English Language & Literature (B.A.)

The English language and literature program stresses the development of reading, writing, critical-thinking and research skills. It provides students with the broad educational experience many employers look for in college graduates. The program gives students the flexibility to choose a business or liberal arts minor, a teaching certification program or a cooperative education experience.

The program includes an extensive overview of American and British literature and a sampling of world literature. Students also are required to take courses in linguistics, grammar, advanced nonfiction writing and the works of Shakespeare. Optional courses include Greco-Roman and medieval literature and writing workshops in poetry, fiction, journalism and drama.

ELL majors also must choose from a variety of survey courses in cultural and art history, western civilization, anthropology, sociology, psychology, finite math, political science and philosophy. Every ELL major is required to take a minimum of two history courses and one senior seminar in literature. Students may choose minors in nearly any subject, including specialized minors available in business and creative writing. A senior thesis option is available for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in writing, research or literature.

B.A./B.S. Core
Liberal Arts Core

The English Core
LIT 300 Literary Theory
LIT 319 Shakespeare
Choose One:
ENG 333 The English Language
ENG 340 The Context of Writing
ENG 355 English Grammar
LIT ___ Literature Elective (200 Level)
LIT ___ Literature Elective  (400 Level)

English Language and Literature Major Courses
LIT ELE Literature Elective (300 Level)
LIT ELE Literature Elective (300 Level)
LIT ELE Literature Elective (400 Level)
LIT ELE Literature Elective (400 Level)
Choose One:
ENG 327 Playwriting Workshop
ENG 328 Poetry Writing Workshop
ENG 329 Fiction Writing Workshop
ENG 330 Nonfiction Writing Workshop
ENG 485 Senior Thesis in Creative Writing (6 Credits)

Choose One:
HIS 109 Western Civilization I
HIS 110 Western Civilization II
HIS 113 United States History I: 1607-1865
HIS 114 United States History II: 1865-Present