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Apr 18, 2024
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Undergraduate Bulletin 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
English - B.A.
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The Department of English offers three areas of concentration in the English major:
All English majors must pass the departmental English examination administered during the senior year. A minimum of 15 hours in the major field must be completed at Dominican.
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English with a Concentration in Literature
The English major with a concentration in literature focuses on the study and analysis of important works of literature in English from the eighth century to the present within a historical context. This concentration serves as an excellent preparation for graduate study in literature, library science, law, and other careers. Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of the departmental English examination (see ENGL 404 ).
English with a Concentration in Writing
The English major with a concentration in writing offers students instruction in the principles of good writing, acquaintance with models of good writing, and opportunities to practice their craft in a variety of genres. This concentration prepares students for graduate study in writing or literature and for professional positions in publishing, business, and not-for-profit organizations. Additional Requirements:
- A writing portfolio.
- Successful completion of the departmental English examination (See ENGL 404 ).
English with a Concentration in English Education
The English major with a concentration in English education offers students broad study of important works in literature in English during various periods within a historical context. It is designed to help prepare students for the teaching profession and also for graduate study in English or education. Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of the departmental English examination (see ENGL 404 ).
Teacher Licensure: English/Language Arts grades 6-12
Students who wish to teach English/Language Arts in grades 6 through 12 complete a major in English with a concentration in English education and they complete the School of Education’s Teacher Education Program for secondary licensure.
Teacher Education Program
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Three state tests: the Test of Academic Proficiency, the Elementary/Middle Grades content test, and the grades K-9 Assessment of Professional Teaching
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100 hours of field experience
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Professional portfolio
- Clinical practice (one full semester) in a middle or secondary classroom.
For more information about 6-12 licensure, see the School of Education section of this bulletin. Teacher Licensure: Elementary Education
Students who wish to teach grades K-9 may major in English and complete the School of Education’s Teacher Education Program for elementary licensure. In addition to an elementary license, students are eligible for a middle school endorsement in language arts. Students complete the major in English and the following:
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Professional education courses as outlined in the School of Education section of this bulletin
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One life science and one physical science course; one of these must have a lab (one of the courses will count toward the natural science areas studies requirement)
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Three state tests: the Test of Academic Proficiency, the Elementary/Middle Grades content test, and the grades K-9 Assessment of Professional Teaching
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100 hours of field experience
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Professional portfolio
- Clinical practice (one full semester) in an elementary or middle school classroom.
For more information about the elementary licensure program, see the School of Education section of this bulletin. |
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