English, B.A.

Literary Studies (15 credit hours)

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In addition to completing all of the courses in the core common to all English major tracks, students in the Literary Studies track are required to take one course from each of the following five groups for a total of 15 credits (five 3-credit courses).

 

 

While some courses are cross-referenced for more than one group with the T, E, G, or R designators, a student may not double-dip a course, i.e. count one course for the completion of more than one of the five groups.

[Group I.] 1 x 3 credit course focused on a specific time period or era [E]

Choose one of the following:

·         ENG 336: Modern Drama (E, G)

·         ENG 340: Topics in Selected Literary Studies:

o    Holocaust Literature (R, E)

·         ENG 413: Studies in Early British Literature (R, E)

·         ENG 420: Studies in American Literature (R, E)

·         ENG 422: Shakespeare (E, A)

·         ENG 433: Studies in Modernism and Postmodernism (E, A)

 

[Group II.] 1 x 3 credit course focused on a specific genre, subgenre, or classification [G]

Choose one of the following:

·         ENG 321: The English Novel (R,G)

·         ENG 327: Mythology

·         ENG 336: Modern Drama (E, G)

·         ENG 340: Topics in Selected Literary Studies

o    Irish Drama (R, G)

 

[Group III.] 1 x 3 credit course centered on a regional/cultural community [R]

Choose one of the following:

·         ENG 316: Southern Literature

·         ENG 321: The English Novel (R,G)

·         ENG 340: Topics in Selected Literary Studies:

o    African-American Literature

o    Native-American Literature

o    Latino/a Literature

o    Caribbean Literature

o    Irish Drama (R, G)

o    Holocaust Literature (R, E)

·         ENG 413: Studies in Early British Literature (R, E)

·         ENG 420: Studies in American Literature (R, E)

 

[Group IV.] 1 x 3 credit course focused on a major author or movement (up to three writers), including global writers [A]

Choose one of the following:

·         ENG 422: Shakespeare (E, A)

·         ENG 429: Advanced Directed Study and Research(T, A)

·         ENG 433: Studies in Modernism and Postmodernism (E, A)

 

[Group V.] 1 x 3 credit course with a theoretical focus/emphasis on critical theory [T]

·         ENG 435 Literary Theory

 

Dramaturgy

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Students will complete the specialization with the following courses:

• ENG 326 - Playwriting 3 credits
• FAS 220 - Theatre Playhouse 90 1 credit

• Must take FAS-220 a minimum of two times.

• FAS 305 - Stagecraft 3 credits
• FAS 340 - Dramaturgy I 3 credits

Professional Writing (21 credit hours)

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Students pursuing a specialization in professional writing must take the following required courses in addition to the core curriculum:

• ENG 205 - Introduction to Professional Writing 3 credits
• ENG 332 - Creative Non-fiction 3 credits
• ENG 450 - Desktop Publishing and Design 3 credits
• ENG 430 - The Independent Writer 3 credits