339 American Theatre
CSTA 340 Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Class in Media
ENGL 232 Contemporary Drama
6. Select one Film Studies Course: 3 cr.
CSTA 200/FILM 200 Introduction to Film Studies 3 cr.
CSTA 248/FILM 248 Cultures in Conflict 3 cr.
ENGL 300/WMST 300/FILM 300 Women, Film and Society 3 cr.
ENGL 301/CSTA 301/FILM 301 History of Film 3 cr.
ENGL 306/FILM 306 Postcolonial Film and Literature (MD,GP)
ENGL 307/FILM 307 Ethnic Film, Literature, and Culture 3 cr. (ACD,MD)
ENGL 389 Topics in English: Shakespeare and Film
ENGL 442/FILM 442 World Cinema 3 cr. (GP)
JOUR 302 History of the Documentary
7. Choose two Multicultural/International courses: 6 cr. hrs.
Many of these courses can be double-counted as General Education or University requirements.
ENGL 203 Literature of African Americans (ACD)
ENGL 208 Literature of Native Americans (ACD)
ENGL 212 Native American in Literature (ACD)
ENGL 214 Women in Literature
ENGL 228 Literature of Environmental Justice (EC)
ENGL 230 International Short Story (GP, Non-Western)
ENGL 234 Modern Novels (GP, Non-Western)
ENGL 235 American Autobiography (ACD)
ENGL 300 Women and Film (MD)
ENGL 306 Postcolonial Film and Literature (MD, GP, Non-Western)
ENGL 307 Ethnic Film, Literature, and Culture (ACD,MD)
ENGL 443 American Ethnic Women Writers (ACD)
Note: English Education majors must take TED 432, Techniques of English Education, in addition to the above courses for English licensure.
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Updated September 2009
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