Integrated Studies - English Emphasis, BA/BS
English Emphasis Requirements
24 credits
Complete one (1) of the following tracks:
- Literature
- Writing
Program Description
Our literature courses seek to broaden and deepen students’ understanding of the unique value of literary expression as an aesthetic form that challenges the senses, the intellect, and the imagination. Students also learn to appreciate the complex relationship between the aesthetic and intellectual aspects of literature and the culture and time in which it was produced.
Literature Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2600 | Critical Introduction to Literature (HU, GC) | 3 |
| ENGL 3600 | Literary Theory | 3 |
| Complete 18 credits from the following (15 credits must be upper-division): | ||
| ENGL 2250R | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 2200 | Introduction to Literature (HU, GC) | 3 |
| ENGL 2201 | Literature and the Land (HU, GC) | 3 |
| ENGL 2270 | Introduction to Early World Literature (HU, GC) | 3 |
| ENGL 2280 | Introduction to Modern World Literature (HU, GC) | 3 |
| ENGL 2330 | Children's Literature (HU, GC) | 3 |
| ENGL 2335 | Multi-Cultural Child/Young Adult Literature (HU, GC) | 3 |
| ENGL 2400 | American Lit Before 1865 (HU, GC) | 3 |
| ENGL 2410 | American Lit After 1865 (HU, GC) | 3 |
| ENGL 2500 | British Literature Before 1800 (HU, GC) | 3 |
| ENGL 2510 | British Literature After 1800 (HU, GC) | 3 |
| ENGL 3201 | Genre Studies: Folklore | 3 |
| ENGL 3202 | Genre Studies: Poetry | 3 |
| ENGL 3203 | Genre Studies: Novels | 3 |
| ENGL 3204 | Genre Studies: Short Fiction | 3 |
| ENGL 3210 | Special Topics in Literature | 3 |
| or ENGL 3211 | Period Studies: Victorian Lit | |
| or ENGL 3212 | Period/Topic: Crime Fiction & Film Noir | |
| or ENGL 3213 | Period/Topic Western Amer Lit | |
| or ENGL 3214 | Period/Topic Studies: Realism/Modernism | |
| or ENGL 3215 | Period/Topic Studies: Gender in Literature | |
| or ENGL 3216 | Depictions of the Holocaust in Literature & Film | |
| or ENGL 3217 | Climate Catastrophes in Literature and Fiction | |
| ENGL 3220 | Multicultural Literature in the United States | 3 |
| ENGL 3230 | Literature and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 3260 | Major American Authors | 3 |
| ENGL 3261 | Major Authors: Major American Women Authors | 3 |
| ENGL 3262 | Major Authors: Major African American Authors | 3 |
| ENGL 3263 | Indigenous/First Peoples' Literatures | 3 |
| ENGL 3270 | Major British Authors | 3 |
| ENGL 3271 | Major British Authors: Milton | 3 |
| ENGL 3280 | Major World Authors | 3 |
| ENGL 3281 | Major World Authors: Postcolonial | 3 |
| ENGL 3400 | World Literature (ALCI) | 3 |
| ENGL 3510 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENGL 3520 | Young Adult Literature | 3 |
Notes:
- May repeat Genre Studies and Major Authors courses if the content of the courses is substantially different, with prior approval from the English Department Advisor or Chair.
- ENGL 3202 Genre Studies
- ENGL 3216 Period/Topic Studies
- ENGL 3260 Major American Authors
- ENGL 3280 Major World Authors
- Students must select and complete two emphases and Core Requirements.
- Grade C or higher in each Emphasis Area course required.
Writing Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 2250R | Creative Writing * | 3 |
| or ENGL 2100 | Technical Writing (ALCS) | |
| ENGL 3030 | Advanced College Writing | 3 |
| Complete 18 credits from the following (15 credits must be upper-division): | ||
| ENGL 1410 | Elements of Grammar | 3 |
| ENGL 2100 | Technical Writing (ALCS) * | 3 |
| ENGL 2250R | Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 3010 | Professional Writing and Business Ethics | 3 |
| ENGL 3110 | Special Topics in Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 3120 | Document Design | 3 |
| ENGL 3130 | Grant and Proposal Writing (ALCS) | 3 |
| ENGL 3140 | Fiction Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 3141 | Poetry Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 3142 | Creative Nonfiction Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 3145 | The Creative Writing Portfolio | 3 |
| ENGL 3180 | Writing for Interactive Media | 3 |
| ENGL 3345 | Topics in Professional & Technical Writing: | 3 |
| ENGL 3350 | Digital Journal Production, Route 7 Review | 3 |
| ENGL 3360 | Writing for Online Markets | 3 |
| ENGL 3720 | Editing | 3 |
| ENGL 3810 | History and Structure of the English Language | 3 |
| ENGL 3890R | Journal Pub/Southern Quill | 1-3 |
| ENGL 4140 | Advanced Fiction Technique | 3 |
| ENGL 4141 | Advanced Poetry Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 4142 | Advanced Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
- *
Only 3 credits of ENGL 2250R may be used to fulfill emphasis requirements.
ENGL 2100 may only be used once to fulfill emphasis requirements.
Notes:
- Students must select and complete two emphases and Core Requirements.
- Grade C or higher in each Emphasis Area course required.