English Studies, Middle and Secondary Education with Initial Teacher Licensure, BA

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English Studies

Chairperson
Lisa Gim
Professors	Associate Professors	Assistant Professors
Judith Budz	Steven Edwards	DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld
Chola Chisunka	Frank Mabee	Katharine Covino-Poutasse
Lisa Gim	Joseph Moser	Wendy Keyser
Patrice Gray	Angela Nastasee-Carder	Elisabet Takehana
Michael Hoberman	Kisha Tracy	Diego Ubiera
Aruna Krishnamurthy	Heather Urbanski
Irene Martyniuk
Thomas Murray
Benjamin Railton

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.

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 must 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. or
ENGL 2650 - Ethnic American Literature 3 cr. or
ENGL 3010 - American Drama 3 cr. or
ENGL 3220 - American Novel to 1950 3 cr.
ENGL 2200 - British Literature I: Beowulf to Milton 3 cr. or
ENGL 3030 - The Middle Ages 3 cr. or
ENGL 3120 - Golden Age of English Renaissance Literature 3 cr. or
ENGL 4010 - Chaucer and His World 3 cr.
ENGL 2210 - British Literature II: Pepys to Shelley 3 cr. or
ENGL 4040 - Major English Writers of the 17th Century 3 cr. or
ENGL 4050 - The Novel in the 18th Century 3 cr. or
ENGL 4080 - British Romanticism 3 cr.
ENGL 2220 - British Literature III: Brönte to Rushdie 3 cr. or
ENGL 3020 - Modern Drama 3 cr. or
ENGL 3040 - British Literature Since World War II 3 cr. or
ENGL 4090 - The 19th-Century English Novel 3 cr. or
ENGL 4100 - Victorian Literature 3 cr. or
ENGL 4115 - British Modernism 3 cr.
ENGL 2400 - World Literature I 3 cr. or
ENGL 2500 - World Literature II 3 cr. or
ENGL 3000 - World Drama 3 cr. or
ENGL 3100 - World Novel 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 3015 - Writing the Science Fiction and Fantasy Novel 3 cr.
ENGL 3026 - Genres, Forms, and Themes in Creative Writing 3 cr. *
ENGL 3027 - Experimental Writing 3 cr.
ENGL 3028 - Research for Creative Writers 3 cr.
ENGL 3045 - Media Conscious Storytelling 3 cr.
ENGL 3480 - Writing for the Web 3 cr.
ENGL 3510 - Fiction Writing 3 cr.
ENGL 3520 - Poetry Writing 3 cr.
ENGL 3540 - Writing Film Criticism 3 cr.
ENGL 3840 - On-line Magazine 3 cr.
ENGL 3860 - Writing for Organizations 3 cr.
ENGL 3870 - Feature and Magazine Writing 3 cr.
ENGL 3890 - Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 cr.
SPCH 3000 - Speech Writing 3 cr.
* ENGL 3026 may be taken twice. It may be used as either two professional-writing electives or as one professional-writing elective and one upper-level writing intensive.

Capstone 3 cr.

ENGL 4999 - English Capstone 3 cr.

English Studies, Secondary Education with Initial Teacher Licensure, BA

72 Credit Hours: 21 Core, 21 Literature Concentration, 30 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 the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) 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:

EDUC 3070 - Middle School Concept 3 cr.
EDUC 3122 - Sheltered English Immersion 3 cr.
EDUC 3300 - Curriculum and Instruction in Middle School 3 cr.
ENGL 1400 - Introduction to Teaching English in Middle and Secondary School 3 cr. *
ENGL 3055 - The Structure and Nature of Language 3 cr.
ENGL 2910 - Literature for Young Adults 3 cr. ***
ENGL 4700 - Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Content Area 3 cr. *
ENGL 4850 - Methods in Teaching Science 3 cr. **
ENGL 4012 - Practicum Seminar 3 cr.
ENGL 4860 - Practicum in a Secondary School I 4.5 cr. (150 hours)
ENGL 4870 - Practicum in a Secondary School II 4.5 cr. (150 hours)
SPED 3800 - Secondary Programs for Adolescents (14-22) with Disabilities 3 cr. *

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.

***ENGL 2910 fulfills both 3 cr. Genre Studies Requirement and 3 cr. Initial Licensure Requirement.