Literature Concentration, English Studies, B.S.

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English Studies

Chairperson
Patrice Gray
Professors	Associate Professors	Assistant Professors
Janice Alberghene	Angela Nastassee-Carder	Anna Mary Consalvo
Judith Budz	Michael Hoberman	Alison Layne Craig
Chola Chisunka	Aruna Krishnamurthy	Steven Edwards
Lisa Gim	Margarite Landry	Frank Mabee
Patrice Gray	Benjamin Railton	Joseph Moser
Nancy Kelly	Doris Schmidt	Elisabet Takehana
Irene Martyniuk	Ian Williams	Kisha Tracy
Richard McElvain
Kelly Morgan
Thomas Murray

Objectives for the Program in English Studies

Through a variety of specialized programs, English majors can obtain a bachelor of arts English-Literature, bachelor of arts English-Professional Writing, bachelor of arts English- Initial Licensure, bachelor of arts English-Theater, and bachelor of science English-Literature, bachelor of science English-Professional Writing, bachelor of science English-Initial Licensure, and bachelor of science English-Theater.

The English Studies program offers students a) knowledge of the broad field of literature in English, b) in-depth knowledge of its diverse aspects, c) the reading, writing, and research tools for exploring the field and its boundaries, and d) ample opportunity for hands-on experience in related fields.

Requirements for the Major in English Studies

Approaches to English Studies (ENGL 2999 ) provides an introduction to the discipline. All English majors must satisfactorily complete the course by the end of their sophomore year. Transfer students must take ENGL 2999 during their first year at the university, unless exempted by the department chair, based on evaluation of transfer course work. English majors in all concentrations must fulfill common core requirements, including the Senior Capstone. See individual tracks for specific requirements in addition to the above.

A course in speech or performance fulfills the speaking and listening requirement, where applicable.
The Jr/Sr Writing requirement is met through one of the upper level Writing Intensive courses.
Computer Literacy requirement is met through one of the following:
ENGL 2323 - Digital Journalism
ENGL 3480 - Writing for the Web
ENGL 3840 - On-line Magazine

Core Courses for All English Studies Concentrations

All English Majors are required to take 21 credits from the following courses:

ENGL 2999 - Approaches to English Studies 3 cr.

Three Literature Surveys

One American Survey of Literature 3 cr.

ENGL 2000 - American Literature I: Age of Exploration to the Civil War 3 cr. or
ENGL 2100 - American Literature II: Civil War to the Present 3 cr.

One British Survey of Literature

ENGL 2200 - British Literature I: Beowulf to Milton 3 cr. or
ENGL 2210 - British Literature II: Pepys to Shelley 3 cr. or
ENGL 2220 - British Literature III: Brönte to Rushdie 3 cr.

Students may take a third Survey or substitute an equivalent period course in British or American literature as indicated below:

ENGL 2000 - American Literature I: Age of Exploration to the Civil War 3 cr. or
ENGL 4200 - The Romantic Movement in U.S. Literature 1810–1860 3 cr.
ENGL 2100 - American Literature II: Civil War to the Present 3 cr.

One Upper Level Literature: 4000 Level 3 cr.

One Upper Level Writing Intensive 3 cr.

Jr/Sr Writing requirement is met through one of the following writing intensive courses (select from)

ENGL 3480 - Writing for the Web 3 cr.
ENGL 3500 - Creative Writing 3 cr.
ENGL 3510 - Fiction Writing 3 cr.
ENGL 3520 - Writing Poetry 3 cr.
ENGL 3530 - Fiction Writing II: Time, Tone and Technique 3 cr.
ENGL 3840 - On-line Magazine 3 cr.
ENGL 3860 - Writing for Business and Technology 3 cr.
ENGL 3870 - Feature and Magazine Writing 3 cr.
ENGL 3890 - Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 cr.
SPCH 3000 - Speech Writing 3 cr.

Capstone 3 cr.

ENGL 4999 - English Capstone 3 cr.

BS in English Studies—Literature

This program is available for students who choose not to fulfill the requirements for foreign language proficiency at the second-year level. All other requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in English-Literature .

Double Majors

Students with double majors in English Studies and Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, or Special Education are working toward a BS degree and are exempt from foreign language proficiency requirement.

Literature Concentration, English Studies, B.S.

English Studies

Chairperson

Professors

Associate Professors

Assistant Professors

Objectives for the Program in English Studies

Requirements for the Major in English Studies

Core Courses for All English Studies Concentrations

Three Literature Surveys

One American Survey of Literature 3 cr.

One British Survey of Literature

Students may take a third Survey or substitute an equivalent period course in British or American literature as indicated below:

or select from:

or select from:

or select from:

or select from:

One Upper Level Literature: 4000 Level 3 cr.

One Upper Level Writing Intensive 3 cr.

Capstone 3 cr.

BS in English Studies—Literature

Double Majors