Mar 28, 2024  
Fitchburg State University 2013-14 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fitchburg State University 2013-14 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Professional Writing Concentration, English Studies, B.A.


English Studies


Chairperson
Lisa Gim
Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
Janice Alberghene Michael Hoberman
DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld
Judith Budz Aruna Krishnamurthy
Anna Mary Consalvo
Chola Chisunka Angela Nastassee-Carder
Steven Edwards
Lisa Gim Benjamin Railton
Frank Mabee
Patrice Gray Doris Schmidt
Joseph Moser
Nancy Kelly Ian Williams
Elisabet Takehana
Irene Martyniuk
Kisha Tracy
Thomas Murray
  Heather Urbanski

 

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, and bachelor of science English-Literature, bachelor of science English-Professional Writing, bachelor of science English-Initial Licensure.

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.

 

Core Courses for All English Studies Concentrations


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

Three Literature Surveys


One Upper Level Literature: 4000 Level 3 cr.


Capstone 3 cr.


BA in English Studies—Professional Writing


42 Credit Hours: 21 Core and 21 Professional Writing Concentration

  • Second-year language proficiency is required

Students in this concentration will fulfill core requirements as well as one course from the following categories:

Internship strongly recommended.


Three credits of an internship can be counted toward the required 12 credits of Professional Writing Electives. Available Internship courses are: