English Major
Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Arts with a major in English
Required courses:
| Introduction to literary genres and the basic methodology, terminology and concepts of the study of literature. Offered every semester. |
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| Examination of the evolution of English phonology, morphology, syntax and vocabulary, including current conventions and usage. Usually offered spring semester. |
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One of
| Concentrated study of early Shakespearean drama, especially the comedies and the histories. Writing process. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. |
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| Concentrated study of late Shakespearean drama, especially the tragedies and the romances. Usually offered alternate spring semesters. |
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Three of (at least one of the two must be 221 or 225)
| Survey of selected major American authors from the colonial period to about 1900. Usually offered every semester. |
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| A survey of selected major American authors from 1900 to the present. Usually offered every semester. |
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| A survey of selected major English authors from the Middle ages to about 1800. Usually offered every semester. |
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| Survey of selected major English authors from about 1800 to the present. Usually offered every semester. |
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| Survey of selected major writers from earliest literate history to about A.D. 1000. This includes literature from western Europe and non-western cultures. Usually offered fall semester. |
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| Survey of selected major writers from about A.D. 1000 until about 1800. This course includes literature from western Europe and non-western cultures. Usually offered spring semester. |
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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