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B.A. in English with a Concentration in Writing
| Degree Requirements | Sample Program |
| Course Descriptions | Course Schedule |
Degree Requirements
The B.A. in English with a Concentration in Writing requires 121 course credits, including:
| College Core Requirements | 46 credits* | |
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English Major with a Concentration in Writing |
45 credits | |
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Major Courses |
24 credits |
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| ENGL 109 Literature: Visions and Values | (3 credits) | |
| ENGL 303 Shakespeare | (3 credits) | |
| ENGL 315 The English Tradition in Literature I |
(3 credits) |
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| ENGL 316 The English Tradition in Literature II |
(3 credits) |
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| ENGL 317 Introduction to Literary Interpretation |
(3 credits) |
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| ENGL 334 American Literature I | (3 credits) | |
| ENGL 335 American Literature II | (3 credits) | |
| ENGL 450 Coordinating Seminar | (3 credits) | |
| Context courses with emphasis on writing and speaking | (6 credits) | |
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Writing Courses |
(15 credits) | |
| ENGL 296 Language and Individual in Society | (3 credits) | |
| ENGL 449 Senior Writing Studio | (3 credits) | |
| Two Advanced Writing Courses | (6 credits) | |
| ENGL 375/475 Writing-Related Internship | (3 credits) | |
| Open Electives |
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30 credits |
| TOTAL | 121 credits |
*Three core credits in the Humanities satisfied with Major requirements.
Sample Program
B.A. in English with a Concentration in Writing (121 credits)
| FYE 101 The First-Year Experience | 1 credit |
| ENGL 110 Writing in Context I (fall) | 3 credits |
| ENGL 120 Writing in Context II (spring) | 3 credits |
| Freshman Seminar | 3 credits |
| Modern Language and Literature Core | 6 credits |
| Mathematics Core | 3 credits |
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Humanities and Social Science Core |
3 credits |
|
Humanities and Social Science Core |
3 credits |
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Humanities and Social Science Core |
3 credits |
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ENGL 109 Literature: Visions and Values |
3 credits |
| TOTAL | 31 credits |
Year 2
|
Humanities and Social Science Core |
3 credits |
| Natural Science Core | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Ethics – Philosophy Core | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Religion Core | 3 credits |
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ENGL 315 The English Tradition in Literature I |
3 credits |
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ENGL 316 The English Tradition in Literature II |
3 credits |
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ENGL 317 Introduction to Literary Interpretation |
3 credits |
| ENGL 334 American Literature I |
3 credits |
| ENGL 296 Language and Individual in Society |
3 credits |
| Open Elective |
3 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 3
| Natural Science or Mathematics Core | 3 credits |
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ENGL 335 American Literature II |
3 credits |
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ENGL XXX Context course |
3 credits |
|
ENGL XXX Context course |
3 credits |
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Advanced Writing course |
3 credits |
|
Advanced Writing course |
3 credits |
|
Open Electives |
12 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Year 4
| Religious Studies Topics Core | 3 credits |
| ENGL 450 Coordinating Seminar | 3 credits |
| ENGL 303 Shakespeare | 3 credits |
| ENGL 449 Senior Writing Studio | 3 credits |
| ENGL 375/475 Writing Internship |
3 credits |
| Open Electives | 15 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits |
Total Credits for Graduation: 121