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English: Literature, BA


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This major is administered by the Department of English .

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the English Major program, you will be able to:

  1. Analyze and interpret British literature critically to demonstrate a comprehension of literary themes, of the conventions and language of literature, and/or of key concepts about British culture
  2. Analyze and interpret American literature critically to demonstrate a comprehension of literary themes, of the conventions and language of literature, and/or of key concepts about American culture
  3. Apply appropriate critical and/or rhetorical models and theories to your reading of literary texts
  4. Apply appropriate knowledge of the grammatical structure and/or the historical development of the English language to your understanding of literature, culture, and your own writing
  5. Write thoughtfully and effectively (especially, but not exclusively, in the genre of literary analysis) by expressing a clear purpose, demonstrating an awareness of audience and the writing situation, organizing ideas effectively, and using grammatically correct language; use appropriate methods of conducting research and documenting sources


Consists of 37-50 credits.

English Core Required (21 credits)


Electives, 12 credits


Choose one (3 credit) course from either the Diversity OR the Critical Analysis categories AND one (3 credit) course from either the Writing Intensive OR the Career Application categories. Of the remaining 6 credits from the categories of your choice, 3 credits must be at the 300-level.

World Language Courses, 0-8 credits


Complete a two-semester sequence of university entry-level world language courses (101, 102). The requirement may be fulfilled through equivalent coursework or other language acquisition as demonstrated through a test-out policy (including Native American languages and American Sign Language). If your native language is not English and you can document formal high school or university study of your native language, you may use ENGL 101  and ENGL 202 , or ENGL 150  as a means of fulfilling this world language requirement. Please see the Department of World Languages and Literatures  for details.

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