Major In English
Core Requirements:
| An introduction to literary genres and to the basic methodology, terminology and concepts of the study of literature. Usually offered every semester. 3 credits. |
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| An examination of the evolution of English phonology, morphology, syntax and vocabulary, including current conventions and usage. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits. |
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| A concentrated study of early Shakespearan drama, especially the comedies and the histories. Writing process. Prerequisite: ENG 120 or a 200-level survey (ENG 221-229). Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits. |
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| A concentrated study of the late Shakespearean drama, especially the tragedies and the romances. Writing process. Prerequisite: ENG 120 or a 200- level survey (ENG 221-229). Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits. |
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† indicates a required course
Choose three from 221-229 (at least two of the three must be from 221-226):
| A survey of selected major American authors from the colonial period to about 1900. Writing process. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits. |
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| A survey of selected major American authors from about 1900 to the present. Writing process. Usually offered spring semester. 3 credits. |
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| A survey of selected major English authors from the Middle Ages to about 1800. Writing process. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits. |
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| A survey of selected major English authors from about 1800 to the present. Writing process. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. 3 credits. |
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| A survey of selected major writers from earliest literate hisory to about A.D. 1000. This includes literature from western Europe and non-western cultures. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits |
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| A survey of selected major writers from about A.D. 1000 to about 1800. This course includes literature from western Europe and non-western cultures. Usually offered spring semester. 3 credits. |
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| A survey of selected major writers from about 1800 to the persent. The course includes literature from Europe and Russia, as well as non-western cultures. Usually offered fall semester. 3 credits. |
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Total: 18 credits
Students must choose one of the concentrations below in addition to the core.
Communications
Literature
Secondary Education
Theatre