English - Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis (B.A.)

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Program Summary

The Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis in English prepares students for a variety of careers in publishing, technical/professional communication, and teaching college-level composition.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language requirement 16 Credits

** Note: One semester of a foreign language may also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement. The 16 credits may be fulfilled by taking four semesters of a foreign language or by testing out of a language and purchasing the credits. These credits are typically counted in the degree total at the bottom of the page. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

English - Rhetoric and Writing Curriculum (45 Credits)

Core Required Courses (6 Credits)

ENGL 2400 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 2700 - Introduction to Critical Theory 3 Credit(s)

Note

ENGL 2400 is required for English majors and minors as a prerequisite to 3000- and 4000-level classes, and with ENGL 2700 for 4000-level classes.

Rhetoric and Writing Core (21 Credits)

ENGL 1410 - Introduction to Grammar 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 2860 - Introduction to Persuasion and Writing 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 2900 - Methods of Teaching Writing 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3120 - Grant and Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3860 - History and Theory of Rhetoric 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4160 - Special Topics in Rhetoric and Writing 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4800 - Literature Senior Capstone 3 Credit(s)

Rhetoric and Writing Electives (18 Credits)

Complete 18 credits from the following (no more than 9 credits of 3000-level literature surveys may count toward the 18 credits):

ENGL 3960 - Professional Writing and the Publishing Industry 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4890 - Internship 1-9 Credit(s)

3000-Level Literature Surveys

ENGL 3110 - Literature and Film 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3210 - American Literature I 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3215 - American Literature II 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3220 - American Literature III 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3230 - British Literature I 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3235 - British Literature II 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3240 - British Literature III 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3270 - World Literature: Non-Western 3 Credit(s)

4000-Level Literature Courses

ENGL 4110 - Literary Genres 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4210 - Literary History 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4310 - Major Authors 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4320 - Shakespeare: [TOPIC] 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 4510 - Topics in Literature 3 Credit(s)

Free Electives (24-32 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.A. Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Identify, describe, and compare the rhetorical features of a variety of genres across different historical periods and cultures.
Produce effective communication in a variety of genres for a variety of audiences; articulate arguments and interpretations through presentations, academic essays, and professional/technical documents.
Conduct scholarly research.
Apply a range of theories and critical perspectives through diverse scholarly methods and methodologies.
Strategically, responsibly, and effectively employ appropriate communication technologies with rhetorical awareness.