The major in English consists of 42 credits in English with a
grade of C or better, exclusive of 50:350:101-102 and 50:090:238.
All majors are required to take:
1. 50:350:220 Introduction to Literary Study
2. 50:350:221,222 Literatures in English I,II
3. At least one course in Shakespeare (50:350:331 or 332)
4. At least one course in British Literature before 1800
5. At least one course in British Literature after 1800
6. At least two courses in American Literature
7. At least one course in Linguistics (subject code 615)
8. One course in cross-cultural perspectives
9. 12 additional credits in courses offered by the English department
Requirements
for English majors seeking certification to teach grades K-5 or K-12
are more detailed. Worksheets are available in the department
office.
Credit toward an English major or minor is given only
for English department courses in which a student receives a grade of
C or better. A student may satisfy specific
requirements with a grade of D, but the 3 credits for that course
may not be included in the 42 required for the major. Any additional
3-credit English department course may be taken to make up the
deficit.
Students are advised to complete 50:350:220, 221, 222, and 50:090:238 before enrolling in more advanced English courses.
