A student may qualify for departmental honors in English by
fulfilling the following special requirements in addition to the
regular requirements for the English major:
1. Obtain a 3.5
grade-point average in the courses required for the English major and a
3.2 cumulative grade-point average in the entire undergraduate program.
2. Complete an additional course in pre-1800 literature from
among those offered by the department, for a total of 45 credits in
English.
3. Complete two consecutive terms (6 credits),
normally in the senior year, of either 50:350:495,496 Honors Program in
English or 50:352:495,496 Honors Program in American Literature under
the supervision of a faculty sponsor.
Normally the program
consists of one term primarily devoted to preparatory reading and an
examination, and a second term primarily devoted to producing a
substantial research paper, both in consultation with a faculty
sponsor. A student who desires honors in English should make
arrangements with a faculty sponsor during the term preceding the
beginning of the honors course and submit a one- or two-page proposal
with a preliminary bibliography to the sponsor, who will present it to
the Honors Committee. If the proposal is approved, the student may
preregister for the appropriate honors course and make arrangements for
consultations with the sponsor.
In recognition of satisfactory
completion of the honors program, the registrar will note on the
student's permanent academic record "Honors in English."
