English: Literature/Writing, B.A.

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The Literature/Writing major is required of all students seeking secondary education certification (in conjunction with a teacher certification program in the School of Education and Professional Studies). Courses focus on literature, rhetoric, creativity, and professional practice while introducing students to common forms in a variety of contexts.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Literature/Writing B.A. students will be able to:

   • demonstrate competence to write and/or speak clearly in a variety of frameworks and genres.
   • demonstrate the ability to think critically, creatively, and/or construct coherent arguments using claims and reasons supported by credible sources.
   • demonstrate comprehension of literary theories, how to apply those theories to different genres and mediums, and how those theories express diverse cultural experiences, awareness, and ideas.
   • demonstrate an understanding of periodic, national, formal, and/or cultural historical traditions.

Program Requirements

Department Core: 10-11 Credits

LITR 100 - Introduction to Literature 3 Credit(s)
COMP 201 - Writing Arguments 4 Credit(s)
COMM 105 - Survey of Human Communication 3 Credit(s)
1 credit recitation optional

Literature Core: 9 Credits

LITR 200 - Literary Traditions 3 Credit(s)
LITR 201 - Patterns of Literature 3 Credit(s)
LITR 300 - Literary Analysis & Research 3 Credit(s)

Advanced Courses: 22 Credits

Literature Perspective

At least two of these three courses must be at the 400-500 level. Students may select from a limited number of courses designated by the literature faculty.

One must cover literature before 1900 and one after.

American literature: one upper division course

British literature: one upper division course

World literature: one upper division course

Linguistics Perspective

LNGS 301 - Language and Structure 3 Credit(s)
or
Approved LNGS alternative

Composition Perspective

COMP 202 - Introduction to Creative Writing 4 Credit(s)
COMP 402 - Composition Theory 3 Credit(s)

Communication Perspective

COMM 201 - Mass Media and Society 3 Credit(s) [both COMM 201 and COMM 408 will satisfy]
or
COMM 408 - Visual Communication 3 Credit(s)

Note(s)

Ordinarily, no more than two courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for both the English and the Communication majors. No more than 6 credits in the minor can be used to satisfy other college major or minor requirements. No more than one reduced-time course (e.g. Winter or Summer Session course lasting fewer than six weeks) may be used to satisfy the requirements for the major. A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for all courses counted toward the major, minor, or specialization.