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Aug 31, 2024
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Fitchburg State University 2013-14 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
English Studies, Secondary Education, with Initial Teacher Licensure, BA
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English Studies
Chairperson
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Lisa Gim
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Professors
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Associate Professors
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Assistant Professors
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Janice Alberghene |
Michael Hoberman
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DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld
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Judith Budz |
Aruna Krishnamurthy
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Anna Mary Consalvo
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Chola Chisunka |
Angela Nastassee-Carder
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Steven Edwards
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Lisa Gim |
Benjamin Railton
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Frank Mabee
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Patrice Gray |
Doris Schmidt
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Joseph Moser
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Nancy Kelly |
Ian Williams
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Elisabet Takehana
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Irene Martyniuk |
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Kisha Tracy
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Thomas Murray
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Heather Urbanski |
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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: One American Survey of Literature 3 cr.
One British Survey of Literature
Students must take a third Survey or substitute an equivalent period course in British or American literature as indicated below:
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) BA in English Studies—Secondary Education with Initial Teacher Licensure
75 Credit Hours: 21 Core, 21 Literature Concentration, 33 Initial Licensure Concentration
- Second-year language proficiency is required.
Students within our English major can pursue initial licensure as a middle or high school English teacher. This program provides students with both a broad introduction to middle and high school teaching and specific instruction in the theory, research, and practice of secondary English teaching. Throughout the program, students engage in field-based experiences in the school setting supervised by our faculty, culminating in a formal teaching practicum. This program is nationally accredited by NCTE/NCATE and boasts graduates working in high schools throughout the region.
Students interested in pursuing Initial Teacher Licensure must apply for formal admission to the program. GPA requirements of 2.5 must be met in order to register for initial pedagogy classes. Further GPA and stage requirements must be met prior to registering for ENGL 4850 and the practicum. For information about undergraduate requirements in teacher preparation, see the section titled: “Teacher Preparation Programs (Undergraduate)”.
Students in this concentration will fulfill core requirements and Literature concentration requirements, as well as the following courses: Note:
*Students must have an overall minimum GPA of 2.5 to take any of the courses.
**Students must have an overall minimum GPA of 2.75, 3.0 in the major courses and passing score on the MTEL Communication and Literacy and Subject Area Exam.
***May be used to fulfill Genre Studies Requirement |
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