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.
Examination of the evolution of English phonology, morphology, syntax and vocabulary, including current conventions and usage. Usually offered spring semester.

One of

Concentrated study of early Shakespearean drama, especially the comedies and the histories. Writing process. Usually offered alternate spring semesters.
Concentrated study of late Shakespearean drama, especially the tragedies and the romances. Usually offered alternate spring semesters.

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.
A survey of selected major American authors from 1900 to the present. Usually offered every semester.
A survey of selected major English authors from the Middle ages to about 1800. Usually offered every semester.
Survey of selected major English authors from about 1800 to the present. Usually offered every semester.
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.
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.

Total: 18 credits

Students must choose one of the concentrations below in addition to the core.

Communications
Literature
Secondary Education
Theatre