English - Literature Emphasis, B.A.

General Education Core

Core Course Requirements 16-17 credits
Knowledge Areas Requirements 16 credits

University Requirements

NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the Experiential Education Requirement courses for graduation.

Experiential Education Requirement - EDGE Program (1-3 Credits)

Complete One Track:

Original Project Track (3 Credits)

Students create a project of their own design

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 3925 - EDGE Project Proposal: [Engagement Center] 1 credits
UNIV 4925 - EDGE Program Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Select Project Track (2 Credits)

Students select a project from the designated list

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 4930 - EDGE Select Track Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Degree Requirements (16 Credits)

BA Degree — Foreign Language Requirement (16 credits or proficiency test)

Core Required Courses (6 credits)

ENGL 2400 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 credits
ENGL 2600 - Intro to Critical Theory 3 credits

Note

(The courses above are required for English Literature and English Teaching majors and minors as prerequisites to 3000 and 4000 level classes.)

Required Courses (24 credits)

ENGL 4320 - Shakespeare 3 credits
ENGL 4800 - Literature Senior Capstone 3 credits

Six 3000-level survey courses:

ENGL 3210 - American Literature I 3 credits
ENGL 3220 - American Literature II 3 credits
ENGL 3230 - British Literature I 3 credits
ENGL 3240 - British Literature II 3 credits
ENGL 3250 - Continental European Lit I 3 credits
ENGL 3260 - Continental European Lit II 3 credits
ENGL 3270 - World Literature: Non-Western 3 credits

Select from the following (at least 12 Credits)

Four of the following (each course may be taken twice with different topics/themes):

ENGL 4110 - Literary Genres 3 credits
ENGL 4210 - Literary History 3 credits
ENGL 4310 - Major Authors 3 credits
ENGL 4510 - Topics in Literature 3 credits

Free Electives: 26-29

Free Electives may be taken as required to reach at least 120 total credits. A university minor and additional courses from the English Department are recommended.