English - Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis (BA)

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Program Information

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

Bachelor of Arts (BA) 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. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

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 and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

A minimum of 120 total credits;
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
30 credits completed through SUU.

Total Credits, BA 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.