English
Faculty
A. Adams, K. Carlson, C. Coaplen-Anderson, G. Colburn, G. Eklund, M. Graves,
F. Helphinstine, S. Henneberg, C. Holbrook, T. Irons, K. Mincey, R. Morrison,
S. Morrison, L. Neeper, R. Royar, C. Wilkinson
Program Competencies
Students will develop:
- Knowledge of major periods in American and British literature as well as major works and authors in those literary periods.
- Knowledge of the various genres (e.g., short story, drama, novel, poem, essay) and their historical development.
- Ability to write and think critically, leading to a proficiency in various linguistic, rhetorical, and critical discourses.
- Ability to locate and select electronic and print materials appropriate to scholarship in English studies.
- Knowledge of various linguistic, rhetorical, and/or critical approaches to literary texts.
- Knowledge of culturally diverse literature.
- Knowledge of the history and structure of English.
Additional Competency for Teaching Majors/Areas:
Knowledge of contemporary pedagogy in English studies.
Assessment Procedures
Exit examinations
Survey of graduates
Additional Assessments for Teaching Area of Concentration:
PRAXIS II
Student teaching semester, including teaching portfolio
Survey of graduates
Bachelor of Arts
The English curriculum has a two-fold purpose. It seeks to make a contribution to the general education of all students by providing them with the study of writing so they can use their language as effectively and precisely as possible and by introducing them to the sympathetic understanding of literature so their personal lives will be enriched by literary art. The English degree prepares students for such vocations as teaching, publishing, business, and public relations as well as for further professional studies.
Students seeking secondary certification should select the area of concentration.
Area of Concentration in English with Secondary (8-12) Certification
General Education See general education requirements for the University. |
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The following specific general education requirements must be completed: |
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3 |
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ENG 499C — Senior Seminar in English |
3 |
Literature Cornerstone
Complete the following course: |
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ENG 300 — Introduction to Literary Studies in English. |
3 |
Literature Surveys
Complete the following four courses: |
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ENG 331 — British Literature to 1750 |
3 |
ENG 332 — British Literature since 1750 |
3 |
ENG 341 — American Literature to 1865 |
3 |
ENG 342 — American Literature since 1865 |
3 |
Linguistics |
6 |
Select one course from the following: |
3 |
ENG 305 — Introduction to Linguistics |
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ENG 315 — Structure of English |
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ENG 404 — Linguistics: Grammar |
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Select one course from the following: |
3 |
ENG 393 — History of English Language |
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ENG 394 — Language and Society |
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ENG 401 — General Semantics |
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ENG 405 — Introduction to Old English |
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Writing |
6 |
Select one course from the following: |
3 |
ENG 390 — Professional Writing |
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ENG 391 — Advanced Expository Writing |
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CMJN 301 — Advanced Newswriting and Reporting II |
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CMJN 460 — Reviews and Criticism |
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CMJN 465 — Editorial Writing |
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Select one course from the following: |
3 |
ENG 395 — Poetry Writing ENG 396 — Fiction Writing ENG 397 — Writing Creative Nonfiction ENG 483 — Advanced Poetry Writing ENG 484 — Advanced Fiction Writing ENG 485 — Advanced Writing Nonfiction CMJN 358 — Sportswriting CMJN 364 — Feature Writing |
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English Language Arts Pedagogy |
12 |
ENG 280 — Intro to Teaching Secondary Language Arts ENG 381 — Teaching Literature in Secondary Schools ENG 382 — Teaching Writing in Sec. School ENG 400 — Studies in English for Teachers |
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Literature Electives |
12 |
Select one cultural diversity course from the following: |
3 |
ENG 311 — Global English Literature ENG 320 — Women Writers and Feminist Perspectives ENG 325 — Religious Literature of the World ENG 348 — African-American Literature ENG 360 — Appalachian Literature ENG 365 — Literature of the South ENG 398 — Gay and Lesbian Literature |
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Select one literary period course from the following: |
3 |
ENG 422 — Studies in American Literature to 1900
ENG 423 — Studies in American Literature, 1900-1965
ENG 424 — Studies in Contemporary American Literature
ENG 436 — The English Renaissance
ENG 441 — Restoration and Eighteenth Century British Literature
ENG 442 — Romantic Writers
ENG 443 — Victorian Writers
ENG 444 — Twentieth Century British Literature
ENG 445 — Seventeenth Century British Literature
Select one major author course from the following: |
3 |
ENG 435 — Shakespeare
ENG 495 — Seminar: Major Writers
Select one genre course from the following: |
3 |
ENG 344 — The Short Story and the Novel
ENG 432 — The English Novel
ENG 435 — Shakespeare
ENG 453 — Modern Drama
ENG 455 — Early Dramatic Literature
ENG 463 — American Fiction
ENG 466 — American Poetry
ENG 470 — Introduction to Film Literature
Supplementary Requirements
Foreign Language |
3 |
Three semester hours in one foreign language, e.g., French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Russian above the first semester level, or ENG 405, Introduction to Old English
Professional Education Courses |
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EDF 207 — Foundations of Education |
3 |
EDF 211 — Human Growth and Development |
3 |
EDF 311 — Learning Theories & Assessment in Ed |
3 |
EDSE 312 — Educational Methods and Technology |
3 |
EDSE 483 — Classroom Organ. & Mgt for Sec. Teachers |
3 |
EDSP 230 — Education of Exceptional Children |
3 |
Professional Semester
EDSE 416 — Clinical Practice |
12 |
Total |
84 |
Major
General Education Requirements |
48 |
See the general education requirements for the University.
The following specific general education requirements must be completed:
ENG 499C — Senior Seminar in English |
3 |
Semester Hours
1. Literature Cornerstone |
3 |
ENG 300 — Introduction to Literary Studies in English |
3 |
2. Literature Surveys |
12 |
ENG 331 — British Literature to 1750 |
3 |
ENG 332 — British Literature since 1750 |
3 |
ENG 341 — American Literature to 1865 |
3 |
ENG 342 — American Literature since 1865 |
3 |
3. Linguistics |
3 |
Select one course from the following |
3 |
ENG 305 — Introduction to Linguistics |
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ENG 315 — Structure of English |
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ENG 393 — History of the English Language |
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ENG 394 — Language and Society |
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ENG 401 — Semantics |
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ENG 404 — Linguistics: Grammar |
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ENG 405 — Introduction to Old English |
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4. Writing |
6 |
a. Academic and Professional Writing (select one) |
3 |
ENG 390 — Professional Writing |
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ENG 391 — Advanced Expository Writing |
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b. Creative Writing (select one) |
3 |
ENG 395 — Poetry Writing |
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ENG 396 — Fiction Writing |
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ENG 397 — Creative Nonfiction |
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ENG 483 — Advanced Poetry Writing |
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ENG 484 — Advanced Fiction Writing |
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ENG 485 — Advanced Nonfiction Writing |
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5. Literature Electives |
12 |
a. Cultural Diversity (select one) |
3 |
ENG 311 — Global English Literature |
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ENG 320 — Women Writers and Feminist Perspectives |
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ENG 325 — Religious Literature of the World |
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ENG 348 — African-American Literature |
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ENG 360 — Appalachian Literature |
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ENG 365 — Literature of the South |
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b. Literary Period (select one) |
3 |
ENG 422 — Studies in American Literature to 1900 |
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ENG 423 — Studies in American Literature, 1900-1965 |
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ENG 424 — Studies in Contemporary American Literature |
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ENG 436 — English Renaissance |
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ENG 441 — Restoration and 18th-Century Literature |
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ENG 442 — Romantic Writers |
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ENG 443 — Victorian Writers |
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ENG 444 — 20th Century British Literature |
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ENG 445 — 17th Century British Literature |
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c. Major Author (select one) |
3 |
ENG 435 — Shakespeare |
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ENG 495 — Seminar: Major Writers |
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d. Genre (select one) |
3 |
ENG 344 — Short Story and the Novel |
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ENG 432 — English Novel |
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ENG 435 — Shakespeare |
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ENG 453 — Modern Drama |
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ENG 455 — Early Dramatic Literature |
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ENG 463 — American Fiction |
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ENG 466 — American Poetry |
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ENG 470 — Introduction to Film Literature |
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6. English Elective (select one) |
3 |
Select any 300-level or higher English course
7. Supplementary Requirements |
3 |
Foreign Language |
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Three semester hours in a foreign language, e.g., French, Spanish, German, Italian, Latin, Russian above the first-semester level, or ENG 405, Introduction to Old English
Total |
42 |