English Major
This major introduces students to the study of English, American, and Anglophone literature.
The major requires 36 credits as follows:
1. 21&62:350:308 Foundations of Literary Study (3)
2. 21&62:350:221 Survey of English Literature (3)
3. 3 credits from either 350:222 Survey of English
Literature (3)
or 352:223 Survey of American Literature (3)
or 352:224 Survey of American Literature (3)
4. 6 credits in literature written before 1900, of which at
least 3 credits must be in literature before 1800
5. 3 credits in literature written after 1900
6. 3 credits focusing on a single author or a very few authors
7.
15 additional credits in any courses offered by the English department,
of which 6 credits may be in creative writing courses
Note:
Three credits must be in a course designated as an Advanced Method and
Theory 88. Each term, different courses will be so designated. Advanced
Method and Theory 88 courses emphasize the placement of literary works
in critical and historical context, engaging students with ongoing
debates that focus on a specific historical period, topic, genre or
theoretical approach to literary reading. The smaller discussion format
and more extensive critical and/or creative writing assignments
actively involve students in, and teach them to think of themselves as
contributors to, the making of literary and cultural history. Admission
by permission of the instructor or with 21&62:350:308 as a
prerequisite.
A list of courses meeting these requirements
is available in the English department office. The department assigns
advisers to all students majoring in English and urges students to
consult regularly with their advisers. Students expecting to attend
graduate schools are strongly urged to choose period courses and to
acquire competency in third-year college-level French, German, or
Spanish.
