English: Literature and Writing-B.A.

The English department elevates and hones students’ critical reading, writing, thinking, and speaking skills, in order to prepare students for meaningful work in their careers and enhance their personal lives and community involvement. We focus our study on literature and writing because of the crucial role of language, art, narrative, and storytelling in shaping and changing the world.  

The major requires 38 credit hours which includes a set of core courses, either a literature or writing concentration, and electives.

Students double majoring in secondary education should choose the literature concentration.

Courses are 4 credit hours unless otherwise noted.

Core Courses (30 credits)

All students majoring in English: Literature and Writing, regardless of concentration, complete the following courses: 

• ENGL 266 - Introduction to Literature and English Studies  (4 credits) 

• ENGL 215 - Timelines in Literary History  (4 credits) 

• ENGL 314 - Texts and Contexts   (4 credits) 

• ENGL 249 - Studies in Global Literature   (4 credits) 

• ENGL 242 - Studies in Justice and Literature   (4 credits) 

• ENGL 468 - English Studies Portfolio   (2 credits)  

• One course in professional writing (4 credits)
• One course in professional writing or creative writing (4 credits)

Writing Concentration (8 credits)

• Must take at least one elective in creative writing or professional writing for 4 credits at the 300-level.
• Must take one elective in either literature, creative writing, or professional writing.
• Students may repeat any course in literature or writing categories as long as the individual course descriptions and specific topic do not repeat.

Literature Concentration (8 credits) 

• Must take at least one elective in literature.
• Must take one elective in either literature, creative writing, or professional writing.
• Students may repeat any course in literature or writing categories as long as the individual course descriptions and specific topic do not repeat.