Literature Track (24 credits)
The major in English with emphasis on literature introduces students to texts from all periods of English and American literary history and prepares students to understand the relation of these works to the time in which they were written and to the present day.
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- ENG 350 Critical Theory (3 credits) ♦
- Pre-1800 Traditions* (3 credits)
- Pre-1900 Traditions* (3 credits)
- Post 1900 Traditions* (3 credits)
- Genres** (3 credits)
- Identities*** (3 credits)
- Select two 300/400/500-level ENG courses (6 credits)
Total Credits 42
*Traditions courses are designated in course descriptions in the catalog with the word TRADITIONS. This category focuses on periods, texts, and approaches that are central to the conventional canon of literature in English, and it emphasizes the centrality of historical periods of literature to English studies today. Students are encouraged to use these courses to familiarize themselves with advanced study of national traditions in literature, including British and American.
**Genres courses are designated in course descriptions in the catalog with the word GENRES. This category focuses on approaches to literature through an analysis of genre (including the novel, poetry, drama, film, etc.).
***Identities courses are designated in course descriptions in the catalog with the word IDENTITIES. This category focuses on literary and theoretical texts that examine regional, immigrant, cultural, postcolonial, gender, sexual, class, or disabled identities.
Writing Studies Track (24 credits)
Writing Studies courses are designated in course descriptions in the catalog with the words WRITING STUDIES. Students choosing this track will choose 18 credit hours of writing studies courses, which emphasize content areas such as rhetorical techniques in writing, professional writing, and editing.
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Creative Writing Track (24 credits)
Creative writing courses are designated in the catalog with the words CREATIVE WRITING. Students choosing this track will complete 15 credit hours in 300/400-level creative writing courses across at least two of the following genres: fiction writing, poetry writing, nonfiction writing, and dramatic writing. “ ENG 231 Introduction to Creative Writing (3credits) ,” is a prerequisite to 300-level or above creative writing courses.
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Secondary Education Track (24 credits)
The English with Secondary Education Certification degree is a double major. Students who plan to teach high school English must declare a major in English with the Department of English and a major in Secondary Education with the Department of Teacher Education. Students pursuing this degree should review the portions of this catalog relating to both major programs. Upon deciding to pursue this program, students must schedule appointments with an advisor in the Department of English and an advisor in the College of Education and Human Services. There are specific Foundation of Knowledge requirements for this degree. Students pursuing this degree do not need to declare a minor or area of focus.
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