ENGLISH & SPEECH
DEPARTMENT
Bachelor of Arts Ð English Major
The Department of English and Speech offers a major in English which provides training in the study of language, literature, and composition. This course of study is designed to improve studentsÕ skills as readers, writers, thinkers, and researchers. Such analytical and communication competencies Ð along with other skills acquired through the study of English, such as academic discipline, an understanding of the nature of language, and technological skills Ð provide students with a foundation for continued study, for entrance into the work world, and for the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Bachelor of Arts Ð English Language Arts (4th-8th grades)
Bachelor of Arts Ð English Language Arts (8th-12th grades)
The Department of English and Speech with the School of Education also offers two teacher-certification programs in English Language Arts, 4th-8th and 8th-12th grades. These courses of study are designed to improve studentsÕ skills as readers, writers, thinkers, and researchers and to prepare students for careers as English Language Arts teachers.
English
Bachelor of Arts Ð English
The bachelorÕs degree with a major in English requires 39 hours of advanced credit in English language and literature. Prior to beginning studies toward the English major, students must have completed ENGL 1301 (Composition I), ENGL 1302 (Composition II), and six hours of 2000-level literature courses with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75.
The 39 advanced hours must include the core courses for the major and a distribution of courses in language, literature, and composition. Before or during the first semester of enrollment in any upper-division (3000-4000-level) literature course, students must complete ENGL 3302, Literary Analysis, with a grade of C or higher. Students who do not complete ENGL 3302 with a grade of C or higher must repeat the course and earn a grade of C or higher before enrolling in any further upper-division literature courses. All majors must successfully complete the capstone course ENGL 4350 (English Studies: The Theory and Practice) and ENGL 4325 (Composition Techniques) in their final year and must submit a portfolio prior to graduation. With their advisorsÕ approval, students may elect to use up to 6 hours of upper-division courses in Spanish literature to meet the 39-hour requirement. Students who choose this option can earn a biliteracy acknowledgment in literature on their transcripts.
Courses of study leading to the bachelorÕs degree in English do not require a minor concentration. If students pursuing a degree without teacher certification wish to develop a second concentration, however, they may choose a minor field from one of the following areas: Art, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Government, History, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Music (Applied Music), Physics, Psychology, Sociology, and Spanish.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Bachelor of Arts in English
(Non-Teaching Option Without A Minor)
General Education Core Curriculum 48 hours
Additional 2000-level literature 3 hours
Core Courses for the English Major 18 hours
ENGL 3302 Literary Analysis
ENGL 3312
or 3313 Survey of American Literature I or II
ENGL 3319 Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics
ENGL 4301 Shakespeare
ENGL 4325 Composition Techniques
ENGL 4350 English Studies: The Theory and Practice
English Electives (3000 and 4000 level courses) 21 hours
Free Electives 37 hours
Total Number of hours Required* 127 hours
* 36 hours must be advanced (3000, 4000 level)
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Bachelor of Arts in English
(Non-Teaching Option With A Minor)
General Education Core Curriculum 48 hours
Additional 2000-level literature 3 hours
Core Courses for the English Major 18 hours
ENGL 3302 Literary Analysis
ENGL 3312
or 3313 Survey of American Literature I or II
ENGL 3319 Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics
ENGL 4301 Shakespeare
ENGL 4325 Composition Techniques
ENGL 4350 English Studies: The Theory and Practice
English Electives (3000 and 4000 level courses) 21 hours
Minor Concentration 18-30 hours
(available in Art, Art History, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Government, History, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, and Spanish, Spanish Translation)
Free Electives 7-19 hours
Total number of hours required* 127 hours
* 36 hours must be advanced (3000, 4000 level)
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Bachelor of Arts Teacher Certification Plan
English Language Arts (4th-8th Grade)
The Bachelor of Arts Teacher Certification Plan for English Language Arts 4th-8th grade requires 27 hours of upper-division (3000-and 4000-level) English literature and language courses and 3 additional hours of 2000-level literature beyond the 3 hours of 2000-level literature required in the General Education Core Curriculum.
Prior to enrolling in upper-division literature courses students must have completed ENGL 1301 (CompositionI), ENGL 1302 (Composition II), and six hours of 2000-level literature courses with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75. Before or during the first semester of enrollment in any upper-division (3000-4000-level) literature course, students must complete ENGL 3302, Literary Analysis, with a grade of C or higher. Students who do not complete ENGL 3302 with a grade of C or higher must repeat the course and earn a grade of C or higher before enrolling in any further upper-division literature courses. Students must successfully complete the capstone course ENGL 4350 (English Studies: The Theory and Practice) and ENGL 4325 (Composition Techniques) in their final year.
General Education Core Curriculum 48 hours
2000-level literature beyond the Core 3 hours
Required 3000- and 4000-level language and literature courses 27 hours
ENGL 3302 Literary Analysis
ENGL 3312
or 3313 Survey of American Literature I or II
ENGL 3319 Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics
ENGL 3330 English Grammar
ENGL 3331 History of the English Language
ENGL 4301 Shakespeare
ENGL 4325 Composition Techniques
ENGL 4328 Introduction to English as a Second Language
ENGL 4350 English Studies: The Theory and Practice
Pedagogy, professional responsibility, support, and other
certification field required courses 60 hours
Total number of hours required 138 hours
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Bachelor of Arts Teacher Certification Plan
English Language Arts (8th-12th Grade)
The Bachelor of Arts Teacher Certification Plan for English Language Arts 8th-12th grade requires 45 hours of upper-division (3000- and 4000-level) English literature and language courses and 3 additional hours of 2000-level literature beyond the 3 hours of 2000-level literature required in the General Education Core Curriculum.
Prior to enrolling in upper-division literature courses students must have completed ENGL 1301 (CompositionI), ENGL 1302 (Composition II), and six hours of 2000-level literature courses with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75. Before or during the first semester of enrollment in any upper-division (3000-4000 level) literature course, students must complete ENGL 3302, Literary Analysis, with a grade of C or higher. Students who do not complete ENGL 3302 with a grade of C or higher must repeat the course and earn a grade of C or higher before enrolling in any further upper-division literature courses. Students must successfully complete the capstone course ENGL 4350, English Studies: The Theory and Practice; and ENGL 4325, Composition Techniques in their final year.
General Education Core Curriculum 48 hours
2000-level literature beyond the Core 3 hours
Required 3000- and 4000-level language and literature courses 30 hours
ENGL 3302 Literary Analysis
ENGL 3310 Major British Authors*
ENGL 3312
or 3313 Survey of American Literature I or II
ENGL 3319 Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics
ENGL 3330 English Grammar
ENGL 3331 History of the English Language
ENGL 4301 Shakespeare
ENGL 4325 Composition Techniques
ENGL 4328 Introduction to English as a Second Language
ENGL 4350 English Studies: The Theory and Practice
3000- and 4000-level elective literature courses 12 hours
Pedagogy, professional responsibility, and other
certification field required courses 45 hours
Total number of hours required 138 hours